
Facing Evil is a education/science/factual topics series airing on UK television.
A Military Affair is a programme presented as an episode within its series. Though brief in description, the format indicates a focused, self‑contained narrative typical of an episode, rather than a full‑length series. It is classified under the genre “episode”, signalling a singular, stand‑alone story. The central story follows Kimberly Parker, who was found guilty of orchestrating the kidnapping and subsequent murder of her estranged husband, Elihue, in July 2000. The court determined that Parker acted as the mastermind behind the crime, coordinating the abduction that ultimately led to Elihue’s death. Her conviction reflects the seriousness of the offences and the premeditated nature of the act. During the trial, evidence showed that Parker had coordinated the kidnapping well before the act, confirming her role as the planner. The case hinges on two key elements: the kidnapping and the murder, both of which were linked to Parker’s planning. By targeting her former spouse, the incident also highlights the personal dimension of the crime, with the estranged marital relationship forming the backdrop for the violent outcome. These two offences, the unlawful seizure and the lethal outcome, were both attributed to Parker’s deliberate actions. Overall, the episode concentrates on the legal resolution of Parker’s actions, emphasizing her role as the architect of the July 2000 events that ended Elihue’s life. It presents a concise account of the crime, the investigation, and the resulting conviction.
Ernesto, aged twenty‑one, was the younger partner of Barry, who was fifty‑nine. The couple lived together until the night Barry was found dead, his body riddled with stab wounds inside his own residence. The brutal killing left investigators baffled, prompting the question of exactly what transpired that evening. Was it a crime of passion, a random act of violence, or something else entirely? The house they shared turned into a grim crime scene, and the shock of Barry’s murder rippled through their small circle, leaving lingering doubts about the night’s events. The circumstances surrounding Barry’s death remain shrouded in mystery, leaving everyone involved to wonder what truly happened.
Art museum director Barry Horn forms an unlikely friendship with drug dealer Ivan Martinez. The two men, coming from very different worlds, become friends and maintain that relationship for roughly six months. Within that half‑year period Barry is found dead. Ivan later acknowledges that he was the one who killed Barry, stating that his motive was the sexual abuse he says Barry inflicted on him. His confession ties the murder directly to the alleged abuse, offering the sole explanation for the killing. The brief but intense association between the museum chief and the dealer ends in tragedy, with Ivan’s admission providing the only account of why the crime occurred.