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Crime Next Door

The story of Trevor Buchanan and Lesley Howell, found dead in the quiet coastal village of Castlerock, Northern Ireland. An apparent suicide - but all is not as it seems.

Sounds,7 episodes

Episodes

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The Confession
Crime Next Door: The Confession
Until a killer confesses, police believe two heartbroken people died in a suicide pact.
03 Aug 2026,1 min,
The Confession
1. The 12 Apostles
When two people are found dead, police suspect suicide - but all is not as it seems.
08 Aug 2026,11 mins,
The Confession
2. The Affair
A married dentist starts a secret relationship with the wife of a policeman.
08 Aug 2026,14 mins,
The Confession
3. The Innocent
18th May 1991. Colin and Hazel carry out the murders of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan.
08 Aug 2026,12 mins,
The Confession
4. The Secret
Colin and Hazel continue their affair – but years later, Howell decides he must confess.
08 Aug 2026,13 mins,
The Confession
5. The Trial
Colin Howell pleads guilty, but Hazel fights her double murder charge in court.
08 Aug 2026,14 mins,
The Confession
6. The Ring
Lauren won't be defined by her family's past, but will reclaim her mother’s memory.
08 Aug 2026,13 mins