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Gripping True Crime stories from neighbourhoods across the UK.
Series 12. The Beast of Birkenhead Diane Sindall's murder in Merseyside led to Britain’s longest miscarriage of justice. Peter Sullivan's conviction collapsed after 38 years leaving the real killer unknown.
Previously on Crime Next Door:
Series 1. An Assassin Comes to Town Gunshots kickstart an extraordinary tale of state terrorism.
Series 2. Servants and Saints Exploring the story and allegations of a global religious group.
Series 3. Death on the Farm After fifty years the community of Llangolman seek justice.
Series 4. The Salisbury Poisonings Follow the public inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess.
Series 5. The Golden Toilet Heist Exploring a story of art, mystery and a solid gold toilet stolen from a British palace.
Series 6: Who Killed The Shakoors? A father's fight for justice after surviving a house fire that killed his family.
Series 7. The Ballad of Big Mags A vigilante matriarch with dark secrets comes to regret stepping into the media spotlight.
Series 8. When a Catfish Kills ‘Chloe’ isn’t a real girl. She’s a catfish and her demands have fatal consequences. Series 9. The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer A kidnapped girl, a ransom trail and the ultimate test for a cop who always gets his man.
Series 10. The Vanishing Cyclist The baffling story of a cyclist who vanished in the Scottish Highlands.
Series 11. The Anglesey Vampire Killer How a brutal, occult-tinged murder shook a Welsh village to its core.
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S12E9 The Beast of Birkenhead: 8. Whispers
As police put out a renewed appeal, we question whether long ignored patterns of sexual violence raise the possibility of a serial offender and whether Diane’s killer could have been stopped.We are…
S12E8 The Beast of Birkenhead: 7. The Profiler
A Geographical Profiler looks at the two locations connected to Diane Sindall’s murder. It’s suggested that Diane’s killer was local and may have struck before.As new testimony suggests Diane may not…
S12E7 The Beast of Birkenhead: 6. Back In Birkenhead
Returning to Birkenhead in the wake of Peter Sullivan’s release, we focus on Diane Sindall and the community still living with her murder. Peter shares details of his arrest, interviews and alleged…
S12E6 The Beast of Birkenhead: 5. Unknown Male One
Recorded on the day of Peter Sullivan’s appeal as judges consider DNA evidence unavailable in 1987. As the new evidence points to an unknown male, decades-old evidence crumbles under scrutiny. The…
S12E5 The Beast of Birkenhead: 4. The Wrong Fella
Years after Peter Sullivan’s conviction, community whispers claim the police convicted the wrong man.Peter refuses to admit guilt and as advances in DNA testing offer a possible breakthrough for him.…
S12E4 The Beast of Birkenhead: 3. Because She Was A Woman
Diane Sindall’s murder ignites a movement with women across Birkenhead. Fueled by anger and grief they challenge police attitudes, confront society’s view of women and demand change. Against this…
S12E3 The Beast of Birkenhead: 2. Woman in Yellow
The hunt for Diane Sindall’s killer uncovers another victim who was dressed in yellow and attacked near the scene on the same night, raising fears of a serial attacker in Birkenhead.A police appeal…
S12E2 The Beast of Birkenhead: 1. The Murder
In 1986, Diane Sindall leaves work to drive home but never arrives. What happened that night marks the start of a decades long unsolved case.Through testimony from those who knew her and those who…
S12E1 The Beast of Birkenhead: Trailer
The murder of Diane Sindall in Birkenhead, Merseyside led to Britain’s longest miscarriage of justice when local man Peter Sullivan's conviction collapsed after 38 years.This series returns to the…
S11E8 The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 7. Live Forever
With the crime apparently solved, one unanswered question continues to hang over the village - and everyone connected to the case - a quarter of a century on.Presenter: Meic Parry Story Producer:…
S11E7 The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 6. Don't Say His Name
As journalists get a first glimpse of the accused in court, they face strict secrecy around reporting his identity. Meanwhile, detectives face a reckoning – will the case hold up?Presenter: Meic…
S11E6 The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 5. If The Shoe Fits
With a prime suspect no-one ever expected, detectives race against time to uncover the truth behind his unassuming appearance – and secure the evidence that could prove his guilt.Presenter: Meic…
S11E5 The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 4. Bite Me
As police make an appeal for information on primetime TV, a phone call promises to unlock the entire case. The tip-off leads detectives somewhere they could have never expected.Presenter: Meic…
S11E4 The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 3. Silent Night
As Christmas approaches, the village is left reeling by a new death in their midst. As the rumour mill goes into overdrive, a ghostly piece of evidence appears before police eyes.Presenter: Meic…
S11E3 The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 2. Lock The Doors
Fear spreads as the village realises what might be walking among them.Presenter: Meic Parry Story Producer: Andrew Dickson Assistant Producer: Katie Hill Executive Producer: Leonie Thomas Production…
S11E2 The Anglesey Vampire Killer: 1. Shattering The Silence
An elderly woman is murdered in her own living room – and nothing about it makes sense.In the days after Mabel’s murder, fear takes hold as the village wonders if something uncanny is still among…
S11E1 The Anglesey Vampire Killer: Trailer
How a brutal, occult-tinged murder shook a Welsh village to its core.
S10E6 The Vanishing Cyclist: 6: End Game
The family of Tony Parsons waited three years for answers on what happened to him. Now they face a longer wait - for justice. Prosecutors face a difficult decision - is this simply a case of…
S10E5 The Vanishing Cyclist: 5: Recovery
Having new information is one thing. Finding out if it's true - is quite another! Armed with new evidence, police recruit specialist help to find the body of Tony Parsons. This episode hears how…
S10E4 The Vanishing Cyclist: 4: A Breakthrough
Missing Persons cases are never closed. In the case of Tony Parsons - the active search had ceased. But officers were ready to revisit the case if ever new information came to light. So when a phone…
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