Derek Bentley

Summary Derek Bentley, the nineteen year old executed at Wandsworth prison, for his part in the murder of PC Sidney Miles during a break in at a warehouse in Surrey. As a minor Bentley's accomplice Christopher Craig, who actually shot the officer, escaped execution and a long sentence leaving Bentley alone to take the fall. With the help of Criminologist Professor David Wilson we'll discover how his case changed the law.

S1.E8 ∙ Derek Bentley

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : David Wilson Fred Dinenage Clive Aitkins Lee Caine

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Genres : Crime Documentary

Release date : Jun 4, 2011

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Talent TV South

Summary Derek Bentley, the nineteen year old executed at Wandsworth prison, for his part in the murder of PC Sidney Miles during a break in at a warehouse in Surrey. As a minor Bentley's accomplice Christopher Craig, who actually shot the officer, escaped execution and a long sentence leaving Bentley alone to take the fall. With the help of Criminologist Professor David Wilson we'll discover how his case changed the law.

Details

Genres : Crime Documentary

Release date : Jun 4, 2011

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Language : English

Production companies : Talent TV South

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