Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
Synopsis
It is the biggest unsolved serial murder case in British criminal history - the so-called 'Jack the Stripper' murders took place in Swinging Sixties London. Professor Wilson and his investigative team - which includes former detective Jackie Malton and forensic psychologist Professor Mike Berry - begin their hunt for the killer not in London, but 150 miles away in Abertillery, South Wales. In 1921, the Welsh mining town was devastated by the double murder of two schoolgirls when eight-year-old Freda Brunell and 11-year-old Florence Little were killed just weeks apart by a local boy, 15-year-old Harold Jones, who the Abertillery residents still refer to as their 'Dark Son'.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Howard
- Original Title
- Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Monster Films, BBC Four
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David Howard
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David Howard
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What is Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer about?
It is the biggest unsolved serial murder case in British criminal history - the so-called 'Jack the Stripper' murders took place in Swinging Sixties London. Professor Wilson and his investigative team - which includes former detective Jackie Malton and forensic psychologist Professor Mike Berry - begin their hunt for the killer not in London, but 150 miles away in Abertillery, South Wales. In 1921, the Welsh mining town was devastated by the double murder of two schoolgirls when eight-year-old Freda Brunell and 11-year-old Florence Little were killed just weeks apart by a local boy, 15-year-old Harold Jones, who the Abertillery residents still refer to as their 'Dark Son'.
Who directed Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer?
Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer was directed by David Howard.
Who stars in Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer?
The principal cast of Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer includes David Wilson, Jackie Malton.
When was Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer released and how long is it?
Dark Son: The Hunt for a Serial Killer was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.