In this true crime documentary we look at the case of Russell Bishop and how he was finally brought to justice for the murder of 2 young girls. Subscribe to Our Life: https://bit.ly/3dBMxvl

Told through first hand testimonies from the family and officers and with access to exclusive police footage, 'Babes In The Wood' follows the chronology of events starting in 1986 with nine year old girls, Karen and Nicola being reported missing, through to the arrest and failed first prosecution of Russell Bishop, then to his acquittal and instigation of 'The March For Justice' with the families demanding that Sussex Police reopen the case. Sir Trevor McDonald explores and discusses the facts of the case from start to finish. Conducting interviews with Susan and Barrie parents of Nicola. Chief Superintendent Jeff Riley talks us through the intricacies of the 'New and Compelling evidence' that is required for a double jeopardy case to be brought to retrial and how finally against all odds he brings a child killer to justice.

This film was first broadcast: 28 Mar 2019

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