Synopsis

The case of Cameron Todd Willingham, executed in 2004 for the arson-related deaths of his three children, has ignited a national debate. Now, FRONTLINE gains unprecedented access to those intimately involved, scrutinizing the conviction through the lens of emerging scientific evidence that casts doubt on whether the fire was, in fact, arson. This investigation re-examines the Willingham conviction in light of new findings, fueling questions about justice and the consequences of capital punishmen