True Crime Xtra

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

Nikitta Grender, 19, was found dead after a 2012 flat fire in Liswerry, South Wales. Forensics showed she and her unborn daughter were murdered.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

A motorcycle shop owner for 17 years admits he didn't provide a much-needed estimate to family members trying to salvage an old bike.

A struggling mother denies trying to scam the government when she hires a friend to take care of her four children.

A woman on disability sues the father of her child for a loan, money owed for a truck and property damage.

A woman pays over $5,000 for glamour shots of her grandchildren when her estranged daughter-in-law allegedly uses her credit card.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

A tragedy on a shrimp boat during a storm sees the captain drown. The deckhand lives to tell the tale, but his version of the truth is called into question.

When a wealthy tycoon is killed, his will stipulates what to do in the event of him being killed under violent circumstances. Why was he so prepared.

When an American tourist is killed in a Mexican resort, police on both sides of the border use forensic evidence to uncover a sinister truth.

In 1988, a banker's wife is kidnapped and the police struggle to break the case until entomology and computer forensics help to reveal a new suspect.

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.

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 young girl's mutilated corpse is found and her parents are charged with her murder. Five years later, new evidence suggests otherwise.

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.

When an anonymous letter informs police of a murder, they use laser technology to detect its origin and track down a suspect.

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.

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.

Marie Robards lost her father, and one year later, her moving performance in a high school play revealed she was harbouring a dark secret.

In the US, a woman is found murdered in her lover's home. In the UK, a man confesses to murder, but when the police check the video footage, it seems like odd behaviour.

In the US, a missing woman and her money starts a huge police investigation. In the UK, the shocking murder of a woman in her own home leads to a nationwide manhunt.

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.

Geoffrey Wansell explores how an assault investigation jeopardises Robert Henry Davies' new life, a reign of terror begins in Newport, culminating in a murder.

Former Scotland Yard detective Jackie Malton is back on the beat in Newport, digging out the case file on a murder that sent shockwaves through the town in 1992.

Professor David Wilson explores the case of brothers David and Roger Cooper, who murdered Roger's mistress in Leicestershire on Christmas Eve, both jailed for 30 years.

Geoffrey Wansell revisits the case of David Ellis, who murdered landlord Alec Warburton in Dolwyddelan, North Wales, before fleeing to Ireland.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

The Judge has little patience for a landlord who takes payments in cash and only occasionally provides a receipt.

Ex friends dispute a fender bender after a leased vehicle is allegedly rented without full insurance coverage.

A woman demands payment for her broken-down car after her brother repairs it and gets it running.

After a man loses his job, his relationship falls apart and he's sued for apartment damages caused by his dog.

A woman seeks relief from her 3-year-old to get some errands done and ends up fighting with her babysitter over the cost of childcare.

Unwed parents of a 9-month-old boy fight over hospital costs, alleged cheating and child visitation.

The feeding of feral cats leads to an outright battle between angry neighbours who accuse each other throwing cat droppings and of assault.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

A neighbour witnesses a man stab and drown his wife in their pool. However, the man claims he has no explanation and no recollection of the crime.

An unfortunate soul is burnt to death when a house bursts into flames, but careful investigation reveals the fire was not an accident.

It would be 50 years before a murderous criminal in California would be caught, thanks to advancements in computer technology and handwriting analysis.

Investigators piece together tiny clues at the scene of a hit and run accident. Their findings help to track down the offending driver.

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.

Geoffery Wansell explores the case of Linda Anders, who was found dead at her Merseyside home - her wheelchair-bound husband Malcolm claims an intruder broke in.

Geoffrey Wansell revisits how Charlotte Pinkney vanished from Ilfracombe after going to a party. Police launched a hunt when her handbag was found.

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.

In the US, a missing woman and her money starts a huge police investigation. In the UK, the shocking murder of a woman in her own home leads to a nationwide manhunt.

When a man found his wife covered in blood, he was too late to revive her. Police believed blood spatter evidence didn't match his story.

Police initially thought a California teenager had run away, until they found her naked battered body in a ditch. Will they find the killer.

Police recovered a submerged car but the driver was missing. Evidence found inside the car would lead them down a trail of obsession.

When a man reported that his girlfriend had shot and killed herself, a post mortem ruled against suicide. But who killed her and why.

Simon Toyne heads to Nottingham to explore the murder of Collette Aram, which became the first-ever case to be featured on TV's 'Crimewatch'.

In 1992, an attack in Nottingham led to an investigation which lasted nearly a quarter of a century. In time, DNA profiling would help to close the case.

In the US, a grandmother goes missing. Surveillance footage captures last movements of missing woman.

When an unreliable, drugged up prostitute witnesses an attack on a helpless girl, and an unidentified body is found, police wonder if the cases are connected.

A six year old girl disappears during a Sunday church service and investigators close in on a taxi driver found in the vicinity.

When the wife of a reputable doctor goes missing, investigators discover the doctor house hunting with another woman claiming to be his wife.

When a beautiful model goes missing, suspicious photographs are found in a dumpster.

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.

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

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.

Punchy reality show about a female judge that has made a real impact on the American justice system. Judge Judy is real, honest and keen to get to the bottom of emotional cases.