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 4 | Episode 3

The case of Dr Ruxton, a physician who lived a quiet, respectable life in Lancaster, until in 1935 he beat, strangled and stabbed his wife and housemaid to death.

Murder Maps
Murder Maps

Series 4 | Episode 2

Dramatised account of 19th-century serial killer Mary Ann Cotton, aka the Black Widow, who travelled around north-east England and murdered men for their life insurance.

Murder Maps
Murder Maps

Series 4 | Episode 1

Historic murder cases are reviewed with an emphasis on the locations the killings.

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 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.

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

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