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 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 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 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.

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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

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