Killer in the Family

Killer in the Family explores some of the most shocking and puzzling family murder cases of recent years. Laura Richards, a leading criminal psychologist responsible for setting up the Homicide Prevention Unit at New Scotland Yard, is on a mission to uncover the early warning signs displayed by killers, and help prevent future tragedies.

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Crime
Documentary
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Oct 25, 2009

1 seaons till Nov 29, 2009

Popularity: 11.257
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Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: The `Honour' Killers

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Family Annihilator45 min

    Cases in which people have murdered relatives, including a look at whether Philip Austin, who killed his wife and two children. Officers determine whether he planned his crimes or acted on impulse.

  • Episode 2The Revenge Killer45 min

    Criminal psychologist Laura Richards examines why a man raped his wife at knifepoint and killed his four-year-old son.

  • Episode 3The Firestarter45 min

    The story of a man from Lancashire who set fire to his home, killing himself as well as his wife and daughters.

  • Episode 4The Babykiller45 min

    In 1995 Glasgow couple Darren and Frances Jenkinson suffered a terrible tragedy when their 2 month-old son Aaron died of a rare congenital heart defect. Or at least thats what the post-mortem concluded. Four years later, after undergoing fertility treatment, Darren and Frances managed to conceive again. But aged just 3 weeks, second son Jacob died in exactly the same circumstances. Suspicious hospital staff alerted the police to this unlikely coincidence, and detectives then unearthed disturbing signs that Darren might be responsible...

  • Episode 5The Fantasist45 min

    Criminal psychologist Laura Richards introduces the case of Andre Genestin, who murdered his wife after she confronted him about his mistress.