When Missing Turns to Murder

Episode 3: Natalie Hemming (1x3)

Air date: Mar 18, 2019

Natalie Hemming had been reported missing on a bank holiday Sunday after a night out. Two days later Natalie’s former partner of 10 years Paul was questioned by police and informed them that Natalie had been raped on the Saturday night and had gone away to 'clear her head'. Three days after she was reported missing Paul was arrested and charged with her murder, and Natalie’s body was discovered three weeks later. In the ensuing investigation, Natalie’s son testified that after being woken and walking downstairs, he’d seen his mother wrapped in a rug. This led the forensic team to blood spots on the table near where the rug had been, ensuring Paul’s conviction. With contributions from Natalie’s sisters Joanne and Kerry, and Forensic Criminologist Jane Monckton-Smith, this episode tells a tragic story of how a turbulent relationship ended in jealous murder.