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The Boy in the Woods

Why it took more than 20 years to track down a killer. Winifred Robinson investigates a case that's stayed with her for more than half her working life.

Radio 4,12 episodes

Episodes

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Introducing... The Boy in the Woods
Why it took more than 20 years to catch a child's killer.
05 Sep 2022,3 mins
1. A Child is Missing
In this new series Winifred Robinson investigates the murder of six-year-old Rikki Neave.
03 Oct 2022,19 mins,
2. A Body is Found
Police discover the body of six-year-old Rikki Neave laid out in the woods.
04 Oct 2022,19 mins,
3. The Prime Suspect
People on the Welland estate are quick to identify the person they believe killed Rikki.
05 Oct 2022,21 mins,
4. The Interrogation
Over a three day period police relentlessly question their main suspect in the case.
06 Oct 2022,30 mins,
5. The Clamour for Justice
The crowds turn out in their hundreds demanding justice for the murder of Rikki Neave.
07 Oct 2022,25 mins,
6. Out of the Shadows
An amateur detective sets out on a new search for clues in the murder of Rikki Neave.
10 Oct 2022,23 mins,
7. Hidden Clues
Could new forensic techniques solve the mystery of what happened to six-year-old Rikki?
11 Oct 2022,27 mins,
8. A Suspect on the Run
As the net tightens, police are taunted by a criminal on the run.
12 Oct 2022,23 mins,
9. A Web of Lies
Police and prosecutors engage in a cat and mouse game to catch the killer of Rikki Neave.
13 Oct 2022,27 mins,
10. A Case to Answer
What about those who paid no price for their part in what happened to Rikki Neave?
14 Oct 2022,30 mins,
The Boy in the Woods: The Discussion
Winifred Robinson investigates how vulnerable children are dealt with.
17 Oct 2022,27 mins,