Crimes of Michael Sams

Title

Crimes of Michael Sams

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference; News bulletin

TX Date

8 Jul 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:04:00

Description

James Bays looks back at the crimes and what led to the arrest of Michael Sams, he has been given 4 life sentences for murdering Leeds prostitute Julie Dart at his workshop in Newark and kidnapping of estate agent Stephanie Slater. Includes Phil Dixon reading the news announcing Julie’s murder; recorded message Stephanie was forced to make for her employer; employer Kevin Watts on delivering the ransom; Stephanie speaking to press after release; Sams’ voice recording that was broadcast on TV; former head of Leeds CID Walter Cowman (who led the initial investigation), Detective Superintendent Bob Taylor and Assistant Chief Constable of Yorkshire Police Tom Cook on the case.

Contributors

Bob Taylor; James Bays; Stephanie Slater; Tom Cook; Michael Sams; Walter Cowman; Kevin Watts

Keywords

Crime; Homicide; Sex workers; Criminal investigation; Abduction; Estate agents; Violence against the person; Julie Dart; Michael Sams

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