About this episode

The episode covers the final days leading up to David Wood's execution and the defense team's efforts to respond to a last-minute ruling.

Days before the execution, the defense team scrambles to respond to an unexpected ruling, while the lead lawyer makes what may be his final visit to David Wood on death row. Everyone waits to find out Wood’s fate.

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