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The Murder Detective had an episode air on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 9:00pm. Series 1, Episode 3 titled "Episode 3" was broadcast on Channel 4.
After years of investigation, arrests and painstaking evidence-gathering, lead detective Jason Murphy is ready to make his boldest move yet. Convinced that those responsible for Lyra's murder reach far beyond the gunman, Murphy targets the figures who he believes sit at the heart of the organisation behind the attack. With unprecedented access to never-before-seen tactical operations, cameras capture the high-stakes effort to turn years of intelligence and evidence into charges. Murphy's team execute a series of coordinated arrests but are faced with a wall of silence. The investigation gathers momentum with a gripping and emotional finale to an extraordinary seven-year investigation.
Programme Information
Channel: Channel 4
Status: Running
Genre(s): Crime
Runtime: 70 minutes
Rating: N/A/10
Official Site: The Murder Detective
Main Cast
Cast information not available.
Episode Details
Series: 1
Episode: 3
Episode Title: Episode 3
Air Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Air Time: 9:00pm
Runtime: 70 minutes
Previous Episode
S1E2: Episode 2
Aired: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Murphy and his team recover a gun that may be linked to Lyra McKee's murder. A DNA lead gives detectives their first direct route into the network surrounding the killing. Drawing on forensic evidence, intelligence, CCTV and mobile phone footage, detectives believe they can finally put a name to the masked figure at the centre of the case. Murphy launches a series of high-risk operations targeting those suspected of involvement. The stakes are immense. As the hunt enters a decisive new phase, Lyra's family's agonising wait for answers continues.
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