Forensics: Catching the Killer

The Boy In The Woods

A look at the murder of six-year-old Rikki Neave in 1994, with the case remaining cold until forensic advances revealed his killer decades later.

A Daughter Dishonoured

In September 2003, 17-year-old Shafilea vanishes. Months later, her body is found in Cumbria, turning a missing person case into a shocking murder inquiry.

The Murder Of April Jones

Five-year-old April disappeared close to her home. She had been playing outside when she was seen getting into a vehicle and, within moments, was gone.

A Fatal Vendetta

The Body In The Alley

The Body In The Bedroom

The Disappearance of Margaret Gardiner

In 2004, Margaret vanished from her home. Her husband claimed she had left him. However, inconsistencies in his story raised suspicions.

Murder on the Drag

Margo Lafferty was brutally attacked and murdered in Glasgow in 199, a shocking crime that sent ripples of fear through the local community.

The Double Jeopardy Killer

How, in 1995, Vikki left her home to take the dog for a walk. Later, the dog returned home alone, signaling that something was terribly wrong.

Unlocking The Truth

In 1998, 22-year-old Jenny went out, looking forward to an evening with friends. This edition looks at how that night would ended in tragedy, as she never returned home.