Saturday

When Adrian and Jane Goldsmith met they were both hoping for a second chance of happiness; someone to grow old with. But police officer Adrian was a troubled man, plagued by paranoia and dark imaginings. Far from retiring together, their marriage was cut short in an orgy of terrible violence.

After Sophie Cavanagh left husband Martin, he did everything he could to continue spending time with her - and to stop her meeting another man.

Manling Tsang and Neal Williams were naive youngsters who fell into marriage in a hurry. Neither was well prepared for parenthood or the responsibilities of adult life. But instead of seeking a divorce, Manling planned to rid herself of her young family in a scheme of breathtaking cruelty.

Alice Farquharson was the centre of her family. Her husband Keith was a police officer with a chequered history of misogyny and extramarital affairs. When Alice unexpectedly died, her family and police were shocked to discover the cause.