Name: Code of a Killer
Released: 2015-04-07T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: John Simm, Anna Madeley, David Threlfall

TV Show · Drama · Crime

This three-part British miniseries "combines gripping drama with the remarkable history of DNA fingerprinting" (Mirror, UK). Working together, a cop and a scientist investigate the brutal murder of two schoolgirls.

2015 · 45m

Starring John Simm, Anna Madeley, David Threlfall

Director James Strong

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

When 15-year-old Lynda Mann turns up murdered, DCS David Baker leads the investigation to search for her killer but struggles to find any worthwhile leads in the difficult case. Meanwhile, scientist Alec Jeffreys works tirelessly to make a breakthrough in DNA research.

45m
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

The murder of another teenage girl killed in similar circumstances reignites the search for Lynda"s killer. After an arrest and a dubious confession, David approaches Alec and asks for his help on the case.

45m
EPISODE 102

Episode 2

The murder of another teenage girl killed in similar circumstances reignites the search for Lynda’s killer. After an arrest and a dubious confession, David approaches Alec and asks for his help on the case.

45m
EPISODE 103

Episode 3

Possessing what they believe to be the killer’s genetic “fingerprint,” David and Alec initiate the world’s first “DNA manhunt.” But as thousands of samples are tested and costs continue to rise, David worries the operation will be shut down before they can find the killer.

43m