In the second part of this compelling story, Australian Story explores how Scott Austic was freed from prison after spending more than 12 years behind bars.
The West Australian man was acquitted in a retrial after sensational revelations of planted evidence.
But there are no winners in this story.
While Scott rebuilds his life, the devastated family of victim Stacey Thorne is demanding police reopen the investigation to find her killer.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this episode contains the name and images of a person who died.
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About Australian Story: Putting the "real" back into reality television, Australian Story is an award-winning documentary series with no narrator and no agendas - just authentic stories told entirely in people's own words. Take 30 minutes to immerse yourself in the life of an extraordinary Australian. They're sometimes high profile, sometimes controversial, but always compelling. It’s television guaranteed to make you think and feel. New episodes are available every Monday.