True Crime December 2000

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KILLER TRAPPED BY DNA AFTER 23 YEARS
Joe O’Neill recalls the shocking murder in 1977 of Mary Gregson, in Shipley, West Yorkshire, and the advance in technology that brought her killer to justice.

INNOCENT, BUT STILL ON DEATH ROW
Prisoners are languishing on Death Row when a DNA test could prove their innocence beyond doubt. But it is not easy for them to open that doorway to freedom.

SCIENCE CATCHES THE MAN WHO GOT AWAY WITH MURDER
When a teenager’s mother disappeared he was told she was dead and the man accused of killing her was freed because of lack of evidence. But 26 years on DNA testing brought the murderer to justice.

THE LEGS DIAMOND STORY
A fascinating insight into the charmed life of this ruthless baron of the rackets.

THE KRAYS
"One of the most bizarre episodes in British criminal history."

WATCHING A CONDEMNED WOMAN
Part 6 in the series: "My 20 years as a prison wardress."

THE FULL STORY OF CAPTAIN DREYFUS
And the mystery of the bordereau

AIR RAGE HORROR IN THE SKY
What happened on the flight back from Las Vegas?

NEVA’S SECRET
The striking French actress brought only ruin to the men who fell under her spell. And when she turned to murder five were to die a horrible death before she brought down the final curtain on the whole terrible affair…

THE TRAGEDY OF GOOD KING WENCESLAS
The romantic story of good King Wenceslas has long been one of our most famous Christmas cards. Yet how many are aware of the real story of Wenceslas?