New documentary explores drowning case of former councillor's wife in Canada

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A new documentary series, *In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery*, explores the 2010 drowning of Laura Letts-Beckett, wife of former Napier councillor Peter Beckett. He was charged with her murder a year later, claiming he tried to save her. The series examines the case's complexities, including Beckett's trial, a mistrial, and his conviction in 2017. It features interviews and reenactments, raising questions about whether Laura's death was an accident, suicide, or murder. *In Cold Water* will air on Prime Video starting November 12 and on Sky Open from November 18. The series aims to provoke thought about the evidence and justice system surrounding the case.


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