Meet, Marry, Murder

Like father, like daughter… Maria Sanutti-Spencer revelled in her dad Rocco’s criminal past, and threatened violent retribution for anyone who crossed her. Little wonder her husband Frank was wary of her. As their marriage broke down, he saw first hand what she and her father were capable of.

Claire and Andrew Tavener were a sociable couple: she was popular, funny and feisty; he liked a beer, and played competitive pool. But when Andrew drank, he became paranoid and possessive. So when he threatened to kill his “cheating” wife, his friends wrote it off as the rambling of a drunk.

Dallas Augustine had a rocky start in life, including a famous mother cut down in her prime by a grasping, murderous husband. But when she met Jessie McCaskill it seemed her life had fallen into place. Initially blissfully in love, their marriage soon descended into violence, substance abuse, and ultimately death.

Synopsis: Jessica was swept off her feet by businessman Sonny, He totally adored her and her daughter, but adoration soon turned to jealousy until she wasn't even allowed to go to the bathroom alone. When she finally tried to leave him it ended in two brutal murders. All to be discovered by her 9 year old daughter

Tom and Kelley Clayton were an alpha couple: attractive, athletic, popular. Drawn to the professional hockey player’s bad boy reputation, she would later discover just how bad her cheating, scheming husband really was, when he started plotting how to lose a wife, but keep his fortune.

After his first marriage ended in divorce, Omar Murray saw Alisha Noel as giving him a second chance at love. But she wanted more from life than Omar could give. She spent all their money on holidays and handbags. Eventually, she realised Omar was worth more to her dead than alive.

Glenna and Marty Duram’s marriage was always volatile. They argued about money, and Glenna’s gambling habit. Jokes about killing one another barely raised an eyebrow- until the day Marty was actually found dead. Prosecutors struggled to prove what had happened - but then an unusual eye witness came forward.

When Adrian and Jane Goldsmith met they were both hoping for a second chance of happiness; someone to grow old with. But police officer Adrian was a troubled man, plagued by paranoia and dark imaginings. Far from retiring together, their marriage was cut short in an orgy of terrible violence.

Sophie and Martin Cavanagh had a fairy tale wedding and hoped for a bright future together. Sophie worked hard to give the family a better life. But Martin’s jealousy drove the couple apart, and when he feared she would find love with someone else, he went to desperate lengths to stop her.

Manling Tsang and Neal Williams were naive youngsters who fell into marriage in a hurry. Neither was well prepared for parenthood or the responsibilities of adult life. But instead of seeking a divorce, Manling planned to rid herself of her young family in a scheme of breathtaking cruelty.

Alice Farquharson was the centre of her family. Her husband Keith was a police officer with a chequered history of misogyny and extramarital affairs. When Alice unexpectedly died, her family and police were shocked to discover the cause.

From the outside, Assia Newton had it all: a big, happy family, beautiful home and holidays to far flung destinations. But she lived in fear of her violent and controlling husband, Kelvin.

Debbie Griggs had three little boys, and was pregnant with her fourth child. But she believed husband Andrew was sleeping with a teenage girl, and had threatened divorce. That’s when she went missing, and it would take cops 20 years to uncover the truth of her disappearance.