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Code of a Killer is a three-part British police drama television series which tells the true story of Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its introductory use by Detective David Baker in catching the double murderer Colin Pitchfork.
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John Simm and David Threlfall star in this groundbreaking crime drama based on a true story. A scientist and a detective are both intent on solving a grisly Leicester murder case. More info.
Mar 19, 2015 · Code of a Killer is based on the extraordinary true story of Alec Jeffreys’ discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by DCS David Baker in catching ...
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In 1983, in a village outside Leicester, Lynda Mann is found raped and strangled to death. A year on, after an exhaustive but fruitless search for the killer, DCS David Baker is forced to scale down the investigation.
The story of Sir Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by DCS David Baker in catching a double murderer. DCS David Baker headed up the investigation into the brutal murders of two Leicestershire schoolgirls between 1983 and 1987.
Code of a Killer | 2 Part Drama | ITV. Starting Easter Monday, Code of a Killer focuses on how Alec Jeffreys science (John Simm) and David Baker’s investigative mind (David...
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When 15-year-old Lynda Mann turns up murdered, DCS David Baker leads the investigation to search for her killer but struggles to find any worthwhile leads in the difficult case. Meanwhile, scientist Alec Jeffreys works tirelessly to make a breakthrough in DNA research.
