When Leanne and Matty discover they are both robbing from the safe at the inner-city casino they work in, their lives are set on a collision course; with each other, the local gangster they're stealing from, and the police.
In December 1985, Alison Day disappeared after getting off a train at Hackney Wick station. Over the next six months, two more women would be snatched at stations in the South East. Rumours began to circulate that a serial killer was stalking the railways, and that he was linked to a series of sex attacks across London, going back years. But who was he? And could there be any truth in the rumour that there was a team of killers, working together? It took another fourteen years for the police to close the case on the so-called ‘Railway Killers’. It was a case that completely rewrote our understanding of murderers, and how to catch them. Through dramatic reconstruction and testimony from police officers, and the victims’ friends, The Railway Killers reveals every twist and turn in the case. Across three episodes this landmark series explores the devastating impact of these crimes, as well as the shocking revelation of the killers’ identities.
The six-part series will offer viewers an inside look into the motivations behind hostage situations, the history between abductees and their captors, and the moments that led to standoffs with law enforcement officials. Through authentic audio recordings from police negotiation tapes, re-enactments and expert testimony, the series will provide insight into the actions required by law enforcement to safely de-escalate tense situations and save the lives of innocent bystanders.
Soldier's Girl is a 2003 Canadian-American drama film produced by Showtime. It is based on a true story: the relationship between Barry Winchell and Calpernia Addams and the events that led up to Barry's murder by fellow soldiers. It was written by Ron Nyswaner and directed by Frank R. Pierson, with Troy Garity starring as Barry and Lee Pace starring as Calpernia.
On New Year's morning 2013, a passerby finds the body of 48-year-old Marja Nijholt from Enschede in the driveway of a house in Oss. She was killed by knife stabs. After two years of police investigation, the case is stuck. Hundreds of ordinary Dutch people care about Marja's fate. They form the Bureau Dupin research collective and do everything they can to uncover the truth.
Real Crime is a British documentary television series produced by ITV Studios for the ITV network. Each episode examines a notorious crime and includes interviews with relatives of the victims. It has been broadcast since 2001 and is currently in its tenth series. From 2008 each episode is presented by Mark Austin and is often listed as Real Crime with Mark Austin.
Criminals is inspired by real incidents aimed at crime prevention by recreating a dramatized version of real-life cases. The basic idea behind the show is to make viewers alert and aware of possible danger and criminal activities prevailing in their neighbourhood. The series shows the real picture of civilians and the alert Indian police which is unfortunately often misinterpreted. The series, whose motto is “Chahul Gunhegharanchi”, showcases some of the most crimes in Maharashtra. Some episodes may have content that may be disturbing for children, hence parental guidance is advised. The hard work of the Indian police in solving real-life cases is noteworthy.
Who polices the police? In Avon and Somerset several officers are accused of mistreating or sexually exploiting members of the public. But can coppers really investigate their own?