Murder: First on Scene

Murder: First on Scene is an in depth look at how the police and specialists in the UK and US bring the perpetrators of murder to justice. The series will look at the investigation through the eyes of those first on scene, the police, the experts called in and the prosecuting lawyers. 

This dramatically shot series will follow the timeline of 10 real life murder cases uncovering the intricate nature and the ingenious methods used by the police to catch a killer. Each case will be brought to life through personal testimonials and stylised reconstruction.

The 5 US and 5 UK episodes will each feature one dramatic police investigation that starts with the discovery of a body. It then follows the twists and turns of the murder enquiry through the eyes of specialists; from criminologists and forensics officers to cyber security experts and entomologists.

Every episode will focus on how the police and experts battle against time to identify the body, find and preserve crucial evidence, and finally apprehend and sentence the killer.