CBS' "48 Hours" did an episode (Episode 21: Season 6) on the Heitholt case, that lead Kali Heitholt to re-craft "Veracity" to fit the same trope as an investigative news program.
Callie Munson who plays Kali Heitholt, spent numerous hours with the director in order to accurately play her in this role. Research included attending an appeal for one of the convicted murderers.