Murder 24/7

Following the critical first two days of the investigation into the murder of 36-year-old Courtney Valentine-Brown, who was found stabbed in a flat in Southend-on-Sea.

Following the investigation into the murder of Courtney Valentine-Brown. One suspect, Ian Slater, names another, Alex Stephens, who he claims is responsible for the killing, and a manhunt ensues.

The investigation into the murder of Courtney Valentine-Brown concludes. With one suspect outstanding, one on bail and one in custody, can the team secure enough evidence to charge them with murder?

Episode four follows detectives and specialists as they investigate a double stabbing in Colchester’s homeless community that leaves one victim, Carl Hopkins, dead and the other seriously injured. Detectives initially question whether the men have attacked one other, and take to the streets to search for witnesses. People are reluctant to talk, until a local homeless man comes forward claiming that a drug dealer was involved in the attack. A forensic search of the crime scene by a dog specially trained to detect blood reveals a new trail that leads police to an address believed to be used by the suspect. The firearms unit are mobilised, but will they get there before it’s too late?

Episode five continues to follow the investigation into the killing of Carl Hopkins in Colchester. As the case enters its third day, the hunt is on for the unidentified murder suspect. A forensic search of a property believed to be used by the suspect gives police the breakthrough they need. But evidence revealing the victim tried to rob the suspect before he was attacked presents detectives with a challenge. Did the suspect murder the victim or was he acting in self-defence?