Catching a Predator
The inside story of the investigation into serial male rapist Reynhard Sinaga - the biggest rape case in British legal history.
In 2020, it was made public that Reynhard Sinaga had been prosecuted for 159 counts of rape and other sexual offences, against 48 men. But police found evidence relating to more than 200 victims, many of whom remain unidentified.
With exclusive access to Greater Manchester Police's 2017-19 investigation, this film tells the story of serial male rapist Sinagaβs conviction - the biggest rape case in British legal history. From his flat on Princess Street, Manchester, mature student Reynhard Sinaga would target lone men whoβd been on a night out and invite them into his home, with the offer of somewhere to have a drink or to call a taxi. But instead, once they were inside, he would drug, assault and rape them, recording the attacks and collecting personal belongings as βtrophiesβ from his victims.
Investigators found evidence of more than 200 victims, and many had no recollection of being abused until a police officer knocked on their door to tell them theyβd been attacked and filmed. Some of these men still have not been identified. He had been offending for a decade.
As evidence of the horrific scale of Sinaga's offending was uncovered, this film tells the detailed inside story of how detectives pieced together an unprecedented prosecution.
And one of Sinagaβs victims, speaking in the film for the very first time, waives his right to anonymity to break the silence that surrounds male rape. His powerful testimony contributes to an important national conversation in the UK, where sexual violence against men remains one of the most underreported crimes.
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Clips
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Would it be better not to know?
Duration: 00:50
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"I don't want to do rape cases anymore"
Duration: 00:56
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This was a case like no other
Duration: 01:20
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"I'm not ashamed of myself"
Duration: 01:50
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:15
Dot Allison
Room 7 and A Half
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00:29
Justice, Simian
We Are Your Friends
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | Liza Williams |
Production Manager | Louisa Reid |
Executive Producer | Morgan Matthews |
Executive Producer | Louise Malkinson |
Executive Producer | Sophie Jones |
Broadcasts
- Wed 6 Oct 2021 21:00
- Thu 23 Feb 2023 21:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Wales & Wales HD
- Thu 23 Feb 2023 23:15ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales & Wales HD only
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