Saturday

In 1995, our nation’s capital was also our nation’s murder capital. Even the police weren’t safe. While Washington, DC, law enforcement targeted criminals, the criminals targeted law enforcement, even gunning down officers on patrol.

Debbie Griggs had three little boys, and was pregnant with her fourth child. But she believed husband Andrew was sleeping with a teenage girl, and had threatened divorce. That’s when she went missing, and it would take cops 20 years to uncover the truth of her disappearance.

After his first marriage ended in divorce, Omar Murray saw Alisha Noel as giving him a second chance at love. But she wanted more from life than Omar could give. She spent all their money on holidays and handbags. Eventually, she realised Omar was worth more to her dead than alive.

Glenna and Marty Duram’s marriage was always volatile. They argued about money, and Glenna’s gambling habit. Jokes about killing one another barely raised an eyebrow- until the day Marty was actually found dead. Prosecutors struggled to prove what had happened - but then an unusual eye witness came forward.

When Adrian and Jane Goldsmith met they were both hoping for a second chance of happiness; someone to grow old with. But police officer Adrian was a troubled man, plagued by paranoia and dark imaginings. Far from retiring together, their marriage was cut short in an orgy of terrible violence.

After Sophie Cavanagh left husband Martin, he did everything he could to continue spending time with her - and to stop her meeting another man.

Manling Tsang and Neal Williams were naive youngsters who fell into marriage in a hurry. Neither was well prepared for parenthood or the responsibilities of adult life. But instead of seeking a divorce, Manling planned to rid herself of her young family in a scheme of breathtaking cruelty.

Alice Farquharson was the centre of her family. Her husband Keith was a police officer with a chequered history of misogyny and extramarital affairs. When Alice unexpectedly died, her family and police were shocked to discover the cause.

Arlene McInnes and Nat Fraser had a whirlwind romance, marrying and having their first child within 18 months of meeting. Arlene was flattered that this ‘local hero’ wanted to be with her… until he revealed himself as a womanising, violent bully. When she rebelled against his control, he hatched a meticulous plot to punish her.