Real Crime

Ex-Detective Colin Sutton looks back at his most important cases and how they were solved.

This 2-part series dives into the 45-year quest for justice in the murder of Dr. Brenda Page. Christopher Harrisson, her ex-husband, now stands accused of killing her in her Aberdeen flat.

Jennifer Pan hired hit men to stage a home invasion. She pretended to be a hostage while her hired help shot her mother and father several times.

When a loving father is found murdered execution-style in his own home, investigators must follow the trail of his missing car to find his cold-blooded killer.

A suitcase containing dismembered body parts is discovered in a Birmingham canal. A nearby address reveals a murderer's attempts to conceal their crime.

Ex-Detective Colin Sutton looks back at his most important cases and how they were solved.

Detectives in the United States race against the clock in the wake of homicides, knowing if they don't find a lead within the first 48 hours, their chances of solving a case are cut in half.

When she wasn't offered a tenure, Amy Bishop decided to make her colleagues pay with their lives. In a faculty meeting, she pulled out a handgun and started shooting.

A young girl is murdered in Caledonia, New York, and police struggle to identify her. The tragedy leads the town to make her one of their own, with the name Cali-Doe.

Officers give chase after a vehicle is stolen. A woman is investigated for terroristic threats. Three juveniles throw rocks from an overpass. A deaf man is accused of assaulting children.

A trespasser avoids questions; deputies find contraband; exes try to endure until one leaves for rehab.

Nineteen-year-old Celine Figard goes missing after accepting a ride from a truck driver.

A middle-aged couple are on a routine evening stroll with their dog when a man attacks out of nowhere, injuring the wife and fatally shooting her husband.

For years, Pawel Relowicz's perverted crimes went undetected. His offending intensified until he raped and murdered student, Libby Squire. But, as his bravado increased, his attention to detail demised.

Explores British murder stories filled with intrigue, obsession, rage and deception. In each episode, one of the UK's best known journalists, Dermot Murnaghan recounts a chilling case that gripped the nation.

Nineteen-year-old Celine Figard goes missing after accepting a ride from a truck driver.

A middle-aged couple are on a routine evening stroll with their dog when a man attacks out of nowhere, injuring the wife and fatally shooting her husband.

For years, Pawel Relowicz's perverted crimes went undetected. His offending intensified until he raped and murdered student, Libby Squire. But, as his bravado increased, his attention to detail demised.

Candice analyzes three master manipulators, and she uncovers the red flags that can lead to tragedy.

When a Maine State Trooper is attacked during a routine stop, it triggers a chain of events which jump-starts a stalled murder case hundreds of kilometres away.

The decomposed body of a young woman was discovered in a Bakersfield irrigation canal. If there was trace evidence, it had been washed away.

When 15-year-old Marlene Miller was murdered it would take 24 years to bring the killer to justice.

Detectives in the United States race against the clock in the wake of homicides, knowing if they don't find a lead within the first 48 hours, their chances of solving a case are cut in half.

Explores British murder stories filled with intrigue, obsession, rage and deception. In each episode, one of the UK's best known journalists, Dermot Murnaghan recounts a chilling case that gripped the nation.

Officers give chase after a vehicle is stolen. A woman is investigated for terroristic threats. Three juveniles throw rocks from an overpass. A deaf man is accused of assaulting children.

A trespasser avoids questions; deputies find contraband; exes try to endure until one leaves for rehab.

Nineteen-year-old Celine Figard goes missing after accepting a ride from a truck driver.

A middle-aged couple are on a routine evening stroll with their dog when a man attacks out of nowhere, injuring the wife and fatally shooting her husband.

For years, Pawel Relowicz's perverted crimes went undetected. His offending intensified until he raped and murdered student, Libby Squire. But, as his bravado increased, his attention to detail demised.

When she wasn't offered a tenure, Amy Bishop decided to make her colleagues pay with their lives. In a faculty meeting, she pulled out a handgun and started shooting.

A young girl is murdered in Caledonia, New York, and police struggle to identify her. The tragedy leads the town to make her one of their own, with the name Cali-Doe.

Nineteen-year-old Celine Figard goes missing after accepting a ride from a truck driver.

A middle-aged couple are on a routine evening stroll with their dog when a man attacks out of nowhere, injuring the wife and fatally shooting her husband.

For years, Pawel Relowicz's perverted crimes went undetected. His offending intensified until he raped and murdered student, Libby Squire. But, as his bravado increased, his attention to detail demised.

New Orleans detectives Mike McCleery and Bob Bachelder investigate the murder of a promising high school senior, shot to death the week before Christmas and stuffed in the trunk of his car, 40km from home.

A woman in her sixties finds love, but after her fiancee dumps her out of the blue, she shoots him and his son; when a scorned woman seeks revenge, a casual affair turns deadly.

A young woman riding her bicycle is forced off the road and savagely murdered. Police chase her killer for decades until an overlooked clue ultimately leads to justice.

Deputies confront a man suspected of shooting a gun. A stolen vehicle is pursued. A disturbance at a restaurant is investigated. A dispute is reported after a man finds his wife with another man.

Officers handle a naked, delirious man; a driver leaves his shoes behind while fleeing; a couple struggle with a tragic past.

After trying for 20 years to solve the mystery of a six-year-old boy found dead, an artist's age progression portrait of the child posted on social media lead detectives to find new clues.

Profiles the work of police officers who are tasked with investigating some of the toughest murder cases in criminal history.

#TextMeWhenYouGetHome became a viral, worldwide movement following the 2021 death of Sarah Everard. The slogan sparked awareness around the vulnerability women feel while out in public alone.

Explores British murder stories filled with intrigue, obsession, rage and deception. In each episode, one of the UK's best known journalists, Dermot Murnaghan recounts a chilling case that gripped the nation.

After trying for 20 years to solve the mystery of a six-year-old boy found dead, an artist's age progression portrait of the child posted on social media lead detectives to find new clues.

Profiles the work of police officers who are tasked with investigating some of the toughest murder cases in criminal history.

#TextMeWhenYouGetHome became a viral, worldwide movement following the 2021 death of Sarah Everard. The slogan sparked awareness around the vulnerability women feel while out in public alone.

Candice examines narcissism. Removed from the norms of community obligations, narcissists run their own selfish agenda which can prove deadly to anyone in their way.

A 19-year-old Pennsylvania woman suddenly disappears on her way to work leaving behind her infant son, a family who loves her, and a job she enjoys.

A behavioural profile is helpful in a murder investigation, but it's not a road map to the killer. One such profile caused the Baton Rouge Police Department to search for the wrong man.

A mother of two vanishes after a shopping trip. Her body is discovered a month later. Witnesses say they saw the victim being forced into a car by an unknown person.

New Orleans detectives Mike McCleery and Bob Bachelder investigate the murder of a promising high school senior, shot to death the week before Christmas and stuffed in the trunk of his car, 40km from home.

A woman in her sixties finds love, but after her fiancee dumps her out of the blue, she shoots him and his son; when a scorned woman seeks revenge, a casual affair turns deadly.

Explores British murder stories filled with intrigue, obsession, rage and deception. In each episode, one of the UK's best known journalists, Dermot Murnaghan recounts a chilling case that gripped the nation.

Deputies confront a man suspected of shooting a gun. A stolen vehicle is pursued. A disturbance at a restaurant is investigated. A dispute is reported after a man finds his wife with another man.

Officers handle a naked, delirious man; a driver leaves his shoes behind while fleeing; a couple struggle with a tragic past.

After trying for 20 years to solve the mystery of a six-year-old boy found dead, an artist's age progression portrait of the child posted on social media lead detectives to find new clues.

Profiles the work of police officers who are tasked with investigating some of the toughest murder cases in criminal history.

#TextMeWhenYouGetHome became a viral, worldwide movement following the 2021 death of Sarah Everard. The slogan sparked awareness around the vulnerability women feel while out in public alone.

A woman in her sixties finds love, but after her fiancee dumps her out of the blue, she shoots him and his son; when a scorned woman seeks revenge, a casual affair turns deadly.

A young woman riding her bicycle is forced off the road and savagely murdered. Police chase her killer for decades until an overlooked clue ultimately leads to justice.

After trying for 20 years to solve the mystery of a six-year-old boy found dead, an artist's age progression portrait of the child posted on social media lead detectives to find new clues.

Profiles the work of police officers who are tasked with investigating some of the toughest murder cases in criminal history.

#TextMeWhenYouGetHome became a viral, worldwide movement following the 2021 death of Sarah Everard. The slogan sparked awareness around the vulnerability women feel while out in public alone.

In New Orleans, when a young mother is found beaten to death in her home, Detective Greg Johnson must fight to prove he has enough evidence against her killer, before he walks free.

A struggling, single mum befriends an elderly woman, Doris, who offers her a house. But, Doris' generosity goes unrewarded when she is left fighting for her life.

The murder of a respected healthcare aide sends a chill through her community. When the investigation reveals several shockingly similar crimes, police realise they've uncovered the trail of a monster.

A suspect tries to evade police by running into a busy street. A man is suspected of burglarising vehicles. Two women get into a fight over a vehicle title. Officers pursue a man in a stolen car.

A family report an intruder. A mother seeks help when deputies find suspicious items in her son's car. Tensions rise between a young man and his stepdad.

When a leg washes ashore in Lake Ontario, detectives suspect a fellow police officer committed a heinous murder. It's up to the medical examiner to link him to the severed leg and prove it was a homicide.

From the moment a murder victim's body is discovered, the police face a race against time. This series reveals what it takes to establish a crime scene.

The sports world is often criticised for not only underpaying female athletes, but these women are also sexualised. Lisa Guerrero talks with three athletes who made the decision to pose for Playboy.

Explores British murder stories filled with intrigue, obsession, rage and deception. In each episode, one of the UK's best known journalists, Dermot Murnaghan recounts a case that gripped the nation.

When a leg washes ashore in Lake Ontario, detectives suspect a fellow police officer committed a heinous murder. It's up to the medical examiner to link him to the severed leg and prove it was a homicide.

From the moment a murder victim's body is discovered, the police face a race against time. This series reveals what it takes to establish a crime scene.

The sports world is often criticised for not only underpaying female athletes, but these women are also sexualised. Lisa Guerrero talks with three athletes who made the decision to pose for Playboy.

Candice reveals how human predators can be deadlier than those in the wild.

The 29-year-old pregnant wife of a young, successful attorney is found dead in her Michigan home of a gunshot wound to the head.

An obstetrician returned home from the hospital and found his wife on the floor of the bathroom. She was covered with blood and not breathing.

A woman is shot to death in her store just one day before she is to testify against the man accused of robbing her.

In New Orleans, when a young mother is found beaten to death in her home, Detective Greg Johnson must fight to prove he has enough evidence against her killer, before he walks free.

A struggling, single mum befriends an elderly woman, Doris, who offers her a house. But, Doris' generosity goes unrewarded when she is left fighting for her life.

Explores British murder stories filled with intrigue, obsession, rage and deception. In each episode, one of the UK's best known journalists, Dermot Murnaghan recounts a case that gripped the nation.

A suspect tries to evade police by running into a busy street. A man is suspected of burglarising vehicles. Two women get into a fight over a vehicle title. Officers pursue a man in a stolen car.

A family report an intruder. A mother seeks help when deputies find suspicious items in her son's car. Tensions rise between a young man and his stepdad.

When a leg washes ashore in Lake Ontario, detectives suspect a fellow police officer committed a heinous murder. It's up to the medical examiner to link him to the severed leg and prove it was a homicide.

From the moment a murder victim's body is discovered, the police face a race against time. This series reveals what it takes to establish a crime scene.

The sports world is often criticised for not only underpaying female athletes, but these women are also sexualised. Lisa Guerrero talks with three athletes who made the decision to pose for Playboy.

A struggling, single mum befriends an elderly woman, Doris, who offers her a house. But, Doris' generosity goes unrewarded when she is left fighting for her life.

The murder of a respected healthcare aide sends a chill through her community. When the investigation reveals several shockingly similar crimes, police realise they've uncovered the trail of a monster.

Examines in forensic detail what happened on the tragic day toddler James Bulger was abducted and killed, and how two young killers were caught and the legacy of a trial that still divides opinion to this day.

Examines in forensic detail what happened on the tragic day toddler James Bulger was abducted and killed, and how two young killers were caught and the legacy of a trial that still divides opinion to this day.

Examines in forensic detail what happened on the tragic day toddler James Bulger was abducted and killed, and how two young killers were caught and the legacy of a trial that still divides opinion to this day.

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Amanda Douglas and Jennifer Sudar Sanders enjoy an evening out at a casino; the next morning, the two are shot outside their apartment complex.

Ex-Detective Colin Sutton looks back at his most important cases and how they were solved.

Saturday nights in the city are always busy for ambulance paramedics Jordan Emery and Michael Henry as they run the regular party casualty shuttle between Kings Cross and St Vincent's Emergency.

After a man falls off his bicycle while riding around Centennial Park, he collapses into the arms of someone who happens to be a doctor and receives lifesaving CPR. What caused him to collapse?

After the gruesome murder of an aspiring actor in Georgia, police quickly run out of leads. A new digital forensic tool breathes new life into the investigation, allowing authorities to identify the killer.

After her husband's death, 62-year-old Lorraine finds love online with Robert. Despite initial chemistry, friends grow concerned, leading to a tragic turn in their relationship.

Kelly and George Worgan appear to be the perfect parents, but their marriage ends in murder. After strangling his wife, George left a note for his children which read "Daddy loves you".

Patrick Mackay is the longest-serving prisoner in the UK, but despite this, he remains an enigma to many, with some experts describing Mackay as Britain's forgotten serial killer.

Detectives follow new leads gleaned from old evidence; frustrated families hope new science and old-fashioned genealogy will finally reveal the killer's identity.

A dangerous car chase ends when a suspect rear-ends a vehicle at an intersection. A robbery at a local burger joint ends in a high-calorie chase. Police approach two suspicious men in a car.

Police pursue a woman wanted for felony drug trafficking. A detective intercepts a high stakes drug delivery. An escort solicits the wrong person. Officers stop a high octane getaway.

A woman uses a tow service employee's body for batting practice; a man explains his medicinal meth use; a couple try to convince officers they didn't shoplift.

A cyclist gives a team of officers a bloody fight. A scared caregiver attempts to evict an unwanted helper from her patient's house. Some tinfoil lands an unlicensed driver in hot water.

After her husband's death, 62-year-old Lorraine finds love online with Robert. Despite initial chemistry, friends grow concerned, leading to a tragic turn in their relationship.

Kelly and George Worgan appear to be the perfect parents, but their marriage ends in murder. After strangling his wife, George left a note for his children which read "Daddy loves you".

Saturday nights in the city are always busy for ambulance paramedics Jordan Emery and Michael Henry as they run the regular party casualty shuttle between Kings Cross and St Vincent's Emergency.

After a man falls off his bicycle while riding around Centennial Park, he collapses into the arms of someone who happens to be a doctor and receives lifesaving CPR. What caused him to collapse?

Patrick Mackay is the longest-serving prisoner in the UK, but despite this, he remains an enigma to many, with some experts describing Mackay as Britain's forgotten serial killer.

Explore cases of murder and crime where the culprit brazenly showed their face with blood on their hands.

When the severed head of Hervey Medellin is discovered by a sniffing dog in the famous Hollywood Hills, the violence brings tabloid claims of serial killers and drug cartels, but who wanted Hervey dead?

Explore cases of crimes where the culprit featured on TV news reports, was interviewed by the media or posted in social media, brazenly showing their face.

Explore cases of crimes where the culprit featured on TV news reports, was interviewed by the media or posted in social media, brazenly showing their face.

Patrick Mackay is the longest-serving prisoner in the UK, but despite this, he remains an enigma to many, with some experts describing Mackay as Britain's forgotten serial killer.

A man rushes his friend to hospital with serious gunshot wounds, reporting they were robbed by strangers. When the facts don't add up, Kenda goes on the hunt for an eyewitness they've heard could crack the case.

A meeting between two businessmen leaves one shot in the face. Things seem cut and dry until Lt Kenda realises the 'victim' could actually be the aggressor, shot struggling over his own gun.

When a teen is killed at a party, police question the guests and wonder if they're all part of a cover-up. Later, Kenda is doubtful over a reported suicide.

A grandmother is found stabbed to death in her apartment, leaving Joe Kenda to wonder what sort of monster could do such a thing. Later, Kenda investigates the death of a successful dentist.