Catching a Serial Killer: Inside the Hunt

Presented by Sir Trevor McDonald, this documentary follows the hunt for British serial killer Christopher Halliwell and the detective whose methods cracked the case. It reconstructs the investigation, the crucial confession, and the legal controversy that surrounded how it was obtained. Along the way it examines the fine line between securing justice and following procedure. Tense and detailed, it is a compelling look at real police work and its dilemmas. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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