24 Hours in Police Custody, returns with a two-part special, “Murder on Prescription.” This gripping series reveals the inside story of a shocking murder that took place in the isolated Cambridgeshire town of Wisbech.
In the first episode, which airs on Monday night on Channel 4 at 9:00 PM, we learn about the brutal murder of a 47-year-old disabled woman, found with her throat cut in her kitchen. The case baffles Detective Inspector Dale Mepstead and his team, as they find no murder weapon at the scene and the victim lived alone.
Determined to uncover the truth, DI Mepstead emphasizes the importance of the first 24 to 48 hours in solving the case: “No detail is too small; I want to try and understand what has led to her being targeted, what has led to her murder.”
With unprecedented access, cameras follow the Major Crime Unit detectives as they conduct a thorough investigation, going door-to-door and exploring every possible motive. Despite the shortage of clues at the crime scene, the local rumour mill soon reveals intriguing information about the victim and a possible suspect.
24 Hours in Police Custody: Murder on Prescription, Part 1 airs Monday, 9 September 2024, at 9:00 PM on Channel 4.
