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Robert Rinder investigates the case of Dr Ian Paterson, who was suspended by the General Medical Council in 2012 after allegations came to light that many of his surgical operations were not necessary. Plus, the Metropolitan Police reveal how they were able to identify and apprehend a mysterious burglar who targeted the village of Wimbledon for 10 years.
The barrister examines the case of a fire that ravaged a mansion in Shropshire village in 2008, and the efforts of police to uncover the cause behind the mysterious blaze.
This episode examines the events that led to the discovery of the largest slavery gang in UK history by West Midlands Police in 2015.
The cases of 23-year-old Natalie Jarvis, and talented teenage boxer Trent Warburton, who was knocked off his bike in a drugs-induced hit and run.
Robert Rinder investigates the case of Clare Wood who was killed by her abusive ex partner in 2009. Her tragic death would lead her father to campaign tirelessly for a groundbreaking change in British law.
In 2016, when 27-year-old Michael Hoolickin went for a drink with friends to a local pub in Manchester, his parents were about to receive a phone call that would change their lives forever. The second case involves Matthew Falder. The National Crime Agency reveal the inside story of an investigation to uncover the identity of one of the dark web's most prolific offenders.
Detective Bob Taylor talks about the death of a mother-of-two, killed at her home in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with the murderer becoming known as the shoe fetish killer.
The barrister tells the story of six-year-old Stanley Metcalfe, who was shot in the stomach by an air rifle held by his great-grandfather. Plus, how police tackled a moped gang.
The barrister examines more real-life cases, beginning with the death of Nova Welsh, who was found dead in a cupboard at her home in Birmingham in 1981, but no one was convicted. Thirty-five years later police decided to look again at the old evidence and hoped DNA from a piece of chewing gum left at the scene would help them finally catch up with the killer.
Case 1: Ian Paterson
In 2012 Dr Ian Paterson was suspended by the General Medical Council after allegations came to light that many of his surgical operations were not even necessary. Hundreds of his patients soon found themselves embroiled in what became one of the biggest scandals in British medical history. West Midlands Police tell the inside story of how they were able to prove the rogue surgeon was guilty of wounding his patients with intent.
Case 2: Rich Pepper
In Humberside a family is left devastated after an argument between two best friends leads to a fatal stabbing of a young father.
When 38-year-old Michelle Gunshon went missing in December 2004, it wasn't long before police suspected murder, but with no body and a killer on the run, it would be seven years before justice prevailed.
Case 1: Michelle Stewart
When 17-year-old Michelle Stewart's first relationship came to an end, she was looking forward to moving on and exploring the exciting opportunities that lay ahead. But ex-boyfriend John Wilson had other ideas, failing to accept the break-up, he wanted to make sure that if he couldn't have Michelle, nor could anyone else.
Case 2: David Irwin
When young mum Helen Hill's husband didn't come home after a night out, panic set in, but nothing could have prepared her for the truth behind his absence.
Case 1: Rachel Williams
A woman's life is in the balance after she escapes years of coercive control and domestic abuse.
Case 2: Thomas Edwards
The tragic case of 16-year-old Thomas Edwards, who was killed following a hit and run by a driver who was racing another car at speeds of up to 60mph in a 20mph zone. His family bravely tell their story, and speak of their injustice at the fact his killer, who was out on licence at the time, won't serve a day in prison for what he did to Thomas.
Case : Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone
On 18 September 2012, PC Nicola Hughes and PC Fiona Bone were murdered by Dale
Cregan in a gun and grenade attack. This is the story of Nicola and Fiona's fathers, who have gone on to campaign and fundraise in their daughters' memories.
Case 1: Nicola Fellows & Karen Hadaway
The murders of two nine-year-old girls in Brighton in 1986 shocked the nation. Nicola and Karen's families campaigned for 32 years to bring the man responsible to justice.
Case 2: Operation Seventy
The National Crime Agency reveal the inside story of an investigation to catch a gang of gun smugglers suspected of bringing lethal military style weapons into the UK by boat.
Case 1: Paul, Dawn and Samantha
In 1973, David McGreavy murdered and brutally butchered three young children from the same family that he was meant to be looking after. Elsie Urry, the mother of Paul, Dawn and Samantha, has now learnt that McGreavy has been accepted for release by the parole board. We learn about Elsie and her family's campaign to keep McGreavy behind bars.
Case 2: Tyred Campaign.
Frances Molloy lost her 18-year-old son Michael in a coach crash in 2012. We hear how she found the strength and courage to force changes to the law and make it illegal for buses and coaches to use tyres that are more than 10 years old.
Case 1: Rolandas Poskus.
Humberside Police investigate the identity of a man whose body is found in a park in Hull. What emerges is a shocking cover-up by a mother and her son.
Case 2: Amanda Playle.
The case of Amanda Playle, who was stalked by a man she believed was her ex-boyfriend. Sussex Police reveal how their investigations uncovered the identity of her stalker.
Case 1: Claudia Lawrence
It's been 10 years since York chef Claudia Lawrence mysteriously disappeared, leading to one of the most high-profile missing person cases this country has ever seen. Now, following the anniversary of her disappearance, Claudia's parents, friend Jen and local journalist Mike Laycock relive the past decade and tell of the police investigation and review that led to nine arrests and interviews under caution, but still no convictions.
Case 2: Len Saunders
One punch can kill. An entire community is left devastated after an unprovoked attack leaves an elderly man fighting for his life.
When 15-year-old Danielle Jones went missing on her way to school in 2001, it turned into one of the most high-profile cases of the last two decades. Essex Police give us an insight into the investigation that convicted her uncle Stuart Campbell of her murder.
When 49-year-old Julie Archer was set on fire in her home, almost immediately, police had a suspect, her own brother Stephen. Now on the run, Stephen presented a great danger to the public and the rest of his family, but with his ability to survive out in the wild, he would prove a hard man to catch.
The heart-breaking story behind the tragic murder of five year-old April Jones. The man found guilty of abducting and murdering her, Mark Bridger, said he accidently ran April over near her home and cannot recall where he had put her body. April's mother Coral and sister Jazmin talk about they have struggled to cope with April's death and tell us about how they hope to force changes in the law in her memory.
Judge Robert Rinder examines a case which led to the biggest seizure of cocaine in the UK, and drink driving case with devastating consequences.
Judge Robert Rinder explores more real-life crimes, including the heartbreaking story behind the murder of five-year-old April Jones.
Judge Robert Rinder looks into a case involving a despicable carer, and a death with suspicious circumstances.
Judge Robert Rinder examines the story of a volatile relationship that ended with horrifying results, and a devastating crime committed on a 15-week-old baby.
Judge Robert Rinder recounts a story of family whose lives were destroyed forever and a case of fraudulent activity at the hands of a carer.
Friends of Shafilea Ahmed, who was murdered by her parents in 2003, reveal how they played their part in bringing her parents to justice.
Judge Robert Rinder examines a devastating murder case, and a story about an unscrupulous gang of puppy traders who were selling sick and dying puppies.
Judge Robert Rinder examines a drive-by shooting in Birmingham which put gun crime at the centre of the political agenda, and a case of sexual assault in Wales.
Judge Robert Rinder looks at the grave story of a woman who was set on fire, and a series of thefts of 'laughing gas' canisters from hospitals around the country.
Judge Robert Rinder examines the story of 15-year-old Janet Commins, who was found dead in a playground near her home town of Flint in northeast Wales.
Case 1: The Border Force and the National Crime Agency (NCA) work together to carry out the UK's biggest ever drugs bust.
Case 2: On the morning of February 22nd 2006, the small market town of Tonbridge in Kent made headlines around the world as news broke of the biggest cash robbery in British history. Fifty three million pounds had been stolen.
Case 1: In February 1997, Roger Andrews is confronted in his home by a man holding a gun. In a split second decision Roger fights back with his own pistol and shoots the man 3 times. The man survives and is arrested by the police. Quickly links between the man arrested and another crime emerge - the murder of a retired town clerk in Ramsgate in 1996.
Case 2: In June 2010, 14-year-old Lillian Groves was killed outside her home in New Addlington in Surrey by speeding motorist John Page, who had been smoking cannabis. This is the story of Lillian's parents' fight to change the legal system that had allowed this man to escape a fitting punishment.
In October 1993, Gary Nelson, a man described as one of the most violent and dangerous men to walk the streets of the UK, murdered a bouncer and community police officer. In an investigation spanning 13 years, a determined team of police officers work to ensure Gary Nelson faces justice for his crimes.
Case 1: Jean and Tony Simester's son Darrell went missing in the year 2000. Fearing he was being held against his will, they contacted the police but, because of Darrell's age, were unable to find the help they so desperately needed. It was only after an observant member of the public, who'd read a newspaper article about Darrell, that they got the tip-off they needed. Having spent 13 years as a slave, Darrell was ill – both physically and mentally.
Case 2: In 2012 Shelley Roylance's husband tragically lost his life to cancer. In her grief Shelley turned to her family for support. Her eldest son Paul agreed to manage the £45,000 estate left to her by their father. The decision would have tragic consequences.
Police are called to a brutal stabbing on the M25 that results in the death of 21-year-old Stephen Cameron. Police have a suspect, but what follows becomes an international manhunt. This is the story of one of Britain's most notorious criminals, Kenneth Noye.
Case 1: In November 2000 a criminal gang attempted the most audacious robbery in British criminal history. The target - the world's most perfect diamond on display in the Millennium Dome. Using never-before-seen police footage, and testimony from the men who were there, this is the inside story of the heist of the millennium and the secret Flying Squad operation to foil it.
Case 2: Billy Stirrat was a happily married father of two that worked as a gamekeeper. His life was turned upside down following a miscarriage of justice involving his wrongful arrest for the possession of £500,000 worth of amphetamine.
Case 1: Leicester, 1986. The body of 15-year-old Dawn Ashworth is found following her disappearance. The murder is almost identical to the killing of Lynda Mann in 1983. Detectives in charge call on the help of Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys who had just discovered the DNA fingerprint. The police obtain the killer's DNA and the hunt is on to catch him before he can kill again.
Case 2: In March 2016 Jess convinces her best friend Laura to join her and members of her running club on a Monday night jog. Little did the girls know that also on the road that same night was a courier transporting a deadly package. The man loses control of his vehicle and hits the girls, leaving them fighting for their lives.
In the early hours of the morning on the 19th March 2011 Sian O'Callaghan leaves a nightclub and gets into a taxi. She is never seen alive again. Police arrest local taxi driver Christopher Halliwell and he leads them to the body of Sian. Chillingly Christopher Halliwell then asks officers, "Would you like another one?".
Case 1: During 2014 and 2015 an organised gang of fraudsters were targeting the elderly by pretending to be the police. Asking their victims to withdraw large sums of cash that would be collected by a ‘police courier', the gang set out on a nationwide crime spree in which police forces from around the country joined together to bring the criminals to justice.
Case 2: When Alison Saunders bought a struggling company that helps children and young adults get prepared for the workplace she made sure her nearest and dearest were by her side. However, what Alison didn't account for was the fact that one colleague, Terri Hardman, didn't have her best interests at heart and was working to unravel her efforts.
Case 1: In the Spring of 2012, six children lost their lives in a devastating house fire. The subsequent investigation challenged the actions of parents, Mick and Mairead Philpott, quickly making them the prime suspects for the fire that killed their children. In a TV first, Mick's teenage son Michael gives his first TV interview discussing the events of that night.
Case 2: In June 2015, police were called to the house of 67-year-old Rita Stephens. She had been the victim of a frenzied attack which resulted in her death. Police had a 44-year-old man in custody, her own son Mark. In a series of emotionally-charged interviews, Mark's siblings tell their side of this tragedy.
Joe and Keith Barnett were a couple struggling to conceive, 12 years together and unsuccessful, Joe decided to look into surrogacy. After scouring the web and joining surrogacy pages on Facebook, Joe finally met someone who wanted to become their carrier, Louise Pollard. Louise stopped at nothing to win the couple over to ensure they would become her next set of victims. The couple were scammed out of £10,000 by Louise.
Chris Welsh was a scouse drug lord who modelled himself on Colombian cocaine baron Pablo Escobar and orchestrated a £200m cross-border cartel. His partner in crime was his own father, Chris Welsh Snr, and it would take the full force of TITAN (North West Regional Organised Crime Unit) to bring the Welsh's to justice.
When Liz Speirs and her husband Jonathan were approached by a good friend and neighbour, Keith Cameron, to invest in a telecoms business. However the offer seemed too good to be true - Keith Cameron was a conman who was hell bent on syphoning as much money out of the Spiers as possible. Even when Jonathan was diagnosed with terminal cancer and after he died, Cameron continued his scam.
Billy Dove was a popular 21 year old trainee motor mechanic. On Fireworks night in 2011, while Billy and a group of friends were out celebrating they were confronted by a gang, led by Darren Mcgrath. Outside a nightclub and caught on CCTV a fight breaks out, as Billy tries to protect his friends, Darren McGrath pulls a knife and stabs Billy in the chest.
In September 1974, 17 year old Stephen Downing discovered the naked body of Wendy Sewell in Bakewell Cemetery. She had been badly beaten but was still alive. Stephen was taken in for questioning but when Wendy died Stephen was charged with murder. Journalist, Don Hale campaigned for Stephen's release and Downing was released on appeal in 2001 after 27 years in prison, making his case the longest miscarriage of justice in Britain.
In January 2013 while making a cash delivery, security guard James Smith was confronted by a masked man with a gun. The ex-serviceman put up a fight but was beaten to the ground and the masked man made off with £45,000. When the police were able to hunt the gunman down, they made a shocking discovery about his partner in crime.
In September 2015, 11 year old Tye Hawkins was knocked down by a man on a motorbike in a hit and run, while on his way to school with his mum Clair. Tye was rushed to hospital as doctors battled to save his life. It was then down to South Wales police to find the man responsible and bring him to justice.
19 year old, hair stylist, Hollie Gazzard met Asher Maslin and fell madly in love. However, Asher began to control Hollie and threatened that if she ever left him, there would be hell to pay. Hollie secretly planned to leave Asher and fearing for her life she ran back to her family. Almost a year to the day after they met, in February 2014 Hollie was working at a busy salon in Gloucester, when Asher entered and murdered her in front of a group of witnesses and fled.
In December 2000, Mary Turner Thompson met William Jordan online. After months of suspicious behaviour William finally told Mary that he was a secret agent for the CIA. It was only after Mary and William were married and had two children that she discovered that not only was he lying about his job, but he was also a bigamist. William had managed to swindle £198,000 from Mary.
Adam Vincent was a loveable rogue who was well known and loved in his hometown of Grimsby. Within Grimsby lived a menacing family, known by police for causing trouble and dealing in drugs. The Griffiths family set their sights on Adam, who had battled addiction in the past, and he became an easy target for the family to use and control. Adam's dad, Keith and stepmum Purdey did everything they could to get Adam back on the right track, but it was too late.
Joe and Keith Barnett were a couple struggling to conceive, 12 years together and unsuccessful, Joe decided to look into surrogacy. After scouring the web and joining surrogacy pages on Facebook, Joe finally met someone who wanted to become their carrier, Louise Pollard. Louise stopped at nothing to win the couple over to ensure they would become her next set of victims. The couple were scammed out of £10,000 by Louise.
Debbie Davey had it all, a successful career, a loving family, and a healthy bank balance, because of this Debbie became the envy of her friend Caryn Bates. Caryn set up an elaborate con to scam Debbie out of hundreds of thousands of pounds, but by the time Debbie discovered what was going on it was already too late.
When mother of two Zoe Dronfield met Jason Smith she thought she'd met the man of her dreams, but it wasn't long before Jason's dark side began to surface. After 12 months Zoe had had enough of Jason's violent and controlling behaviour and she ended the relationship. In February 2014 Jason talked his way back into Zoe's home and inflicted a brutal attack that lasted over eight hours. Jason was arrested and while on trial Zoe pieced together what had happened with the help of a hypnotherapist, to ensure Jason was brought to justice.
On Christmas morning 2010, 25 year old Joanna Yeates was found strangled to death and partially covered in snow down a country lane. The discovery of Joanna ended an eight day police search but sparked the hunt to catch her killer. The police and media focused on Joanna's eccentric landlord and neighbour, Christopher Jefferies, but the real killer was still on the loose.
In August 1996, a woman from Redditch was a victim of sexual assault after leaving a nightclub. Victor Nealon, who was at home with friends at the time of the attack, matched the description of the man the police were looking for and in January 1997 Nealon was found guilty of attempted rape and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of seven years. Victor claimed he didn't commit the crime and spent the next 17 years trying to clear his name.
For 18 months an organised gang of criminals went on a nationwide crime spree targeting banks, bus depots and high street shops stealing money from the cash machines within. The programme examines the combined efforts of several police forces that were able to track down the gang and declare them guilty.
Judge Rinder examines the case of Laura Davies who was murdered by her 22-year-old boyfriend Jordan Taylor. Jordan was an unemployed martial arts enthusiast with a temper and Laura's family knew that something wasn't right. When Laura tried to end the relationship, she ran out the house and a passer-by witnessed her murder.
It also reveals the case of Andreas Christopheros who was attacked at his own home when a beaker of sulphuric acid was thrown into his face, while his wife Pia and their 18-month-old son slept in the next room. While doctors battled to save Andreas' life, it was down to the Devon & Cornwall police to catch the man who was responsible and find out why.
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