Murder Most Foul

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Factual: Crime & Justice

Forensics docu-drama series presented by Nick Ross

Murder Most Foul: Series 2: 1. The Wheels of Justice

1. The Wheels of Justice

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - Murder Most Foul, Series 2, 1. The Wheels of Justice

The first of six murder cases where forensic evidence helped trap the murderer.

4 Extra Debut. Nick Ross looks back at the case of Mrs Dobkin, who was reported missing by her sister in wartime London. Stars Brett Usher.

True tales of murder from the days when police cars had bells and the men from the Yard wore trilby hats.

In wartime London, Rachel Dobkin is reported missing by her sister. 

A body is found in a south London church. 

Can Dr Keith Simpson prove it to be the murdered remains of Mrs Dobkin?

BBC TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews the case and the forensic evidence.

Written by Rib Davis.

Dr Keith Simpson .... Brett Usher
Harold Dobkin .... Ronald Herdman

With:
 
John Church
Terence Edmond
Joanna Myers
Peter Penry-Jones
John Webb
Ann Windsor
Andrew Wincott 
Matthew Sim

Producer: Fiona McLean

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1992.

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