Killer in the Family Season 1

October. 25,2009

Rating：

6.2

Genre：

Crime Documentary

Trailer Synopsis

Killer in the Family explores some of the most shocking and puzzling family murder cases of recent years. Laura Richards, a leading criminal psychologist responsible for setting up the Homicide Prevention Unit at New Scotland Yard, is on a mission to uncover the early warning signs displayed by killers, and help prevent future tragedies.

Episode 6 : The `Honour' Killers

November. 29,2009

Criminal psychologist Laura Richards investigates the case of a woman who was murdered for not upholding her in-laws' traditional values.

Episode 5 : The Fantasist

November. 22,2009

Criminal psychologist Laura Richards introduces the case of Andre Genestin, who murdered his wife after she confronted him about his mistress.

Episode 4 : The Babykiller

November. 15,2009

In 1995 Glasgow couple Darren and Frances Jenkinson suffered a terrible tragedy when their 2 month-old son Aaron died of a rare congenital heart defect. Or at least thats what the post-mortem concluded. Four years later, after undergoing fertility treatment, Darren and Frances managed to conceive again. But aged just 3 weeks, second son Jacob died in exactly the same circumstances. Suspicious hospital staff alerted the police to this unlikely coincidence, and detectives then unearthed disturbing signs that Darren might be responsible...

Episode 3 : The Firestarter

November. 08,2009

The story of a man from Lancashire who set fire to his home, killing himself as well as his wife and daughters.

Episode 2 : The Revenge Killer

November. 01,2009

Criminal psychologist Laura Richards examines why a man raped his wife at knifepoint and killed his four-year-old son.

Episode 1 : The Family Annihilator

October. 25,2009

Cases in which people have murdered relatives, including a look at whether Philip Austin, who killed his wife and two children. Officers determine whether he planned his crimes or acted on impulse.