The Murder Detective
The Murder Detective is a TV show on Channel 4. A gripping real-world thriller, seven years in the making, telling the inside story of the complex, high-risk police investigation into the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 3 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in August 2026.
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1:10:00The Murder Detective
After years of investigating Lyra McKee's murder, lead detective Jason Murphy and his team execute a series of daring arrests, as the pursuit reaches a tense and emotional climax. (Ep3/3)
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1:00:00Officers investigating the murder of Lyra McKee have a name for the masked figure at the heart of the case. The hunt enters a decisive phase with a series of high-risk operations. (Ep2/3)
1:00:00A gripping real-world thriller, seven years in the making, telling the inside story of the complex high-risk police investigation into the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. (Ep1/3)