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5. The Trial

Crime Next Door The Confession
Episode 5 of 6

Colin Howell pleads guilty, but Hazel fights her double murder charge in court.

The story of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan. In 1991 they were murdered by their spouses who then staged a scene to make it look like they had taken their own lives. 18 years later - one of the killers decided to confess.

Episode 5 鈥� The Trial

Colin Howell鈥檚 police interviews reveal the true extent of Hazel鈥檚 role in the murders of Lesley and Trevor, but Hazel claims she was under his control.

During Hazel鈥檚 trial for double murder, Lesley鈥檚 daughter Lauren is shocked to hear her police interviews played in court - and believes Hazel could have stopped the murders from taking place

Narrated by Lucy McConnell
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive editor Andy Martin
A 麻豆社 Northern Ireland production

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14 minutes

Last on

Sun 6 Sep 2026 13:05
麻豆社 Radio Ulster & 麻豆社 Radio Foyle

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  • Sat 5 Sep 2026 13:05
    麻豆社 Radio Ulster & 麻豆社 Radio Foyle
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026 13:05
    麻豆社 Radio Ulster & 麻豆社 Radio Foyle

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