In speaking to the families of the people at the heart of these cases and contributing experts,  Dr Townshend finds out more about what the warning signs were, what the trigger points may have been and how we can protect ourselves and the people we love. Episode 1 of #Dead2Me: The Interviews is currently available on all podcast platforms, episodes 2 to 5 will release weekly on Mondays.

Crimes That Shook Britain analyses the events that led to such atrocities before examining the devastating effects that they have left in their wake. Using drama reconstructions, witness accounts, police interviews, archive news pieces and intimate access to victims and families; every episode of this compelling series explores the dark depths of some of Britain’s most infamous and disturbing cases.

From serial killer artists to 7 facts about the Yorkshire Ripper and a round-up of October true crime anniversries, make sure you don't miss out on this week's top true crime content:

• Show Notes: 'The Estate' podcast Q&A

• Why did Chris Watts murder his entire family?

• 7 facts about Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper

• Crime+Investigation Play - What to watch in October 2023

• Jean Charles de Menezes: A fatal case of mistaken identity

• True crime anniversaries in October

• 10 serial killers artists

He may have only been 25 years old when he was shot and killed, but Tupac Shakur was the biggest name in rap music and a global superstar. Smart, charismatic, handsome and talented, he was not only a huge celebrity at the time of his passing, but a civil rights champion as well. In death, he became nothing short of a cultural icon.

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The 21-year-old is a private investigator who uses modern tech to uncover jewellery thefts, corporate frauds, and cheating spouses. Vanesa has travelled as far as Nice and Monaco following targets. With an ability to cry on demand, Vanesa has learned that everyone has skeletons in their closet. When a new client comes into James Busby's hair salon, all he knows is their name, never their story. As the contributors have have their hair washed, cut, and styled, we join them on a gripping journey of powerful discovery. This is the series that gets under the skin of how young people are deeply affected by crime, in a familiar setting to us all.

From online dating safety tips to an unusual hobby that is helping expose criminal behaviour, here are some of the best articles we published on Crime+Investigation this week.

• Jean Charles de Menezes: A fatal case of mistaken identity

• True crime anniversaries in October

• 10 serial killers artists

• Dredged up: Magnet fishers who have uncovered crimes

• How to stay safe while using dating apps

The slogan sparked awareness around the vulnerability women feel while out in public alone. In this gripping, US true-crime docuseries, each episode follows the case of an innocent woman who has been abducted, harmed or even killed while out by herself. Emotional interviews with loved ones drive these stories; accompanied by recreations, actual texts, phone records and other digital breadcrumbs that authorities used to solve the case. In several episodes, survivors of these harrowing sagas will be revealed to tell their own story, in their words. #TextMeWhenYouGetHome is available to stream on Crime+Investigation Play 

Hosted by the popular TV listings magazine, the TV Choice Awards is one of the television industry's most prestigious awards. Last year’s ceremony saw the likes of Bradley Walsh, Jenny Agutter, Nicky Campbell, Leigh Francis, James Martin, Katherine Ryan and Shirley Ballas take to the stage to present or claim prizes. Voting opens on 26th September and viewers have until midnight on 10th October to cast their first-round votes. Shortlist nominations will be announced at the end of October, with voting taking place from 3rd November. All votes must be in by midnight on Tuesday 10 October.