Contains graphic violence.
Crime Next Door
The Cop, The Kidnap and The Killer
2. The Career Criminal
2 December 2025
19 minutes
Available for over a year
The case takes a dramatic turn when a seemingly unconnected crime reveals a chilling back-story. Lesley Whittle’s kidnapper is far more dangerous than they imagined.
'Perfect detective' Bob Booth is faced with a far-from-perfect investigation and the growing realisation that they’re dealing with a monster.
This series contains rare and original archive, some not broadcast since the time.
Presenter: Susan Hanks.
Producer: Susan Hanks and Rob Howell.
Sounds Producer: Rob Howell.
Story Consultant: Luke Eldridge.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producers: Arran Bee and Aftab Gulzar.
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.
ARCHIVE : Dudley news report sourced from ‘ATV Today’ produced by ATV.
Bob Booth commentary sourced from ‘Real Crime – The Heiress & The Kidnapper’ produced by ITV.