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True Crime with Elli Mac - Penelope Jackson: The Disturbing Murder Of David Jackson
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Penelope Jackson: The Disturbing Murder Of David Jackson

True Crime with Elli Mac

04/16/25

31m

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When a 999 call came in from Penelope Jackson's residence, claiming she had just stabbed her husband and was planning to stab him a bit more, the police were left horrified by her chillingly calm demeanour.Upon arriving at the scene, officers found David Jackson lying on the floor, bleeding to death.Despite the urgency of the situation, Penelope seemed unfazed, even urging paramedics not to help him.But why had Penelope stabbed her husband? Was it a desperate act of self-defense, or was it a cold-blooded murder?

Previous Episode

When Jack and Paul received a text from their father inviting them over to play with the new train set he'd bought, they were filled with excitement. It seemed, for once, that Darren Sykes was making an effort to bond with his sons.

But when the boys arrived for their custody visit, what started as a seemingly innocent gesture quickly turned sinister.

Darren led his sons to the attic, where the train set awaited - but once all three were inside, he sealed the hatch, trapping them.

Moments later, flames erupted, rapidly consuming the house and creeping toward the attic where the boys were held captive.

What could have driven Darren Sykes to lure his own children into such a horrifying trap?

And would any of them make it out alive?

Next Episode

When sisters Mildred Bowman, 62, and Alice Wardle, 68, flew to Benidorm on July 30, 2005, they were ready for a sun-soaked holiday in the Costa Blanca. Staying at the Levante Club Apartments, they made plans to meet Alice's daughter and her family the next day.

But when the sisters never showed up, concern quickly turned to panic. Their loved ones searched tirelessly, retracing their steps through their favourite spots - until the hotel manager delivered devastating news 4 days later.

Mildred and Alice had been found dead in their holiday apartment.

What had happened to the two sisters?

And how did their dream vacation turn into a nightmare?

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