True Crime

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.

When William Saunderson-Smith was found bludgeoned to death in 2011, police discovered cash stuffed in bags and sixty-seven different mobile phones.

In 2022, Kenneth Ford was found murdered in his Birmingham home. DI Michelle Thurgood used witness statements combined with CCTV analysis to track down Gary O'Neill.

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.

When William Saunderson-Smith was found bludgeoned to death in 2011, police discovered cash stuffed in bags and sixty-seven different mobile phones.

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.

The story of what happened when a couple were celebrating their wedding anniversary on a luxury fort out at sea and one them became severely injured.

The story of what happened when a frantic mum calls 999 when her seven-year-old daughter suffered a cardiac arrest.

The story of what happened when a mountain biker crashed head-first at a jump and an off duty rescue worker came to his aid.

The tale of what happened when a 12-year-old boy fell from a cliff top on to concrete sea defences.

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She countersues for invasion of privacy.

Disrespect between half-sisters leads to an alleged assault and car kicking when a trip to the store turns violent.

A man claims his mouth is dry because he drank alcohol the day before court, not because he's lying about the custody of two cars with his ex-lover.

A young delivery man saves up to buy his dream car only to find out his '99 convertible Trans Am has an existing title loan, and he can't drive it.

When a man uses a communal water spigot for gardening, an angry neighbour allegedly beats him with a toy claiming he intimidated her toddler.

With the help of a translator, a Spanish-speaking man sues his former landlord for a false restraining order, lost wages and emotional distress.

A man spends time in jail after being busted for marijuana possession and is sued by a friend for causing her car to be impounded by arresting police.

A woman confesses that she smashed the window out of her friend's jeep, but claims she was retaliated against when Child Protective Services were called.

A woman sues her former employee and his fiancé for stealing property from her sober living facility and for an assault.

The politics of parking etiquette are debated when an elderly man claims his tooth was knocked out during an argument over a parking space.

A woman sues her neighbour for a vet bill after her neighbour's dogs attacked her miniature Dachshund.

A laundry list of mechanical failures from a wobbly steering wheel to a non-stop honking horn plagues a 10-day family trip.

A man pays up-front to house his two girlfriends in one bedroom then sues one of them for a security deposit payback and an allegedly false arrest.

A woman says she'll never forget the sound of her service dog screaming while allegedly being mauled by a friend's pet.

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.

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.

Geoffrey Wansell revisits the case of Stephen Akinmurele, who was charged with murdering five people in Blackpool and the Isle of Man, before committing suicide prior to trial.

Donal MacIntyre meets Detective Chief Inspector Clive Driscoll to discover how the Metropolitan Police hunted down and captured the murderers of Maheswaran Kaneshan.

A single mother is found dead in the woods. Her boyfriend is the main suspect but with no witnesses or DNA evidence, police call on two forensic investigators to solve the crime.

Genetic genealogy helped solve Jenny Zitricki's 1990 murder, linking a man to several crimes in multiple states and finally bringing answers to victims' families.

Carole Waugh returned to London and fell for a fraudster who was determined to get her money.

She countersues for invasion of privacy.

Disrespect between half-sisters leads to an alleged assault and car kicking when a trip to the store turns violent.

A man claims his mouth is dry because he drank alcohol the day before court, not because he's lying about the custody of two cars with his ex-lover.

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A knife attack, a slap in the face and a fight over a jail stay are disputed when a man sues his brother's ex-girlfriend for bail money.

Drinking and an alleged assault lead to a call to the police and a bitter custody fight over a dog ex-lovers bred together.

After three Pit Bulls kill a neighbour's dog, the animals' owners claim they are not responsible for yet another attack and sue for pain and suffering.

A mother makes the foolish choice of co-signing on an apartment lease for her teen daughter and her community college basketball teammates.

The smell of 2nd hand smoke, Obama-bashing and a phone thrown out a car window come into play when ex-lovers get into a fight while driving.

A woman defends her eyelash extension work despite being sued for damages by a customer and not having a license to perform such work.

When a Little League coach allegedly disrespects a man's 'African Queen', a vicious fight breaks out in the middle of the playing field.

Co-workers in a care facility for people with multiple handicaps both take polygraph tests when a brutal assault is brought to light.

A woman takes over a family-owned bouncy house business only to have to sue her cousin's husband for the value of a bouncy house he failed to return.

While visiting her grandkids, a woman says she was hit up for loans by her daughter who doesn't seem to care about payback.

A woman says she was injured when steps gave way on her property because of an allegedly criminal contractor's shoddy work.

A woman with 14 feral cats in her backyard sues her neighbour for the death of three of them by his large dogs.

A woman gets emotionally overwrought when the Judge asks her to produce evidence to back up her shaky claims that a mechanic stole her car.

A dog loses an eye while in kennel care because the animal was allegedly fed out of the same bowl as another pet and a dogfight ensued.

Simon Toyne revisits a case involving an apparent suicide plot that unearthed in the rural villages of County Derry, when the bodies of a man and woman are found.

Jackie Malton examines the case of Joseph Kappen, who murdered three young women in South Wales in 1973. He was only identified through pioneering DNA techniques after his death.

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.

Geoffrey Wansell explores the case of George Shotton, who murdered his wife near Swansea in 1919. This episode features expert interviews.

Donal MacIntyre meets Detective Inspector Jim Hodgson of Lincolnshire Police to discover how he and his murder squad finally solved the killing of Marina Erte.

When businessman Alan Helmick is found dead in his home, police uncover a tangled web of fraud and theft.

The whole country is shaken after the McStay family disappear. What follows is a mystery that lasts for years.

Gregory Davis is murdered in what looks like a paid hit, leading the authorities towards a web of lies.

A knife attack, a slap in the face and a fight over a jail stay are disputed when a man sues his brother's ex-girlfriend for bail money.

Drinking and an alleged assault lead to a call to the police and a bitter custody fight over a dog ex-lovers bred together.

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An anonymous dog-barking complaint sets off neighbours on an alleged spree of cat poisoning, car smashing and laptop vandalizing.

A man's pit bull caretaking abilities are called into question when he sues a neighbour for the value of puppies he claims she stole.

A man spends time in jail after being busted for marijuana possession and is sued by a friend for causing her car to be impounded by arresting police.

A woman confesses that she smashed the window out of her friend's jeep, but claims she was retaliated against when Child Protective Services were called.

A woman sues her former employee and his fiancé for stealing property from her sober living facility and for an assault.

The politics of parking etiquette are debated when an elderly man claims his tooth was knocked out during an argument over a parking space.

A young vacationer seals his fate when he offers video evidence showing himself sailing over a man's roof on his snowmobile.

A woman and her girlfriend claim ex-roommates backed out of their lease after an air quality issue that sent them all to a hotel.

Divorcees lay out 10K to hire the best possible lawyer for their child then dispute who owes for that costly decision.

A man whose hobby is caring for horses, goats and dogs, is sued for a false arrest, an assault and threats of bodily harm by his neighbour.

A young boy is asked to leave the courtroom before things heat up in a case involving a mother protesting her son's lockout after a three-day tenancy.

In an effort to regain custody of her child, a woman enters a sober living facility where she is accused of failing a drug test after a trip to see the Price Is Right.

Burglary, two counts of attempted sex abuse and a mother giving her child up for adoption come into play when unwed parents fight over property.

A blended family and their dog end up fighting over bills, childcare and damaged property.

Finance fraud and insurance scams lead the Judge to remind litigants to come into court with clean hands or else.

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.

Geoffrey Wansell explores how, in 1994, a waiter was shot dead in a Kirkwall restaurant. Suspect Michael Ross, 15, wasn't convicted until 2008 - 14 years later.

A woman's body is found in a suitcase in a car park at Heathrow Airport. Detectives have no idea they're about to launch a decade long investigation, across multiple continents.

In 2014, Miltiades 'Milton' Papadopoulos was found dead in his Potters Bar home. DCI Jo Sands used phone data analysis to find his killers, leading to several arrests.

Geoffrey Wansell explores how, in 1994, a waiter was shot dead in a Kirkwall restaurant. Suspect Michael Ross, 15, wasn't convicted until 2008 - 14 years later.

A woman's body is found in a suitcase in a car park at Heathrow Airport. Detectives have no idea they're about to launch a decade long investigation, across multiple continents.

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.

The tale of what happened when a retired policeman came to the aid of a young man after his car careered off a ferry.

A team of British rowers' journey nearly ends in tragedy as their boat begins to sink.

A police motorcyclist, responding to an accident, crashes and becomes the patient himself. Plus, a conservationist tells what happened when he was attacked by elephants.

An eleven-year-old boy survives a cardiac arrest in a swimming pool. Also, an unsuspecting woman is sandwiched between two cars.

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A woman sues her neighbour for a vet bill after her neighbour's dogs attacked her miniature Dachshund.

A laundry list of mechanical failures from a wobbly steering wheel to a non-stop honking horn plagues a 10-day family trip.

After three Pit Bulls kill a neighbour's dog, the animals' owners claim they are not responsible for yet another attack and sue for pain and suffering.

An emotional discussion about death turns into an alleged choke hold by a family member and a lawsuit over an arrest.

A man with skin cancer is sued by his mother for unpaid loans to buy a motorcycle, and to pay his medical bills.

A man is called to testify against the mother of his child who is being sued by an ex-friend for stealing property.

A magician demands that an illusion builder return the money he put down to purchase a $19,000 magic trick.

After a man's wife dies from cancer, he admits he never got over his younger son's behaviour toward her and sues him for damaging property.

The murder of 27-year-old Steven Donaldson was a chilling betrayal that shattered the peace of the Angus countryside.

Geoffrey Wansell explores how Cardiff killer Malcolm Green murdered twice - walking free after his first killing, only to strike again. He now serves a whole life tariff.

Two Edinburgh teens vanished after leaving the World's End pub in 1977; their bodies were found miles apart. A 37-year forensic hunt finally solved the case and delivered justice.

In 2012 in the UK, Suzanne Van Hagen meets a violent man online. A year later, she's found dead. Her family fights to prove it wasn't a sex game gone wrong.

In 2009, taxi driver Mohammed Ashad picked up a fatal fare in Birmingham. DS Sheila Thornes used forensics and CCTV to find the perpetrator of the senseless violence.

Geoffrey Wansell explores how Cardiff killer Malcolm Green murdered twice - walking free after his first killing, only to strike again. He now serves a whole life tariff.

Two Edinburgh teens vanished after leaving the World's End pub in 1977; their bodies were found miles apart. A 37-year forensic hunt finally solved the case and delivered justice.

In 2012 in the UK, Suzanne Van Hagen meets a violent man online. A year later, she's found dead. Her family fights to prove it wasn't a sex game gone wrong.

The murder of 27-year-old Steven Donaldson was a chilling betrayal that shattered the peace of the Angus countryside.

A lorry driver whose vehicle overturned and caught fire after he was forced to swerve to avoid another motorist lives to tell the tale.

A young man is kicked in the head by his girlfriend's horse and a British diver is lost at sea off the Australian coast for more than 22 hours.

Two close friends body board off an Australian beach: one must go to the aid of his pal when a great white shark attacks.

Two little girls dial 999 and save their mum after she falls from the loft. Plus, the stories of two cousins climbing a sea stack when one plunges 60 feet onto rocks.

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Alleged adultery, a dying cat and the cost of emergency surgery divide a woman and her sister-in-law.

Unwed parents get into a fight which leads to accusations of domestic violence, damaged property and job loss.

Failure to train Chinese Crested dogs is the accusation laid against a dog trainer being sued for the return of his fee.

A mother makes the foolish choice of co-signing on an apartment lease for her teen daughter and her community college basketball teammates.

The smell of 2nd hand smoke, Obama-bashing and a phone thrown out a car window come into play when ex-lovers get into a fight while driving.

A woman says she asked her pot-smoking roommate to take a break when her father was visiting but was allegedly met with nothing but disrespect.

After losing custody of his children, a man says he voluntarily stayed in rehab an extra 9 months. He denies owing his brother for bills paid while he was in recovery.

A young man claims his aunt harassed him about his failing eyesight. He testifies against her when his girlfriend sues her for unpaid bills and moving costs.

An alleged $100,000 lawsuit pay-out, oil field finances and household expenses come into play when ex-lovers fight over money.

A woman describes shoving and slapping that took place during a heated fight. Emergency Golden Retriever surgery comes into play.

The Judge calls a man out on his inconsistent testimony when he confesses that he sold the camper trailer he's being sued for.

A mother being sued by her cousin denies owing for rent and resents being called 'not nice' by the judge.

A $65,000 settlement, divorcees on disability, and back surgery come into play when a woman sues her ex-husband and her children for property and stress.

Eight restraining orders, an alleged assault and a missing engagement ring come into play when ex-lovers aren't quite finished with each other yet.

After the tragic death of her young husband, a woman demands payback for over $10,000 loaned to her new boyfriend from the life insurance pay-out.

Violence on the Isle of Skye in 2022 ended with an arrest, conviction and a life sentence.

Geoffrey Wansell explores how the bodies of two women are both found in car trunks in Brighton.

Dr. Nell Darby explores how an arrogant Bournemouth hotelier gets away with murdering his wife in 1982; but when he conspires to kill his son-in-law, his luck runs out.

Hollie Gazzard, a young hairdresser from the UK, was hoping for a fresh start but was tragically killed by her ex, leaving her family and community devastated.

In 2023, 14-year-old Nathaniel Shani was fatally stabbed in Manchester. SIO Gina Brennand finds his killers in the form of two boys, just teenagers themselves.