A reconstruction of the inside story of a major police investigation.

In January 1986, a Lake District hotelier was murdered in her hotel. Cumbria police quickly identified a suspect, but they had no evidence and no idea where he was. But the killer had left behind clues, one of which would inextricably link him to the murder.

This is the story of how the police made that vital connection.

Presented by Nick Ross.

(Ceefax subtitles)