Synopsis
A mother and daughter are found with serious stab wounds in Worcester. The daughter's partner claims he did it in self-defence. Detectives must unravel what really happened.
- Programme: Murder 24/7
- Series: 2
- Episode: 04: Killing in the Close, Part 1
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2025
- Criminology
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