Oct 8, 2025 · 44m
In 1994, six-year-old Rikki Neave vanished walking to school. Found dead, his case remained cold until forensic advances revealed his killer decades later.


Explores horrific murder cases through the various twists and turns and unpacks in detail how the forensic work helped catch a killer. Telling these true crime stories are those closest to the case – from the forensic officers and experts, police officers, journalists, and family and friends.
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Oct 8, 2025 · 44m
In 1994, six-year-old Rikki Neave vanished walking to school. Found dead, his case remained cold until forensic advances revealed his killer decades later.
Nov 5, 2025 · 44m
In September 2003, 17-year-old Shafilea vanishes. Months later, her body is found in Cumbria, turning a missing person case into a shocking murder inquiry.
Nov 12, 2025 · 44m
Five-year-old April disappeared close to her home. She had been playing outside when she was seen getting into a vehicle and, within moments, was gone.
Nov 19, 2025 · 44m
The 2019 murder of Raymond Cullen sparked an investigation, where forensic and digital evidence exposed a shocking, calculated plot behind his death.
Nov 26, 2025 · 44m
When Carly Bateman is found dead in an alley, the police uncover the truth, bringing her killer to justice and peace to a grieving town.
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Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
Forensics: Catching the Killer Season 5 premiered on October 8, 2025.
Forensics: Catching the Killer Season 5 has 10 episodes.
The season opens with Season 5 Episode 1, "The Boy In The Woods". It aired on October 8, 2025.
Go to Season 5 Episode 1