Eyes of the Detective: the Murder of James Bulger

Duration: 59'22''

Synopsis

A personal account of the murder, as seen through the eyes of the senior investigating officer Albert Kirby. The film follows Kirby as he returns to the scene of the crime for the first time in eight years, talks to James's mother Denise, visits a secure unit and talks candidly about the wisdom of the imminent release of the murderers.

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