Letourneau was arrested, sentenced to six months in a county jail and forbidden from making contact with Fualaau as part of a plea deal. But after the couple were caught together again, she was sent to prison for nearly eight years and made to register as a sex offender on her release.

Mary Kay speaks more candidly than ever in this compelling season premiere, describing her turbulent past, extensive legal problems and the media maelstrom surrounding their relationship. Whether you think you know the story or not, prepare to be blown away by the startling revelations in this explosive new take.

Want more gripping true crime documentaries? The American Crime Stories season has you covered, journeying through some of the darkest chapters in the USA’s past. Upcoming episodes focus on the infamous Waco siege, the devastating Oklahoma City bombing and the recent American gymnastics sex abuse scandal.

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American Crime Stories: Mary Kay Letourneau, Tuesday 7 August, 9pm, Crime + Investigation/HD (CH 275/222). Also available for 30 days in Catch Up > Channels > Crime + Investigation