Burden of Guilt

Tracyraquel Berns untangles the web of lies behind her baby brother Matthew's death. With the help of experts and prosecutors, she exposes years of parental neglect, abuse, and deception, revealing a haunting story of justice and perseverance.

After 25 years, Matthew Golder's body is exhumed, and his death is ruled a homicide. His stepfather, Jan Barry Sandlin, is tried for murder. However, a technical error jeopardizes Tracyraquel Berns' fight for justice.

Jan Sandlin's second murder trial comes to an end, but doubts linger and questions about two other mysterious deaths remain. As Tracyraquel reflects on her journey, producers confront Sandlin and her mother Kathie Almon about past abuse she endured.