Series synopsis
The Killer in My Family is a British crime documentary television series that premiered on Quest on January 9, 2019. It stars Mette Louise Holland.
Stories from the perspective of a murderer's family, exploring the impact their relative's crime had on them. Episodes feature interviews with family members and ex-partners of notorious murderers.
Premise
Stories from the perspective of a murderer's family, exploring the impact their relative's crime had on them. Episodes feature interviews with family members and ex-partners of notorious murderers.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mette Louise Holland as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 34 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 9, 2019 | February 13, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 6 | December 19, 2019 | |
| Season 3 | 6 | April 19, 2024 | April 26, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 8 | May 3, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| Season 5 | 8 | August 4, 2024 | September 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fred West Before, during and after the discoveries at 25 Cromwell Street as remembered by his brother Doug and his daughter Fred's niece, Sam who was 11 at the time. Despite many family visits the ‘The House of Horror' – 25 Cromwell Street none of the family suspected what had been going on there for years. |
January 9, 2019 |
| 2 |
Richard Ramirez "The Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez's niece, who grew up not knowing about her uncle's terrible crimes, tells her story. She explains how her parents stood by Ramirez, costing them their marriage. |
January 16, 2019 |
| 3 |
Ian Huntley Ian Huntley's ex-girlfriend and daughter tell their side of the story. The pair explain how Huntley abused them for years, before they eventually ended all contact with him. |
January 23, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jo Dennehy Relatives of serial killer Jo Dennehy reveal how her shocking crimes impacted the family. Were there any signs of her murderous intentions? |
November 14, 2019 |
| 2 |
Robert Maudsley Relatives of serial killer Robert Maudsley reveal how his shocking crimes impacted the family. Were there any signs of his murderous intentions? |
November 21, 2019 |
| 3 |
Steve Wright Relatives of Steve Wright, the so-called Suffolk Strangler, reveal how his shocking crimes impacted the family. Were there any signs of his murderous intentions? |
November 28, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 19, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 12, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 12, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 3, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 3, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 10, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Darren Sykes A house fire claims the lives of two young boys and their father, Darren Sykes. On further investigation, police uncover a horrific act of revenge. |
August 4, 2024 |
| 2 | Jesse Winnick | August 10, 2024 |
| 3 | Harry Jarvis | August 17, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Quest |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 9, 2019 |
| Last aired | September 21, 2024 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:00:00 |