Forensics: Murder Case

Forensics: Murder Case is a British documentary which is aired on 5. The series premiered on July 21st, 2025.

For more than forty years, the brutal murder of Aberdeen taxi driver George Murdoch in 1983 has remained unsolved. A family is left without answers and a community wonders whether his killer is still at large. The cruelty of the crime is underscored by the unusual weapon used in the murder: a cheese wire.

This documentary, presented by journalist Kirsty Wark and narrated by Unforgotten star Nicola Walker, delves into the details of the crime and explores the significant developments in forensic science that have led to a major breakthrough in DNA that could help solve the case.