Coming Nov. 13: Raynella Dossett Leath is a 69-year-old grandmother who has lived anything but a quiet life. In the wake of her second husband's suspicious suicide, questions surface over the curious accident that killed her first husband. Three trials later and an overturned conviction later, a conclusion is anything but settled.Was she wrongfully accused? Or is she a black widow that escaped a life sentence?

Introducing Suspicion

Three trials. Two husbands. One woman.Raynella Dossett Leath is a 70-year-old grandmother living quietly on a 15-acre farm in the Karns community of Knox County, Tennessee. Her life has been far from quiet. She has survived death –  two husbands and a son – and prison. She might be a two-time "black widow" who had a third victim in her crosshairs. Despite being convicted once, she is a free woman. In "Suspicion," we will take you through the deaths of Leath's two husbands, her trials and how she managed to escape a life sentence.

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Raynella's fate will be decided in a rare third trial.If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. 1-88-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255.

X - The Final Verdict?

Raynella is serving a life sentence, but the judge who sent her there can no longer keep his problems a secret.

IX - Wasted Justice

Raynella has faced two juries, but neither heard the name Ed Dossett. Prosecutors are willing to go to extreme lengths to gather evidence on Dossett's death, but it won't be easy.

VIII - Disturbing the Dead

Not able to get a verdict the first time, Raynella is tried once more. A chance meeting raises questions about the evidence.

VII - Justice, Take Two

Raynella stands trial. Charged with the murder of David Leath six years after he was found dead in their home.

Introducing Suspicion

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