True Crime Xtra

Stephanie Slater vanished while showing a house in Birmingham in 1992. Her kidnapper demanded £175,000, but the ransom drop failed, triggering an intense hunt to save her.

Geoffrey Wansell explores the story of John Cooper, who murdered four people on the Pembrokeshire coast. He was convicted decades later thanks to forensic evidence.

Connor and Brandon Doran and friend Simon Evans murdered Kevin Bennett in 2014 after attacking him as he slept rough. Kevin later died in hospital, and all three were convicted.

A homeless ex-felon accuses his former landlord of having him unjustly arrested and sues him for damaged and stolen property.

Tempers flare when the sale of a house leaves new owners alleging that a contract was breached and that they are owed money.

A landlord cites night-time tree-trimming, vegetable vandalism and loud fighting as the reasons he kicked his tenants out and is suing them for damages.

In a fight over their late mother's estate, feuding siblings battle over hockey season tickets, a mink stole and a trailer hitch.

On a woman's way out of a rocky relationship, she allegedly throws a flowerpot through her ex's windshield and a rock at the gas tank.

A woman with a history of drinking and driving denies trying to buy and drive a car without her legally-mandated breathalyser installed.

A woman admits she ran into a parked car with her vehicle but claims the woman she ran into is running a scam.

A single mother of four claims she is being sued by a slumlord who accuses her of vandalizing and stealing property after he evicted her.

A woman refuses to pay her long-time friend for a truck when she discovers the vehicle has over 200,000 miles on it.

A man sues his former roommate for an illegal eviction and for disposing of his property despite skipping out on rent payments for months.

Invasion of privacy and theft come into play when a landlord admits that he let a handyman change an apartment lock without supervision.

A security officer sues an instructor for the cost to renew his gun license claiming he was too hard to reach about a visit to the gun range.

A woman claims she was left to fend for herself against a mould infestation and when she asked for help, her landlord allegedly made up reasons to evict her.

Investigators pieced together evidence found at the scene of a Native American woman's murder. Could tyre tracks lead them to the killer.

Arsenic was found in the blood of a dead woman who was due to testify in court. Who would go to such lengths to get her out of the picture.

When a dry cleaning employee was murdered, eye witness accounts were inconclusive. Police turned to forensic investigators for answers.

Police believe the death of a millionaire was designed to look like a robbery gone wrong, but is there more to it.

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Investigators turn to forensic evidence, when CCTV footage of a convenience store murder proves too fuzzy to be of any use.

At the end of a murder mystery event, a real death occurs.

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

Whilst out riding with her husband, a woman dies in an apparent riding accident.

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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.

A twisted killer murdered prostitutes and left their bodies in plain sight.

Tania and Katarina visit a panel beating firm to look for over-stayers, and Susannah questions a visitor with a suspiciously large number of suitcases.

Carlene investigates a passenger with a false passport, Kerry finds plant material hidden inside a book and Nicole uncovers two million dollars' worth of ecstasy.

Despite only being trialled and convicted for the death of a single victim, Mary Ann Cotton is often classed as Britain's worst female serial killer.

A woman's body is found at a pumping station in Hull. Senior Investigating Officer Paul Davison and his team are tasked with identifying her and how she was murdered.

Dr. Nell Darby explores how a young man, Tyrone France, becomes embroiled in Newport's drugs underworld, meeting a disastrous end.

When property goes missing, a woman says she warned her roommate that her older son had a drug problem and that she should lock her door.

After an 8-year relationship, it comes down to a man's damaged truck and a girlfriend who insists she's not to blame.

A woman sues her stepsister tenant for unpaid rent and eviction fees after she neglects to mention that she has no way to pay rent.

A woman claims the man she met on a Christian dating website scammed her out of $4,000 to help his adult son with his medical bills.

A landlord claims a bullet-ridden TV was abandoned and a big mess left behind when her tenant and large family moved out.

After a man is evicted from his late father's house by his stepbrother, they fight over diamond earrings, a pinball machine and a teenager's retainer.

When two fires ravage an auto shop, former friends fight over liability when one of their vehicles is damaged.

When ex-lovers fight over a loan to rescue an impounded motorcycle, the Judge clarifies the golden rule about gifts magically turning into loans.

Newlyweds receive an old boat as a wedding gift and turn around and sell it for 2K to old friends who dispute payment.

A homeless woman sues her former landlord for moving costs after skipping out on rent and having her unregistered car violate city codes.

Narcotics charges and served time haunt a man whose mother sues his ex-wife for childcare costs.

The disappearance of a woman led police to believe she was the victim of a particular criminal, but blood evidence would prove otherwise.

The friend of two men testified against them after they were involved in an incident. But when a bomb exploded in his home, police smelt revenge.

When a college student was found brutally murdered, hairs and tiny cells found at the scene opened a trail of lies.

When a drowning victim was discovered, police ruled out accidental death when a suspect emerged with several motives for murder.

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We examine the tragic case of Georgia Williams, a 17-year-old from Shropshire, who was murdered by Jamie Reynolds, a disturbed individual who meticulously planned her death.

We explore the murder of Emma Caldwell, a 27-year-old whose body was found in Limefield Woods in 2005. Iain Packer, a sign installer with a violent past, evaded justice for years.

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Tania and Katarina visit a panel beating firm to look for over-stayers, and Susannah questions a visitor with a suspiciously large number of suitcases.

Carlene investigates a passenger with a false passport, Kerry finds plant material hidden inside a book and Nicole uncovers two million dollars' worth of ecstasy.

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.

Someone is apparently targeting high-level members of law enforcement in Texas county. Numerous suspects emerge but detectives are in a race against time.

The story of 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood, who was groomed online by Luke Harlow and murdered by his neighbour, Stephen Beadman.

In 1968, 14-year-old Roy Tutill was murdered while hitchhiking home, a crime that remained unsolved for 33 years.

Bruce and Warren search for illegal weapons, James and Rowan look for overstayers at a massage parlour and Vanessa finds drugs hidden in a tin of baby formula.

Jared finds a drug implement in a passenger's luggage, Tania searches an Auckland hotel for an overstayer and Mark discovers pills and seeds hidden in an elderly couple's bags.

When a woman is convicted of her husband's murder, her son goes to great lengths to prove her innocence.

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.

A woman accuses her former friend of conning her over the sale of a car after it breaks down and is repossessed.

A car salesman's failing vision and $14,000 due in child support come into play when ex-lovers call it quits.

After their wedding is called off, ex-fiancées fight over a cruise, a new camera, and car repairs.

A man claims his identity was allegedly stolen and used illegally for the sale of a car.

After a Good Samaritan takes in a neighbour's lost dog, the stray pet proceeds to attack and kill his beloved 15-year-old cat.

A feud over dogs running loose ends in an arrest of a man for throwing away trash on his own property.

A 15-year-old shows absolutely no remorse upon viewing, for the first time, a video in which he brutally beats up a female classmate.

Unwed parents of a 5-year-old boy fight over a mattress while a custody battle looms large in their future.

A man bites a Pit Bull on the nose to stop it from killing his pet and breaks his tooth in the process.

A Mandarin-speaking landlord brings a translator to assist her after being accused of breaking down a door and kicking a tenant in the stomach.

A man views evidence of a car ploughing into the side of a parked vehicle but claims he can't be sure it was him due to his poor eyesight.

A woman accuses her former friend of conning her over the sale of a car after it breaks down and is repossessed.

A car salesman's failing vision and $14,000 due in child support come into play when ex-lovers call it quits.

After their wedding is called off, ex-fiancées fight over a cruise, a new camera, and car repairs.

A man claims his identity was allegedly stolen and used illegally for the sale of a car.

After a Good Samaritan takes in a neighbour's lost dog, the stray pet proceeds to attack and kill his beloved 15-year-old cat.

A feud over dogs running loose ends in an arrest of a man for throwing away trash on his own property.

When a woman is convicted of her husband's murder, her son goes to great lengths to prove her innocence.

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

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The story of 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood, who was groomed online by Luke Harlow and murdered by his neighbour, Stephen Beadman.

In 1968, 14-year-old Roy Tutill was murdered while hitchhiking home, a crime that remained unsolved for 33 years.

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Bruce and Warren search for illegal weapons, James and Rowan look for overstayers at a massage parlour and Vanessa finds drugs hidden in a tin of baby formula.

Jared finds a drug implement in a passenger's luggage, Tania searches an Auckland hotel for an overstayer and Mark discovers pills and seeds hidden in an elderly couple's bags.

Using geographical profiling, investigators close in on a serial rapist, and a cleverly obtained DNA sample confirms their suspicions.

An Illinois mother and her two children are found murdered in their beds. Detectives are at a loss until they discover death threats have been sent to the family.

When a 22-year-old woman falsely confesses to a series of murders, investigators inspect incriminating fibres that lead to the real killer.

A Texas teenager and her boyfriend are celebrating Valentine's Day when they are brutally attacked. She is later found dead and her boyfriend appears to have escaped.

The story of Blackpool man Edward Forrester who, in September 2023, was murdered by his neighbour, William Wilkinson.

In August 2019, teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck was murdered in Accrington by 16-year-old Rocky Marciano Price after he targeted her during a walk.

Tania and Katarina visit overstayers suspected of working illegally in the sex industry, Vanessa finds live insects in the mail and a drunk passenger causes problems at Christchurch airport.

Tania and Katarina track an overstayer to an Auckland dairy, Andrew and Brendan uncover illegal weapons in a container and Brendan encounters a repeat offender with undeclared meat.

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

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.

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 couple with three children is rescued from the brink of homelessness by an ex-best friend who sues them for unpaid rent and damages to her home.

Two women accuse each other of vandalizing the other's car during a heated exchange after a cash transaction with a soon-to-be convict.

A man uses a jointly-owned car for his own benefit for three years then dumps it at his ex-wife's doorstep when he's ready for a new one.

A salon owner accuses her former landlord of lying about zoning permits but is in the hot seat herself when the Judge asks why she never paid rent.

A smelly pig-sty of an apartment is recorded on video and shown to the world as ex-roommates fight over who is responsible for the mess.

Two witnesses are thrown out of court during a heated dispute between ex-lovers over a car, alleged assault and harassment.

Angry ex-lovers refuse to respect courtroom rules forcing the Judge to place her bailiff between them.

A couple with three children is rescued from the brink of homelessness by an ex-best friend who sues them for unpaid rent and damages to her home.

Two women accuse each other of vandalizing the other's car during a heated exchange after a cash transaction with a soon-to-be convict.

A man uses a jointly-owned car for his own benefit for three years then dumps it at his ex-wife's doorstep when he's ready for a new one.

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

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

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The story of Blackpool man Edward Forrester who, in September 2023, was murdered by his neighbour, William Wilkinson.

In August 2019, teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck was murdered in Accrington by 16-year-old Rocky Marciano Price after he targeted her during a walk.

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Tania and Katarina visit overstayers suspected of working illegally in the sex industry, Vanessa finds live insects in the mail and a drunk passenger causes problems at Christchurch airport.

Tania and Katarina track an overstayer to an Auckland dairy, Andrew and Brendan uncover illegal weapons in a container and Brendan encounters a repeat offender with undeclared meat.

The bodies of a woman and her son are found in a field. Insects found on the bodies and a suspicious blond hair help to track down the killer.

Detectives can find few suspects but have one key clue.

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 Texas ex-con resolves to live a clean life after his release from prison. When he's arrested for a bloody murder, then convicted, he insists he's innocent.

The story of Linda Casey, a 54-year-old horticulture lecturer from Coulsdon, whose body was discovered in Banstead Woods five days after she was reported missing.

On the evening of 10th May 2010, the murder of 38-year-old Sarah Thomas shattered the peace of Nutfield, a quiet village in the Surrey countryside.

Stu travels to Nagoya, Japan, to clear New Zealand-bound cars, and a mother and son arrive at Christchurch airport with undeclared food and a huge quantity of pills.

An irate passenger spits the dummy, a Customs dog sniffs out a possible drug carrier, and a stow-away rat sparks a shipboard panic.

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.

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.

A man sues his ex-tenant for rent, storage fees, and property damage but must demonstrate more than 'normal wear and tear' to win his case.

A woman's version of events changes numerous times when her supervisor sues her for slander and unpaid car payments.

A house party guest suspected of robbery allegedly pulls a knife and keys a car.

Neighbours point the finger at each other when a pregnant dog involved in an attack is injured and loses her puppies.

Fed up with a co-worker's refusal to pay for a loan, a man dumps a dozen boxes of her belongings in a parking lot to get her attention.

When family members fight over an impounded rental car, the Judge threatens to make a phone call that will shut them down.

A man ends up seeking over $7,000 for an $800 car after selling it to two different people and then suing for lost wages.

After a teen motorist allegedly causes an accident, his father steps up to stop police intervention.