A&E’s “Accused: Did I Do It?” explores the blurry lines of justice this Thursday, examining a fatal shooting after a car accident. The question at the heart of the episode is simple but loaded: was it self-defense or murder?
A 25-year-old man finds himself facing a Second Degree Murder charge after shooting a teenage driver following a collision. The defense maintains he was ambushed and acted to protect himself, while the prosecution contends he could have escaped without resorting to lethal force. The stakes are high; a conviction carries a potential sentence of up to 40 years behind bars.
The episode presents the evidence from both sides, including witness testimony, and talks with defense attorneys and family members on both sides of the story, offering viewers a chance to weigh the facts and decide for themselves. Is the accused a cold-blooded killer who took a life unnecessarily, or a terrified individual who made a split-second decision under duress? “Accused: Did I Do It?” keeps the accused’s location a mystery until the very end. Find out the answer – and the location of the accused – on Thursday, May 1st at 10:00 PM ET on A&E.
