Cut to the Crime

Season 2

Transformative TikTok hairdresser James Busby guides people who have a real, true crime story in powerful and revealing conversations. This may feel like any other hairdressers, but while each contributor has their hair styled they'll open up to James in an honest chat that's unfiltered, real and emotional.

Where to Watch Cut to the Crime • Season 2

10 Episodes

  • I'm the survivor of a horrific acid attack
    E1
    I'm the survivor of a horrific acid attackAdele Bellis's life was turned upside down in 2014 when her abusive former partner orchestrated a sulphuric acid attack.
  • He broke into my flat using an axe
    E2
    He broke into my flat using an axeIn 2022, Sophia Ruskin survived a terrifying attack by her neighbour, who broke into her flat with an axe, and dragged her downstairs beating her black and blue.
  • My uncle was wrongly convicted of murder
    E3
    My uncle was wrongly convicted of murderIn 1990 Tony Paris, alongside two others, was falsely imprisoned for the murder of Lynette White. Following a community and family-led campaign, the court of appeal cleared the men of any wrongdoing.
  • I'm one of the UK's top facial identification experts
    E4
    I'm one of the UK's top facial identification expertsCaroline Wilkinson is a world-renowned forensic practitioner who specialises in facial reconstruction. This crucial work is used to help identify remains found as part of police investigations, giving them a name and a face.
  • My ex-partner tried to kill my two-and-a-half-year-old son
    E5
    My ex-partner tried to kill my two-and-a-half-year-old sonIn July 1994, Alison Ward and her young son Sam went through horrendous near-death experiences at the hands of Alison's ex-partner. Chillingly, with Sam present, as Alison's ex-partner produced a knife he said, "today's the day you're going to die."
  • Addiction led me to violence and theft
    E6
    Addiction led me to violence and theftJohn Daynes had a rocky start in life. Aged 15, John faced his first custodial sentence and after his release, he continued in the world of crime, becoming addicted to crack cocaine, leading to violence and theft to feed his habit.
  • I got eight years for supplying Class A drugs
    E7
    I got eight years for supplying Class A drugsEmily Duff had a positive upbringing. Unfortunately, an abusive boyfriend got her doing 'favours' for him by collecting cash and running drugs.
  • Armed police raided the house where I lived with my mum
    E8
    Armed police raided the house where I lived with my mumAfter losing his job, Tino Tapfumaneyi received a message offering money to pick up cash. These pick-ups escalated to drugs, and whilst he knew it was wrong, he kept saying to himself "tomorrow I'll stop."
  • Some of the murders I worked on haunt me to this day
    E9
    Some of the murders I worked on haunt me to this dayChris Calvert worked in a bank and was bored with the repetitive routine. She gave it up and joined Humberside Police, working on high-profile murder cases, like those of Joanne Hamer and Samantha Class.
  • I'm a survivor of a homophobic attack
    E10
    I'm a survivor of a homophobic attackNat Asabere was out with his boyfriend when they were the victims of a homophobic attack. Now, Nat and Michael are dedicated to raising awareness.

 

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