Cold Case Forensics

S01E01 The Murder of Rachel Nickell

In 1992, the murder of Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common sent shockwaves across Britain. Decades later, a pivotal DNA breakthrough finally pointed investigators toward the killer. But it wasn’t just forensic science that sealed the case—crucial evidence linked to Rachel’s young son, who was present during the attack, proved to be the missing piece. How did this new technology and a child’s memory help unmask the monster behind one of the UK’s most haunting crimes?