The BBC’s true crime hit Murder 24/7 has returned to screens with a brutal two-part instalment
Murder 24/7 has returned with a brand new season(Image: BBC)
Police officers were stunned by what they discovered after being called to a “horrific” scene as a chilling documentary returned.
Hit BBC true crime show Murder 24/7 has returned to screens for a brand new series, plunging viewers right into the heart of a murder investigation.
Following West Mercia Police, viewers witness detectives uncovering horrific truths on their search for justice as they see how a case is investigated from the moment a chilling 999 call is made.
An official synopsis teases: “In the pursuit of justice, every second counts. From the 999 call to conviction, via critical forensics and identifying suspects, follow the cases as they unfold – in real time.”
Tonight (August 4), a harrowing episode aired exploring the death of 54-year-old Jamie Gawler who was found dead in an armchair in a flat, with a towel draped over his face.
The episode sees police officers stunned by what they saw when they eventually located Jamie, as one could be heard saying: “That’s very strange if that’s how he was found.”
Viewers are then plunged into the chilling investigation that follows as forensics later examine blood splatters and evidence at the crime scene before detectives soon hear back initial post-mortem results.
Hearing the extent of Jamie’s injuries, which included lacerations to his chest as well as almost every rib being broken, a horrified DCI Gareth Lougher said: “That is just horrific.” Deputy senior investigating officer DS Emma Atherton added: “I wasn’t expecting that really.”
Saying the suspect was “really dangerous” DCI Gareth went on to say: “I was expecting it to be brutal but I don’t think I was expecting it to be quite as violent as you described.”
Delivering the results on the phone, DS Mat Crisp admitted: “I haven’t done one like that for a while.”
Later in the episode, the suspect of such violence was again dubbed “sadistic and dangerous” when detectives reviewed the brutal evidence in the case.
Viewers were also stunned by what they saw in tonight’s harrowing episode as one person wrote on X: “‘Evidence of torture’ J***s, poor bloke.”
The second part of the harrowing case will air in tomorrow evening’s episode at 9pm on BBC One. All episodes are also available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
The true crime series has previously been hailed “better than 24 Hours in Police Custody” as fans eagerly await brand new instalments.
Just this week, one person said on X: “Watching #Murder247 on @BBC I love this. It’s just as good as #24HoursInPoliceCustody on @Channel4.”
Murder 24/7 can be streamed on BBC iPlayer with new episodes released on a Tuesday and Wednesday