Faking It: Tears of a Crime

After the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack, experts analyse his manipulation of the investigation. Police tapes expose the extent of his lies, confirming he killed his wife and stored her corpse in a domestic freezer.

Chris Parker presents a programme titled “Chris Parker”, classified as an episode‑type programme. It falls within the broader genre of episodic content, offering a focused look at a particular case. In this episode, specialists break down the deceit of a man whose actions came to light after the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack. The experts scrutinise how he managed to conceal his true intentions and the extent of his manipulation in the aftermath of the tragedy. Police recordings form a central piece of the narrative, revealing the falsehoods told by the individual. The tapes make clear that he was responsible for the murder of his wife and that he subsequently stored her body in a freezer, a detail that the recordings bring to the fore. The programme stitches together the expert commentary and the recorded evidence, providing viewers with a step‑by‑step view of how the deception was uncovered. By juxtaposing professional analysis with the raw police material, the episode aims to illustrate the process through which the truth emerged.