Murdered at First Sight

In 1984, twelve‑year‑old Jonelle Matthews is dropped home on that evening after taking part in a Christmas performance. When her father later returns to the house, he finds that Jonelle is missing. The programme details the events surrounding her disappearance.

is a television programme presented as an episode within a larger series that looks at unresolved cases. The show’s title combines the festive period with the name of the child at the centre of the story, signalling that the events it recounts took place around a holiday celebration. It is classified as an episode‑type programme, with a focus on a single, specific incident. The episode centres on a young girl named Jonelle Matthews, who was twelve years old in 1984. After taking part in a Christmas performance, she was escorted back to her home. However, when her father arrived later that evening, he found that Jonelle was nowhere to be seen. The narrative hinges on that moment when the family discovers she is missing, highlighting the suddenness of her disappearance. The story is told through the lens of that particular night, emphasizing the contrast between the festive atmosphere of the performance and the stark reality of the loss. By concentrating on the immediate aftermath—her father's return and the realisation that his daughter is not there—the episode underscores the emotional shock experienced by those left behind. Overall, the programme offers a concise recounting of Jonelle Matthews’s disappearance, framing it within the context of a Christmas event in 1984 and presenting the facts as they unfolded without adding extraneous detail.