Murders That Shocked the Nation

The A6 Murderer is an episode that recounts the case of James Hanratty, the man identified as the A6 killer. It outlines how Hanratty’s conviction and execution made him one of the final individuals to be put to death in England before the abolition of the death penalty.

Presenter Fred Dinenage guides viewers through an investigation of why the Jack the Ripper case still grips the public imagination. The programme looks at the infamous 1888 series of murders in Whitechapel, London, in which five women lost their lives at the hands of an unidentified assailant. Despite extensive police work at the time, the perpetrator was never captured, leaving the mystery unresolved. Dinenage examines the enduring allure of the unsolved crimes, tracing how the story has persisted in society and continues to attract interest more than a century later. The episode offers a concise overview of the historical facts while probing the reasons behind the lasting fascination.

Presenter Fred Dinenage guides viewers through an investigation of why the Jack the Ripper case still grips the public imagination. The programme looks at the infamous 1888 series of murders in Whitechapel, London, in which five women lost their lives at the hands of an unidentified assailant. Despite extensive police work at the time, the perpetrator was never captured, leaving the mystery unresolved. Dinenage examines the enduring allure of the unsolved crimes, tracing how the story has persisted in society and continues to attract interest more than a century later. The episode offers a concise overview of the historical facts while probing the reasons behind the lasting fascination.

The programme follows the parents of a boy who vanished in Epping Forest in 1970. Their son, only twelve at the time, was discovered dead in the woods, and the family've spent the ensuing 26 years trying to uncover the circumstances of his death. In each episode they recount the long, painful wait for answers, describing how the mystery has lingered through the decades. Their story is told through interviews and recollections, highlighting the enduring impact of the unresolved case on the family and the community that has followed the investigation ever since. Even now, they cling to a lingering hope for closure, hoping the truth will finally emerge.

The programme follows the parents of a boy who vanished in Epping Forest in 1970. Their son, only twelve at the time, was discovered dead in the woods, and the family've spent the ensuing 26 years trying to uncover the circumstances of his death. In each episode they recount the long, painful wait for answers, describing how the mystery has lingered through the decades. Their story is told through interviews and recollections, highlighting the enduring impact of the unresolved case on the family and the community that has followed the investigation ever since. Even now, they cling to a lingering hope for closure, hoping the truth will finally emerge.

The episode “Donald Neilson: The Black Panther” features presenter Fred Dinenage as he examines the notorious career of Donald Neilson. Dinenage delves into Neilson’s history as a multiple murderer and armed robber, tracing the series of violent offences that marked his criminal life. Central to the programme is the 1975 murder of 17‑year‑old heiress Lesley Whittle, an act that brought Neilson widespread infamy. By focusing on these key events, the documentary outlines the extent of Neilson’s wrongdoing and the lasting impact of Whittle’s death. The broadcast offers a concise yet thorough look at one of Britain’s most infamous criminals, in the United Kingdom’s criminal history.

The episode “Donald Neilson: The Black Panther” features presenter Fred Dinenage as he examines the notorious career of Donald Neilson. Dinenage delves into Neilson’s history as a multiple murderer and armed robber, tracing the series of violent offences that marked his criminal life. Central to the programme is the 1975 murder of 17‑year‑old heiress Lesley Whittle, an act that brought Neilson widespread infamy. By focusing on these key events, the documentary outlines the extent of Neilson’s wrongdoing and the lasting impact of Whittle’s death. The broadcast offers a concise yet thorough look at one of Britain’s most infamous criminals, in the United Kingdom’s criminal history.

Fred Dinenage examines the notorious murders committed by Myra Hindley and Ian Brady, a case that remains one of the most infamous in twentieth‑century criminal history.

Fred Dinenage examines the notorious murders committed by Myra Hindley and Ian Brady, a case that remains one of the most infamous in twentieth‑century criminal history.

In this episode of the series John Christie and 10 Rillington Place, presenter Fred Dinenage delves into the notorious crimes of John Christie. Between 1943 and 1953 Christie was responsible for the murders of six women, subsequently concealing their remains within his own home at 10 Rillington Place in Notting Hill, London. Dinenage’s investigation outlines the timeline of the killings, the method by which the bodies were hidden, and the impact of the case on the local community. The programme offers a concise overview of the events, focusing solely on the factual details of Christie’s offences and the location where the victims were discovered.

In this episode of the series John Christie and 10 Rillington Place, presenter Fred Dinenage delves into the notorious crimes of John Christie. Between 1943 and 1953 Christie was responsible for the murders of six women, subsequently concealing their remains within his own home at 10 Rillington Place in Notting Hill, London. Dinenage’s investigation outlines the timeline of the killings, the method by which the bodies were hidden, and the impact of the case on the local community. The programme offers a concise overview of the events, focusing solely on the factual details of Christie’s offences and the location where the victims were discovered.

The programme focuses on the crimes of Josef Fritzl, an Austrian man who became a family captor and rapist. For more than twenty years he confined his own daughter in a cellar, keeping her hidden away from the outside world. During that prolonged imprisonment he repeatedly assaulted her, and the abuse produced seven children, each fathered by Fritzl himself. The series outlines his dual role as both the keeper of his daughter’s captivity and the perpetrator of the sexual assaults that resulted in the birth of those seven offspring, underscoring the extent of his control over his family.

The programme focuses on the crimes of Josef Fritzl, an Austrian man who became a family captor and rapist. For more than twenty years he confined his own daughter in a cellar, keeping her hidden away from the outside world. During that prolonged imprisonment he repeatedly assaulted her, and the abuse produced seven children, each fathered by Fritzl himself. The series outlines his dual role as both the keeper of his daughter’s captivity and the perpetrator of the sexual assaults that resulted in the birth of those seven offspring, underscoring the extent of his control over his family.