The Beauty Queen and the Catfish

After gathering evidence, Abbie Draper presents her findings to the police, who prove powerless to intervene or launch an investigation. As a result, the Catfish of Kilmarnock remains at large, free to target further victims and continue their predatory behaviour.

Turning Detective is a television programme that airs as a single episode, focusing on real‑life investigations. The series adopts a documentary style, following individuals who uncover unsettling truths and then confront the authorities with what they have discovered. In this particular instalment, investigator Abbie Draper brings the evidence she has gathered to the police. Unfortunately, the officers are unable to take any action, meaning the perpetrator known as the Catfish of Kilmarnock is left free to continue his activities. As a result, the threat to further victims remains unmitigated. The episode underscores how the lack of police intervention allows the Catfish of Kilmarnock to persist in targeting new individuals. With the criminal still at large, the community faces ongoing risk, and Abbie’s efforts, though thorough, do not lead to an immediate resolution. The story closes with the perpetrator unapprehended, highlighting the challenges faced when law enforcement cannot act on presented findings.