The Real Manhunter
Former Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton spent 30 years in the police force, a career that saw him lead many of the most high profile and successful murder investigations of his generation, and although he'll forever be associated with the arrest and conviction of serial killer Levi Bellfield and 'night stalker' Delroy Grant, his career was so much more. In this brand new and exclusive series, Sutton revisits cases he led and explores everything from the crime itself through to the breakthrough moment when the suspect was identified and arrested. He takes the viewer on a journey from the moment the police were called to the scene, visits key locations, and explains how he and his team managed to gather enough evidence to secure a conviction. The Real Manhunter features contributions from fellow police officers, officials and journalists and offers a gripping insight into exactly what happens after the most violent of crimes has been committed.
- 2021-2025
- 4 seasons
- Acorn TV
- Documentary
Former Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton spent 30 years in the police force, a career that saw him lead many of the most high profile and successful murder investigations of his generation, and although he'll forever be associated with the arrest and conviction of serial killer Levi Bellfield and 'night stalker' Delroy Grant, his career was so much more. In this brand new and exclusive series, Sutton revisits cases he led and explores everything from the crime itself through to the breakthrough moment when the suspect was identified and arrested. He takes the viewer on a journey from the moment the police were called to the scene, visits key locations, and explains how he and his team managed to gather enough evidence to secure a conviction. The Real Manhunter features contributions from fellow police officers, officials and journalists and offers a gripping insight into exactly what happens after the most violent of crimes has been committed.
Season 4 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2025
Episode 1
The Day Family Murders
46 mins
When 7 family members over 4 generations were killed in a house fire, all signs pointed to arson. But who wanted to harm the Day family?
Episode 2
The Chohan Family Murders
47 mins
The disappearance of the Chohan family had police questioning whether the family of five had fled the country. But as their bodies began to surface, detectives raced to find those responsible.
Episode 3
The murders of Anne Carryer & Elizabeth Blood
46 mins
Ex-detective Colin Sutton revisits the murders of Anne Carryer and Elizabeth Blood who were in the wrong place at the wrong time when they met their killers in 1979.
Episode 4
The murder of Sinead Healy
46 mins
In 2000, Sinead Healy disappeared without a trace. When her body was found 5 months later, police knew someone close to her was responsible.
Episode 5
The murder of Susan Annis
47 mins
When 31-year-old nurse Susan Annis was found dead whilst on a course at the Royal Brompton Hospital, police attributed her death to a heart condition. But three years later, a sexual assault in a hospital's emergency department led detectives to her killer.
Episode 6
The murders of Julian Sanders & Colin Foulkes
42 mins
With two men dead, and his mother seriously injured, a tangled web of friendship and murder all led back to one man: John Latus.