The Hunt for the World's End Killers (2022)
S01E02 Episode 2
Episode Overview
Title: Episode 2 Plot: In this installment, Ian Rankin discusses how the onset of the 1980s brought new hope for capturing the World’s End murderers, thanks to emerging forensic science techniques. Stunning archival footage showcases the transformation in policing during the decade, propelled by innovations in forensic methods, DNA analysis, and technology. The episode highlights the FBI's groundbreaking developments in forensic psychology, which inspired optimism about constructing psychological profiles of the killers. Retired Deputy Chief Constable Tom Wood shares his experience visiting the FBI's headquarters, armed with files on the unsolved murders from the late 1970s, seeking vital insights.
