Andre Genestin was a cheating husband. A brutal murder followed that would see his wife's body stored in a car roof box in the garden.

On Valentine's Day, Paul Dyson strangled his partner Joanne Nelson to death before removing her body and making it look like she had disappeared.

Sidney Fox was a dashing 31-year-old man who made a living travelling the country, swindling spinsters out of money and cashing stolen cheques.

Paul Teed murdered three of his family members in a nightclub over a dispute over money. He then fled back to his home in Bradford, believing he had the perfect alibi.

Emily Kaye was not aware of the past dealings of the handsome Patrick Mahon when she fell head over heels in love with him.

In the 1970's a murderer terrorised Edinburgh, abducting and killing young women in what became known as ‘The Worlds End Murders'.

Despite only being trialled and convicted for the death of a single victim, Mary Ann Cotton is often classed as Britain's worst female serial killer.

One of the most bizarre murder cases in British criminal history began when Police were called to attend the scene of a dog barking outside a campervan near Brighton. Forcing entry to the vehicle, they found its owner - Tony Robinson - murdered with a gun

British seaside towns have a dubious reputation for hosting the most remarkable crimes. Murder by the Sea looks at the deadly tales from the coastlines of the UK.

British seaside towns have a dubious reputation for hosting the most remarkable crimes. Murder by the Sea looks at the deadly tales from the coastlines of the UK.