Murder: Point of Contact

The show explores how the role of Family Liaison Officers has become a crucial part of modern policing, particularly after the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry. It aims to provide a look at how both families and the police navigate the aftermath of a murder together

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Trailers & Videos

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Seasons

10 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. A Stranger Comes Knocking

In May 1997, 8-year-old Jamie Lavis from Manchester, UK, went missing after playing outside. His parents quickly grew concerned and reported him missing.

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2. Three Little Kisses

Christopher and Amanda Birks appeared to have a happy family life. When their house catches fire, Christopher and the children escape, but Amanda doesn't.

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3. The Birkby House Fire

In 2002, the Chishti family from Huddersfield, UK, were victims of a fatal arson attack, which killed eight family members including five children.

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4. No Honour Murder

Surjit Athwal from Coventry was forced into an arranged marriage at 16. In 1998, she was lured to India under the false promise of a divorce and never returned.

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5. Murder in Plain Sight

Following an previous altercation, Cody Fisher was attending a Birmingham nightclub event with friends when he was attacked and stabbed in the chest - a murderous assault that lasted just 37 seconds.

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6. The Wrong Place, The Wrong Time

Hani Hicham Abou El Kheir, 16-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed over twenty times in London, UK, in 2013 by a gang of up to ten masked youths while on his way home

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7. Murder in the Family

In 2004, Zainab Begum vanished and her daughter Samina grew suspicious when her brothers-in-law showed little concern. Her body was never recovered.

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8. A Tear Hit the Desk

In 2017, 15-year-old Kyron Webb was fatally stabbed on Moston Lane, Manchester, UK, by two masked youths. Video footage showed Kyron approaching the pair before being stabbed twice.

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9. One on One

In 2014, 18-year-old UK college student Jamil Palmer was found fatally stabbed in Crane Park, Hounslow. He had suffered three stab wounds, one of which pierced his heart.

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10. The First Family Liaison

In 1993, Stephen Lawrence was attacked and stabbed twice by a group whilst waiting for a bus with his friend in London, UK, in a racially motivated attack.

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