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 6 of 8
Season 6
2022
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 Parachute Murder Plot
2022-08-06
Emile Cilliers attempted to murder his wife, Victoria, by sabotaging her parachute on a 4,000ft skydive. Experts examine Emile's chilling police interview.
02. Alice Ruggles
2022-08-13
Alice Ruggles meets soldier Trimaan Dhillon on Facebook. Experts analyse Dhillon's terrifying behaviour after Alice is found dead.
03. The Daytime TV Killer
2022-08-20
A man tries to fool a TV show into awarding him money. Three years later, he kills his partner then calmly lays a trail of false leads. Experts uncover the truth.
04. Murder Without A Body
2022-08-27
When a vulnerable young woman disappears from a remote Scottish village, a 16-year-old story of abuse, fraud and murder emerges. Experts reveal the hidden clues.
05. The Man Who Got Away With Murder
2022-09-29
Examining the shocking cases where perpetrators have tried to feign innocence, deceiving the police and the public on missing persons and murder crimes they committed.