It is 6 January 2016, and two women meet at an upscale café in Jakarta, Indonesia for coffee and cocktails.

One dies of suspected cyanide poisoning, and the other is charged with her murder.

The case goes on to be dubbed “the trial of the century” in Indonesia.

The third episode of “The Cyanide Coffee Murder” looks at motive, courtroom drama, and Indonesia's famous Batak lawyers.

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Sources:

Female murderers have motives different from those of men who kill - ABC Australia

Defense lawyer tells court Olivier barista paid to kill Mirna - Jakarta Post

Cyanide Coffee Trial: When court hearings turn into a show - Jakarta Post

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