Cold Case Killers: Killed at Christmas (5STAR Wednesday 24 January 2024)

In the upcoming episode of 5STAR’s true crime series “Cold Case Killers,” titled “Killed at Christmas,” viewers will be taken back to a chilling murder case that unfolded in Cardiff in 1990. A young local girl named Geraldine was tragically found dead just days before Christmas, her body discarded in a ditch near her family home.

Detectives quickly discovered that Geraldine had been brutally attacked in a nearby playing field before being left in the ditch. Realizing they had a dangerous killer on their hands, the police embarked on an urgent investigation to retrace Geraldine’s steps from that fateful evening. It became evident that someone had been lying in wait for her after she was dropped off by taxi.

The South Wales Police were determined to bring justice for Geraldine and launched what would become their largest murder inquiry yet. Over 5000 local men willingly provided blood samples for comparison against the DNA profile obtained from the crime scene during a mass DNA screening operation. However, despite exhaustive efforts and countless leads pursued, no matches emerged, leaving investigators frustrated as they hit dead ends.

Fast forward ten years later, Detective Superintendent Paul Kemp and his dedicated team remain resolute about bringing closure to this haunting cold case. Thanks to new groundbreaking forensic science advancements at their disposal, they finally manage to find a DNA match linked to one suspect—bringing fresh hope into an investigation thought lost forever.

The urgency intensifies as authorities discover this potential culprit is scheduled for release from Dartmoor Prison imminently. The race against time begins as detectives strive to gather sufficient evidence and prevent any further harm or escape by the perpetrator responsible for Geraldine’s brutal murder all those years ago.

“Killed at Christmas” showcases not only how crimes can impact communities but also highlights the dogged determination of law enforcement agencies committed never ceasing pursuit of justice—even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges such as missing leads or cold trails.

Tune in to 5STAR on January 24, 2024, at 9:00 PM for an engrossing episode of “Cold Case Killers” that delves into the gripping tale of Geraldine’s murder.

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