Confessions of a Killer

Confessions of a Killer

2026•59m

CrimeDocumentary

Two stolen lives and a 'suicide pact' that never was. In previously unbroadcast tapes, a killer coldly recounts how he got away with a double murder for 18 years.

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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 20, 2026

Last Aired

January 27, 2026

Networks

BBC One Northern Ireland

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Killer in the Room

E1

Killer in the Room

Air date: 2026-01-20

In unheard confession tapes, Colin Howell calmly details a double murder step by step, while a court re-examines his accomplice Hazel Stewart’s claim she was coerced.

Judgement Day

E2

Judgement Day

Air date: 2026-01-27

Howell details his staged 'suicide pact' as police probe Hazel’s complicity, coercion claims and the disturbing secrets that push the case toward its decisive appeal ruling.

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