Banijay Crime Videos
A compilation of ten cases features women convicted of murder driven by motives such as jealousy, revenge, and financial gain. The series explores their psychological motivations, methods, and the unique circumstances of each crime, spanning diverse regions and time periods.
In 1973, ex-convicts murdered Virginia Morse and Ian Lamb in rural NSW, leaving a trail of violence. Their life sentences at Long Bay Prison remain a haunting legacy in the Hunter Valley, as the case underscores enduring criminal justice impacts.
Three cases detail women's violent crimes driven by delusion, mental illness, or power, including 1980s cult murders and London gang brutality. The series examines their motives and the psychological factors behind their actions, showcasing diverse historical and regional incidents.
In 1986, 9-year-old friends Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway vanished in Brighton, leading to a high-profile murder case. Russell Bishop, the prime suspect, was acquitted despite evidence, only to commit another abduction in 1990. A forensic breakthrough decades later secured his conviction, highlighting systemic failures and the pursuit of justice.
Rosalia Brantley disappeared from Pontiac, Michigan, and was found murdered in Hawthorne Park. DNA evidence linked Brandon Gohagen to the crime, leading to his felony murder conviction after a cold case investigation revealed critical clues.
Beach police located Dominic, the Aldi scotch fillet meat thief, at his Manly Corso hangout. A P plater faced fines at a party, while noise complaints increased on the Northern Beaches.
Ricky Jackson, after 39 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, was exonerated. His case, based on a coerced child’s testimony, exposed Cleveland police corruption and highlighted risks of eyewitness coercion in wrongful convictions.
Four individuals were killed in a 2004 McKinney, Texas robbery gone wrong. The Truett Street killings remained unsolved for years, involving false confessions, DNA evidence, and forensic breakthroughs that ultimately led to the perpetrators' identification.
Christopher Harrison faces murder trial 44 years after Brenda Page's death, following a cold case reinvestigation. He claims an alibi, but prosecutors rely on circumstantial evidence, including medical findings, domestic abuse allegations, and financial struggles linked to his past escort work.
William McDow stands trial 45 years after Renee McCrae and son Andrew disappeared. Blood evidence from a BMW, witness testimony, and forensic analysis prompted the cold case's reopening.
John Goati was fatally stabbed 69 times in his home in Wombwell, Barnsley, during a prolonged attack that left the community in fear. The investigation revealed Joe Cleared and CCTV evidence at a cashpoint, linking Morris Hoy's 1995 murder to Ian Burley, who was later identified as Goati's killer. Helen Nichols was connected to the case, with evidence pointing to motive. Burley received a life sentence after trial verdicts.
Bill McDow faces trial for murdering Reinie and Andrew McCrae in 1976. Despite extensive searches, no bodies were found. Police evidence from a proof of life inquiry indicates no trace of the victims since their disappearance.