Manhunt: How DCI Colin Sutton Caught Levi Bellfield

About this episode

The episode explores how DCI Colin Sutton caught serial killer Levi Bellfield through meticulous detective work and investigation techniques.

How do you catch a killer who leaves no trace? In this episode of True Criminals, legendary Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and veteran journalist Helen Fospero dive deep into one of the most chilling cases in British history: the hunt for serial killer Levi Bellfield. Joining them in the studio is the man who finally brought him to justice, Retired DCI Colin Sutton. Known for his "old-fashioned" detective work, Sutton reveals the inside story of the investigation that spanned years and multiple murders, eventually linking the deaths of Milly Dowler, Marsha McDonnell, and Amélie Delagrange. The Breakthrough: Discover how DCI Colin Sutton connected the dots between seemingly unrelated attacks when others couldn't see the pattern. The Investigation: A behind-the-scenes look at the "Manhunt"—the relentless surveillance and the crucial CCTV footage of a white Vauxhall Belmont that became the catalyst for Bellfield's arrest. Catching a Monster: How Sutton’s team built a case with zero DNA evidence, relying instead on meticulous forensic link-building and "boots-on-the-ground" policing. The Conviction: The moment Levi Bellfield was finally identified as the "Bus Stop Killer"…

People in this episode

Hosts: Martin Brunt, Helen Fospero

Guest: Colin Sutton

Topics covered

• serial killer
• investigation
• true crime
• forensic science
• British history
• law enforcement

Keywords

• Levi Bellfield
• DCI Colin Sutton
• Milly Dowler
• forensic link-building
• CCTV footage
• serial killer investigation
• British crime history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sky News

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