Murder: Point of Contact — Season 1
The case is closed. The struggle continues.
About this season
The show explores how the role of Family Liaison Officers has become a crucial part of modern policing, particularly after the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry. It aims to provide a look at how both families and the police navigate the aftermath of a murder together
Episodes (10)
1. A Stranger Comes Knocking
Aired 17 September 2025 • 47 min
In May 1997, 8-year-old Jamie Lavis from Manchester, UK, went missing after playing outside. His parents quickly grew concerned and reported him missing.
2. Three Little Kisses
Aired 24 September 2025 • 47 min
Christopher and Amanda Birks appeared to have a happy family life. When their house catches fire, Christopher and the children escape, but Amanda doesn't.
3. The Birkby House Fire
Aired 1 October 2025 • 47 min
In 2002, the Chishti family from Huddersfield, UK, were victims of a fatal arson attack, which killed eight family members including five children.
4. No Honour Murder
Aired 8 October 2025 • 47 min
Surjit Athwal from Coventry was forced into an arranged marriage at 16. In 1998, she was lured to India under the false promise of a divorce and never returned.
5. Murder in Plain Sight
Aired 15 October 2025 • 48 min
Following an previous altercation, Cody Fisher was attending a Birmingham nightclub event with friends when he was attacked and stabbed in the chest - a murderous assault that lasted just 37 seconds.
6. The Wrong Place, The Wrong Time
Aired 22 October 2025 • 46 min
Hani Hicham Abou El Kheir, 16-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed over twenty times in London, UK, in 2013 by a gang of up to ten masked youths while on his way home
7. Murder in the Family
Aired 29 October 2025 • 47 min
In 2004, Zainab Begum vanished and her daughter Samina grew suspicious when her brothers-in-law showed little concern. Her body was never recovered.
8. A Tear Hit the Desk
Aired 5 November 2025 • 47 min
In 2017, 15-year-old Kyron Webb was fatally stabbed on Moston Lane, Manchester, UK, by two masked youths. Video footage showed Kyron approaching the pair before being stabbed twice.
9. One on One
Aired 12 November 2025 • 47 min
In 2014, 18-year-old UK college student Jamil Palmer was found fatally stabbed in Crane Park, Hounslow. He had suffered three stab wounds, one of which pierced his heart.
10. The First Family Liaison
Aired 19 November 2025 • 47 min
In 1993, Stephen Lawrence was attacked and stabbed twice by a group whilst waiting for a bus with his friend in London, UK, in a racially motivated attack.