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.
Showing Season 5 of 8
Season 5
2021
When criminals lie they send out tiny tell-tale signals through their actions and words. Experts pinpoint the signs that point to guilt.
01. The ‘Babes In The Wood’ Killer
2021-10-02
It took three decades for Russell Bishop to be convicted of the murder of two young girls in a Brighton woodland, but was his guilt obvious all along?
02. Groomed for Murder
2021-10-09
Luke Harlow imprisoned a schoolgirl in his flat before Stephen Beadman raped and murdered her. Experts reveal how they gave away their guilt within moments.
03. The Speedboat Killer
2021-10-16
After Charlotte Brown died in a speedboat accident, the vessel’s owner claimed he was innocent. Experts reveal the full extent of Jack Shepherd’s deception.
04. The Prime Suspect
2021-10-23
Convicted murderer John Cannan is the prime suspect in the disappearance of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh. Experts examine the crucial video evidence.
05. Killer At My Funeral
2021-10-30
When Mark Galante told police his wife Jody was missing, they noticed his lack of concern. Experts analyze the actions that marked him out as a killer.
06. The Speargun Killer
2021-11-06
John Sharpe killed his wife and then claimed she had left him for another man. He made TV appeals for her return, but were the signs of his guilt clear to see?