Murder Maps

This series explores some of the most shocking murder cases in modern history, probing into the history and using modern science to reveal much more.

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Murder Maps
Murder Maps

Series 3 | Episode 1

Hear how grim discoveries made in Brighton train station and King's Cross in the summer of 1934 sparked a huge police probe - and took a surprise turn.

Murder Maps
Murder Maps

Series 3 | Episode 3

The body of a teenage girl was found the day before Elizabeth II's coronation in June 1953. Days later, another teen was found dead. Hear how the case unfolded.

Murder Maps
Murder Maps

Series 3 | Episode 2

The disappearance of wealthy widow, Olive Durand-Deacon, in 1949 led police to John George Haigh - who had a gruesome confession to make. Tune in to hear more.

Murder Maps
Murder Maps

Series 3 | Episode 4

Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be executed in the UK, hanged after her murder trial in 1955. Ellis had gunned down her lover outside a pub - but why? Nicholas Day finds out.

Murder Maps
Murder Maps

Series 1 | Episode 5

Lovers Edith Thompson and Frederick Bywaters were hanged in 1923 for the murder of Thompson's husband. Find out why this case caused such controversy.

Murder Maps
Murder Maps

Series 1 | Episode 6

The Blackout Ripper was one of the most feared men in London during the Blitz. Hear the terror he wreaked in 1942 as he killed four women under cover of darkness.

About the Show

Murder Maps Trailer
Murder Maps Trailer

Ladies and gentleman wrap up and walk this way for Murder Maps.

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4 Disturbing Victorian Murderers You Might Not Have Heard Of
4 Disturbing Victorian Murderers You Might Not Have Heard Of

The 19th Century had a real rogues’ gallery of eerie killers…