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A look at how forensic science can help police solve serious crimes where the truth seems impossible to uncover. As the various twists and turns of each case unfold, the role of forensic science in providing answers is highlighted and examined.
...Killer. The Pembrokeshire Murders: In 1989, two bodies were found in Pembrokeshire - and the answers lay in the forensics, as a shocking truth was revealed. (S4, ep 1)
...Killer. The Murder of Sarah Payne: When the body of eight-year-old Sarah Payne was found in 2000, police utilised the help of forensic scientists to catch her killer. (S4, ep 2)
...Killer. The Lady in the Lake: Carol Park's body was pulled from a lake more than 20 years after she vanished and the key to the case lay in unique forensics. (S4, ep 3)
...Killer. The Murder in the Deli: The murder of 15-year-old Paige Doherty shocked Clydebank - and the key to finding her killer lies in the local Deli. (S4, ep 4)
...Killer. A Murder in Butetown: Lynette White's murder led to one of Britain's most infamous miscarriages of justice and an exhaustive forensic investigation. (S4, ep 5)
...Killer. Catching the Birmingham Spree Killer: In 2000, the bodies of three women were found in Birmingham. Could police hunt down the dangerous killer? (S4, ep 6)
...Killer. Murdered Metres From Home: In 1986, 16-year-old Elaine Doyle was murdered just metres from her home - but catching her killer was no easy task. (S4, ep 7)
...Killer. The Body in the Car: When Teresa De Simone's body was discovered, one man would soon be found guilty - but would forensic science prove his innocence? (S4, ep 9)