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Code of a Killer is a three-part British police drama television series which tells the true story of Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its introductory use by Detective David Baker in catching the double murderer Colin Pitchfork.
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Code of a Killer is based on the extraordinary true story of Alec Jeffreys’ discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by DCS David Baker in catching ...
- 1 min
- 71.9K
- ITV
Possessing what they believe to be the killer's genetic "fingerprint," David and Alec initiate the world's first "DNA manhunt." But as thousands of samples are tested and costs continue to rise, David worries the operation will be shut down before they can find the killer.
Oct 18, 2021 · Set in the 1980s, the two-part drama stars John Simm and David Threlfall as Sir Alec Jeffreys and DCS David Baker, the scientist and police officer working together to...
- Nicky Morris
- 59 sec
Code of a Killer | 2 Part Drama | ITV. Starting Easter Monday, Code of a Killer focuses on how Alec Jeffreys science (John Simm) and David Baker’s investigative mind (David...
Apr 5, 2015 · Code of a Killer tells the fascinating true story of the discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its introductory use by police to catch a double murderer in the 1980s.
When 15-year-old Lynda Mann turns up murdered, DCS David Baker leads the investigation to search for her killer but struggles to find any worthwhile leads in the difficult case. Meanwhile, scientist Alec Jeffreys works tirelessly to make a breakthrough in DNA research.
