The Murder Detectives

The Murder Detectives

14+2015•1h 0m•7.7/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.7/10(3)

Groundbreaking series with unprecedented access to a police murder investigation, telling the true story, as a drama, from the perspective of the police and the victim and suspect's families.

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Production

Films of Record

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

November 30, 2015

Last Aired

December 2, 2015

Networks

Channel 4

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

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2015-11-30

Nicholas dials 999 before collapsing and dying from multiple stab wounds. Who would want to kill him, and why? Could a black glove found at the crime scene provide the answer, or is it a false lead?

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2015-12-01

The police have a prime suspect, but he's left the country. Meanwhile, Nicholas's parents try to come to terms with his murder. All that keeps his dad going is the desperate need for justice.

Episode 3

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2015-12-02

The police have their suspect, but must race to uncover evidence as the custody clock ticks. As Nicholas's family anxiously prepare for a murder trial, have the police really got the right man?

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