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S6 E6 My Secret Torment - I Was Abused By My Father

Crime

15+

42m

25 May 2017

Alissa Moore was subjected to years of horrific sexual abuse at the hands of her father James O’Brien. Former Detective Superintendent David Swindle and psychologist Emma Kenny examine the horrific details of the case.

Season 6, 8 Episodes

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My Sister Driven To Her Death By Her 'Safe Bet' Husband,

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Britain's Darkest Taboos - My Mother Murdered By Her Golden Boy Son

My Mother Murdered By Her Golden Boy Son,

Ross Taggart dialled 999 on the 23rd of December 2014 to report his mother Carol missing. Two weeks later he was charged with her murder. David Swindle and Emma examine how a son could commit such a callous act.

Britain's Darkest Taboos - He Trapped Our Sons In The Attic, Then Set Fire To The House

He Trapped Our Sons In The Attic, Then Set Fire To The House,

On the 22nd of October 2014 Darren Sykes lured his sons Jack and Paul into the attic then set fire to the house. Jack and Paul’s mother Claire Throssell reveals how Darren's behaviour spiralled out of control and the devastating impact of his actions.

Britain's Darkest Taboos - My Secret Torment - I Was Abused By My Father

My Secret Torment - I Was Abused By My Father,

Alissa Moore was subjected to years of horrific sexual abuse at the hands of her father James O’Brien. Former Detective Superintendent David Swindle and psychologist Emma Kenny examine the horrific details of the case.

Britain's Darkest Taboos - Our Father Killed Our Mother And Left Our Family Divided

Our Father Killed Our Mother And Left Our Family Divided,

On July 14th 2013, Kelvin Newton strangled his wife Assia to death with a dog lead. Daughters Sameera and Charmaine reveal how losing their mother has shattered the family, while David and Emma look into the devastating effects of domestic homicide.

Britain's Darkest Taboos - My Stepfather Took My Sister As A Lover Then Stabbed Her To Death

My Stepfather Took My Sister As A Lover Then Stabbed Her To Death,

Leanne Meecham was murdered in Southend-on-Sea in February 2014 by her abusive stepfather, Simon Meecham. Leanne’s sister Carly and her friend Alex tell us about their deep sense of loss and David and Emma look at what drove Meecham to murder.

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Britain's Darkest Taboos

Crime

15+

4 Seasons

45m

These are stories of some of the most shocking and disturbing crimes within families and relationships. Every family’s worst nightmares are relived and re-told in unflinching detail by those left behind.

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