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8 Episodes 2013 - 2013
Episode 1
46 mins
Mick Philpott became a symbol of hate across the nation when he was convicted of manslaughter following a flawed benefit scam which saw six of his children die. In a television exclusive, CI discovers the harrowing story of how, over 30 years previous, Philpott stabbed his then teenage girlfriend, Kim Hill, 27 times. Leaving her for dead, Philpott then went onto attack Kim's mother, Shirley, stabbing her 11 times.
Episode 2
46 mins
We talk to the mother of 15 year old Essex schoolgirl Danielle Jones who was abducted and murdered by her uncle Stuart Campbell in June 2001. Danielle�۪s body has never been found. Campbell was a secret paedophile who liked to take photographs of underage girls in his home. When he was arrested, more than 30 young women came forward alleging Campbell had taken pictures and assaulted them. With exclusive access to police archive, we chart the investigation which became Essex Police�۪s largest murder investigation. And, we find out how they managed to convict Campbell without Danielle�۪s body. Plus Linda, returns to the Memorial Garden for Danielle which was set up for her in her High school. It�۪s a shocking and tragic story of betrayal from Campbell, and one that is almost too harrowing to comprehend and find out how Linda, her husband and two young sons have learned to live without Danielle. With expert analysis from Forensic Psychologist Dr Keri Nixon and psychologist Emma Kenny, we examine Campbell�۪s behaviour plus we reveal the devastating impact familial homicide has on those left behind.
Episode 3
46 mins
In February 2010, the nation was shocked when beautiful 19 year old Nikitta Grender was murdered, just days before she was due to give birth to her daughter Kelsey May. Nikitta was raped, stabbed and had her flat set on fire in Newport, South Wales. Her killer was the best friend and cousin of Nikitta's Fiance Ryan Mayes - Carl Whant. For the first time on television, In this incredibly emotional and powerful program, we hear from all of those closest to Nikitta as well as discovering how Gwent Police caught Whant. Whant was a drug addict and social misfit who became obsessed with Nikitta and jealous of his cousins relaitonship with her. When Whant's DNA was found in Nikitta, in one final act of betrayal, Whant claimed to have had a threesome with Nikitta and his cousin the day of the murder. This horrific story ends with Whant being convicted of Rape, Arson, Murder and child destruction. The strenght of the families and those left behidn is truly inspirational. With expert analysis from Forensic Psychologist Dr Keri Nixon and psychologist Emma Kenny, we profile Whant and reveal the horrific impact this had, not only on the loved ones left behind, but also those in the community nearby.
Episode 4
46 mins
In a story of familial sexual abuse, we hear from sisters Nicola and Emma, who were abused by their father Kevin Twomey over a period of 12 years in Port Talbot, South Wales. Twomey was a well respected member of the community who raised money for charity by playing Santa at local community fund raisers. Emma was ten years old and Nicola just five when the abuse started which culminated in the horrific rape on Nicola when she was 17. Nicola and Emma found the strength to go the police and we have exclusive footage of their video statements to police where they revealed for the first time, the extent of the abuse they suffered at the hands of their father. But this is a story of two sisters finding strength in adversity, It is a journey for them and how they found the courage to go to the police and get a conviction and how since then, they have become parents themselves and are leading happy lives. It is an inspirational journey. With expert analysis from Forensic psychologist Dr Keri Nixon and psychologist Emma Kenny, we get an insight into the mind paedophile Kevin Twomey, plus we reveal the devastating impact sexual abuse has on a family.
Episode 5
46 mins
In February 2011, 45 year old Lorna Smith was murdered in Brixton, South London, by her ex partner Clifford Mills. In a case that sparked a new stalking law being introduced, Mills had been stalking Lorna over the internet using a fake profile and calling himself Charlie Manning. Mills stabbed Lorna and slit her throat before handing himself in and claiming his alter ego ���Stan�۝ had killed Lorna, a reference to Stan Laurel - Who Mills was obsessed with. Mills tries to claim diminished responsibility but police discover he plotted the murder on internet forums and researched ways in which to kill Lorna. With emotional and powerful testimony from Lorna�۪s daughter and family, we discover how this murder affected those who loved her, And we learn how Louise has drawn on the love of her children to get through. With expert analysis from Forensic psychologist Dr Keri Nixon and psychologist Emma Kenny, who gives us an insight into the mind of Mills, We uncover a tragic story which culminated in a horrific murder.
Episode 6
43 mins
On New Year's Day 2012, suicidal taxi driver, Michael Atherton, went on a destructive shooting spree in his family home in Horden, killing three women before pulling the trigger on himself. Among the victims were his partner, Susan McGoldrick, her niece, Tanya Turnbull, and Tanya's mother, Alison Turnbull.
Episode 7
In 2010, a young woman's body is found in a canal, having been killed by her Muslim lover after shaming him in front of his family; this would be known as the first white honour killing.
Episode 8
45 mins
The murder of a 50 year old Gameskeeper Nigel Bacon in November 2008. This was a contract killing. Nigel's wife Susan and his son Michael hired hitman Peter Jacques to kill Bacon. It was described as a crime of greed and loathing. Nigel had a history of domestic violcence but also has more than 150 thousand pounds in cash at the family home. Susan and Michael were in debt and wanted him dead. This is the story of Michael's other children. His two daughters from a previous relationship who never got to know their dad and blame Susan, plus Susan and Nigel's eldest son Stuart - who was physical aabused and neglected by Susna and Nigel when he was a teenage. And we finally find out if Stuart and Kerry are siblings when we do a DNA test on them. Expert analysis from Forensic psychologist Dr Keri Nixon and psychologist Emma Kenny, gives us an insight into the mind of the killers- Susan & Michael Bacon.