Murdertown

Season 5

2023

5 Episodes

Previous Season

Each episode of this true crime docuseries sees Katherine Kelly tell the compelling, step-by-step story of how one extraordinary murder was solved and how it fit a disturbing wider pattern in one particular city.

Episode 1 : ‎ Blackburn

Emilia investigates Evie Adams' murder in 2019. The victim's boyfriend, who was already being investigated over two separate deaths, quickly came under suspicion.

Episode 2 : ‎ Preston

Emilia uncovers details surrounding the brutal murder of Rosie Darbyshire. Witnesses and CCTV were key to solving the case that shocked the local community.

Episode 3 : ‎ Chatham

Emilia uncovers details surrounding Joshua Stimpson's murder of ex-girlfriend Molly McLaren, a case which shook the victim's family and community to its core.

Episode 4 : ‎ Beenham

Emilia examines three murders which shook Beenham in the 1960s. One of the murders went unsolved for 40 years, until detectives vowed to finally seek justice.

Episode 5 : ‎ Birkenhead

Emilia looks into the killing of Martin Decker, who had been bludgeoned with a hammer. Police would link the murder to a suspect dubbed the NR3 cat killer.