Faking It: Tears of a Crime (2017) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Faking It: Tears of a Crime online in HD.
Faking It: Tears of a Crime — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Nick London
- Starring: Rob Warner, Cliff Lansley, Kerry Daynes, Dawn Archer
Faking It: Tears of a Crime — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2017-01-06 |
| Seasons | 7 |
| Episodes | 43 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | discovery+, ID |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 6/10 (1 votes) |
Faking It: Tears of a Crime — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Karen Matthews & Stuart Hazell (2017-01-06) — Part 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
- E2: Mitchell Quy & The Philpotts (2017-01-13) — The 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
Season 2
- E1: Ian Huntley (2017-08-18) — The murder of Cambridgeshire 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in 2002. Experts study media interviews of their killer, Ian Huntley, to expose his lies.
- E2: Tracie Andrews & Mike Gifford-Hul (2017-08-25) — The case of Tracie Andrews, whose 1996 road rage attack killed her lover Lee Harvey. Plus, Hampshire businessman Mike Gifford-Hull's TV plea for his missing wife Farsi that hid the
- E3: Shafilea Ahmed & Gordon Wardell (2017-09-01) — The murder of building society manager Carol Wardell in September 1994, by her husband Gordon. Plus, the `honour killing' of 17-year-old Shafilea Ahmed in September 2003, suffocate
- E4: Oscar Pistorius (2017-09-08) — The case of paralympian Oscar Pistorius, who shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp dead in 2013. He claimed it was an accident, but there were suspicions he was falsifying evidence.
- E5: John Tanner & Paul Dyson (2017-09-15) — The case of John Tanner, who took part in a police reconstruction when his fiancée vanished. Plus, Paul Dyson whose TV plea for his missing lover raised suspicions. Series examinin
- E6: Ian Stewart (2017-09-22) — The murder of best-selling author Helen Bailey by her partner Ian Stewart, who had earlier helped volunteers in her search. The 51-year-old's body was eventually found dumped in a
- E7: Fadi Nasri & Miles Evans (2017-09-29) — The cases of Miles Evans and Fadi Nasri. Evans murdered his nine-year-old stepdaughter Zoe in 1997, but before her body was recovered he sat alongside her mother in an appeal for t
Season 3
- E1: Levi Bellfield (2018-10-12) — Levi Bellfield. Levi Bellfield denied his connection to a series of murders and rapes, but videotaped police interviews tell a different story. Experts spot the giveaway signs.
- E2: Chris Parker (2018-10-19) — Experts analyse a man’s deception following the Manchester Arena terror attack. Police tapes expose a man who murdered his wife and hid her body in the freezer.
- E3: Fred Talbot (2018-10-26) — When arrested for historic sexual offences, TV weatherman Fred Talbot tried to hide the truth in police interviews. His repeated response of ‘no comment’ speaks volumes.
- E4: Harold Shipman (2018-11-02) — Harold Shipman was a much-loved doctor. Millions watched the GP speaking on TV discussing the benefits of care, not knowing he'd already killed dozens of patients.
- E5: Darren Vickers (2018-11-09) — Eight-year-old Jamie Lavis was on the bus Darren Vickers was driving before he disappeared. Vickers joined the hunt and spoke on TV – but was hiding an awful truth.
- E6: Michael Lane (2018-11-16) — Shana Grice was murdered after being stalked by her ex-boyfriend, Michael Lane. He denied involvement, but experts examine police videos to determine the truth.
- E7: Ben Butler & Jennie Gray (2018-11-23) — In a rage, Ben Butler killed his young daughter, Ellie, but along with his wife faked a 999 call and protested innocence. Experts analyse their interviews.
- E8: Nathan Matthews & Shauna Hoare (2018-11-30) — When 16-year-old Becky Watts vanished without trace suspicions fell on her step-brother and his partner. Experts analyse police interviews for clues.
- E9: Justin Barber (2018-12-07) — When April Barber was murdered at a remote beauty spot, her husband said he tried to stop the killer and even appealed for help on TV. Experts analyse his deception.
- E10: Scott Peterson (2018-12-14) — When Laci Peterson went missing, her husband claimed he last saw her before he went fishing – but his secret mistress exposed his lies. Experts examine his behaviour.
Season 4
- E1: The Grenfell Conman (2020-09-12) — Examining the shocking cases where perpetrators have tried to feign innocence, deceiving the police and the public on missing persons and murder crimes they committed.
- E2: Jeremy Bamber (2020-09-19) — In 1985, Jeremy Bamber shot his parents, his sister and her twin sons. He protested his innocence – what do his messages from prison reveal?
- E3: Carl Beech (2020-09-26) — One man's claims about a VIP paedophile ring threatened to destroy the reputation of some of Britain's most powerful people. But, was he telling the truth?
- E4: Christopher Halliwell (2020-10-03) — Christopher Halliwell is known to have killed two young women. Experts analyse his police interviews to assess whether he is responsible for more unsolved disappearances.
- E5: Neil Entwistle (2020-10-10) — A young father returns to England after his wife and baby daughter are found shot dead at their US home. What really happened? Experts analyse his behaviour.
- E6: Aram Kurd (2020-10-17) — Why was Aram Kurd the only person to survive an explosion at his supermarket that killed five people? Experts identify his deception in TV and police interviews.
- E7: Craig Savage (2020-10-24) — Craig Savage claims he never intended to kill his estranged wife and her mother and that his gun had gone off by accident. His body language tells a different story.
Season 5
- E1: The ‘Babes In The Wood’ Killer (2021-10-02) — It took three decades for Russell Bishop to be convicted of the murder of two young girls in a Brighton woodland, but was his guilt obvious all along?
- E2: Groomed for Murder (2021-10-09) — Luke Harlow imprisoned a schoolgirl in his flat before Stephen Beadman raped and murdered her. Experts reveal how they gave away their guilt within moments.
- E3: The Speedboat Killer (2021-10-16) — After Charlotte Brown died in a speedboat accident, the vessel’s owner claimed he was innocent. Experts reveal the full extent of Jack Shepherd’s deception.
- E4: The Prime Suspect (2021-10-23) — Convicted murderer John Cannan is the prime suspect in the disappearance of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh. Experts examine the crucial video evidence.
- E5: Killer At My Funeral (2021-10-30) — When Mark Galante told police his wife Jody was missing, they noticed his lack of concern. Experts analyze the actions that marked him out as a killer.
- E6: The Speargun Killer (2021-11-06) — John Sharpe killed his wife and then claimed she had left him for another man. He made TV appeals for her return, but were the signs of his guilt clear to see?
Season 6
- E1: The Parachute Murder Plot (2022-08-06) — Emile Cilliers attempted to murder his wife, Victoria, by sabotaging her parachute on a 4,000ft skydive. Experts examine Emile's chilling police interview.
- E2: Alice Ruggles (2022-08-13) — Alice Ruggles meets soldier Trimaan Dhillon on Facebook. Experts analyse Dhillon's terrifying behaviour after Alice is found dead.
- E3: The Daytime TV Killer (2022-08-20) — A man tries to fool a TV show into awarding him money. Three years later, he kills his partner then calmly lays a trail of false leads. Experts uncover the truth.
- E4: Murder Without A Body (2022-08-27) — When a vulnerable young woman disappears from a remote Scottish village, a 16-year-old story of abuse, fraud and murder emerges. Experts reveal the hidden clues.
- E5: The Man Who Got Away With Murder (2022-09-29) — Examining the shocking cases where perpetrators have tried to feign innocence, deceiving the police and the public on missing persons and murder crimes they committed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Faking It: Tears of a Crime have? 7 season(s) with 43 episodes.
Who created Faking It: Tears of a Crime? Nick London.
Where can I watch Faking It: Tears of a Crime? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.