The price of peace
Summary
This episode investigates Colombia’s "false positives" scandal, where soldiers murdered civilians to inflate kill counts. It follows former soldier Jaime Coral Trujillo, who seeks redemption through the Special Jurisdiction for Peace by helping locate victims. The story highlights the restorative justice process, showing how forensic searches and victim-perpetrator dialogues foster forgiveness and aid national reconciliation.
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Forensic search for victims in Mutata cemetery
Jaime Coral Trujillo's confession and the false positive scandal
The Soacha murders and families' quest for justice
Colombia's peace agreement and the Special Jurisdiction for Peace
Restorative justice and Jaime's cooperation with the JEP
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Identification of John Harvey's remains through forensic work
Impact on families and the concept of restorative justice
Face-to-face meetings between victims' families and perpetrators
Risks for cooperators and final forensic findings in Mutata
Political threats to the peace process and conclusion
Credits and final sponsor message
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