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Feb 2026
43m 39s

Chapter 3 | Police Girl

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Earwitness: Chapter 3 | Police Girl

When Yolanda Chambers admits to perjury, Beth Shelburne sets out to understand Chambers’ motivations. Tracing a life shaped by trauma and hidden alliances, her story slips between villain and victim—leaving behind questions that linger far longer than answers.

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