Murderers And Their Mothers

Presented by Donal MacIntyre, the series tell the stories of several notorious serial killers and the pivotal roles their mothers played in their lives. With a team of experts on board, they're able to closely examine each unique case.
Mark Howe
S2 E1

Mark Howe murdered his mother Katrina Wardle in a brutal knife attack, stabbing her more than 53 times in the face, mouth, neck, chest and arms.

Peter Moore: The Man in Black
S2 E2

The death of his mother triggered a change in the character of Peter Moore, who went on to kill four men in the space of three months.

Michael Ryan: The Hungerford Massacre
S2 E3

Michael Ryan went on a killing spree in the small town of Hungerford, resulting in the murder of 16 people, including his own mother.

Peter Sutcliffe: The Yorkshire Ripper
S2 E4

Peter Sutcliffe, a once quiet boy who was very close to his mother, was convicted of murdering thirteen women and attacking seven other women.

Daniel Bartlam: The 'Coronation Street' Killer
S1 E1

Experts study the case of Daniel Bartlam, who after weaving a soap opera excuse was found guilty of murdering his mother with a claw hammer.

Fred and Rosemary West: Killer Couple
S1 E2

Experts examine one of Britian's most shocking cases, Fred and Rosemary West, after the couple confessed to raping, torturing, murdering, and dismembering 12 young women including their daughters.

Jed Allen: The Wolverine Killer
S1 E3

With a sunny exterior, Jed Allen's case shook the world when he killed his mother, stepfather, and six year old half-sister. Experts examine the dysfunctional family of the Wolverine.

Harold Shipman: The Angel of Death
S1 E4

Experts put Harold Shipman under the spotlight, as they examine one of UK's most disturbing criminal cases. They turn back the time to find out the motivation behind this mass murderer.

Joachim Knychala: Frankenstein
S1 E5

Known for his ghoulish nickname 'Frankenstein', experts study the case of Joachim Knychala.

Robert Black: The Lone Killer
S1 E7

Faced with charges of brutal murders and sexual assaults, experts study the mind behind serial child-killer, Robert Black.

Leszek Pękalski: The Vampire of Bytowa
S1 E8

Experts study the case of Leszek Pekalski, Poland's most notorious serial killer. The man's confession held him responsible for some of the most horrific cases of violence and rape.

Adam Lanza: Sandy Hook School Shooting
S1 E9

Tragic Sandy Hook incident, where Adam Lanza killed his mother before shooting 20 children dead at the elementary school. Experts study the destructive relationship Adam had with his mother, and its effect on his behavior.

Richard Kuklinski: The Iceman Killer
S1 E10

With claims of more than 100 victims over the span of three decades, experts study the case of Richard Kuklisnki, known as the 'Iceman'.