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S6 E5 He Trapped Our Sons In The Attic, Then Set Fire To The House

Crime

15+

42 minutes

18 May 2017

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.

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

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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.

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Britain's Darkest Taboos

Crime

15+

4 Seasons

45 minutes

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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