A 'chilling' true crime series, hailed as 'unmissable' by viewers, is now available to stream for free on ITVX. Titled Donal MacIntyre’s Released To Kill, the series investigates the startling fact that one in five murders in the UK are committed by individuals who have previously been released from prison.
What Is 'Released To Kill' About?
Presented by journalist and criminologist Donal MacIntyre, the series consists of 10 episodes. It delves into the stories of ex-prisoners who went on to commit murder, exploring the reasons behind their terrible acts and asking: 'Why did they kill and could they have been stopped?' The synopsis states: 'From violent offenders originally sentenced for assault to cold-blooded killers who served life sentences, this chilling series reveals how criminals, once released from prison, went on to kill innocent people, some in a matter of days.'
Notable Cases Featured
The series includes several well-known UK cases that were described as 'horrifying' at the time. One episode tells the story of Theodore Johnson, who killed three former partners. Another documents the case of Joanna Dennehy, who murdered three men. Other episodes cover Ian McLoughlin, who stabbed someone to death while on day release from prison, and Marvyn Iheanacho, who killed a child just six months after his release. One particularly disturbing episode focuses on a man who murdered someone weeks after telling probation staff he was thinking about reoffending.
Expert Analysis and Critical Acclaim
MacIntyre and an expert panel review the evidence, examining how much of a threat each killer posed to society upon release and what red flags were missed. They ask the ultimate question: could a life have been saved? Originally released in 2021, the series was immediately praised by reviewers as 'chilling' and 'unmissable' viewing.
About Donal MacIntyre
Donal MacIntyre is a renowned journalist who has also ventured into reality TV, competing on Dancing on Ice and The Jump. He has produced several other true crime programs, including Donal MacIntyre's Murder Files, Donal MacIntyre: Unsolved, A Life in Crime, and Donal MacIntyre's UK Killer Evidence.
Donal MacIntyre’s Released To Kill is available to stream now on ITVX.
