Steeltown Murders
Steeltown Murders
2023
1 Season
6.9
CrimeMystery

The hunt to catch the killer of three young women in the Port Talbot area in 1973 and the remarkable story of how - in the first case of its kind - the mystery was solved almost 30 years later using pioneering DNA evidence. Contrasting the policing methods of the 1970s with the forensic breakthroughs of the early 2000s, the series portrays a town dealing with the repercussions of an unsolved case three decades on, and asks if justice can ever truly be found.

Episodes

Episode 1
E1May 15, 202357m

Episode 1

As the CID reopen an investigation into three murders from 1973, DCI Paul Bethell tries to piece together a past that has haunted both him and a community for almost 30 years.

Episode 2
E2May 15, 202359m

Episode 2

With the swabbing operation set in motion, Paul looks to not only find his killer, but to eliminate individuals whose past has been defined by false accusations and rumours.

Episode 3
E3May 15, 202358m

Episode 3

Through groundbreaking, familial DNA technology, the team in ‘02 manage to locate the killer. However, without 100 per cent certainty, Paul may have to rethink his approach.

Episode 4
E4May 15, 202358m

Episode 4

As Paul searches for higher approval to proceed with Kappen’s exhumation, the team are concerned that his tunnel vision could leave them in a worse situation than they once were.

Top Cast

Scott Arthur

Scott Arthur

Young DC Paul Bethel

Sion Alun Davies

Sion Alun Davies

Young Phil 'Bach' Rees

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Dai Williams

Gareth John Bale

Gareth John Bale

DC Geraint Bale

Aneurin Barnard

Aneurin Barnard

Joseph Kappen

Kriss Dosanjh

Kriss Dosanjh

Young Rowan Anwar

Philip Glenister

Philip Glenister

DCI Paul Bethell

Richard Corgan

Richard Corgan

DS Chris Wynne

Steffan Rhodri

Steffan Rhodri

Phil 'Bach' Rees

Oliver Ryan

Oliver Ryan

DCS Ray Allen