5. Death of the Lord of Life
Nick Ross reviews a 1946 case when the King of Siam was found dead. Could forensics prove it was murder? Stars Keith Drinkel.
True tales of murder from the days when police cars had bells and the men from the Yard wore trilby hats.
Another murder case featuring Dr Keith Simpson, the celebrated pathologist.
In 1946 case, the 20-year-old King of Siam is found dead in his bedchamber.
Dr Keith's expertise is called upon as an attempt is made to establish whether the King has been murdered.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews the case and the forensic evidence.
Written by Rib Davis.
Dr Keith Simpson .... Keith Drinkel
Dr Nit .... Philip Sully
Chief Judge .... Christopher Good
With:
John Evitts
David Thorpe
Diana Payan
David Holt
Steve Hodson
James Telfer
Philip Anthony
Julian Rhind-Tutt
Producer: Fiona McLean
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in April 1993.
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