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As a child, Kate Ashby was rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide and brought to the UK. But the tragic shadow of her past proves impossible to escape.
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- 01
Looking at the PastA shocking incident at the International Criminal Court changes everything. Michael launches a new investigation and turns to Kate for help. - 02
A Ghost in NameKate works alongside Michael to defend Alice Munezero from the charges laid against her - facing down threats to her own safety to reach the truth. - 03
In Other NewsAs a child, Kate was rescued from the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Now she is shocked when her adoptive mother prosecutes a controversial militia leader.
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Season01
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In Other NewsSeptember 10, 2018As a child, Kate was rescued from the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Now she is shocked when her adoptive mother prosecutes a controvers - S01E02
Season's bestLooking at the PastSeptember 17, 2018A shocking incident at the International Criminal Court changes everything. Michael launches a new investigation and turns to Kate for help. - S01E03
A Ghost in NameSeptember 24, 2018Kate works alongside Michael to defend Alice Munezero from the charges laid against her - facing down threats to her own safety to reach the - S01E04
A Bowl of CornflakesOctober 1, 2018Kate and Michael are stunned to learn a notorious genocidaire is now in the UK. Attempts to bring him to justice drive a wedge between the t - S01E05
The Eyes of the DevilOctober 8, 2018Alienated from Michael, Kate considers helping the Rwandans bring Ganimana to justice. - S01E06
The Game's True NatureOctober 15, 2018Kate faces down danger in her search for a case file her mother had prepared against Ganimana years before. - S01E07
Double Bogey on the NinthOctober 22, 2018As Michael works to expose a long-buried crime, Kate learns the shocking truth about her own history. - S01E08
The Forgiving EarthOctober 29, 2018While Michael works to expose an intricate conspiracy in London, Kate travels alone to Africa seeking the truth about her personal history.
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