The Never Ending Murder

Synopsis

Delves into the tragic case of teen mother, Nicola Payne, who at 18 years old went missing and was never heard from again. This limited series tells the extraordinary story through gripping first-hand testimony from Nicola’s heartbroken family, alongside witnesses and the lead police detectives who carried out the investigation - still one of Britain’s largest unsolved murder cases. The series examines all the evidence, highlights key failings in the original work of the police and uncovers shocking new revelations.

First Air Date: 2023-05-17

Last Air Date: 2023-05-17

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Top Cast

Nicola Payne as Self (archive footage)
John Payne as Self
Nigel Payne as Self
Marilyn Payne as Self (archive footage)
Scott Payne as Self
Amanda Eales as Self

Seasons

Limited Series (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Incident (2023-05-17)

Delves into the tragic case of teen mother, Nicola Payne, who at 18 years old went missing and was never heard from again. This limited series tells the extraordinary story and examines all the evidence, highlights key failings in the original work of the police and uncovers shocking new revelations.
Ep. 2: The Investigation (2023-05-17)

West Midlands police continue their investigation into the disappearance of 18-year-old Nicola Payne. The police begin their forensic investigation of evidence, as well as questioning two local men and widen their inquiry to look at possible links to other serious cases and suspects in the area. When will Nicola be found?
Ep. 3: The Trial (2023-05-17)

In 2012, over twenty years since Nicola Payne’s disappearance, the police respond to new information about the case. A new police detective takes charge and re-opens the investigation as new searches and inquiries begin. The police vow to continue searching for answers.
Ep. 4: Closure (2023-05-17)

Nicola Payne vanished in 1991, astonishingly 30 years on a man comes forward with new information, prompting more police searches and resources as the hunt for further leads continues. Nicola’s family continue to mark each anniversary in the hope that one day the case will be solved.