Murder by the Sea
Overview
Hosted by journalist and true crime author Geoffrey Wansell, Murder by the Sea delves into the unsettling mysteries surrounding bizarre murders that have taken place in renowned coastal resorts across the United Kingdom. Each episode explores the chilling stories behind these crimes, uncovering the darker side of idyllic beach destinations. With Wansell's insightful commentary, viewers are taken on a gripping journey that blends intriguing narratives with the haunting allure of the sea.
Episodes
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1
Stephen Akinmurele
The story delves into the chilling life of Stephen Akinmurele, a young serial killer whose reign of terror began at the tender age of 21. As he commit...
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2
Terry Clifton
The Garage Murders case ignited a massive nationwide search for Terry Clifton, who managed to elude law enforcement multiple times before ultimately b...
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3
Mathew Hardman
The investigation delves into the chilling case of Mathew Hardman, known as the 'Vampire Killer,' who brutally murdered 90-year-old Mabel Leyshon in A...
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4
Colin Gunn
After Joan Stirland's son, Michael O'Brien, killed Colin Gunn's nephew in 2003, both she and her husband found themselves in peril. They fled to escap...
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5
Paul Longworth
Paul Longworth is involved in a chilling case after he killed his wife by strangling her with sailing rope. He went on to position her body in their h...
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6
Steven Grierson
Steven Grierson, infamously dubbed the Sunderland Strangler, was a serial killer responsible for the brutal murders of four teenagers, instilling fear...
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6
The Bungalow Murderer
Emily Kaye had no idea about the history behind the charming Patrick Mahon when she found herself completely smitten with him.
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8
The Not So Cunning Fox
Sidney Fox roamed across the nation, conning unmarried women out of their savings and cashing in on forged checks. His schemes escalated, culminating ...
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9
The Valentine Killer
On Valentine's Day, Paul Dyson killed his partner, Joanne Nelson, by strangling her. Afterward, he disposed of her body, creating the illusion that sh...
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The Skull in the Woods
Months after Victoria Couchman disappeared, her skull was discovered in St Leonards-on-Sea. This grim find turned the spotlight on her father, Tony, w...
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2
Befriended and Crumbled
Will Gray and Jack Field struck up a friendship with Irene Munro while walking her along the beach. However, their leisurely outing took a dark turn w...
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4
The Goatfell Murder
John Watson Laurie and Edwin Rose decided to take a vacation on the Isle of Arran. They set out one morning to tackle the peaks of Goatfell, but only ...
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9
Trialled to Death
In the 1990s, electrician Tony Teare enticed Corrine Bentley to a secluded moorland in the UK under the guise of offering her a job. However, what tra...
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10
The Rolex Killer
After becoming a wanted criminal in Canada, fraudster Albert Walker escaped to the UK, where he took on the identity of Ronald Platt, a man who would ...