Ep 1. What If He Was Innocent?

In the first episode of season 9 of Evil Lives Here titled "What If He Was Innocent?", we meet David Harris, who was convicted of murdering his boss, Mark, in 1985. David's former wife, Clara, and her daughter, Karla, recount their experiences with David leading up to the murder and the aftermath.

Clara met David when she was just 18 years old and he was 25. She describes him as charming and swept off her feet, eventually leading to their marriage and the birth of their daughter, Karla. However, things began to change when David started working for Mark, a man who Clara describes as "sundry and shady." David became obsessed with Mark and spoke about him constantly, even going so far as to say he wished Mark was dead.

The night of the murder, David and Clara had a fight, and he left the house. Clara tried to call him, but he didn't answer. The next day, David called Clara to tell her that Mark had been killed and that he had been fired. He also confessed to the murder, telling Clara that he had killed Mark in a fit of rage.

David was convicted of the murder and sentenced to death. However, over the years, there have been several appeals based on new evidence and alternative suspects. Clara and Karla both believe that David may be innocent and that there are other people who should be investigated.

Throughout the episode, we see interviews with David's family members, his defense attorneys, and detectives who worked on the case. We also see reenactments of the events leading up to the murder and the investigation that followed.

The episode raises important questions about the criminal justice system and the impact that wrongful convictions have on individuals and families. Clara and Karla both express their frustration with the justice system and their hope that one day, David's name will be cleared.

Overall, "What If He Was Innocent?" is a gripping and emotional episode that will leave viewers questioning their own beliefs about guilt and innocence.