True crime gets chillingly real in Monday’s Faces of Evil, which dissects the horrific case of Russell Bishop, the “Babes in the Wood” killer. This isn’t your typical whodunit; the focus here is on the why and how, offering a grim exploration of the mind of a murderer.
In 1986, Bishop committed an unspeakable act, taking the lives of two nine-year-old girls in Brighton. This episode doesn’t just rehash the headlines; it goes behind the scenes, featuring firsthand accounts from the detectives who worked the case. Add to that expert analysis from a criminologist and forensic psychologist, and you get a disturbingly detailed look at Bishop’s actions and the twisted motivations that drove him.
The episode also raises tough questions about the investigation itself, pondering whether different procedures might have altered the course of events. It’s a grim subject, but Faces of Evil doesn’t aim to simply sensationalize; it attempts to understand the psychology behind some of the UK and America’s most notorious killers. Be warned: this one might stick with you long after the credits roll.
Faces of Evil airs Monday, December 30 at 9:00 PM on Crime & Investigation.
