Contains some upsetting scenes.
Crime Next Door
The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
4. Fear of the Monster
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2 December 2025
31 minutes
Available for over a year
As Bob Booth’s reputation plummets, 'The Black Panther's' is reinforced in the minds of an increasingly terrified population.
For the first time, we begin to discover the motivation behind his actions and why he targeted Lesley Whittle.
This series contains rare and original archive, some not broadcast since the time.
Presenter: Susan Hanks.
Producer: Susan Hanks and Rob Howell.
Sounds Producer: Rob Howell.
Story Consultant: Luke Eldridge.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producers: Arran Bee and Aftab Gulzar.
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.
