Crimes That Shook Britain
The Russell Murders
Season 1 Episode 4 of 6
In 1996, two girls and their mother enjoying a walk in the Kent countryside were the victims of a frenzied hammer attack by Michael Stone, who left them for dead. Lin Russell and her six-year-old daughter Megan died from their injuries, but nine-year-old Josie survived and made a remarkable recovery. This film examines the events surrounding the murders and features interviews with Shaun Russell - Lin's widower and the girls' father - Josie's close friend Lucy Gregson, her former primary school teacher Lynda Roberts and police family liaison officer Pauline Smith
Crimes That Shook Britain airs on Crime + Investigation HD at 8:00 AM, Sunday 9 March. (Subtitles.)
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Mike Lehan
Director
Helen Tonge
Producer
Louise Dillon
Executive Producer