Faking It: Tears of a Crime (2017)
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.
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Episode 1 - Levi Bellfield
Release Date: 2018-10-19Levi Bellfield. Levi Bellfield denied his connection to a series of murders and rapes, but videotaped police interviews tell a different story. Experts spot the giveaway signs.
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Episode 2 - Chris Parker
Release Date: 2018-10-26Experts analyse a man’s deception following the Manchester Arena terror attack. Police tapes expose a man who murdered his wife and hid her body in the freezer.
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Episode 3 - Fred Talbot
Release Date: 2018-10-12When arrested for historic sexual offences, TV weatherman Fred Talbot tried to hide the truth in police interviews. His repeated response of ‘no comment’ speaks volumes.
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Episode 4 - Harold Shipman
Release Date: 2018-11-21Harold Shipman was a much-loved doctor. Millions watched the GP speaking on TV discussing the benefits of care, not knowing he'd already killed dozens of patients.
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Episode 5 - Darren Vickers
Release Date: 2018-11-14Eight-year-old Jamie Lavis was on the bus Darren Vickers was driving before he disappeared. Vickers joined the hunt and spoke on TV – but was hiding an awful truth.
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Episode 6 - Michael Lane
Release Date: 2018-11-15Shana Grice was murdered after being stalked by her ex-boyfriend, Michael Lane. He denied involvement, but experts examine police videos to determine the truth.
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Episode 7 - Ben Butler & Jennie Gray
Release Date: 2018-11-16In a rage, Ben Butler killed his young daughter, Ellie, but along with his wife faked a 999 call and protested innocence. Experts analyse their interviews.
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Episode 8 - Nathan Matthews & Shauna Hoare
Release Date: 2018-12-13When 16-year-old Becky Watts vanished without trace suspicions fell on her step-brother and his partner. Experts analyse police interviews for clues.
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Episode 9 - Justin Barber
Release Date: 2018-12-10When April Barber was murdered at a remote beauty spot, her husband said he tried to stop the killer and even appealed for help on TV. Experts analyse his deception.
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Episode 10 - Scott Peterson
Release Date: 2018-12-14When Laci Peterson went missing, her husband claimed he last saw her before he went fishing - but his secret mistress exposed his lies. Experts examine his behaviour.