Crimes That Shook Britain
Reconstructions, interviews and archival material is key, offering viewers an in-depth look into the circumstances surrounding and investigations into some of the most horrendous crimes in Britain. Investigators, witnesses, and survivors talk about the cases, the investigations and their ultimate outcomes.
Reconstructions, interviews and archival material is key, offering viewers an in-depth look into the circumstances surrounding and investigations into some of the most horrendous crimes in Britain. Investigators, witnesses, and survivors talk about the cases, the investigations and their ultimate outcomes.
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