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Series · 2017–Returning

Faking It: Tears of a Crime

6.0·7 seasons·43 episodes·44 min avg.

Whether thrust into the limelight or fame hungry attention seekers, they all shared one thing: their public deception led to their demise. The signs were in front of us, but how do you spot a criminal?In this exclusive ID series, a crack team of three experts - body language, voice and psychology - analyse iconic TV appeals by those who claimed to be grief stricken but turned out to be the perpetrators.

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Karen Matthews & Stuart Hazell
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Jan 6, 2017

Part 1 recounts the disappearance of Shannon Matthews in February 2008. After several emotional appeals by her mother Karen for Sharon's safe return, the country looked on in disbelief when Karen confessed to a Police Officer that it was all an elaborate hoax. Part 2 of the show focuses on schoolgirl killer Stuart Hazell who appeared tearful and distraught following the disappearance of 12-year-old Tia Sharp in August 2012.

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Mitchell Quy & The Philpotts
Mitchell Quy & The Philpotts
Jan 13, 2017

The disappearance of a young mother. Feeling under pressure, her husband invited a TV crew to clear his name, while experts analysed his statements for tell-tale signs of deception. Part 2 details the horrific story of The Philpotts. On 11 May 2012, the family's home in Allenton, Derby, was seriously damaged by fire at around 4am. Five children who had been asleep upstairs — all died at the scene, while their half-brother died in hospital three days later.

Cast

4 credited
RW
Rob Warner
Self - Narrator
CL
Cliff Lansley
Self - Body Language Analyst, Emotional Intelligence Academy
Kerry Daynes
Self - Forensic Psychologist
DA
Dawn Archer
Self - Linguistics Specialist

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