Investigating the Case: Key Documentaries & Videos
Watch key documentaries and interviews on Luke Mitchell’s conviction. These films highlight unanswered questions about the investigation, trial, and media coverage, and help to explain why so many believe his conviction is a miscarriage of justice.
Murder in a Small Town (Channel 5, 2021) Documentary re-examining the murder of Jodi Jones and the doubts over Luke Mitchell’s conviction.
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This two-part Channel 5 documentary re-investigates the murder of Jodi Jones and the conviction of Luke Mitchell. Featuring contributions from former detectives, legal experts, and journalists, the programme highlights red flags in the original inquiry and suggests alternative suspects who were never fully investigated. 👉 Support the Fight for Justice → https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/help-bring-lukemitchell-home/
Frontline Scotland: The Devil’s Own aired in 2007 and was one of the earliest television investigations into the Luke Mitchell case.
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Frontline Scotland: The Devil’s Own aired in 2007 and was one of the earliest television investigations into the Luke Mitchell case.
Key Points
Explores how the case was built almost entirely on circumstantial evidence.
Examines concerns about forensic gaps and missed opportunities in the investigation.
Highlights the role of early press coverage in shaping public perception.
Luke Mitchell Polygraph Test April 2012
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Luke Mitchell, convicted at just 16 for the murder of Jodi Jones in Dalkeith, Scotland, has always maintained his innocence. In this filmed polygraph (lie detector) test, conducted inside HMP Shotts by experienced examiner Terry Mullins, Luke is questioned about his involvement in the crime.
Luke passed the test, further strengthening concerns that his conviction may be a miscarriage of justice. With no direct forensic evidence ever linking him to the crime, this video provides another perspective on why campaigners continue to call for his case to be re-examined.
James English, The Anything Goes Show Ep54. Interview with polygraph examiner Terry Mullins
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In this interview with podcaster James English, polygraph examiner Terry Mullins discusses the lie detector test he conducted on Luke Mitchell inside HMP Shotts.
Mullins is a highly experienced examiner with a long professional background in polygraph testing.
He explains how Luke’s test was carried out and confirms that Luke passed.
The discussion addresses what a passed polygraph means and why it adds weight to ongoing concerns about the safety of Luke’s conviction.
Corinne Mitchell (Luke Mitchell’s Mother) – Polygraph Test
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In this recorded session, Corinne Mitchell, Luke’s mother, voluntarily undergoes a polygraph test conducted by examiner Terry Mullins. Just like Luke before her, Corinne passed the test.
The test was taken to demonstrate her honesty about key events surrounding the case and to highlight concerns about how the investigation and trial were handled. While polygraphs are not legal evidence, they reinforce long-standing questions about the reliability of the case against Luke and the way the Mitchell family were treated.
Corinne Mitchell, mother of Luke Mitchell, speaks at the Miscarriage of Justice Day meeting in 2011.
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Corinne Mitchell – Speech, Miscarriage of Justice Day 2011
At the 2011 Miscarriage of Justice Day event, Corinne Mitchell gave a moving speech about her son Luke’s conviction and the wider issues facing families caught up in flawed prosecutions. She described the personal toll, the unanswered questions in the case, and the urgent need for reform.
