Education/Science/Factual Topics★ New
Duration
30 minutes
Series Info
Season 5 Episode 2 of 19

Quick Summary

A 22‑year‑old woman falsely confesses to a string of murders, claiming responsibility for the killings. Investigators then scrutinise incriminating fibres recovered from the crime scenes, and the forensic evidence ultimately leads them to the actual perpetrator, exonerating the young woman.

About This Program

The series Dew Process presents a self‑contained episode that follows a crime‑driven narrative. Classified simply as a programme and an episode, it forms part of the wider Dew Process title. The format centres on a single case, allowing the story to unfold within the confines of one instalment, rather than extending across multiple episodes. The central storyline revolves around a 22‑year‑old woman who steps forward and claims responsibility for a string of murders, despite the confession being untrue. Her false admission sets the investigation in motion, prompting law enforcement to scrutinise the evidence she provides. As the case develops, detectives turn their attention to a seemingly minor detail – fibres discovered at the crime scenes – which become pivotal in questioning her claim. Through careful forensic examination, the investigators trace the incriminating fibres back to their true source, ultimately uncovering the identity of the actual perpetrator. The episode therefore shifts focus from the young woman's misguided confession to the scientific process that reveals the genuine killer. By the conclusion, the fibre analysis has redirected the inquiry, demonstrating how a single piece of physical evidence can overturn a false narrative. The episode’s resolution hinges on the forensic team’s ability to match the fibres to a specific source, confirming that the evidence does not support the young woman’s statements. This final step closes the case by exposing the true murderer and clearing the false confession.

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Medical Detectives broadcasts on True Crime Xtra at 1:00pm, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.

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Production Details

Runtime30 mins