‘Sacrifice’: Was Kai Shannon wrongfully convicted of murder? – part one

《牺牲》:凯·香农是否被错误地定罪为谋杀?——第一部分

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2025-10-16

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Reporter Emily Dugan investigates the case against Kai Shannon, now 33 years old, found guilty of the 2009 murder of Wahab Zaaki. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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