Crime Next Door

Diane Sindall's murder in Merseyside led to one of Britain’s longest miscarriages of justice. Peter Sullivan's conviction collapsed after 38 years leaving the real killer unknown.

Radio Merseyside,9 episodes

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The Beast of Birkenhead
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A 1986 murder, Britain’s longest miscarriage of justice and a new hunt for a killer.
17 Apr 2026,3 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
1. The Murder
Following Diane Sindall's final steps and a brutal crime that has haunted a community.
20 Apr 2026,30 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
2. Woman in Yellow
The hunt for Diane’s killer uncovers another victim from the same night.
20 Apr 2026,44 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
3. Because She Was A Woman
While Peter Sullivan stands trial, Diane’s murder sparks anger and activism among women.
20 Apr 2026,40 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
4. The Wrong Fella
Community whispers claim the police got it wrong and science helps challenge the verdict.
20 Apr 2026,25 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
5. Unknown Male One
In Peter Sullivan’s appeal, new DNA evidence is presented that challenges his conviction.
20 Apr 2026,27 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
6. Back In Birkenhead
With Peter freed, attention returns to the unanswered question of who killed Diane.
20 Apr 2026,25 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
7. The Profiler
New witnesses, old warnings and a Geographical Profiler reshapes what we think we know.
20 Apr 2026,27 mins,
The Beast of Birkenhead
8. Whispers
We question if there was a serial offender and if Diane’s killer could have been stopped.
20 Apr 2026,23 mins,