Judge Rinder's Crime Stories

Judge Rinder examines the case of Laura Davies who was murdered by her 22-year-old boyfriend Jordan Taylor and the case of Andreas Christopheros who was attacked at his own home when a beaker of sulphuric acid was thrown into his face, while his wife Pia and their 18-month-old son slept in the next room.

Robert Rinder examines a Redditch rape case from 1996, in which Victor Nealon spent 17 years trying to clear his name, and an 18-month nationwide crime spree carried out by a gang. The programme examines the combined efforts of several police forces that were able to track down the gang and declare them guilty.

The barrister considers the case of 25-year-old Joanna Yeates, who was found strangled to death and partially covered in snow on a county lane on Christmas morning 2010. The discovery of her body ended an eight-day police search, but the authorities and the media focused on Joanna's landlord and neighbour, Christopher Jeffries, while the real killer was on the loose.

Defence barrister Robert Rinder steps out from behind the bench to review two more real-life cases. Today he tells the story of Debbie Davey, who had a successful career, a loving family and a healthy bank balance - which made her the envy of her friend Caryn Bates, who concocted an elaborate scam to Debbie out of thousands of pounds. Plus, when mother-of-two Zoe Dronfield met Jason Smith she thought he was the man of her dreams. But soon his dark side began to surface, and after a year of his violent behaviour she ended the relationship. However, in early 2014 he talked his way back into her home - and inflicted a brutal attack that lasted eight hours.

The cases of lovable rogue Adam Vincent, who was menaced by a neighbouring family known to Humberside Police for causing trouble and dealing in drugs. Plus, Sophie Lancaster and boyfriend Robert Maltby who were brutally attacked in a park in Bacup, Lancashire. Sophie died of her injuries, while Robert suffered brain damage.

Barrister Robert Rinder examines two more real-life cases, looking at the events leading up to crimes, going through the police investigations and summing up the trials. He first looks at the 2014 murder of hairdresser Hollie Gazzard by her ex-boyfriend Asher Maslin in the salon where she worked, before exploring the story of Mary Turner Thompson, who discovered her husband William Jordan was a bigamist.

Barrister Robert Rinder examines more real-life cases, looking at the events leading up to crimes, going through the police investigations and summing up the trials. In the first edition, he focuses on the deaths of six children in a house fire in Derby, where Mick and Mairead Philpott quickly became prime suspects, and the murder of 67-year-old Rita Stephens in Penoced, Bridgend, for which police arrested her son Mark.

Robert Rinder examines the case of a gang of fraudsters targeting the elderly by pretending to be the police during 2014 and 2015.

In October 1993, Gary Nelson, a man described as one of the most violent and dangerous men to walk the streets of the UK, murdered a bouncer and community police officer. In an investigation spanning 13 years, a determined team of police officers work to ensure Gary Nelson faces justice for his crimes.

Barrister Robert Rinder examines the murder of 15-year-old Dawn Ashworth in Leicester in 1986, which police realised was almost identical to the killing of Lynda Mann three years earlier. He also follows the search for the courier who lost control of his car in March 2016, hitting some girls who had gone out for a Monday night jog.

Barrister Robert Rinder recalls arguably the most audacious robbery in British criminal history, when in November 2000 an armed gang tried to steal the priceless Millennium Star diamond on display at the Millennium Dome, south-east London. Plus, the case of gamekeeper Billy Stirrat, whose life was turned upside down following a miscarriage of justice involving his wrongful arrest for the possession of £500,000 worth of amphetamine.

In May 1996, police were called to a road-rage incident on a slip-road of the M25 that led to the stabbing to death of 21-year-old Stephen Cameron. Robert Rinder examines how the case led to an international manhunt for suspect Kenneth Noye, who fled the country and was eventually tracked down in Spain in 1998.

The barrister examines the 1976 murder of 15-year-old Janet Commins, whose body was discovered in Flint, north east Wales, and the man who was wrongly imprisoned for manslaughter. Would the real killer now be brought to justice?

The case of Julie Archer, who was set on fire in her home, and another involving the theft of 11 canisters of nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas, from a hospital in Darlington.

Barrister Robert Rinder presents the 2003 case of a drive-by shooting in Aston, Birmingham, that left two girls fighting for their lives when they were caught in the crossfire of gang rivalry. He also follows the investigation to find the man who broke into a woman's Pembrokeshire home and sexually assaulted her.

Barrister Robert Rinder looks into the investigation that followed a number of complaints to the RSPCA from people who had purchased sick and dying dogs. It led to an unscrupulous gang of puppy traders and several raids and arrests - but the complaints kept coming. Plus, the story of a murder that tore a family apart.

The case of 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed, who was brutally murdered by her parents Iftikhar and Farzana in Warrington in September 2003. Friends of both Shafilea and her sister Mevish give exclusive interviews recalling the part they played in helping bring her parents to justice.

Barrister Robert Rinder examines the story of a woman whose ex-husband killed their sons during an unsupervised visit, as well as the case of a elderly woman's carer who was at the centre of a web of deceit and fraudulent activity.

Barrister Robert Rinder return to examine more real-life cases, looking at the events leading up to crimes, going through the police investigations and summing up the trials. The first edition features two off-duty police men who showed extreme bravery after interrupting an armed robbery at a jewellers in Newark, Nottinghamshire, as well as a look at the the apparent suicide of a mother-of-three.

In Prestatyn, Melanie Smith's anger over a neighbourhood dispute leads her to wreak revenge on a family with tragic consequences. And the disappearance of a woman in her mid-fifties leads to a revelation beyond her family's worst nightmares.

The barrister examines the cases of Arash Ghorbani-Zarin, who was stabbed to death by his girlfriend's brothers. Thames Valley Police led the investigation into Arash's murder and soon uncovered that his death was the result of a shocking `honour killing'. There is also a look at the case of Violet-Grace Youens, who died after being hit by a car driven at 80mph in a 30mph area, by a driver who had no licence or insurance and who ran from the scene.

Barrister Robert Rinder examines the case of Anthony Richardson, who was attacked in broad daylight outside a shopping centre in Grimsby. CCTV footage helped Humberside Police piece together footage leading up to the incident to discover who was behind the fatal attack. Plus, how teenager Carly Fairhurst's decision to become a prison pen pal to convicted killer Darren Pilkington would change her own life and end in tragedy.

Barrister Robert Rinder examines the case of Simon Mellors, who murdered his partner Pearl Black in 1999, brutally beating and strangling her. Pearl's family warned that he would strike again if he was ever released by the authorities from prison. Mellors was released - and with tragic consequences in January 2018.

When 22-year-old Helen McCourt went missing on a stormy night in February 1988, her mother Marie feared the weather was to blame, little did she know, the real cause of her daughter's disappearance was a lot more sinister, and would be the start of a lifelong campaign to find her. Barrister Robert Rinder examines the case.

Barrister Robert Rinder examines more real-life cases, beginning with the 2001 murder of 15-year-old Danielle Jones, who went missing on her way to school.

Barrister Robert Rinder examines the case of Claudia Lawrence, a York chef who disappeared in March 2009, and Len Saunders, a 65-year-old actor who was killed in a one-punch attack.

Barrister Robert Rinder examines the case of Rolandas Poskus, a man who was found dead in a park in Hull, and Amanda Playle, a woman who was stalked by her ex-boyfriend.

Barrister Robert Rinder tells the story of Frances Molloy, whose 18-year-old son was killed in a coach crash in 2012, leading her to fight for changes to the law, making it illegal for buses and coaches to use tyres that are more than 10 years old. He also examines the 1973 case of David McGreavy, who murdered three children he was supposed to be looking after.

Barrister Robert Rinder revisits the murders of two nine-year-old girls in Brighton in 1986, detailing how Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway's families spent 32 years campaigning to bring the man responsible to justice. Plus, the National Crime Agency reveals the inside story of an investigation to catch a gang of gun smugglers suspected of bringing lethal military style weapons into the UK by boat.

Robert Rinder examines the murders of police officers Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone in 2012, hearing about their fathers' efforts to fundraise in their memories.

Nova Welsh was found dead in a cupboard at her home in Birmingham in 1981. Thirty five years later, police decided to look again at the evidence. Could they catch the killer?

The barrister tells the story of six-year-old Stanley Metcalfe, who was shot in the stomach by an air rifle held by his great-grandfather. Plus, how police tackled a moped gang.

The murder of a much-loved mother of two in Wakefield, Wendy Speakes leads to a nationwide hunt for a man who became known as the 'shoe fetish killer'.

In 2016, when Michael Hoolickin went for a drink with friends to a pub in Manchester, his parents would receive a phone call that would change their lives forever.

Robert Rinder investigates the case of Clare Wood who was killed by her abusive ex partner in 2009. Her tragic death would lead her father to campaign tirelessly for a groundbreaking change in British law

The cases of 23-year-old Natalie Jarvis, and talented teenage boxer Trent Warburton, who was knocked off his bike in a drugs-induced hit and run.