Murder Maps
This drama-documentary series explores notorious homicides in modern history. Host Nicholas Day discusses cases in detail, and dramatic reenactments portray the events as they are believed to have happened. Every episode focuses on a different period within the London area, examining the forensic evidence found on location. The stories that motivated the crimes are revealed, as are the investigation techniques used to capture the killers.
This drama-documentary series explores notorious homicides in modern history. Host Nicholas Day discusses cases in detail, and dramatic reenactments portray the events as they are believed to have happened. Every episode focuses on a different period within the London area, examining the forensic evidence found on location. The stories that motivated the crimes are revealed, as are the investigation techniques used to capture the killers.
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