Murders That Shocked The Nation — Season 1, Episode 7: Episode 7 - Derek Bentley

Episode synopsis

The case of Derek Bentley, who was hanged for the murder of a policeman during a burglary in Wandsworth, south London, in 1952, even though it was his 16-year-old accomplice Christopher Craig who pulled the trigger.

About Murders That Shocked The Nation

Fred Dinenage re-investigates the most infamous murders from the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries, exploring them from a modern perspective. With the help of leading criminologist Professor David Wilson, specialists and family members, Fred builds a picture of the person behind the horrific murders and discovers what led them to become a killer.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Episode 1 - John Haigh - The Acid Bath Murderer
• E2Episode 2 - Frederick Young - The Teacup Poisoner
• E3Episode 3 - George Smith - Brides in the Bath
• E4Episode 4 - Donald Neilson - The Black Panther
• E5Episode 5 - John Christie - 10 Rillington Place
• E6Episode 6 - Harold Jones - The Welsh Child Killer
• E8Episode 8 - Ruth Ellis
• E9Episode 9 - The Krays