When Missing Turns to Murder - Season 1, Episode 01

Twenty-two-year-old insurance clerk Helen McCourt was returning from work in Liverpool on her way to meet her friend but changed her plans because of bad weather. Fifteen miles away a dog walker found two blood-stained towels and several items of discarded men’s clothing – one with a beer brand logo popular with the George and Dragon pub where she worked the year before. Police questioned the landlord Ian Simms and a search of his car discovered blood and part of an opal and sapphire earring – identical to ones given to Helen. He was arrested for murder as more than 5,000 members of public combed the area looking for her, but a body could not be found. This compelling episode features the inspiring Marie McCourt, who has fought for Helen’s law to be introduced to prevent parole for killers who refuse to reveal the location of their victims' bodies.