In 2002, a house fire in Zeeland, Michigan leaves 14-year-old Robin Boes dead. Within hours, investigators suspect arson and attention turns to her mother, Karen Boes.

After a 10-hour interrogation and a failed polygraph, Karen confesses. But she repeatedly says she doesn’t remember starting the fire.

24 years later, in 2026, the question remains: Did Karen Boes kill her daughter — or was she broken into believing she did?

Sources:

Ottowa News Network - Pleading her case: Convicted killer Karen Boes granted hearing for potential retrial

Holland Sentinel - Fire expert speaks in defense of Karen Boes during evidentiary hearing

Holland Sentinel - Who is Karen Boes

State of Michigan Court of Appeal - People Of Mi V Karen Sue Boes (Per Curiam Opinion)

Innocence Project

International Network for Innocent Arson 

mlive - Mom convicted in teen’s 2002 death in court alleging false confession

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