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Part two of a series follows Maria’s return to Portugal after a visit to Leonardo’s house in Venice. She feels ignored by the police and takes matters into her own hands, bringing together other women who have had negative experiences with Leonardo. Catch it on Sky Documentaries on Saturday 16 December at 10.00pm.

Seeking Justice: Maria’s Quest for Conviction

In the second part of this three part documentary begins with Maria returning to Portugal from a visit to Leonardo’s house in Venice. She is convinced that something bad has happened to her, but the police do not seem to take her claims seriously. Feeling unheard, Maria takes matters into her own hands and decides to fight for justice.

She becomes fixated on the issue and connects with other women who have had negative experiences with Leonardo, adding them to a secret Facebook group. These women bond over their traumatic encounters at Leonardo’s apartment and their frustration with the way the police handled their statements. Maria then reaches out to investigative journalists in Italy, who begin the emotional task of gathering statements.

The journalists uncover that Leonardo is still committing offenses under multiple names, and time is of the essence to bring him to justice. The urgency of the situation becomes apparent as the women and journalists work to ensure that Leonardo is held accountable for his actions.