My usual complaint about true crime documentaries is that they often seem far too short and rushed, especially when covering serial killers. Another thing is that they tend to dismiss the victim as nothing more than a name on a list no matter how many interviews with family members are shown. However, in spite of this they tend to be fascinating viewing and this one is rare in that it focuses more on the victims and the circumstances which led to five young women being murdered by a man who, quite frankly, is a pathetic excuse for a human being. This ranks as one of the better Crimes Which Shook The World episodes and serves as a true life account of Five Daughters, one of the best dramas the BBC has produced in recent years. For a true crime buff it is a must-see documentary on a recently apprehended serial killer.
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