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.

The First Family Liaison

One on One

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.

A Stranger Comes Knocking

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.

Three Little Kisses

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

The Birkby House Fire

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.

No Honour Murder

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.

Murder in Plain Sight

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

The Wrong Place, The Wrong Time

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

Murder in the Family

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.

A Tear Hit the Desk

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.

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

The First Family Liaison

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