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Crimes That Shook Britain

Broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan is joined by a team of experts and witnesses to examine cases that gripped the nation to explore how they shaped public conversation. Told by family, friends and the community at the heart of the crimes, the series analyses the events that led to such atrocities before examining the devastating effects that they have left in their wake. Police evidence, eye-witness accounts and archive news pieces help to unpack the cases and put viewers at the forefront of the investigations. Crimes featured in this series include – the Christmas Eve shooting of innocent bystander Elle Edwards in Merseyside, the Forbury Gardens terrorist attack in Reading, the fatal XL Bully dog attacks across the UK, the abuse and killing of Shakira Spencer during the Covid lockdown, the murder of trans teenager Brianna Ghey, the murder of Lee Pomeroy on a commuter train in London, the double murder of Cathy Burke and Iuliana Tudos in north London and the murder of Sophie Lancaster in Bacup.

'Crimes That Shook Britain' - Flowers and candles are laid at a tribute to innocent people who have died

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Jack Lis was savagely killed by an XL Bully dog when visiting his friend's house in 2021 and similar attacks from this breed swept the nation
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Elle Edwards

Gang gunman shoots innocent bystander - Crimes That Shook Britain

Elle Edwards was out at her local Merseyside pub on Christmas Eve 2022 when she was caught up in horrific gang warfare
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Elle Edwards

Families remember victims whose lives were cut tragically short - Crimes That Shook Britain

Most are aware of the devastating crimes of the last few years – but few know about the victims who lost their lives
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Shocking crimes in ordinary places - Crimes That Shook Britain

For the victims of these shocking crimes, even the most familiar places became scenes of unimaginable danger
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Cathy Burke's son Neil Galbally

The moment their world shattered - Crimes That Shook Britain

Victims of Britain’s most tragic crimes like Brianna Ghey, Elle Edwards, and Lee Pomeroy all leave behind families and friends who are left to carry the emotional scars forever
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Stephanie Slater's life was forever changed when she was abducted at knifepoint by psychotic killer Michael Sams
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