The Beast of Birkenhead: 8. Whispers
As police put out a renewed appeal, we question whether long ignored patterns of sexual violence raise the possibility of a serial offender and whether Diane’s killer could have been stopped.We are al...
8 Jun 23min
The Beast of Birkenhead: 7. The Profiler
A Geographical Profiler looks at the two locations connected to Diane Sindall’s murder. It’s suggested that Diane’s killer was local and may have struck before.As new testimony suggests Diane may not ...
1 Jun 27min
The Beast of Birkenhead: 6. Back In Birkenhead
Returning to Birkenhead in the wake of Peter Sullivan’s release, we focus on Diane Sindall and the community still living with her murder. Peter shares details of his arrest, interviews and alleged po...
25 Mai 25min
The Beast of Birkenhead: 5. Unknown Male One
Recorded on the day of Peter Sullivan’s appeal as judges consider DNA evidence unavailable in 1987. As the new evidence points to an unknown male, decades-old evidence crumbles under scrutiny. The cou...
18 Mai 27min
The Beast of Birkenhead: 4. The Wrong Fella
Years after Peter Sullivan’s conviction, community whispers claim the police convicted the wrong man.Peter refuses to admit guilt and as advances in DNA testing offer a possible breakthrough for him. ...
11 Mai 25min
The Beast of Birkenhead: 3. Because She Was A Woman
Diane Sindall’s murder ignites a movement with women across Birkenhead. Fueled by anger and grief they challenge police attitudes, confront society’s view of women and demand change. Against this back...
4 Mai 40min
The Beast of Birkenhead: 2. Woman in Yellow
The hunt for Diane Sindall’s killer uncovers another victim who was dressed in yellow and attacked near the scene on the same night, raising fears of a serial attacker in Birkenhead.A police appeal fo...
27 Apr 44min
The Beast of Birkenhead: 1. The Murder
In 1986, Diane Sindall leaves work to drive home but never arrives. What happened that night marks the start of a decades long unsolved case.Through testimony from those who knew her and those who enc...
20 Apr 30min
