Judge Rinder's Crime Stories, Stephen Downing

Season 1, Episode 8

17-year-old Stephen Downing spent 27 years in prison, making his case the longest miscarriage of justice in Britain. Here is his story.

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A woman attempting to leave her relationship is murdered by her boyfriend. A man has a beaker full of sulphuric acid thrown directly into his face.

A man found guilty of attempted rape tries to clear his name. Meanwhile, an organised gang of criminals go on a nationwide crime spree.

On Christmas morning 2010, 25-year-old Joanna Yeates was found strangled to death and partially covered in snow down a country lane.

A scam to con Debbie Davey out of thousands is discovered too late. Victim Zoe Dronfield relies on the help of a hypnotherapist to seek justice.

Adam Vincent becomes the target for a dangerous family to use and control. Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend are brutally attacked in a park.

A 19-year-old is murdered by her controlling ex-boyfriend in Gloucester. A woman meets a man online, only to discover he's a bigamist and conman.

Security guard James Smith is confronted by a masked man with a gun. Plus, 11-year-old Tye Hawkins is knocked down in a hit and run.

17-year-old Stephen Downing spent 27 years in prison, making his case the longest miscarriage of justice in Britain. Here is his story.

Liz Speirs and her husband are conned by their neighbour. On Fireworks night, 2011, 21-year-old Billy Dove is confronted by a knife-wielding gang.

A couple struggling to conceive are scammed out of £10,000 by a potential surrogate. A scouse drug lord orchestrates a £200m cross-border cartel.

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17-year-old Stephen Downing spent 27 years in prison, making his case the longest miscarriage of justice in Britain. Here is his story.
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GenreFactual
Seasons1
StudioCrime+Inv