The Detective’s Dilemma
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Episode 10
October 22, 2025 · 45 minIt took five years for Halliwell’s trials to conclude. By then, Steve Fulcher had left the police force—leaving behind the biggest question of all: When a killer confesses, do you listen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Episode 9
October 22, 2025 · 34 minWith controversy around Fulcher’s actions on the night of the confession, his career soon fell apart—he faced disciplinary hearings over his conduct during Chris Halliwell’s arrest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Episode 8
October 22, 2025 · 34 minIt was argued that although Fulcher could invoke the ‘urgent interview’ provision for Sian, once Halliwell suggested there could be a second victim, Fulcher should have ignored that confession and taken him directly to the station. Hosted…
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Episode 7
October 22, 2025 · 45 minFulcher couldn’t ignore a potential confession from a self-confessed killer. After Halliwell was taken to the police station, Fulcher was hailed as a hero. But in court, if he had broken procedure, were Halliwell’s confessions admissible?…
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Episode 6
October 22, 2025 · 39 minFollowed by a large surveillance team, Halliwell led Fulcher to the location where he had taken Sian. He had killed her, he told Fulcher. Fulcher would’ve taken Halliwell in—but then the killer said, “Do you want another one?” Hosted on…
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Episode 5
October 22, 2025 · 37 minHalliwell said, “Have you got a car? We’ll go.” Instead of taking him to the police station (with access to a lawyer), Fulcher agreed—Sian could still be alive. Fulcher used an exception to the rule for urgent interviews when a life is at…
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Episode 4
October 22, 2025 · 37 minFulcher had to navigate the minefield of an active investigation and intense media interest. The minute police saw Halliwell buy a large quantity of pills (overdose amount), the game was effectively over—he was arrested. Hosted on Acast…
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Episode 3
October 22, 2025 · 32 minHalliwell had a police record and looked like a strong suspect. Fulcher made the decision to place him under covert surveillance, hoping he still had Sian and could lead them to her. Police teams followed him for several days. Hosted on…