What Makes A Murderer
3 episodes
Is anyone capable of becoming a killer or is there something unique about those who do? Three convicted murderers submit themselves to a ground-breaking biological and psychological investigation to determine whether they truly had control over their actions or if a combination of hidden factors meant they were destined to kill.
Episode 1, John Massey
Britain's longest serving murderer, John Massey spent 43 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a nightclub bouncer in 1975. Neuro-criminologist Professor Adrian Raine analyses his brain, looking for biological causes for his aggressive and psychopathic behaviour. Forensic psychologist Dr Vicky Thakordas-Desai takes him back in time from the night of the murder to painful childhood experiences.
Available until: 31 Oct 2023, 11:59pm
