True Crime

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.

Donal MacIntyre meets former Metropolitan Police Detective Inspector Tony Bishop to learn how he helped solve the fatal poisoning of Lakhvinder Cheema in West London.

The case of Carol Hickok, who was found dead at the foot of a staircase outside her home by her 11-year-old stepson after she failed to wake him up for school.

The tragic case of John Chipp who was thrown 85ft to his death after a night out in Sunderland celebrating his 18th birthday.

In 2024, Pamela Wittman, a 25-year-old from Indiana, was identified, solving the 1980 Daytona Beach cold case linked to a serial killer.

Threats of wage garnishment, a guilty plea in an auto accident, and alleged auto theft come into play when a mother sues her son.

A self-proclaimed nosy neighbour cares for a woman's Great Dane and is accused of spaying her unnecessarily.

A woman grieves her loss of musical enjoyment when her violin teacher allegedly sells her a subpar violin.

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A verbal contract in the amount of $14,500 for a Harley ends badly when the barter portion of the deal gets lost in translation.

Winners of a pool tournament say they were promised trophies, a banquet, and $600 in cash but were allegedly assaulted by the league manager instead.

A dog owner has the nerve to compare his pit bull, which inflicts puncture wounds on a neighbour's Chihuahua, to a lovable cartoon character.

A woman is accused of illegally using a professional photo of her grandchild to make a statement.

An attempt to reign in a roommate's sloppiness ends in an assault, an arrest and a plea bargain.

A man presents two videos showing proof that an upstairs neighbour is responsible for water damage to his condo.

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.

In 1987 the bodies of Wendy Knell and Caroline Pierce were discovered, with some striking similarities between them. DS Andrea Richards was tasked with linking them to a killer.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Renard Spivey, who was accused of murdering his wife, opens up for the first time on television to 48 HOURS about the trial, his wife and more.

This fascinating programme shows the split-second moments when every day events are transformed into disasters and meets the people who lived to tell the tale.

This fascinating programme shows the split-second moments when every day events are transformed into disasters and meets the people who lived to tell the tale.

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A family fight over workout DVDs leads to a brawl between brothers and a $2,000 medical bill.

A woman regrets hiring family friends to help with a move when her vehicle is involved in a police chase and work hours are disputed.

The Judge dispenses wise advice when a driver issued for not one, but three, limo accidents.

A blind dog, an alleged felon and a whole lot of things that don't work come into play when a fed-up tenant goes after her landlord.

A woman uses an interpreter in her efforts to sue a former tenant she accuses of assault and animal cruelty.

A woman, in need of a break, drops off her children with her mother-in-law and then allegedly breaks a door down to get them back a week later.

Newlyweds attempt to fix up their home but end up suing a home remodeller for allegedly failing to do what he promised.

A man claims his ex-tenant damaged his rental unit, stole property and allegedly forged documents to try and prove otherwise.

A young lawyer sues his former tenants for unpaid rent and damages to his home after complaints of strong pet odours by neighbours.

After a dispute over rent, a woman posts a video referencing a personal story that her ex-roommate had shared with her.

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 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.

During the 2011 riots, Gavin Clarke is shot in West Yorkshire. The investigation is handed over to DCI Lisa Griffin who turns her attention to the local CCTV network.

Dr. Nell Darby explores the story of George Smith, an Edwardian man who married a string of women - only to drown them and steal their money - and was eventually caught in 1915.

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.

In June 2002, 91-year-old Edwin Hiles was found murdered in his Witney home. Tiernan Coyle's pioneering fibre mapping technique linked Paul Weedon to the crime.

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.

Dr. Nell Darby explores the story of George Smith, an Edwardian man who married a string of women - only to drown them and steal their money - and was eventually caught in 1915.

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.

In June 2002, 91-year-old Edwin Hiles was found murdered in his Witney home. Tiernan Coyle's pioneering fibre mapping technique linked Paul Weedon to the crime.

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.

Melissa Calusinski has been behind bars since 2009 when she was arrested for murdering 16-month-old Benjamin Kingan at a daycare centre where she worked.

This fascinating programme shows the split-second moments when every day events are transformed into disasters and meets the people who lived to tell the tale.

This fascinating programme shows the split-second moments when every day events are transformed into disasters and meets the people who lived to tell the tale.

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Ex-lovers fight over a trip to Italy after their young son gets sick, and the trip is called off.

When a young mother tries to dictate custodial rights to the alleged father of her child, Judge Judy sets her straight.

When police execute a warrant for a man charged with assault with a deadly weapon, a landlord demands compensation for a busted-down door.

A woman sues her former tax-business partner for allegedly vandalising her office and stealing her client files.

A car stranded in theft mode and allegations of title jumping come into play when the sale of a car goes south.

A woman racks up tickets and is sued for a wreck she wasn't involved in after selling her car to a cousin but neglecting to take it out of her name.

A woman sues her handyman for making unauthorised charges on her credit card above and beyond the amount needed to upgrade her property.

Car windows are allegedly busted out when the battle over a beloved dog does not go a woman's way.

A restaurant server claims she was 'football tackled' by her roommate because she was ignoring her during an argument.

When a woman allegedly spins her car and sprays rocks at her estranged lover, he is accused of firing back with a handful of rocks.

An experiment in living together fails miserably when a pregnant young woman sues her ex-boyfriend for $4,000 in moving costs.

Grandparents sue the father of their grandchild for an unpaid loan for lawyer fees used to dispute child custody with their own daughter.

In 2011, Anuj Bidve was shot in the head at point-blank range in Manchester. DCS Mary Doyle ordered a meticulous review of CCTV to find his killer.

Geoffrey Wansell explores how Graham Fisher prowled the South East coast targeting vulnerable women, committing murder and assault before confessing to his crimes.

Jackie Malton revisits the case of Scottish serial killer Peter Tobin, meeting the Glasgow officers and forensic scientists who put him behind bars for the first time on camera.

UK reality star Lavern Ritch is stabbed during a party weekend in Atlantic City. New Jersey detectives must prove murder without any physical evidence.

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 Graham Fisher prowled the South East coast targeting vulnerable women, committing murder and assault before confessing to his crimes.

Jackie Malton revisits the case of Scottish serial killer Peter Tobin, meeting the Glasgow officers and forensic scientists who put him behind bars for the first time on camera.

UK reality star Lavern Ritch is stabbed during a party weekend in Atlantic City. New Jersey detectives must prove murder without any physical evidence.

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.

A bright future was shattered when newly engaged Kevin Jiang, 26, a Yale graduate student and former Army National Guardsman, was gunned down.

This fascinating programme shows the split-second moments when every day events are transformed into disasters and meets the people who lived to tell the tale.

This fascinating programme shows the split-second moments when every day events are transformed into disasters and meets the people who lived to tell the tale.

Innovative, value-for-money products brought directly to you at home. Shop 'til you drop whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of the High Street.

A woman allows her brother to rent-to-own her home but then she decides to move back in and sue him for rent, damages, and allegedly stolen property.

A man demands payback for a business loan from a woman who claims he sent indecent pictures and threatened to kill her.

A 19-year-old sues her ex-boyfriend for allegedly holding her against her will and destroying her new phone.

A caregiver questions her client's need for state-sponsored support and claims she was the victim of vandalism and harassment soon after she spoke up.

When a man makes a statement by hanging the American flag upside down, vandals destroy the flag pole.

When a child needs emergency surgery, a mother makes the mistake of leaving her unlicensed cousin in charge of a shared business space and her vehicle.

A woman sues for the court max when she discovers that she was allegedly duped into moving into a condemned studio apartment.

A contractor is paid $20,000 to put in a driveway that his client says she cannot turn around in.

An elderly woman tries to collect her money from the family of a deceased friend for a final cruise they had planned together.

A litany of alleged hardships come to light when a man sues his ex-girlfriend for car damage and for breaking a lease.

A woman claims she caught her boyfriend at a hotel with another woman and submits video evidence of him allegedly trying to break into her house.

A woman files for a restraining order against her boyfriend after he allegedly throws a boot at her and bruises her.

A woman sues her deceased grandson's former fiancée for the cost of a headstone after a $10,000 life insurance pay-out.

A defendant is ill-prepared for questions from the Judge when she is sued by her ex-roommate for a security deposit.

The Judge learns about a new dog breed when an 8-year-old boy is allegedly attacked by a neighbour's pet.

In 2021, John Hay, a former police officer, failed to return to his West Yorkshire home and SIO Lisa Griffin ordered phone record analysis of strange calls from an 'Eric Johnson'.

Paul Longworth murdered his wife Tina in Southport in 1997, staging it as a suicide. As a result, he received a life sentence.

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 most bustling cities.

The story of what happened when three Essex drug dealers were lured to their deaths in 1995. Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were convicted of the murders in 1998.

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