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Episode #1.2

Episode aired Feb 29, 2024

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Crime Documentary

A major missing persons investigation is launched when wealthy mum of two, Joanna Simpson, goes missing. Her estranged husband hands himself in, but will he reveal what he knows?A major missing persons investigation is launched when wealthy mum of two, Joanna Simpson, goes missing. Her estranged husband hands himself in, but will he reveal what he knows?A major missing persons investigation is launched when wealthy mum of two, Joanna Simpson, goes missing. Her estranged husband hands himself in, but will he reveal what he knows?

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- Mike Reilly
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- Mike Reilly
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Joanna Simpson

Self
(archive footage)

Robert Brown

Self
(archive footage)

Diana Parkes

self - Jo's Mother

Hetti Barkworth-Nanton

Self - Jo's Friend

Belinda Skudder

Self - jo's Friend

Melanie Savage

Self - Senior Interviewing Officer
(as Melanie Ward)

Steve Tolmie

Self - Senior Investigating Officer

Corrine Bowler

Self - Family Liaison Officer

Simon Parkes

Self - Jo's Stepbrother
(as Simon Parkies)

David Barrett

Self - Home Affairs Editor, Daily Mail

Alex Chalk

Self - Justice Secretary
(archive footage)

John Hunter

Self - Forensic Archaeologist

Charles Hymas

Self - Home Affairs Editor, The Telegraph

Philip Joseph

Self - Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist (Prosecution)
(as Dr Philip Joseph)

John Price

Self - Criminal Barrister
(as John Price KC)

Victoria Ward

Self - Reporter, The Telegraph

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8Sleepin_Dragon

Quite engaging.

Joanna's friends and loved ones are stunned when a verdict of manslaughter, not murder is delivered, The Jury accept a case of diminished responsibility, The Judge however, issues a lengthy sentence.

This was a shocking crime, and the fallout definitely hit the news, personally, I never understood the half sentence idea, why does 26 years mean 13, it has never made any sense, 26 years should surely mean just that, 26 years behind bars.

Jo's mother is incredible, what a tough, intelligent, brave and dogged lady, I applaud her for striving for justice.

I'm sorry, but I am, and always will be of the belief, that murder is murder, diminished responsibility, it's nonsense, we're taught right and wrong from the youngest possible age, where does narcissism blur from such a disorder?

What a horrible crime, hopefully he'll remain in prison. I was never a fan of Alex Chalk, but I'll give him his due in this instance, he tried to do the right thing.

8/10.