Pressure Intensifies in the Hunt for the Killer
When police were accused of mishandling the search for the axeman who brutally murdered former EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two sons, the heat was on. The prime suspect, her partner Arthur Simpson-Kent, had fled to Ghana, and the Home Office was eager to see him captured.
A Twist of Fate: HOAR Plays a Crucial Role
Surprisingly, it was a copy of HOAR seen in a Ghanaian bar that led to the capture of Simpson-Kent. Despite the family being missing for weeks, it was only after the family's remains were found that the case was upgraded to high risk.
Fluke Discovery and Justice Served
The killer was finally apprehended thanks to a fortunate turn of events involving a woman in Ghana who spotted Simpson-Kent in HOAR, leading to his arrest on a secluded beach. Detective Inspector Steve Keogh credits this "fluke" and the help of HOAR for bringing the triple killer to justice.
The Harrowing Investigation Unveiled
The chilling details of Sian Blake's murder and the hunt for her killer are explored in a new series hosted by retired officer Steve Keogh, titled Secrets Of A Murder Detective. The series delves into the high-profile cases that marked Steve's 30-year career.
Remembering the Victims
Sian Blake, known for her role as Frankie Pierre in EastEnders during the 1990s, and her two sons Zachary and Amon, were tragically killed by Simpson-Kent. The investigation, though challenging, eventually led to the killer's arrest and conviction.
Unforgettable Cases
Steve Keogh reflects on other haunting cases he encountered during his career, including the 2005 London terror attacks and the brutal murder of three-year-old Daniel Evbuomwan. The series sheds light on the complexities of these investigations and the toll they took on those involved.
