About The Moors Murders

In 1960s Britain, Ian Brady and Myra Hindley murdered five children and buried the bodies on the local moors; the decades-long police searches for the victims' remains fuelled public anguish.

The story of Britain's most infamous child murders by 1960s serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley; this episode features an eyewitness account from Myra Hindley's brother-in-law David Smith.

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The Moors Murderers

The 2022 British documentary series "The Moors Murderers" delves into the history of some of the most gruesome crimes in British history, committed by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley in the 1960s. Known as "The Moors Murderers," this couple kidnapped, tortured, and murdered five children, burying their bodies on remote moorlands, shocking the public and leading to an investigation that spanned decades.

The series consists of three episodes, each focusing on key moments and aspects of this dark story:

1. "The Witness" - The first episode is dedicated to the testimony of David Smith, Myra Hindley’s brother-in-law, who was a crucial witness in the case. His testimonies and recollections of the brutal child murders helped uncover the horrifying details of the crimes.

2. "The Lost Tapes" - The second episode centers on the discovery of a tape recording of the torture of a 10-year-old girl, whose revelation led to the launch of a full-scale investigation into the series of child murders.

3. "The Trial" - The final episode focuses on the sensational trial of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, which took place in 1966. The public followed the trial with great interest as judges and lawyers sought to bring justice for such heinous crimes.

Each episode of "The Moors Murderers" provides an in-depth analysis of both the crimes and their impact on society. The program uses authentic archival materials, court documents, and interviews with those involved in the case to faithfully present the tragic story and the aftermath of this ruthless criminal duo's actions.

Tune in to Viasat True Crime to follow this captivating documentary, which sheds light on one of the most disturbing and well-known criminal cases in British history.

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