Plot Synopsis

THE YARA GAMBIRASIO CASE: BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT is a five-part documentary that retraces the tragic story of Yara Gambirasio, who disappeared when she was just 13 years old one evening in November 2010 in Brembate di Sopra, Italy, while walking the 700 meters that separate her home from the gym where she did rhythmic gymnastics. The docuseries reconstructs the investigation into the girl's disappearance, which culminates with the arrest of Massimo Bossetti. The lengthy investigative and judicial process reveals the truth about some of the family ties of the Bossetti family, while bringing to light intricate and often controversial details about the investigation. Through testimonies, reconstructions, exclusive interviews (including the one with Bossetti himself and his wife Marita) and unpublished materials the events related to the investigation, the accusations of misdirection and the suspicions about the investigative methods are explored. Will the vast media coverage and political pressure allow a trial that concludes with a verdict beyond any reasonable doubt? All five episodes of THE YARA GAMBIRASIO CASE: BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT dropped on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 on Netflix:

Episode 1: When Yara stops answering her phone, her parents quickly raise the alarm. Four years later, a suspect is arrested under strange circumstances.

Episode 2: The investigation reaches a turning point that everyone hoped to avoid. A testimony triggers theories about revenge against Yara's family.

Episode 3: Massimo Bossetti discusses the DNA match that was crucial in Yara's case and reveals secret affairs that destroyed his own family.

Episode 4: Cameras are banned from the courtroom as the trial casts doubt on witnesses, including Yara's friends. Some important pieces of evidence are refuted.

Episode 5: Bossetti's defense insists on repeating the DNA tests while the prosecutor faces accusations of obstructing the process. The judge announces the verdict.