True Crime

Melanie Road was found murdered in 1984. Despite decades without answers, advances in DNA and persistent police work finally identified her killer.

Donal MacIntyre meets Detective Superintendent Andy Tattersall to discover how Greater Manchester Police solved the case of Andrew Green's murder.

A homeless man finds human limbs wrapped in black bin bags. It's the start of a trail of forensic clues that will eventually lead police to one of London's most shocking serial killers.

After 40 years, DNA and genetic genealogy solved the 1982 murder of five-year-old Anne Pham in Seaside, CA, identifying Army soldier Robert Lanoue as her killer.

When tech CEO Fahim Saleh is found dismembered in his Manhattan home, lift footage reveals his killer - and a shocking betrayal.

A teenager claims he was brutally attacked while trying to defend his little brother from a local bully.

A woman claims her cousin stole her identity and racked up a hefty phone bill. A teenager insists she owes nothing to her ex-roommate.

Angry mothers dispute underage drinking and the car accident that ensued after their teenagers got drunk at a party.

A teenager charges an ex-classmate with street racing and wrecking her mum's car. A woman claims her internet boyfriend from Nigeria scammed her and her sister.

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Family drama escalates as unwed parents dispute alleged child neglect, a stolen car and domestic violence.

An unwed teen mother claims she was punched in the face by one of her ex's friends. A dog groomer sues for damages.

A woman claims her stressful relationship with an older man caused her to get sick and she denies owing him anything.

A woman denies beating up her boyfriend and sues for expenses due to an allegedly false arrest. A musician sues for damages after being hit in the head with a bottle.

Charged with drug trafficking and assault, a young man denies owing the mother of his child for attorney fees.

An agoraphobic woman bonds with a rescued dog only to discover that her beloved new companion has a previous owner who wants her pet back.

A man admits prior use of crystal meth but claims that's no excuse for his ex-landlords to allegedly steal his belongings.

A painter takes the law into her own hands when a client allegedly neglects to pay her.

A blown-out wall, ugly foam and a colossal mess come into play when a man sues his contractor for causing damage to his home while he was working on it.

A young man is accused of blackmailing his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend with intimate photos he took of her when they were together.

A woman is accused of skipping out on payment for a sign maker's services after an ATV accident disrupts her family routine.

A woman sets out to start a day-care business from her home but ends up being sued for an alleged mould infestation on her property.

A man sues his colleague for unpaid services regarding the translation of his book into Portuguese.

A married couple and their eight children are sued by an ex-landlord for property damage and a stolen phone.

A mini pit bull and his owner are allegedly attacked by a 50-pound dog that was being walked by a six-year-old child.

Ex-lovers fight over the alleged abuse of a beloved cat that was long overdue for a trip to the vet.

Geoffrey Wansell explores how Louisa Merrifield poisoned elderly employer Sarah Ricketts at her Blackpool bungalow for inheritance and was hanged at Strangeways Prison.

Geoffrey Wansell explores the case of Mitchell Quy, who murdered his wife in Birkdale, 1998, brazenly taunting media for 18 months before eventually confessing.

Jackie Malton revisits the 1988 murder of Suzanne Greenhill in Newport, Wales, a case uniquely involving the deaf community, ending in a life sentence for Timothy Robson.

Donal MacIntyre meets former Detective Chief Inspector Howard Groves to discover how he put John Sweeney behind bars for the murders of Melissa Halstead and Paula Fields.

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.

Kristil Krug was beaten and stabbed to death at home by her husband, Dan. Natasha Morais was tortured and strangled to death by a man exploiting her for money.

When NBA star Andre Emmett is gunned down outside his Dallas home, doorbell footage helps police trace the killer - the motive turns out to be pure greed.

Family drama escalates as unwed parents dispute alleged child neglect, a stolen car and domestic violence.

An unwed teen mother claims she was punched in the face by one of her ex's friends. A dog groomer sues for damages.

A woman claims her stressful relationship with an older man caused her to get sick and she denies owing him anything.

A woman denies beating up her boyfriend and sues for expenses due to an allegedly false arrest. A musician sues for damages after being hit in the head with a bottle.

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After a car accident, a teenager claims an intoxicated partygoer gave him permission to drive. A man accuses his ex-girlfriend of spending his money on herself.

Unwed parents fight over custody of their child amid claims of drug use and violence. A woman demands that her son's ex-girlfriend pay her back for a car.

Collect calls from prison, stolen baby formula and an assault divide a man and his mother. Feuding roommates debate unpaid rent, bad credit and incompatibility.

Ex-roommates accuse each other of theft, vandalism and death threats. A pet-shop customer is bitten by a bird and sues for damages; store owners claims it's a scam.

A gardener testifies that he was hit three times by an enraged neighbour who accused him of illegally trimming his Chinese elm tree.

When one roommate doesn't work out, another one moves in but alleged damages and unpaid rent are left in his wake.

The Judge takes issue with a video allegedly showing thousands in damages to a woman's furniture and her children's Christmas toys.

A couple claims a used car dealer made them think their car was of a higher value and then hustled them with a registration run-around.

A woman sues a dog breeder for return of money she paid for a puppy, vet bills, travel costs and alleged fraud.

A man who owns and manages 44 properties is sued by a tenant for the return of her deposit after he failed to show up for a housing inspection.

A filmmaker is accused of producing a substandard dance recital video. A teenager claims intoxicated friends destroyed her computer at a party.

After an intense custody battle, a woman sues the father of her child for money she allegedly spent remodelling his home.

A repossessed vehicle leaves bitter ex-lovers disputing the whereabouts of car payment money.

Charges of disorderly conduct in a club land ex-lovers in jail and fighting over payment of bail. Family drama escalates when sisters become co-workers.

Teenagers run from the scene after illegally driving and wrecking their parent's car. A woman sues her teenage fiance for unpaid rent.

An angry student claims a co-worker repaid a loan with a bad cheque. Ex-roommates clash over a stolen Playstation, damaged walls and unpaid rent.

An angry mother calls the police when her daycare provider allegedly refuses to change her child's dirty diaper.

An alcohol-infused friendship ends in a fight over vandalism and damages.

A man admits he spent $1,000 on rims for his Mercedes which is repossessed due to his alleged inability to make car payments.

A woman accuses her ex-fiancé of conning her into placing her own diamond in an engagement ring setting he bought for her.

Susan Waring, a vulnerable woman from the UK, vanished in 2019. Her partner Alan became the prime suspect in a chilling case of suspicion and fear.

Simon Toyne, joins author Mark Billingham in South London to discover the 'honour' killing of Banaz Mahmod, a woman who fell in love, and was murdered by her family.

Geoffrey Wansell explores how the murder of an actress triggers a nationwide manhunt. But whilst Neville Heath is on the run in Bournemouth, another body is found.

A dog walker discovers the body of a girl lying in woodland. 13-year-old Lucy McHugh has been stabbed 27 times in a brutal, calculated attack.

A disappearance in Wrexham led to a covert probe that caught her colleague, securing murder conviction.

Simon Toyne, joins author Mark Billingham in South London to discover the 'honour' killing of Banaz Mahmod, a woman who fell in love, and was murdered by her family.

Geoffrey Wansell explores how the murder of an actress triggers a nationwide manhunt. But whilst Neville Heath is on the run in Bournemouth, another body is found.

A dog walker discovers the body of a girl lying in woodland. 13-year-old Lucy McHugh has been stabbed 27 times in a brutal, calculated attack.

Susan Waring, a vulnerable woman from the UK, vanished in 2019. Her partner Alan became the prime suspect in a chilling case of suspicion and fear.

An eight-year-old boy has a freak accident on his scooter.

A 79-year-old celebrates his birthday with a skydive, but his parachute fails to open.

A dad fights for his life when, what appeared to be a sore throat, becomes sepsis.

A former policeman rescues a pensioner who is trapped up to his neck in a slurry pit.

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A woman alleges that the father of her newborn owes her for bailing him out of jail and for damages to her car.

After a bitter divorce, a Marine accuses his ex-wife of cutting up his uniforms. A man sues his niece's ex-boyfriend for allegedly driving without permission.

A basketball coach denies assaulting a teenage girl and sues for defamation of character. A woman demands her ex-lover continue making payments on the car she bought.

A teenager demands cash, not school supplies and clothes, for babysitting children. Mothers dispute damages after a child falls headfirst into an illegally parked car.

A road trip to Vegas is overshadowed by a fight between two sisters over an unpaid loan and damages to a rental car.

Tweeners with a history of alleged bullying and violence get into a fight at school leaving angry mothers in their wake.

A man admits prior use of crystal meth but claims that's no excuse for his ex-landlords to allegedly steal his belongings.

A painter takes the law into her own hands when a client allegedly neglects to pay her.

An elderly woman whose car was towed three times blames her poor vision on the fact that she can't register the vehicle.

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

A retired teacher accuses neighbourhood children of poisoning and killing his pet fish.

A married couple deny owing their ex-roommate for property and the loss of a dog when his behaviour around their child is called into question.

A woman sues for emotional distress after claiming she walked in on strangers having sex in her new home.

After a bitter break-up, a man claims his intoxicated ex-girlfriend vandalised his motorcycle. She accuses him of a violent assault.

A landlord and tenant dispute the cost of locating and capturing a missing pet python.

After serving time for domestic violence, a man sues his ex-fiance for an engagement ring, a forged pay cheque and stolen property.

Divorced parents dispute financial responsibility by their teenager's parking tickets and court fees. A professional arm wrestler is accused of beating up her roommate.

When a motorcyclist tips over a bike and damages it during a test drive, the seller decides to pocket the down payment and sell it to someone else.

After an altercation with her fiancé, a woman is accused of breaking into their shared apartment, injuring herself on a glass window and bloodying the bed.

When a young man suffers a seizure, a friend comes to the rescue but demands payback for her alleged good deeds.

A woman pays $100 for two puppies and promises to pay the rest later but refuses when she discovers an alleged defect in one of the dogs.

In the UK, Faye believes she has the man of her dreams, until signs of abuse emerge. Her family discovers bruises and a dark reality, leading to a tragedy.

Geoffrey Wansell explores a case on the isle of Sanday involving a love triangle which turned deadly when Jack Campbell murdered his rival and buried him in a sand dune.

Josh and Chloe Bashford were stabbed and strangled to death by Chloe's stepfather in Brighton, UK. Shannon Hiott was stabbed to death in her home by her jealous ex.

An attempt to destroy evidence and disguise the truth in New Cross is solved through forensic science.

Geoffrey Wansell explores a case on the isle of Sanday involving a love triangle which turned deadly when Jack Campbell murdered his rival and buried him in a sand dune.

Josh and Chloe Bashford were stabbed and strangled to death by Chloe's stepfather in Brighton, UK. Shannon Hiott was stabbed to death in her home by her jealous ex.

In the UK, Faye believes she has the man of her dreams, until signs of abuse emerge. Her family discovers bruises and a dark reality, leading to a tragedy.

Helicopter medics land on a football pitch during a game to save the life of a steward.

Two scuba divers describe how they found a Second World War bomb under a pier.

A sea fisherman is washed overboard, and a man retrieves a live grenade from a canal.

A base jumper misjudges his launch and crash-lands on a rocky beach.

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Family drama escalates when a young man sues his girlfriend's mother for illegally disposing of his property.

A woman insists that her ex-lover helps cover the medical costs of the birth of their child.

Family members deny breaking into the home they were evicted from and vandalizing property.

A man sues his ex-wife for allegedly stealing his BMW and for damages he claims she caused during a fit of rage.

A blown-out wall, ugly foam and a colossal mess come into play when a man sues his contractor for causing damage to his home while he was working on it.

A young man is accused of blackmailing his 15-year-old ex-girlfriend with intimate photos he took of her when they were together.

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

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

A woman sues her ex-boyfriend for thousands in medical bills and living expenses, claiming he took advantage of her and her mother.

After a teenager's college fund is spent to bail her boyfriend out of jail, an angry mother demands that he pay her daughter back.

A teenager is allegedly humiliated in karate class and an angry mother wants a refund.

Former best friends move in together only to fight about childcare and sue over damaged personal property. Young victims of Hurricane Katrina fight over relocation fees.

Victims of a hit-and-run car accident are asked to identify the alleged perpetrator in court.

A tenant claims he lost everything when his ex-girlfriend and landlord conspired to have him illegally evicted. The landlord sues him for harassment and vandalism.

Divorced parents of three fight over a lawn car business, big screen TV and child support.

A married couple sues an attorney for the return of money they paid to fight for visitation with their grandchildren.

A young woman faces problems with her former live-in boyfriend and a 3rd roommate that went to jail.

Raneem Oudeh from the UK learned her husband was already married. Facing threats, she called 999 for help, leading to a tragic end and a manhunt.

Geoffrey Wansell explores two eerily similar murders that take place ten years apart in Blackpool: two elderly women are killed.

Four decades after 14-year-old Rashell Ward was abducted and murdered in Red Bluff, DNA and genetic genealogy linked her killer, Coy, to the crime.

Shifting explanations and emerging evidence lead to the successful conviction of Michael Hardy in Manchester.