Presented by journalist and true crime author Geoffrey Wansell, Murder by the Sea examines strange murders recorded at famous seaside resorts in the United Kingdom.
The disappearance of a wealthy heiress sparks a search for answers by family members and police alike. She had abandoned the trappings of aristocratic heritage and formed a union with a mysterious godman – What happened to Shakereh, and more urgently, where did she go?
When an unsolved serial murder case resurfaces, genius instructor Situ Kun assembles an elite team of criminal investigators: brilliant strategist Li Juncheng, intuitive prodigy Lin Xi, cunning Qin Chuan, cold beauty Nalan Hui, and resourceful Ding Xiaobing. Together, they confront challenging cases, honing their skills and growing into a powerful force for justice.
Real-life cases reveal how video evidence has been used to solve a murder, as police reveal how CCTV footage has unlocked the answer to baffling cases.
Former Detective Chief Inspector Colin Sutton spent 30 years in the police force, a career that saw him lead many of the most high profile and successful murder investigations of his generation. In this true crime docuseries, Sutton revisits cases he led and explores everything from the crime itself through to the breakthrough moment when the suspect was identified and arrested.