Mind Over Murder (TV series)

Mind Over Murder is a six-part documentary miniseries that aired on HBO in 2022. Directed by Nanfu Wang, the series explores the case of the "Beatrice Six," a group of individuals who were wrongly convicted of the 1985 murder of Helen Wilson in Beatrice, Nebraska.

The series delves into the circumstances surrounding the case, including the questionable interrogation tactics used by law enforcement, the lack of physical evidence linking the suspects to the crime, and the role of recovered memories induced through therapy in securing the convictions. It examines how the Beatrice community, eager for closure, may have played a role in the flawed investigation and subsequent trial.

Mind Over Murder features interviews with the falsely accused individuals, their families, lawyers, law enforcement officials, and members of the Beatrice community. It raises critical questions about the reliability of recovered memories, the pressure to solve high-profile crimes, and the potential for miscarriages of justice within the American legal system. The series also explores the lasting impact of wrongful convictions on the lives of those affected and the long process of exoneration.