Donald Hume was charged with the murder of Stanley Setty. However, once the evidence had been presented at the trial, jurors could not reach a verdict. Hume would subsequently admit his guilt on a charge of accessory to murder and was sentenced to 12 years, but only after a second jury were instructed to return a verdict of not guilty to the murder charge. The prosecution felt it was not in the “interests of justice” to proceed. Yet, this is not where the story ends, far from it… (Part 2 of 2)

The torso of an adult male was discovered by an unsuspecting hunter in the marshes. Who was the unfortunate victim? And will the perpetrator be punished?… (Part 1 of 2)

The relatives and loved ones of two separate families make gruesome discoveries less than 24 hours apart. A nationwide manhunt was underway to find the person responsible…

As she got to the top of the stairs, she noticed a dark mark on the carpet. She had been the last to leave the house earlier that evening and could not understand where the stain had come from. It had not been there before. Glancing towards her daughter's bedroom on the right, she saw the silhouette of a man with a head torch on. He was pointing what Laura thought was a gun directly at her…

A family holiday over the festive period turns into a brutal nightmare…

On this episode of They Walk Among America… A vulnerable young woman goes missing. The main suspect is found dead in mysterious circumstances. Will the disappearance of Jamie Fraley ever be solved?

Following a birthday party in North West London, two sisters did not come home. Their bodies were found several days later by their loved ones. The perpetrator was identified through familial DNA, but the horrors friends and family would have to endure was far from over. Two police officers guarding the scene took photos of the victims' bodies and, while using sexist and degrading language, shared the images in a public Whatsapp group. A murder trial was scheduled along with legal proceedings against the officers involved. This episode follows what happened next…(Part 2 of 2)

On this episode of They Walk Among America… Incomprehensible crimes committed against two women in their home in Seattle; the hunt for the ruthless perpetrator, the pain, the courage, and justice that followed…

A joyous night filled with fun and celebration ends when two sisters are murdered in a horrific attack. The killings have far-reaching consequences not only for the victims’ family and loved ones, but the tragic events uncover misconduct within the police force… (Part 1 of 2)

One of the most significant murder investigations in Cleveland police history remains unsolved after three decades. But some believe they know who is responsible, and the killer or killers are likely to have committed more crimes. Will the truth ever be uncovered?…

November 1990. South Ronaldsay in Orkney. Seven young children are taken into care by social services under ‘Place of Safety’ orders. At that time, their father — a sadistic tormentor, was behind bars. He had been convicted of abusing his children years earlier. However, following questioning from social workers, some of the youngsters had supposedly disclosed that they were now the victims of ritualistic abuse by members of the local community…

On this episode of They Walk Among America… An execution-style killing in a Dallas parking garage. The victim? A paediatric dentist. Was it a robbery gone wrong or a murder for hire plot? Authorities unpick the details and find an insidious motive for the crime…

Within three months, 16 children were removed from their homes in a small island community and taken into the care of social services. The media explained the reasoning behind the removal; they claimed the children had been victims of satanic abuse. Three decades later, the Orkney child abuse scandal remains one of the most notorious child protection failures in the United Kingdom… (Part 1 of 2).

“She replaced invisible handcuffs for real ones but at least then she knew where she would be. She would no longer be constantly told that everything she did was not right and wrong. She would most importantly not have to lie anymore” — Clare Wade QC, Bristol Crown Court, October 2021