
Crimes That Shook Britain
With her husband Fred, Rose West brutally murdered ten girls between 1973 and 1979, making her one of the most high profile serial killers in the UK.

With her husband Fred, Rose West brutally murdered ten girls between 1973 and 1979, making her one of the most high profile serial killers in the UK.

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.

A look at the murder of 18-year-old Sally Anne Bowman, who was stabbed in Croydon in 2005. With interviews with her family and detectives who solved the case.

Former friends of Stephen Griffiths open up about the Bradford serial killer, who was caught firing a crossbow through Suzanne Blamires' head in 2010.

Gripping documentary examining the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old motorist Stephen Cameron during a motorway altercation in 1996.

When Vitalija Baliutaviciene suddenly disappeared, police were baffled by the mystery. But with modern technology, detectives found a breakthrough that would identify her abductor and offer an unprecedented and disturbing insight into his mind.

In the summer of 1993, gay men in London were being terrorised by a brutal killer. Colin Ireland, a loner from Southend, had made a macabre resolution – to become a serial killer.

Mark Howe, an avid viewer of the US series Dexter, stabbed his mother 53 times with a 12-inch knife after an argument about his cannabis use.

Stalker Al Amin Dhalla began a campaign of terror against former girlfriend, Alison Hewitt. The couple were in a relationship for over a year before Alison's mother became suspicious of Dhalla and hired a private investigator.

From the outside, Assia Newton had it all. But she lived in fear of her violent and controlling husband, Kelvin. When Assia finally escaped, she dreamt of a new life. But Kelvin still ruled her life… and he would end it

Glyn Dix met Hazel while he was serving a life term for a brutal rape and murder. After convincing her he had been framed, the couple fell for one another. But five years after his release from prison, Glyn finally showed Hazel his true colours.

Tiffany and Keland Hill were military veterans with a shining service history. But while Tiffany still lived to serve, Keland lived to control, stalk and terrorise his wife. He was extremely violent, but no one predicted his final act of brutality.

Steven and Crystal McDowell were never a good match, and for years after they split, Steven deluded himself that reconciliation was just around the corner. Then, Crystal disappeared during a deadly hurricane. Was she the victim of a natural disaster?

Jessica was swept off her feet by businessman Sonny. He totally adored her and her daughter, but adoration soon turned to jealousy and controlling behaviour. When she finally tried to leave him, it ended in two brutal murders.

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.

Dallas Augustine had a rocky start in life, including a famous mother cut down in her prime by a murderous husband. Then, when she met Jessie McCaskill, it seemed her life had fallen into place. But their marriage soon descended into violence.

Rod Covlin met Shele Danishevsky at a Jewish singles night. She was older, successful and rich, and Rod was happy to live off his wife. After her mysterious death, it seemed he would stop at nothing to get his hands on her money.

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.

Micah Rine's family had a bad feeling about Thomas Pate. He seemed inauthentic. He had a troubled past. But nothing could persuade Micah that he wasn't the man of her dreams. By the time Micah realised Thomas had a dark side, it was too late.

William Walker was a firefighter and paramedic with a reputation for helping strangers. Little wonder that debt-ridden Uloma Curry was attracted to him. Within weeks of their wedding she was plotting to get her hands on his cash.