Murder Point of Contact
The show explores how the role of Family Liaison Officers has become a crucial part of modern policing, particularly after the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry. It aims to provide a look at how both families and the police navigate the aftermath of a murder together
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Season 1, Episode 1
In May 1997, 8-year-old Jamie Lavis from Manchester, UK, went missing after playing outside. His parents quickly grew concerned and reported him missing.
Season 1, Episode 2
Christopher and Amanda Birks appeared to have a happy family life. When their house catches fire, Christopher and the children escape, but Amanda doesn't.
Season 1, Episode 3
In 2002, the Chishti family from Huddersfield, UK, were victims of a fatal arson attack, which killed eight family members including five children.
Season 1, Episode 4
Surjit Athwal from Coventry was forced into an arranged marriage at 16. In 1998, she was lured to India under the false promise of a divorce and never returned.
Season 1, Episode 5
Following an previous altercation, Cody Fisher was attending a Birmingham nightclub event with friends when he was attacked and stabbed in the chest - a murderous assault that lasted just 37 seconds.
Season 1, Episode 6
Hani Hicham Abou El Kheir, 16-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed over twenty times in London, UK, in 2013 by a gang of up to ten masked youths while on his way home
Season 1, Episode 7
In 2004, Zainab Begum vanished and her daughter Samina grew suspicious when her brothers-in-law showed little concern. Her body was never recovered.
Season 1, Episode 8
In 2017, 15-year-old Kyron Webb was fatally stabbed on Moston Lane, Manchester, UK, by two masked youths. Video footage showed Kyron approaching the pair before being stabbed twice.
Season 1, Episode 9
In 2014, 18-year-old UK college student Jamil Palmer was found fatally stabbed in Crane Park, Hounslow. He had suffered three stab wounds, one of which pierced his heart.
Season 1, Episode 10
In 1993, Stephen Lawrence was attacked and stabbed twice by a group whilst waiting for a bus with his friend in London, UK, in a racially motivated attack.
