Conviction 11 | 2,416 Days
From Motive: Conviction by RNZ
June 1, 2026 · 52 min · Season 2 · Episode 11
About this episode
The episode explores Peter Ellis's wrongful conviction and his experiences in prison, including the retraction of evidence by a key witness.
Peter Ellis spent more than seven years in prison, for a crime he says he didn't commit. He and others describe his time behind bars and the many surprises and revelations he faced. This series was first released on 11 October 2023. To see more images and details about Peter Ellis and the series, vist the RNZ website here . Peter Ellis is found guilty of 16 counts of abuse in relation to 7 children and is sentenced to 10 years in prison. The shock of life in a Maximum Security prison is profound, but there is also help and support from surprising quarters. Then, after 15 months, one of the most credible complainant children retracts her evidence and an appeal is planned. Is this a chance at hope? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Topics covered
- wrongful conviction
- prison experience
- child abuse
- legal appeal
- retraction of evidence
Keywords
- Peter Ellis
- wrongful conviction
- prison
- child abuse
- retraction
- legal appeal
- maximum security
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RNZ
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