Inside Story - Season 19 / Year 2000
Season 19 / Year 2000
Episodes
The Fugitive: The Final Chapter
This Inside Story special is an account of the ongoing murder case that inspired The Fugitive TV series and film. In 1954, wealthy surgeon Dr Sam Sheppard was given a life sentence for murdering his wife. Although he was later acquitted, he was never pronounced innocent and died in poverty. Now his son has brought the case to court for a third time, to clear Sheppard's name and claim damages for wrongful arrest.
Looks That Kill
A Cry for Life
In 1995 Len Carter shot his estranged wife Loraine Whiting and then killed himself. Although Loraine called the police, by the time they entered her house she was already dead. The police maintain they did everything possible, but Loraine's family are convinced more could have been done to save her life.
Tito's Story
An Inside Story documentary looking at the poetry written by Tito, an 11-year-old Indian boy with autism whose work gives a rare insight into this condition.
Sex Offenders: Not in Our Back Yard
Tonight's Inside Story documentary focuses on the vociferous opposition by residents of Sherwood in Nottingham to the news that two sex offenders, who had completed their sentences, were to be moved into special accommodation in the local prison.
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Dept. Q
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Fire Country
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