The Twelve

The Cinderella Murder

Twelve ordinary citizens are called up as the people's jury in a sensational murder case.

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8 Episodes

Anton and Julie
E1
Anton and JulieAnton and Julie are interrogated by the chairman. Julie claims she accidentally pushed Marianne down the stairs. Anton declares to have left home after a quarrel and not to have seen Marianne since. Anton, meanwhile, has a hard time with the strategy of his lawyer Frank - who wants him to go against his daughter's statement.
The technical investigation
E2
The technical investigationInvestigating judge, blood spatter analyst and medical doctor show that Marianne was probably knocked down in the living room, thrown down the cellar stairs by two people, and then suffocated. Claire questions the prosecutor's office and questions their evidence, while Frank launches a defense strategy that surprises both the opposing defense and the jury. Meanwhile, those around Kobe seem convinced of his guilt, to Nico's dismay. And Catherine gets to know the charming jury member Jacob.
Dennis and Romy
E3
Dennis and RomyDennis explains at the trial what he believes was Anton's motive, and Romy is pressured by her lawyers to portray Julie in a bad light during her questioning. Dennis and Romy are questioned by the defense lawyers and are found not to have been completely honest. Meanwhile, Kobe is being bullied harder and harder, Esther's painkillers are harder than expected, and Jacob doesn't understand why Catherine is avoiding him. He continues to seek contact in vain.
Pix
E4
PixPix, Marianne's accountant, is questioned as a witness. However, serious questions arise about his statement and he is dealt with harshly by Frank. Anneke, Marianne's best friend, comes to testify about a strange incident.
Chrisje
E5
ChrisjeThe court psychiatrist outlines the psychological profiles of Anton and Julie and the disturbing dynamics within the family. Meanwhile, a new element emerges in the investigation and Claire realizes that Julie has not always been honest about everything. At the trial, serious questions arise about Dennis' role as Julie's coach. At home, Murad realizes that things cannot continue like this with Loubna, Simon is finding it increasingly difficult to care for Esther and Nico increasingly doubts Kobe.
Jonathan
E6
JonathanThe investigating judge presents the reconstructions to the jury and shows several contradictions in the statements of Anton and Julie. Meanwhile, Claire distances herself more and more from Julie, until she suddenly makes a statement.
Frank and Claire
E7
Frank and ClaireBefore the lawyers deliver their closing arguments on the penultimate day of the trial, Anton also makes a new statement and forces Frank to change his strategy. The prosecutor confidently defends the public prosecutor's version.
Marianne
E8
MarianneThe jury withdraws to the deliberation room to decide on the question of guilt and the sentence. Opinions differ widely and emotions run high. To what extent has the trial influenced the jurors outside the courtroom and to what extent do they now bring those experiences to the table? After the verdict and the turbulent trial, the jurors return to their lives in a different way. And the truth about Marianne's murder finally comes to light.