Synopsis
Untying the knot of a dressing gown cord used to kill a woman in 1984 finally reveals the perpetrator. And expert analysis of muddy shoes helps find the murderer of a missing student.
- Programme: Expert Witness
- Series: 4
- Episode: 5: Catching a Cold Case Killer
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2024
Licence: ERA Licence required
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