Murder Case: The Digital Detectives
Series 2 | Episode 3

PRODUCER DIRECTOR

1 x 60' for Channel 4
Streaming now on Channel 4 and YouTube

After a mother-of-two is found murdered in her home, her killer goes on the run. As police investigate, they discover a text message which unlocks the truth.

I directed and produced this episode of the Channel 4 retrospective true crime series, about the murder of 56-year-old Samantha Holden in Hampshire, in 2022.

This was a highly sensitive story about mental ill health, addiction, and sex work, and I wanted this film to say something insightful, helpful and compassionate about the ways these things combine in many people's lives. I am very proud of the result.

In telling this story, I built strong, close relationships with Samantha's two children, as well as with the detectives from Hampshire Constabulary's major crimes team who brought Sam's killer to justice. I directed craft crew including multi-award-winning Cinematographer Ryan Eddleston, and took the film through a 9-week edit.

Production Company: BBC Studios
Assistant Producer: Ted Strang
Editor: Nico Bee
Composer: Sue Verran
Graphics: Philip K Good
Series Producer Director: Elliott Swinburn
Series Producer: Noa Snowdon
Executive Producer: Michelle Cox
Creative Director: Joe Mather
Producer Director: Rosemary Baker