TRUE CRIME heads to the Isle of Man this Wednesday with a chilling case that shocked the small island community. “Murder by the Sea: The Rolex Killer” examines the brutal murder of Corrine Bentley and the surprising twist of fate that spared her killer from the gallows.
Corrine Bentley was lured to a remote moorland by local electrician Tony Teare, where she was assaulted and had her throat slit. The crime was so horrific that Teare became the last man sentenced to hang in the UK. However, a change in the law intervened, ultimately saving his life.
Presenter Geoffrey Wansell revisits the details of this shocking case, exploring the investigation, the trial, and the impact the murder had on the Isle of Man. Tune in to TRUE CRIME on Wednesday, March 5th at 10:00 PM for a chilling look at a crime that marked a turning point in British legal history.
