True Crime Xtra

The story of the murder of Lynette White - how her death led to the longest murder trial in British history at the time, and how police work and DNA eventually led to her killer.

Geoffrey Wansell revisits how mother and son Penelope John and Barry Rogers drugged and murdered 84-year-old Betty Guy in Wales and were caught by a police recording.

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Kira Steger's murder by her husband and Whitney Gray's fatal road rage shooting reveal the devastating toll of violence both in relationships and on the open road.

The body of a man is found thirty years after he was murdered. Scientists try to decipher his blank address book, whose contents have faded with age.

A building manager finds the lifeless body of a woman in her apartment. The case goes cold, then a new forensic tool examines the old evidence.

When a policeman's home is burned to the ground, he later arrests a man who confesses to the arson. But the confession is dubious.

A single mum looking for love vanishes without a trace. Foul play is confirmed when a pickup truck toolbox opens to reveal her body stuffed inside.

Sharon Carr murdered Katie Rackliff in Farnborough in 1992. Katie was found the next day, it took nearly five years - and Carr's own confession - to solve the case.

A woman is shot in her car by her estranged husband in front of her daughter. In the US, a Vietnam veteran is shot at home by his son over a will dispute.

Investigators use a decapitated body and an artificial hip to track down the leader of the American Atheists group, who mysteriously disappeared.

Investigators are stumped after receiving reports that a man was run over by a truck and the body went missing.

Top-notch forensic science helps solve real crimes. Insects found on a decomposing body are used to track down a twisted killer who stuffed Edna Posey into a box to leave her to rot.

A teenage girl uses her own knowledge of forensics to help police track down her abductor.

A woman sues her former friend for damages after she allegedly drove her car without permission and put oil in the transmission fluid pipe.

After a heated dogfight, a Pit Bull owner maces a neighbour's unleashed Dalmatian that was allegedly mauling his pet.

A woman airs her dirty laundry with the world when she discovers the father of her child is cheating on her.

A couple wait three years for a man's prison release to start their relationship, only to have it end with a heated assault.

A man sues his teenage son for return of a pet after his son decides to work at a cinema instead of going to college.

Strong words are used when a woman is sued by a former friend for an unpaid loan and missing property.

Custody exchange drama escalates when a woman confronts her estranged husband about scratches on their child.

An 18-year-old sues the father of her child for return of her belongings and for filing allegedly false CPS reports.

A mother of two allegedly suffers a broken nose at the hands of her sister-in-law during a heated fight.

A man claims he was provoked by his landlord to retaliate online after she allegedly slandered a Nigerian immigrant.

A woman sues her former friend for damages after she allegedly drove her car without permission and put oil in the transmission fluid pipe.

After a heated dogfight, a Pit Bull owner maces a neighbour's unleashed Dalmatian that was allegedly mauling his pet.

A woman airs her dirty laundry with the world when she discovers the father of her child is cheating on her.

A couple wait three years for a man's prison release to start their relationship, only to have it end with a heated assault.

A man sues his teenage son for return of a pet after his son decides to work at a cinema instead of going to college.

Strong words are used when a woman is sued by a former friend for an unpaid loan and missing property.

Custody exchange drama escalates when a woman confronts her estranged husband about scratches on their child.

Investigators use a decapitated body and an artificial hip to track down the leader of the American Atheists group, who mysteriously disappeared.

Investigators are stumped after receiving reports that a man was run over by a truck and the body went missing.

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This is the story of two brothers who hit the big time on America's porn market, but their rocky relationship ended in disaster.

The body of a female prison guard is discovered and a signature clue suggests that the killing could be linked to a previous murder.

Investigators turn to satellite surveillance to track down the abductor of a young girl. When they find her, a hidden fingerprint helps solve the case.

When a state trooper is attacked, investigators uncover a 'signature' that links the assault to the murder of a young woman.

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When a woman vanishes under mysterious circumstances, investigators use cat hairs and insects to track her down.

When the wife of a successful attorney is found shot in the head, DNA testing on blood spatters helps to solve the case.

A young UK student is raped and murdered. Surveillance footage traps a serial sex offender. A jazz musician and his new girlfriend are murdered a week apart by her jealous ex.

Pregnant Summer Tatum was shot twice in the head by her husband after she discovered his online affair. Andreen McDonald, a businesswoman, was killed by her husband, Andre, with a hammer.

Patricia Birmingham in the US and Marta Chmielecka in the UK, both killed by their partners, reveal the deadly consequences of toxic relationships.

Donal MacIntyre meets DI Paul Franklin to discover how Wiltshire Police solved the attempted murder of Victoria Cilliers by her husband, Army Sergeant Emile Cilliers.

Simon Toyne travels to Glasgow to uncover the case of taxi driver Catherine McChord, who was found murdered in her black cab in 1982.

Geoffrey Wansell explores the case of Stuart Diamond, who murdered a homeless teenager in Blackpool in 1997, before fleeing to Ireland.

Professor David Wilson explores the case of Nathan Matthews, who murdered his stepsister Becky Watts in Bristol, with girlfriend Shauna Hoare convicted of manslaughter.

After receiving a large settlement cheque, a woman purchases breast augmentation surgery and is cared for by a friend. They then fight over a loan.

A couple shell out $4,000 to a man for a mobile home only to discover that he doesn't even own the trailer and has allegedly sold it more than once.

When the Judge realises that a fight over a used Mercedes Benz lacks critical evidence, she reminds lax litigants that she has better things to do.

A woman brings to court her surviving dog and the ashes of a toy Yorkie that did not survive an alleged attack by her neighbour's Pit Bull.

While crossing the street in a motorised wheelchair, a woman is struck by an uninsured vehicle and suffers severe road rash.

A vehicle takes a severe 'knifing' when a woman vandalises her baby daddy's ex-girlfriend's vehicle.

The Judge cites a study naming the top 'biting' dogs, as she mediates a case involving the mauling death of a Terrier by a Pit Bull mix.

A man who fathered four children while disabled sues his landlord for allegedly poor living conditions, retaliation and harassment.

When a woman is accused of slamming her car door into a parked vehicle, she resorts to claiming that the process server touched her inappropriately.

A respected family friend helps fund a young girl's 15th birthday party but always expected to be paid back.

An allegedly irate passenger claims reckless driving threw him and his wife to the floor of a limo, so he takes action.

A young woman claims an untrained Husky puppy made her home uninhabitable and that the dog was allegedly abused by her roommate.

A woman accuses the ex-lover of her current boyfriend of ramming her car numerous times, kicking it and then harassing her.

A woman breaks down after hearing the Judge's verdict in regards to her beloved dog that she shared with her boyfriend.

A woman demands that her Great Dane be returned after a long absence and an allegedly unnecessary medical procedure.

A 9-year-old's birthday party ends in an alleged assault, bullying accusations and feuding mothers.

Investigators analyse shoe impressions found at the scene of a crime. With little other evidence, Michigan police hope it will lead to the killer.

When the head chef of a historic Philadelphia restaurant is murdered, police discover a trail of debt that could be the cause of his demise.

Investigators sift through the ashes at the scenes of several fires in Washington, DC. Can they uncover clues to track down the arsonist.

When a woman is found dead, it looks like she ended her own life, but investigators suspect otherwise and her grieving husband becomes the prime suspect.

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When a little girl was run over, her mother took the case into her own hands and used her knowledge of murder mysteries to find the vehicle responsible.

A mother and daughter vanish whilst out shopping. When the girl turns up dead, the mother is the initial suspect. But who really killed her.

Lead singer of the band 'Bob Kuban and the In Men', Walter Scott, wrote 'The Cheater' a song that rang true in later life.

Eight years after the murder of a woman in a Pizza Hut restaurant, a seemingly innocent man confesses to the crime. Was he the real killer.

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Top-notch forensic science helps solve real crimes. Investigators take to the water to determine who was responsible for a terrible attack on two boys out on a fishing trip.

When a prostitute is brutally murdered, her body is dumped in a waterway. Investigators find a tiny clue which could point to the killer.

Kira Steger's murder by her husband and Whitney Gray's fatal road rage shooting reveal the devastating toll of violence both in relationships and on the open road.

A woman is shot in her car by her estranged husband in front of her daughter. In the US, a Vietnam veteran is shot at home by his son over a will dispute.

Dr. Nell Darby visits how taxi driver Linda Thomas made a fatal error of judgement one night in 1973, when she was flagged down by a drifter.

Professor David Wilson revisits the case of Dennis Nilsen, who willingly confessed to the murder of 15 young men and delighted in sharing every detail with his interviewers.

Professor David Wilson explores the case of Ian Stewart, who murdered his fiancée Helen Bailey, concealing her body for months before being convicted of murder.

Professor David Wilson explores one of the youngest incidents of matricide in UK criminal history, when two lovers conspired to murder two family members in Spalding.

A woman claims she was fired from her job after a good friend accused her of asking for kickbacks from insurance referrals.

All hell breaks loose when a woman asks her mother to take care of her homeless friend's child.

After a man notices bruises on his son's body, he files for a protective order and sues the mother of his child for legal fees.

A beloved pet suffers a chest laceration after allegedly being attacked by another dog while on a walk.

A teenager having trouble at home is accused of stealing his sister-in-law's wedding ring and pawning it.

After children deny involvement in vandalising a neighbour's car, Judge Judy imparts an invaluable lesson.

A woman accused of stealing thousands from her cousin tries to clear her name by passing a polygraph test.

A woman hires her housekeeper to clean her entire house in exchange for furniture in her storage unit, but claims she took the wrong items.

A woman claims her friend loves to donate money to help care for dogs in distress, so she owes her nothing.

The Judge accuses a mother of covering for her mace-wielding teenager who sprayed a woman in the face at a hair salon.

After fighting over bad checks and missing money, an argument between ex-lovers escalates to 'unique' car vandalism.

father and daughter team up on a step-mother to sue for an unpaid loan and for an allegedly false restraining order.

An artist claims a yogurt shop owner assaulted her and painted over a mural she spent over 200 hours on.

A married couple is sued by a daycare provider for unpaid childcare fees for their two children.

A series of deaths span two continents and investigators on both sides of the Atlantic believe they could be linked to a professional killer.

A skilled bomber is on the loose after a 29-year-old woman is blasted to smithereens in her own home, but what was his motive for murder.

When a killer attempts to destroy all evidence of his crime, he inadvertently creates new evidence found using an innovative technique.

In 1984, a young woman is found murdered on the side of a rural Wisconsin driveway. Detectives initially have plenty of suspects, but the case remains unsolved.

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Sharon Carr murdered Katie Rackliff in Farnborough in 1992. Katie was found the next day, it took nearly five years - and Carr's own confession - to solve the case.

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A woman is shot in her car by her estranged husband in front of her daughter. In the US, a Vietnam veteran is shot at home by his son over a will dispute.

When a pregnant woman was attacked, her unborn child was killed. She accused her husband, who spent years in jail until new DNA evidence emerged.

In 1982, Navy lieutenant Lee Hartley is murdered while deployed out to sea. Investigators discover Lee had his fair share of enemies aboard the ship.

Investigators analyse hair found at a murder scene to pinpoint the perpetrator.

A mortally wounded woman calls 911. Police suspect her husband, but he claims to have an airtight alibi. The forensic science of ballistics is brought to bear.

Geoffrey Wansell explores the case of Pierre LeGris, who reports his wife missing in Dorset and police are instantly wary.

Crime journalist Donal MacIntyre meets former Detective Inspector Simon Shuttleworth to discover how Leicester Police captured the murderers of Timothy Smith.

An examination of how Martika Ferguson and Tiffiney Crawford were killed in the US, uncovering the impact of a desire for petty revenge and a murder disguised as suicide.

Investigators have the gruesome task of identifying the owner of a severed leg found in a rubbish bin.

Top-notch forensic science helps solve crimes. A post-mortem on a badly burned body reveals he was stabbed 24 times. Police suspect that more than one criminal might be responsible.

In 1996, a sexual attacker was tracked down and detained, but years later, new forensic science sheds new light on the case.

Find out how man's best friend helped police track down the killer of a helpless couple.

A woman accused a graphic designer of scamming her out of $1.000 after he allegedly failed to deliver a website.

A man purchases and overhauls a famous 30-year-old tour bus, only to have it break down four times while driving cross-country.

A caregiver claims she suffered from a stroke and Lupus while caring for an elderly man whose son sues her for a large unpaid loan.

A man charges into a crowded church service screaming that his sister kidnapped his mother, and later claims she also stole $50,000 from her.

Ex-lovers who met on Tinder fight over the termination of an alleged pregnancy which ends in a car crash.

Neighbours fight over the mauling of a small dog, allegedly false police reports and harassment.

A woman accuses her fiancé's father of suing her out of spite because he doesn't get to see his granddaughter as much as he'd like to.

A restraining order, slashed tires and alleged theft come into play when ex friends call it quits.

When a woman's vehicle is repossessed, she tells the car salesman's wife that he made inappropriate passes at her.

A woman accused a graphic designer of scamming her out of $1.000 after he allegedly failed to deliver a website.

A man purchases and overhauls a famous 30-year-old tour bus, only to have it break down four times while driving cross-country.

A caregiver claims she suffered from a stroke and Lupus while caring for an elderly man whose son sues her for a large unpaid loan.

A man charges into a crowded church service screaming that his sister kidnapped his mother, and later claims she also stole $50,000 from her.

Ex-lovers who met on Tinder fight over the termination of an alleged pregnancy which ends in a car crash.

Neighbours fight over the mauling of a small dog, allegedly false police reports and harassment.

Investigators have the gruesome task of identifying the owner of a severed leg found in a rubbish bin.

Top-notch forensic science helps solve crimes. A post-mortem on a badly burned body reveals he was stabbed 24 times. Police suspect that more than one criminal might be responsible.

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Geoffrey Wansell explores the case of Pierre LeGris, who reports his wife missing in Dorset and police are instantly wary.

Crime journalist Donal MacIntyre meets former Detective Inspector Simon Shuttleworth to discover how Leicester Police captured the murderers of Timothy Smith.

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An examination of how Martika Ferguson and Tiffiney Crawford were killed in the US, uncovering the impact of a desire for petty revenge and a murder disguised as suicide.

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

Gail Fulton is shot execution-style in the quiet suburbs of Michigan. Surveillance reveals it was a trio of killers. Eventually, detectives get a break.

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.

In 1990, three sex workers are murdered. A serial killer was on the loose and detectives had few clues. Over 20 years later there's a break in the case.

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

Donal MacIntyre revisits the murder of a millionaire murdered in Hammersmith. With no friends or family, detectives used CCTV footage to track three suspects.

In the US, four parents were shot by Antoine Suggs after a night out. In the UK, Alice Ruggles was stalked and murdered by her ex-partner, raising issues around coercive control.

A woman falls into a fairytale romance, becomes pregnant and then gets terribly ill. Doctors assure her she's fine, but she's not so certain.

Faryion Wardrip was a typical, honest citizen on the outside, but a brutal serial killer on the inside. DNA testing proved to be his demise.

Top-notch forensic science helps solve crimes. A car found on the road appears to have been abandoned suddenly. Later, the body of the driver is found..

Top-notch forensic science helps solve real crimes. When the wife of a Presbyterian minister appears to have killed herself, police investigate whether it was suicide, or cold-blooded murder.

A man's Goldendoodle never saw it coming when an Akita allegedly attacks. Ironically, the Akita's owner was on his way to receive an award for best pet.

After a night of drinking, a man is arrested and jailed after a jealous outburst and beat down of an older man he thought was flirting with his date.

Brothers sue a headstone maker for a refund when they discover that the cemetery where they laid their mother to rest does not allow for them.

An ugly divorce involving four children leaves ex-in laws fighting over family valuables allegedly lost due to missed storage unit payment.

Car values from Byrd's Blue Book seal the fate of a used car salesman who claims a buyer took advantage of him.

After making a $10,000 down payment on a home in her cousin's name, a woman expects to see her money returned when he sells it.

A woman wants he ex-fiancé to pay for not only a credit card bill but the fireplace they once used in their shared home.

Neighbours disagree completely as to the terms of breeding and stud fees after their beloved pets allegedly hook up and start a family.

Passionate about a land purchase, a man claims the seller profited from his hard labour then sold the property for a huge profit.