{"id":2395702,"date":"2026-04-30T06:47:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:47:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2395702"},"modified":"2026-04-30T06:47:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:47:11","slug":"netflixs-the-witness-is-must-watch-for-true-crime-fans-based-on-real-murder-case-that-shocked-the-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/netflixs-the-witness-is-must-watch-for-true-crime-fans-based-on-real-murder-case-that-shocked-the-nation\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix\u2019s The Witness is must-watch for true crime fans, based on real murder case that shocked the nation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-e92308fb-559a-477b-83e6-a3d3bbd78564\">Netflix has announced details of one of the streamer&#8217;s most highly anticipated true-crime dramas yet. Set to be released on June 4, <em>The Witness<\/em> is a 3-part drama based on the harrowing murder of Rachel Nickell on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/tag\/wimbledon\/\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/tag\/wimbledon\/\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.womanandhome.com\/tag\/wimbledon\/\">Wimbledon<\/a> Common in 1992.<\/p>\n<p>The series will be also be released alongside an accompanying documentary, <em>The Murder of Rachel Nickell<\/em>, with both titles arriving at Netflix on the same day.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-e92308fb-559a-477b-83e6-a3d3bbd78564-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Rachel Nickell was a 23-year-old young mum walking on Wimbledon Common with her two-year-old son, Alex Hanscombe, in July 1992 when she was stabbed 49 times and killed &#8211; Alex was the only witness.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"inline-block w-2.5 h-2.5 ml-2\" fill=\"currentColor\" preserveaspectratio=\"xMidYMid meet\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 1000\"><path d=\"M1000 100L500 900 0 100h1000z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-[#333]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-[#333]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-normal&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"youtube-video youtube-facade\" data-nosnippet=\"\" id=\"elk-3iKFLt9gjAU\">\n<div class=\"video-aspect-box\">\n<div class=\"watch-on-iframe-3iKFLt9gjAU\" data-yt-video-token=\"3iKFLt9gjAU\" title=\"The Witness | Official Trailer | Netflix - 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He was frightened for his son&#8217;s welfare as he&#8217;d been the only witness and the killer remained at large.<\/p>\n<p>Colin Stagg was the original suspect for the killing. A frequent dog walker on the common, he spent 13 months in custody and remained a suspect until 1994 when he was cleared by a judge.<\/p>\n<p>The police were criticised for the &#8216;honey trap&#8217; methods they used in order to try and get a confession from him, and he was later compensated \u00a3706,000 as he tried to rebuild his life.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-in5PV9h8poiVXyjuV5Lhsd\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-in5PV9h8poiVXyjuV5Lhsd slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Sign up to our free daily email for the latest royal and entertainment news, interesting opinion, expert advice on styling and beauty trends, and no-nonsense guides to the health and wellness questions you want answered.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>When the case was reopened in 2002, advancements in DNA techniques placed convicted murderer Robert Napper in the frame as a suspect. He was later found guilty of Rachel&#8217;s murder and is currently detained indefinitely at Broadmoor Hospital.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-4e4e8563-5bd8-471c-9fda-58ead07ef01a\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse.jpg\" alt=\"Jahsaiah Williams as Alex Hanscombe, Eleanor Williams as Rachell Nickell, in The Witness\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-1920-80.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-1600-80.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-1280-80.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-768-80.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-415-80.jpg 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-360-80.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdMZnYXcgsmL3RNBskmkse.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>(Image credit: Rekha Garton)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-e9d78d00-8fad-4475-8644-69c935143242\">While Rachel&#8217;s killing is the starting point for <em>The Witness<\/em>, the drama&#8217;s main focus is on the experiences of Alex and Andr\u00e9 Hanscombe as they face the aftermath of a brutal act of violence.<\/p>\n<p>Andr\u00e9 not only becomes a single parent in the most shocking and unexpected way, he is left navigating the media frenzy surrounding Rachel&#8217;s death and the welfare of his traumatised son.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-[#333]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-[#333]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-normal&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In the show&#8217;s accompanying documentary, <em>The Murder of Rachel Nickell<\/em>, previously unseen footage is seen, detailing conversations Andr\u00e9 had with Alex when the investigation was getting underway.<\/p>\n<p>Alex can be heard saying he thinks he saw the &#8220;bad man&#8221; before his mum did, who then &#8220;knocked me over.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Heartbreakingly, Alex adds, &#8220;I saw the knife. I saw it, yeah, I saw it all.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout \" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-10736f2b-d15f-4c96-b48d-8429639520cc\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-1920-80.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-1600-80.jpg.webp 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-1280-80.jpg.webp 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-768-80.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-415-80.jpg.webp 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-360-80.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif.jpg\" alt=\"Max Fincham as Alex Hanscombe, Jordan Bolger as Andr&amp;eacute; Hanscombe, in The Witness\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-1920-80.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-1600-80.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-1280-80.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-768-80.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-415-80.jpg 415w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-360-80.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 710px) 670px, calc(100vw - 30px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4FbdhS4vZ4G6imtScDBAif.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)]\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>(Image credit: Sophie K\u00f6ehler\/Netflix)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-a2ae660b-08d9-4353-a679-1db67831c0fb\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-is-in-the-cast-of-the-witness-3\">Who is in the cast of The Witness?<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"elk-45059835-bcbe-48e5-9361-46e4c6e73e9a\">\n<li>Jordan Bolger as Andre Hanscombe<\/li>\n<li>James Bradshaw as DCI Tony Nash<\/li>\n<li>James Dryden as DC Paul Miller<\/li>\n<li>Kevin Eldon as DCI Mick Wickerson<\/li>\n<li>Max Fincham as Alex Hanscombe (teenage)<\/li>\n<li>Kerry Godliman as June<\/li>\n<li>Neil Maskell as DI Keith Pedder<\/li>\n<li>Jon Pointing as DC Nick Sparshatt<\/li>\n<li>Claire Rushbrook as Dr. Jean Harris-Hendriks<\/li>\n<li>Mark Stanley as DS Ivan Agnew<\/li>\n<li>Paul Chahidi as Professor Paul Britton<\/li>\n<li>Jack Shalloo as Pearse<\/li>\n<li>Oliver Devoti as Detective Jackaman<\/li>\n<li>Tom Ashley as Philip Tandy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"elk-75efc291-ae20-43ff-b0c5-ea50cda57f41\"><em><strong>The Witness<\/strong><\/em><strong> and its accompanying documentary <\/strong><em><strong>The Murder of Rachel Nickell<\/strong><\/em><strong> both air on <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100584426\/type\/dlg\/sid\/womanandhome-gb-5991375453859160570\/https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/gb\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-hl-processed=\"hawklinks\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" data-placeholder-url=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/100584426\/type\/dlg\/sid\/hawk-custom-tracking\/https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/gb\/\" data-merchant-name=\"Netflix\" data-merchant-id=\"1070\" data-merchant-network=\"CJ\" data-merchant-url=\"netflix.com\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\"><strong>Netflix<\/strong><\/a><strong> from June 4. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.womanandhome.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Netflix has announced details of one of the streamer&#8217;s most highly anticipated true-crime dramas yet. Set to be released on June 4, The Witness is a 3-part drama based on the harrowing murder of Rachel Nickell on Wimbledon Common in 1992. 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