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When Melanie Road's body was found on a June morning in 1984, it prompted one of the largest manhunts in Britain. But the schoolgirl's killer wasn't found. How did a team of cold case officers rebuild the inquiry after decades and bring justice to a family still in grief?

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Melanie Road’s family come face-to-face with her killer for the first time. But the clock is ticking for investigators to build a case with 30-year-old evidence. A trial starts. But what happens when the man in the dock is asked if he murdered the sc... more

Cold case investigator Gary Mason receives an email which turns the inquiry into the murder of Melanie Road on its head. Arrest teams are drafted in. And a custody time clock runs out, meaning the man police believe to be Melanie’s killer must be rel... more

Melanie Road’s mother writes a letter to the people of Bath asking them to search their memories and consciences as the 30th anniversary of the killing approaches. Cold case investigator Julie Mackay is told to drop the inquiry. And the team continue... more

Scientists tell Julie Mackay and her cold case team they have an incredible DNA lead in the hunt for the killer of Melanie Road. But will it take the team on the right track? Julie builds a deep friendship with the mother of the murder victim. A fore... more

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Lots left out and more to tell.

    More to this than has been told. Like most, snippets will come out eventually.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brandt augustus
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Even better on a second listen!!

    Have just binge listened to this for the second time! I have to say I found it as gripping and as emotive as my first listen! Beautifully written. You are taken on the journey of how this tragic murder was finally solved by the people who finally brought justice to the family of Melanie. Cannot recommend this podcast enough!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mattcardy100
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Thank you

    Brilliantly presented / after all of those years !!! Amazing …never giving up 🙏🏼 Justice finally / Well done 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taidie Bumps
    United States2 years ago
  • Review

    Very inappropriate that Julie M sounds so happy while talking about such serious matters..

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Guineap1
    New Zealand2 years ago
  • Great!

    Really like this. Great narrative, speed and content. Robert Murphy is also a fab host. More please ITV!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LEDTEVM
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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#85
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Apple Podcasts
#154
India/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#219
New Zealand/True Crime
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#248
Ireland/True Crime

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