Social Media Murders

2 seasons available

Providing a compelling yet cautionary insight into the experiences of young people affected by disturbing 21st century crime, these three films put the victim at the center of the narrative.
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The Murder of Ashley Wadsworth
S2 E1

Exploring the death of a Canadian Mormon teenager Ashley Wadsworth due to social media grooming by British teenager Jack Sepple, leading to a fatal outcome during their planned meeting.

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The Murder of Mikey Rainsford
S2 E2

A skateboarder is murdered in Liverpool; missing a murder weapon and a motive, a Snapchat message where the killers brag about their plan helps the police crack the case.

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The Murder of Alex Rodda
S1 E2

Alex Rodda, a 15-year-old teenager, is murdered by 18-year-old Matthew Mason in December 2019, six weeks after they first exchange messages via social media.