Murder Maps
Overview
Murder Maps delves into London's most notorious murder cases, blending drama and documentary elements to recount chilling historical events. Narrated by Nicholas Day, the series explores the minds of infamous killers while showcasing the innovative investigative techniques and early forensic science that ultimately led to their capture. Each episode unveils the gripping details of these crimes, revealing the dark underbelly of the city’s past and highlighting the relentless pursuit of justice by law enforcement.
Episodes
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1
The Bermondsey Horror
In 1849, a man vanished without a trace in Bermondsey, and when it was revealed that he had been gruesomely murdered, it captivated both the media and...
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2
In the Shadow of Jack
During the era of Jack the Ripper, London was plagued by some of its most notorious figures. Among the most sinister was the mysterious Borough Poison...
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3
Finding Dr. Crippen
After murdering his wife and concealing her body in the basement, Dr. Crippen thought he had successfully fled to Canada aboard a ship. However, the a...
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4
The Brides in the Bath Killer
George Smith was known by various names, a necessity for his scheme involving multiple wives he planned to kill to secure their inheritances. Capturin...
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Terror In The Roaring Twenties
Edith Thompson and Frederick Bywaters were deeply in love, but their lives took a dark turn when they were found guilty of murdering Edith's husband. ...
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2
The Blackout Ripper
During World War II, London was under constant threat from the Blitz. Amidst the darkness and destruction, an even more sinister threat emerged from t...
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3
The Lady Killer
As Europe began to heal from the devastation of World War II, soldiers returned home from the battlefield. Yet, one individual returned not just with ...
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4
Notting Hill Horror Part 1
During the 1940s and 1950s, John Christie murdered a minimum of eight women, among them his own wife. Discover the chilling details of his horrifying ...
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5
Notting Hill Horror Part 2
John Christie, a World War I veteran, eventually embarked on a criminal path that led to the deaths of at least eight women. Discover the chilling det...
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Peter Manuel
Peter Manuel was a notorious Scottish serial killer who claimed the lives of at least eight individuals between 1956 and 1958 in the Greater Glasgow ...
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2
Mary Ann Cotton
Born in 1832, Mary Ann Cotton's tale is one of chilling Victorian-era homicide. She roamed the northeast of England, marrying solitary men, persuadin...
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3
Dr. Buck Ruxton
Dr. Buck Ruxton, an Indian-born doctor, led a seemingly unremarkable life in Lancaster, masking a deep-seated jealousy. For years, he suspected his w...
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4
Sheperds Bush Murders
On Friday, August 12, 1966, three police officers were shot dead in Shepherds Bush by Harry Roberts and two accomplices. Following the murders, a mass...
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The Richmond Murder
In 1878, Britain was rocked by a shocking crime when a widow was brutally murdered in her residence by her own servant. This heinous act pierced the v...
