Emilia Fox and Professor David Wilson apply cutting-edge forensics to historic cold cases, offering fresh hope where investigations stalled.
Series Analysis:
In the Footsteps of Killers moves beyond standard true crime reporting, acting instead as a forensic excavation of the past. Emilia Fox and criminologist Professor David Wilson strip away the genre's typical sensationalism, applying rigorous modern science to cases that have long gone cold. They don't just recount tragedies; they hunt for specific leads where police files gathered dust. Following a finale that highlighted just how many answers remain buried, the current silence regarding a renewal feels particularly heavy. The stakes are personal for the families involved, and the wait for news is agonizing. To ensure you are immediately notified if Channel 4 greenlights another investigation, adding a reminder now is the best way to stay on the case.
Tone: Forensic, Unsettling, Methodical
Last Updated: February 2026