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Direct Appeal

In August 2008, Sarah Widmer, a healthy 24 year-old woman is found dead in her bathtub, just four months after marrying Ryan Widmer… the only person at home with Sarah that night.  Suspicion quickly fell on Ryan, leading to his arrest and conviction for Sarah’s murder. But could this have been a tragic accident?  Ryan has adamantly maintained his innocence for the last 16 years, but now, two seasoned criminologists examine the very controversial conviction of Ryan Widmer, for the murder of his wife Sarah.   Is Ryan a murder or did something else happen in that bathroom? Join us to find out.

In August 2008, Sarah Widmer, a healthy 24 year-old woman is found dead in her bathtub, just four months after marrying Ryan Widmer… the only person at home with Sarah that night.  Suspicion quickly fell on Ryan, leading to his arrest and conviction for Sarah’s murder. But could this have been a tragic accident?  Ryan has adamantly maintained his innocence for the last 16 years, but now, two seasoned criminologists examine the very controversial conviction of Ryan Widmer, for the murder of his wife Sarah.   Is Ryan a murder or did something else happen in that bathroom? Join us to find out.

 

#31

The Conclusion

Ep10: We'll learn whats next in Ryan's appeals process, and is there any possible explanat... more

26 Jun 2023

58 MINS

58:38

26 Jun 2023


#30

Surprise Witness

Ep09: A new mystery witness for the prosecution has everyone wondering who it is... and wo... more

19 Jun 2023

43 MINS

43:22

19 Jun 2023


#29

The ReTrial

Ep08: Ryan has one more chance at fighting for his freedom, but will his new legal team be... more

12 Jun 2023

37 MINS

37:34

12 Jun 2023


#28

The Jury's Duty

Ep07: In this episode we have a verdict, Ryan is found guilty, but someone comes forward w... more

05 Jun 2023

34 MINS

34:08

05 Jun 2023


#27

The Defense

Ep06: The Defense makes their case that Sarah's death was a tragic accident, but will Ryan... more

29 May 2023

38 MINS

38:58

29 May 2023


#26

The Prosecution Rests

Ep05: The Prosecution calls the rest of their experts, including the "star witness". Just ... more

22 May 2023

39 MINS

39:12

22 May 2023


#25

The Battle Begins

Ep04: Ryan begins to grieve as he plans Sarah's funeral, but he also is planning for the b... more

15 May 2023

47 MINS

47:10

15 May 2023


#24

Into the Fray

03: In the days following Sarah's death, the media begins to paint their own picture of wh... more

08 May 2023

34 MINS

34:26

08 May 2023


#23

Underwater

Ep02: On this episode, you'll hear Ryan's full account of the night of August 11th, 2008, ... more

01 May 2023

44 MINS

44:07

01 May 2023


#22

The Nice Guy

Ep 01: On season 2 of Direct Appeal, we examine the murder conviction of Ryan Widmer for ... more

01 May 2023

36 MINS

36:32

01 May 2023


#21

Season 2 Trailer: Ryan Widmer

In August 2008, Sarah Widmer, a healthy 24 year-old is found dead in her bathtub, just fou... more

22 Apr 2023

01 MINS

01:00

22 Apr 2023