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Series · 2009–2009Ended

Killer in the Family

8.0·1 season·6 episodes·45 min avg.

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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The Family Annihilator
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Oct 25, 2009

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.

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The Revenge Killer
The Revenge Killer
Nov 1, 2009

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

03
The Firestarter
The Firestarter
Nov 8, 2009

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

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The Babykiller
The Babykiller
Nov 15, 2009

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...

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The Fantasist
The Fantasist
Nov 22, 2009

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

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The `Honour' Killers
The `Honour' Killers
Nov 29, 2009

Criminal psychologist Laura Richards investigates the case of a woman who was murdered for not upholding her in-laws' traditional values.

Cast

5 credited
James Denton
Brian Dunne
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Jesica esposito
Kara Dunne
Ashley Benson
Katie Dunne
Lucy Hale
Melissa Dunne
Alexis Bledel
Natalie Dunne

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