True Crime Xtra

The Prince of Pop, his talent matched only by his alleged salacious personal life. Is it any wonder he might try to start life anew? But where could such a recognisable face hide.

Pots of gold and wishes granted is what's promised if you catch a Leprechaun. But who are these mysterious little creatures and why do they only seem to be found in Ireland.

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Award-winning author Simon Toyne travels to Cheshire to investigate the opportunistic crimes that took place at a remote barn house in Congleton.

Simon Toyne travels to Manchester to examine the gang-violence and turf wars which have shaped the criminal landscape of one of the UK's bloodiest cities.

Investigators match orange fibres found at the scene of an atrocious sex-related killing with fibres found months later in a van.

Laura Houghteling left her home and walked to the train station. She was never seen again. A strand of hair found in her hairbrush enabled investigators to unravel the mystery.

A man descends into a life of seclusion and is later accused of killing his wife. But the marks found on her body could prove his innocence.

A girl disappears whilst out on her bicycle. The bicycle was later found nearby, damaged. Investigators turn to forensic science to help them find the missing child.

In a Texan hospital, more kids are dying than in any other hospital in the country. Police close in on a nurse who was on duty during the fatalities.

When a boy is rushed to hospital suffering unexplained brain seizures, his sister provides an important clue that might lead to a startling diagnosis.

Clare Mackintosh takes Simon to a quiet community in Northern Ireland to explore a double murder with close parallels to her Sunday Times bestselling novel, Let Me Lie.

Tess Gerritsen invites Simon to the state of Oregon in the US to explore an incredible real-life case of multi-generational murder with close parallels to Tess's book, Body Double.

When an unreliable, drugged up prostitute witnesses an attack on a helpless girl, and an unidentified body is found, police wonder if the cases are connected.

After a woman goes missing, her husband is the prime suspect, until key evidence found in a burned out car sheds new light on the case.

When the wife of a reputable doctor goes missing, investigators discover the doctor house hunting with another woman claiming to be his wife.

Investigators believe a sinister blood trail will lead them to a missing woman, but she's nowhere to be found. Soon fresh evidence crops up.

The latest forensic technology is used to analyse a postcard that could incriminate a religious figure who took part in war crimes.

A young girl's mutilated corpse is found and her parents are charged with her murder. Five years later, new evidence suggests otherwise.

The display of explicit photos on Myspace comes into play when ex-lovers dispute multiple assaults against each other.

Alleged child abuse, an eBay mishap, and the return of engagement rings come into play when ex-fiancées call it quits.

Knocked to the ground head first by a bouncer ejecting someone from a club, a woman sues for damages.

Alleged strangulation and assault over a marijuana garden divide roommates.

Allegations of hiding cash from an ex-wife, cheating on a new girlfriend, and physical abuse of a child are disputed by ex-lovers.

Claiming a neighbour choked and punched him during an argument about his noisy car, a teenager is accused of making death threats and disturbing the peace.

An alleged gift of $2,000 in carnations, a spending spree during a Vegas wedding and co-signing on a truck loan come into play when feuding siblings fight over money.

Accused of drinking and totalling someone else's car, a 20-year-old valet driver claims he was too drunk to remember the evening's events.

While allegedly resisting arrest, a man is accused of damaging a woman's walls with his handcuffs. He denies all charges and is sued for repair costs and for breaking a lease.

The display of explicit photos on Myspace comes into play when ex-lovers dispute multiple assaults against each other.

Alleged child abuse, an eBay mishap, and the return of engagement rings come into play when ex-fiancées call it quits.

Knocked to the ground head first by a bouncer ejecting someone from a club, a woman sues for damages.

Alleged strangulation and assault over a marijuana garden divide roommates.

Allegations of hiding cash from an ex-wife, cheating on a new girlfriend, and physical abuse of a child are disputed by ex-lovers.

Claiming a neighbour choked and punched him during an argument about his noisy car, a teenager is accused of making death threats and disturbing the peace.

When an unreliable, drugged up prostitute witnesses an attack on a helpless girl, and an unidentified body is found, police wonder if the cases are connected.

After a woman goes missing, her husband is the prime suspect, until key evidence found in a burned out car sheds new light on the case.

When the wife of a reputable doctor goes missing, investigators discover the doctor house hunting with another woman claiming to be his wife.

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Simon Toyne travels to South London to unravel the unbelievable story of Banaz Mahmod - a woman murdered by members of her own family.

Simon Toyne travels to Liverpool to unravel the notorious story of the murder of James Bulger - the 2-year-old boy abducted and killed by two 10-year-old boys.

Simon Toyne travels to South Yorkshire to explore the bizarre case of a man dubbed 'The Rotherham Shoe Rapist'.

Simon Toyne travels to England's North-East to find out about a man dubbed 'The Facebook Killer'.

Simon Toyne travels to Wimbledon to delve into the famous murder of Rachel Nickell, a young mum walking her dog with her little boy.

When a young woman goes missing, her lurid call girl image is revealed, and her clients are all suspects in her disappearance.

When an anonymous letter informs police of a murder, they use laser technology to detect its origin and track down a suspect.

When a gym teacher was found shot to death, the police suspect his wife of foul play, and a videotape recorded by the victim reveals his strange marriage.

Marie Robards lost her father, and one year later, her moving performance in a high school play revealed she was harbouring a dark secret.

The body of a man living under an assumed name is found tied to an anchor. Will his watch and tattoo be enough to identify him.

When a young boy is killed in a mysterious fire, his mother is charged with arson.

A woman's plea for $1,000 to get her deceased father out of the morgue so he can be cremated ends in accusations of drug abuse and check fraud between ex-lovers.

Traumatized for life after being shot at point blank on Valentine's day, a man alleges that an irate landlord was responsible.

Accused of snorting drugs and making out in a basement, an online poker player claims he was punched in the face by the host of a Halloween party.

A man calls from a road trip to tell his new live-in girlfriend that he's found a new lover. After he suggests that they all live together, she is accused of destroying his property.

After illegally driving for months without a license or insurance, a teenager sues the friend that put a car in her name because she repossessed it.

A man sues a fellow bar patron for allegedly punching him in the mouth and breaking his tooth.

Alleged witness tampering, alleged strangulation and infidelity come into play when ex-lovers fight over personal belongings and unpaid rent.

A witness's confused testimony ruins a friend's lawsuit involving drive-by vandalism, child endangerment, and stolen groceries.

Attacking ex-schoolmates at an intersection and whacking their car with a wrench are the charges laid against a man who felt he'd been belittled and robbed.

A freeway chase fuelled by jealously between ex-lovers ends in a wreck. A bowling alley friendship turns into a rocky romance and a fight over money.

The kidnapping of a toddler and a robbery are perpetrated by nine men, women and children on a misguided mission to reunite a woman with her daughter.

A waitress claims an allegedly married man lied to her and told her not to work, so he could take care of her. He insists she stole funds from him.