About this season
Explores horrific murder cases through the various twists and turns and unpacks in detail how the forensic work helped catch a killer. Telling these true crime stories are those closest to the case – from the forensic officers and experts, police officers, journalists, and family and friends.
Episodes (10)
1. The Boy In The Woods
Aired 8 October 2025 • 44 min
In 1994, six-year-old Rikki Neave vanished walking to school. Found dead, his case remained cold until forensic advances revealed his killer decades later.
2. A Daughter Dishonoured
Aired 5 November 2025 • 44 min
In September 2003, 17-year-old Shafilea vanishes. Months later, her body is found in Cumbria, turning a missing person case into a shocking murder inquiry.
3. The Murder of April Jones
Aired 12 November 2025 • 44 min
Five-year-old April disappeared close to her home. She had been playing outside when she was seen getting into a vehicle and, within moments, was gone.
4. A Fatal Vendetta
Aired 19 November 2025 • 44 min
The 2019 murder of Raymond Cullen sparked an investigation, where forensic and digital evidence exposed a shocking, calculated plot behind his death.
5. The Body in the Alley
Aired 26 November 2025 • 44 min
When Carly Bateman is found dead in an alley, the police uncover the truth, bringing her killer to justice and peace to a grieving town.
6. Episode 6
Aired 3 December 2025
7. Episode 7
Aired 10 December 2025
8. Episode 8
Aired 17 December 2025
9. Episode 9
Aired 24 December 2025
10. Episode 10
Aired 31 December 2025