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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 3 Episode 9 of 10

Quick Summary

The documentary focuses on Vincent Tabak, the man found guilty of murdering Joanna Yeates. His crime set off a massive police operation in Bristol, involving dozens of officers, ranking among the city’s biggest investigations to date and prompting extensive media coverage.

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The programme centres on Vincent Tabak, the individual who was found to be responsible for the murder of Joanna Yeates. It presents a straightforward look at the man behind the crime, offering viewers a clear picture of who he is and why his case attracted such intense public attention. The core of the episode is the killing of Joanna Yeates itself, an act that set off one of the most extensive police investigations ever recorded in Bristol. By highlighting the scale of the response, the show underscores how the murder sparked a massive mobilisation of law‑enforcement resources across the city. Overall, the documentary stitches together Tabak’s role in the tragedy with the unprecedented police effort that followed. It remains focused on the facts surrounding the murder and the subsequent investigation, giving the audience a concise yet thorough account of this high‑profile case.

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Britain's Most Evil Killers broadcasts on Sky Crime +1 at 9:00pm, Wednesday, 11 February 2026. (Subtitles, repeat)

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Runtime60 mins