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Killed While Sunbathing: Ann Heron's Brutal Murder
Description
In August 1990, 44-year-old Ann Heron was found brutally murdered in her home in County Durham, England. The case shocked the nation — and more than three decades later, her killer has never been brought to justice.
In this Crimes That Haunt Us episode, we dive deep into the life of Ann Heron, the events of that tragic summer’s day, the police investigation, shocking suspects, and the unanswered questions that still linger.
Was it a random intruder? Someone she knew? Or a killer who has evaded capture for over 30 years?
Join us as we explore one of Britain’s most perplexing cold case murders.
For the documentary version see here - https://youtu.be/wHlkQr3SHtM
(00:00) The Haunting Case of Ann Heron
(0:59) Who Was Ann Heron?
(02:20) Aeolian House
(3:24) The Day of the Murder
(8:01) Ann is Murdered
(9:05) The Suspects
(10:07) Peter Finds the Body
(16:09) Michael Benson Appeal
(19:42) DNA Breakthrough
(20:21) Peter Heron is Arrested
(22:51) Jen Jarvi investigates
(26:17) The Channel 5 Documentary
(29:33) The List of Potential Suspects