3. Hitch-Hike to Murder
Nick Ross reviews a 1946 case of a murdered hitchhiker. Could forensics link a clue to suspected murderer? 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, the strangled body of a hitchhiker, Dagmar Petrzywalski, is found by the roadside, her belongings strewn around.
But one thing is missing - a yellow string bag...
Later it's found in a lake miles away. But how did it get there?
Is this a crucial clue..?
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ TV's Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross reviews the case and the forensic evidence.
Written by Rib Davis.
Dr Keith Simpson ..... Keith Drinkel
Fabian ..... Barry J Gordon
Rowlings ..... Julian Rhind-Tutt
With:
Sandra James-Young
Dominic Letts
Jillie Meers
Diana Payan
John Evitts
Jonathan Adams
Jill Lidstone
Producer: Hilary McLennan
First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in March 1993.
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- Wed 24 Jan 2024 21:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra