In a case police described as the worst example of abuse they had ever seen, April 1996 saw the horrific torture and murder of 17-year-old Kelly Anne Bates at the hand of her boyfriend of three years, 49-year-old James Patterson Smith.
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Survivors, victims' relatives and former detectives reflect on the Real IRA car bomb that killed 29 people in Omagh, Northern Ireland in 1998.
Failed businessman Christopher Foster killed his wife and daughter before burning their mansion in Shropshire to the ground in August 2008.
Former friends of Stephen Griffiths open up about the Bradford serial killer, who was caught firing a crossbow through Suzanne Blamires' head in 2010.
On the 20th anniversary of his death, the family of Stephen Lawrence reflect on his tragic murder in 1993, as well as their lengthy fight for justice.
Crimes That Shook Britain lifts the lid on the biggest scandals ever seen and re-tells the stories of the worst crimes ever committed, through the eyes of the people placed right at the heart of the tragedies.
Eight-year-old Sarah Payne's disappearance and murder shocked the nation. Here, Sarah's mum reveals her tireless campaign to protect other children from paedophilia.
Rochdale Groomers: Documentary examining the sex abuse scandal which occurred in the North of England and appeared to go undetected for quite some time. (S7, ep 2)
Gareth MacDonald was brutally killed by his lover, conman Glenn Rycroft, at a Travelodge on the way to London.
In 1998, a Sikh woman, Sarbjit Kaur Athwal, played witness to the arranged murder of her sister-in-law, Surjit Kaur Athwal, who was ordered to be killed by their mother-in-law, Bachan Kaur.
Scott Gellatly swept neighbour Lori Jackson off her feet. But her mother Merry had doubts about Scott. He controlled where Lori went, and who she spoke to. So when things turned violent, it wasn't just Lori in the firing line.
Andrew and Janee Parsons' marriage broke down when she fell for someone new. Still living in the family home, Janee hadn't reckoned on Andrew's jealousy and violence - just as he hadn't realised his horrific actions would all be caught on tape.
Claire and Andrew Tavener were a sociable couple. But when Andrew drank, he became paranoid and possessive. So when he threatened to kill his 'cheating' wife, his friends wrote it off as the rambling of a drunk.
When Faye and Marian Caliman first met, she was bowled over by his gentlemanly ways. He was the life and soul of family parties. But when the marriage turned sour, Faye and her family realised Marian was not the true gent he'd always pretended.
Maria Sanutti-Spencer revelled in her dad Rocco's criminal past, and threatened violent retribution for anyone who crossed her. As her marriage broke down, her husband, Frank, saw first-hand what Maria and her father were capable of.
From the moment she set eyes on co-worker Charlie Stephens, Kirstin was determined to have him never mind his 40-year marriage. She seduced him, and in doing so set her husband on the path of financial ruin, deception, and ultimately murder.
The key to solving the toughest homicides lies somewhere within the final 24 hours of the victim's life. This true-crime documentary series follows investigators as they piece together events.
The key to solving the toughest homicides lies somewhere within the final 24 hours of the victim's life. This true-crime documentary series follows investigators as they piece together events.
The key to solving the toughest homicides lies somewhere within the final 24 hours of the victim's life. This true-crime documentary series follows investigators as they piece together events.
The key to solving the toughest homicides lies somewhere within the final 24 hours of the victim's life. This true-crime documentary series follows investigators as they piece together events.
The key to solving the toughest homicides lies somewhere within the final 24 hours of the victim's life. This true-crime documentary series follows investigators as they piece together events.
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