Cut To The Crime on Crime+Investigation

As each powerful episode unfolds, we join James Busby on a gripping journey of discovery as he cuts to the crime

Nat Asabere was out with his boyfriend when they were the victims of a homophobic attack. Now, Nat and Michael are dedicated to raising awareness

Chris Calvert worked on high-profile murder cases, like those of Joanne Hamer and Samantha Class

Tino regrets what he did, but doesn't regret going to prison, as he wouldn’t be half the person he is today

Emily Duff had a positive upbringing. Unfortunately, a boyfriend got her doing ‘favours’ for him by collecting cash and running drugs

Aged 15, John faced his first custodial sentence. After his release, he continued in the world of crime, becoming addicted to crack cocaine

In July 1994, Alison Ward and her young son Sam went through near-death experiences at the hands of Alison’s ex-partner

Caroline Wilkinson is a world-renowned forensic practitioner who specialises in facial reconstruction

Tony Paris, alongside two others, was falsely imprisoned for the murder of Lynette White. Following a community and family-led campaign, the court of appeal cleared the men of any wrongdoing

In 2022, Sophia Ruskin survived a terrifying incident when her neighbour broke into her flat with an axe

Adele Bellis’s life was turned upside down in 2014 when her abusive former partner orchestrated a sulphuric acid attack. She felt as though she was dying

Innocent-looking and barely old enough to drink, Vanesa Kyjovska is the last person people suspect to be following them

Tanaka Mhishi wrote about his experience in a book called Sons and Others and works with SurvivorsUK to help male and non-binary victims of rape

Byron Highton still remembers the day he ran to see his 17-year-old brother being loaded into an ambulance, blood pouring from 24 stab wounds

Paramedic Deena Evans had been called to a concern-for-welfare check when Martyn Smith ambushed her with two 18-inch knives, stabbing her through the chest

Connor Fitzgerald was 19 when the police handcuffed him in front of his mother and sister on suspicion of rape

Raj Dhillon is speaking out against honour killings, determined to find her aunt's burial site in her father's memory

Stacey Foyster's work includes deep-cleaning houses after shootings, stabbings, suicides and drugs dens, and while it’s messy work, she takes pride in making houses liveable again

“My name is Wes, I was a drug dealer when I was a kid. I was stabbed multiple times - I really thought I was dying.”

Leona Whitworth was just 13-years-old when she was snared into a depraved child sex ring. She now works with local authorities to recognise the signs of grooming

Lewis Clark grew up in a crime-ridden neighbourhood and followed in his father's footsteps as a prolific criminal