Faking It: Tears of a Crime
Whether thrust into the limelight or fame hungry attention seekers, they all shared one thing: their public deception led to their demise. The signs were in front of us, but how do you spot a criminal?In this exclusive ID series, a crack team of three experts - body language, voice and psychology - analyse iconic TV appeals by those who claimed to be grief stricken but turned out to be the perpetrators.
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Faking It: Tears of a Crime, Series 2 | Friday 18th August, 10pm
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Drawing on the expertise of a body language expert, linguistics professor and a criminal psychologist, some of the most famous modern-day UK crime stories are forensically examined.
- Ep 1
1.Karen Matthews & Stuart Hazell
06-01-201744mPart 1 recounts the disappearance of Shannon Matthews in February 2008. After several emotional appeals by her mother Karen for Sharon's safe return, the country looked on in disbe...
- Ep 2
2.Mitchell Quy & The Philpotts
13-01-201744mThe disappearance of a young mother. Feeling under pressure, her husband invited a TV crew to clear his name, while experts analysed his statements for tell-tale signs of deception...
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