The Never Ending Murder
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.
Overview
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.
Episodes
1. The Incident
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.
2. The Investigation
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?
3. The Trial
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.
Cast & Crew
Nicola Payne
Self (archive footage)
John Payne
Self
Nigel Payne
Self
Marilyn Payne
Self (archive footage)
Scott Payne
Self
Amanda Eales
Self
