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The crimes of John Worboys – a suitable case for TV drama?

A new ITV series will explore the campaign of victims of the serial rapist to get justice after the police failed to properly investigate their…

Mar 26 • Robin Jarossi

The Victorians were expert at brutalising and breaking their prisoners

During a visit to Old Melbourne Gaol, I could imagine why such a cruel penal system – exported from Britain – produced mental breakdown rather than fine…

Mar 12 • Robin Jarossi

An unexpected find at the Met Police Museum

I was fascinated to find that crucial evidence from an infamous wartime murder case has been carefully preserved

Feb 20 • Robin Jarossi

Wandsworth Prison’s disturbing history

Researching my forthcoming book took me into Britain’s chilling past of capital punishment

Feb 13 • Robin Jarossi

Line of Duty returns

Bent coppers beware – Ted Hastings and the team are coming back for a seventh series of the BBC hit drama

Nov 19, 2025 • Robin Jarossi

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