When Missing Turns to Murder

20193 series
Available on Crime+Inv HD
Crime+Inv HD

Taking an intimate and emotional approach to missing persons cases, this series explores the human stories of unexpected loss, sharing the terrible moment at which each family learns that their missing loved one is now at the centre of a murder investigation. Contributions include testimony from family members, such as the inspiring Marie McCourt, who has campaigned for changes in the law following her daughter's murder, as well as forensic experts and investigators who worked to trace the missing and apprehend those responsible. Each episode features a separate tragedy, emphasising how frequently people disappear: a missing person is reported every 90 seconds, making these stories all the more chilling.

Joanna Simpson: Episode Image
Episode 1Joanna Simpson

Just 10 days before her divorce, Joanna Simpson is reported missing by her husband, who then shockingly admits to killing her. (S2, ep 1)

Mary Jane Mustafa: Episode Image
Episode 2Mary Jane Mustafa

Family members and friends share real-life stories about loved ones whose missing persons cases turned into murder investigations. (S2, ep 2)

Mark Cummings: Episode Image
Episode 3Mark Cummings

When young Mark goes missing, family and police search frantically, only to find the answers were close to home. (S2, ep 3)

Carol Taggart: Episode Image
Episode 4Carol Taggart

When Carol Taggart goes missing, questions start to arise about the circumstances of her disappearance when her son's story doesn't add up. (S2, ep 4)

Jamie Lavis: Episode Image
Episode 5Jamie Lavis

When young Jamie Lavis goes missing, a kind stranger steps in to help the family - though all is not what it seems. (S2, ep 5)

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