The groundbreaking case where DNA exposed a killer for the very first time
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In 1983, a quiet English village was devastated by the rape and murder of 15-year-old Lynda Mann. Three years later, 15-year-old Dawn Ashworth was found dead under chillingly similar circumstances.
Fear gripped the community, and Leicestershire police faced mounting pressure to stop the killer. Relatives and friends of both girls share moving memories of lost innocence, while investigators recall the painstaking work of the inquiry.
The case took a historic turn when scientists pioneered a revolutionary technique: DNA profiling. For the first time, genetic evidence was used to rule out a prime suspect and, ultimately, to identify the true perpetrator, Colin Pitchfork.
Combining archive footage with powerful first-hand accounts, this feature documentary reveals how a ground-breaking forensic breakthrough solved two horrific crimes, brought a dangerous predator to justice, and forever transformed the way murders are investigated worldwide. A story of tragedy, resilience, and scientific triumph.
