The Nilsen Files
Re-examining one of the biggest murder investigations in Metropolitan Police history. Did prejudice lead to multiple missed opportunities to catch serial killer Dennis Nilsen?
Cast
Roy Davies
Self. Ex-Detective
Chris Healey
Himself. Detective on the original Nilsen investigation
Dougles Bence
Himself. Former Journalist
Julie Bentley
Herself. Sister of Carl Stottor (Victim)
Michael Ogden
Narrator
Peter Tatchell
Himself. former Labour Party Candidate
Seasons
E1Part One: Missing
Jan 24, 2022
As Nilsen's crimes are discovered, the truth about his victims reveals prejudice and multiple missed opportunities to catch a murderous predator
E2Part Two: Survivors
Jan 31, 2022
Examining Nilsen’s high-stakes trial and the dramatic emergence of witnesses to his crimes. The cases of survivors reveal how chances to catch Nilsen years earlier were missed.
E3Part Three: Forgotten
Feb 7, 2022
Sentenced to life, the media focus on Nilsen intensifies, with books and even a TV slot. His victims, including those unidentified, are ignored, leaving families without answers.
Videos
Storyline
Re-examining one of the biggest murder investigations in Metropolitan Police history. Did prejudice lead to multiple missed opportunities to catch serial killer Dennis Nilsen?
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