Britain's Countryside Killers

This is a gripping series exploring notorious murder cases that transformed idyllic UK rural landscapes into crime scenes.

The Vanished

We explore the murder of Emma Caldwell, a 27-year-old whose body was found in Limefield Woods in 2005. Iain Packer, a sign installer with a violent past, evaded justice for years.

A Fatal Friend Request

The story of 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood, who was groomed online by Luke Harlow and murdered by his neighbour, Stephen Beadman.

A Monster in Plain Sight

In 1968, 14-year-old Roy Tutill was murdered while hitchhiking home, a crime that remained unsolved for 33 years.

Neighbour From Hell

The story of Blackpool man Edward Forrester who, in September 2023, was murdered by his neighbour, William Wilkinson.

Murder in Broad Daylight

In August 2019, teaching assistant Lindsay Birbeck was murdered in Accrington by 16-year-old Rocky Marciano Price after he targeted her during a walk.

Fatal Devotion

The story of Linda Casey, a 54-year-old horticulture lecturer from Coulsdon, whose body was discovered in Banstead Woods five days after she was reported missing.

A History of Harm

On the evening of 10th May 2010, the murder of 38-year-old Sarah Thomas shattered the peace of Nutfield, a quiet village in the Surrey countryside.

Unrestrained Ferocity

The murder of 27-year-old Steven Donaldson was a chilling betrayal that shattered the peace of the Angus countryside.

A Storm Across Skye

Violence on the Isle of Skye in 2022 ended with an arrest, conviction and a life sentence.

Fateful Encounters

Janet Müller died after absconding in 2015. Her death in Ifield led to national psychiatric safety reforms.

Deadly Affair

Philip Croydon was murdered in a Nottinghamshire hotel. His wife was convicted and sentenced to life.

Field Of Blood

The story of what happened when three Essex drug dealers were lured to their deaths in 1995. Jack Whomes and Michael Steele were convicted of the murders in 1998.

Hidden Motive

Godalming postman Bill Williamson was murdered by Ann Browning after moving in with her. She faked his survival and simulated car movements before confessing.

Betrayal By Blood

Danielle Jones vanished in 2001 in East Tilbury. Stuart Campbell was convicted of her murder after DNA and fake texts exposed his crimes.

Buried Truths

Tina Baker vanished in 2002 after leaving to feed animals at her Surrey farm. Her husband was jailed for murder in 2006, but her body was never found.