But this is no soap opera – rather, an all-too-real case which had puzzled detectives and a grieving family for 12 years. For more than three years, cameras recorded the activities of the detectives to produce a real-life crime drama at its most compelling. THE INQUIRY BEGINSThe first task for investigators reopening the case into Mrs Doherty’s disappearance was to test her husband’s alleged confession. According to a police witness statement, Joseph says Gerald was very calm when he recalled what was happening. 24 Hours In Police Custody: Shallow Grave will be screened on Channel 4 tomorrow at 9pm

Source: Daily Mail March 10, 2018 22:02 UTC