About this season
Fred Dinenage takes a fresh look at the murders that shocked Britain in the twentieth century and the killers that committed them... Fred is the Kray's official biographer and a journalist reporting serious crimes for over forty years. He knows that with certain crimes the myth can take over from the reality of what actually happened. Fred meets with the people whose lives were affected by the crimes, experts in the case and journalists from the time. Leading criminologist Professor David Wilson features in each episode giving his valuable and fascinating insights into each killer. Using criminology, forensic science and other modern techniques, Fred dissect the crimes to understand the motive, method and impact they had then and still have even now.
Episodes (8)
1. The Mystery of Lord Lucan
Aired 7 October 2012
Fred Dinenage looks back over the life of Lord Lucan; the aristocratic figure whose glamorous life became tainted by murder, mistaken identity and events that would launch the biggest manhunt in British history.
2. Peter Manuel
Aired 14 October 2012
Fred Dinenage examines the horrific murders performed by Scottish serial killer Peter Manuel.
3. Mary Bell
Aired 21 October 2012
Fred Dinenage examines the brutal crimes of child killer Mary Bell.
4. The Monster Butler
Fred Dinenage investigates one of Scotland’s most enigmatic serial killers, Archibald Hall known as the Monster Butler.
5. John Straffen : Longest Serving Prisoner
Fred Dinenage looks back over the life of John Straffen; at the age of 21 he strangled two little girls but escaped the hangman’s noose due to his low IQ of just 58.
6. The Cannock Chase Murders
Aired 11 November 2012
During the 1960's, fear spread through the local community of Cannock Chase.
7. Patrick Mackay: The Psychopath
Aired 18 November 2012
Fred Dinenage follows the extraordinary tale of serial killer Patrick Mackay, who savagely murdered more than three people in cold blood.
8. The Blackout Ripper
Aired 25 November 2012
Fred Dinenage looks back over the life and crimes of RAF cadet Gordon Cummins.