A Confession tells the story of how Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher deliberately breached police procedure and protocol to catch a killer, a decision that ultimately cost him his career and reputation.
Written by Sophie and last updated on apr 20, 2021.
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Sian O'Callaghan goes missing after a Friday night out in Swindon Old Town. As the family desperately waits for news, the police search for any clues to where she could be.
The episode was rated 7.55 from 324 votes.
The hunt for Sian O'Callaghan continues as Det Supt Steve Fulcher and his team see suspects come and go with no leads to follow. Local woman Karen Edwards notices that she only lives a few doors away from the missing girl's mother, Elaine Pickford, but is only reminded of her own problems, having not seen her daughter Becky for several years. With things looking bleak for Wiltshire police, a brilliant piece of police work finally points Fulcher towards a definite suspect.
The episode was rated 7.63 from 280 votes.
Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher takes chief suspect Christopher Halliwell to a remote location to question him about Sian O'Callaghan's disappearance.
The episode was rated 7.77 from 264 votes.
The families of Sian and Becky discover that, despite the confession of Christopher Halliwell, getting justice for their loved ones will not be straightforward.
The episode was rated 7.83 from 242 votes.
Detective Superintendent Stephen Fulcher begins to witness the consequences of his actions in eliciting a confession from Christopher Halliwell for his career and his family.
The episode was rated 7.91 from 223 votes.
When Wiltshire Police find a way to possibly bring Christopher Halliwell to court, Fulcher realises that he will have to come face to face with the man who ruined his career.
The episode was rated 8.01 from 239 votes.
