Written in Blood - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
The Honour Killing
In this episode, Simon Toyne travels to South London to unravel the unbelievable story of Banaz Mahmod–a woman murdered by members of her own family.
The Child Killers
Simon Toyne travels to Liverpool to unravel the notorious murder of James Bulger, who was abducted and killed by two 10-year-old boys.
The Shoe Rapist
Simon Toyne travels to South Yorkshire to explore the bizarre case of a man dubbed 'The Rotherham Shoe Rapist'.
The Facebook Killer
Simon Toyne travels to Darlington to investigate the case of Peter Chapman, dubbed 'The Facebook Killer'.
The Rachel Nickell Murder
Simon Toyne travels to Wimbledon to delve into the famous murder of Rachel Nickell, a young mum attacked whilst walking with her little boy.
The Leanne Tiernan Murder
Simon travels to Yorkshire to investigate the abduction and murder of school girl Leanne Tiernan.
The Boarded Barn Murders
Simon Toyne travels to Cheshire to investigate the opportunistic crimes that took place at a remote barn house in Congleton.
The Gangland Murders
Simon Toyne travels to Manchester to examine the gang-violence and turf wars which have shaped the criminal landscape of one of the UK's bloodiest cities.
The Paedophile Ring
Simon travels to West London, where he explores the abduction and murder of seven year old Mark Tildesley, the inspiration behind the book 'The Bone Field' by Simon Kernick.
The Moors Murders - Howard Linskey
Simon Toyne travels north to investigate one of the most chilling partnerships of all time, the crimes committed by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley.
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