0:00:02 > 0:00:04CRACKLING FIRE
0:00:08 > 0:00:10HE MUMBLES
0:00:49 > 0:00:51SOBBING
0:01:21 > 0:01:24- Think I need to come up? - It's more comfortable up here.
0:01:24 > 0:01:28How's it going on The Danny Hayworth Show?
0:01:28 > 0:01:32Giving up fags has done nothing for my performance on the mic.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- Or my waistline either. - I'm pleased you took my advice.
0:01:35 > 0:01:39- Did you call Craig? - No, not yet. I will.
0:01:39 > 0:01:40When?
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- What's with the inquisition? - What's with the procrastination?
0:01:43 > 0:01:49- The last time I saw him he was smashing our wedding china up the kitchen wall.- Just give him a ring.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- What you got to lose? - All right. I'll call.
0:01:52 > 0:01:54OK, so whose round is it then?
0:01:54 > 0:01:59Well, the wife says if I have another drink, she's gonna kill me.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01Large gin and tonic it is then.
0:02:03 > 0:02:10- You fancy a quick drink?- Yeah, all right, but only a quick one because I'm meeting a mate later.- Nice.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14- Are you keeping on top of all those files, Jason?- Yip.- Good.
0:02:14 > 0:02:16- Don't fall behind.- Night.
0:02:16 > 0:02:21Doesn't look like you're going to get out of here any time soon. Do you want a hand with those?
0:02:21 > 0:02:23Yeah. Thanks.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29See you tomorrow.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34PHONE RINGS
0:02:35 > 0:02:37Missing Persons Unit. Jason Doyle.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41Can't it wait? I've got a ton of files.
0:02:43 > 0:02:45OK. Give me the address.
0:02:47 > 0:02:49Mm-hm.
0:02:58 > 0:03:02She's gone. She didn't come home. I don't understand it.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06All right. Are you OK to answer some questions?
0:03:06 > 0:03:10How can she just disappear like that? It doesn't make sense.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13- When did you last see your wife? It's Irene, isn't it?- This morning.
0:03:13 > 0:03:17Earlier. What took you so long to get here? Doesn't anyone care?
0:03:17 > 0:03:21We do care, sir, I just need to ask some basic questions.
0:03:21 > 0:03:25I don't know. I woke up this morning as usual. Had a shower. She...
0:03:25 > 0:03:30- I went to the office, she stayed at home to work, and, um...- When was that?
0:03:30 > 0:03:32- I can't remember.- Roughly what time?
0:03:32 > 0:03:35- Please. I don't see how this is helping.- It's just procedure.
0:03:35 > 0:03:38Just procedure? My wife is missing.
0:03:38 > 0:03:43- I'd like a bit more than procedure. - There are questions I need to ask and it will help.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45You need to get out there and start searching for my wife.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- Which we will.- When? - Mr Laird, please.
0:03:50 > 0:03:52All right, can we continue?
0:03:52 > 0:03:55You're just wasting time.
0:03:55 > 0:03:58My wife's missing and all you're doing is just wasting time.
0:03:58 > 0:04:02- Do you know if she might be with anyone? Friends... - I would've checked.
0:04:03 > 0:04:06What's that?
0:04:07 > 0:04:09Have you had an accident?
0:04:09 > 0:04:11I cut my hand.
0:04:11 > 0:04:14There. See.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- Have you been drinking?- What if I have?- Do you mind stepping back?
0:04:17 > 0:04:23- Would you mind helping me find my wife?- I suggest you just calm down!- I am calm!- Right.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27I am arresting you for the assault of a police officer.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30You do not have to say anything, but it may harm your defence
0:04:30 > 0:04:34if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37- Anything you do say may be given in evidence.- Ah!
0:04:42 > 0:04:45'This is Craig. Please leave a message after the tone.'
0:04:45 > 0:04:46BEEP!
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Craig,
0:04:48 > 0:04:49it's MJ.
0:04:49 > 0:04:51Long time.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53Um...
0:04:53 > 0:04:57I'm still looking for Ellen and I need to talk to you.
0:04:57 > 0:05:01Could you give me a call when you get this, please?
0:05:01 > 0:05:02Thanks.
0:05:02 > 0:05:04Done. Happy?
0:05:05 > 0:05:08You do wanna find her, don't you?
0:05:08 > 0:05:10It's not that straightforward.
0:05:10 > 0:05:16I haven't seen him since we split up. Talking to Craig's just going to drag it all up. Everything.
0:05:16 > 0:05:19It's never as bad as you think.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22Oh!
0:05:22 > 0:05:24You fancy a full English?
0:05:24 > 0:05:27Swapping one addiction for another wasn't the plan.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30You worried you're going to sound fat on the radio?
0:05:30 > 0:05:33You should hear me in horizontal stripes!
0:05:37 > 0:05:39< SIREN BLARES
0:05:39 > 0:05:41Hey, Jason, have you read this Cadzo file?
0:05:41 > 0:05:44No, I thought you were dealing with it.
0:05:45 > 0:05:47That's disgusting.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50I missed breakfast. It was a long night.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52You know it's an interesting case.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55Martin Cadzo testified against his father in a fraud investigation.
0:05:55 > 0:05:58His father got three years and Martin went missing.
0:05:58 > 0:06:02- He testified against his own father?! - And his family cut him off,
0:06:02 > 0:06:05- except now his aunt's looking for him.- What does the aunt want?
0:06:05 > 0:06:07Her husband died last month and left Martin a load of money.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10So his aunt's got all this money and she wants us to find him.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14Jason, he made a stand. He helped the police prosecute his own dad!
0:06:14 > 0:06:19Put an ad in the paper. Martin Cadzo, your uncle's left you a ton of money. He'll be there like a shot. Right...
0:06:19 > 0:06:23I have to fill in this report after making my arrest last night.
0:06:23 > 0:06:30So, DC Doyle, a man calls in to MPU to report his wife missing and he ends up in a police cell.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33- How does that happen? - He assaulted me.
0:06:33 > 0:06:34Any injuries?
0:06:34 > 0:06:36He pushed me onto the sofa.
0:06:37 > 0:06:41- Did you provoke him in any way? - He was drunk.
0:06:41 > 0:06:46- There was blood on the carpet. - He went out, had a few beers, came back and his wife was missing.
0:06:46 > 0:06:50- He was frantic. - OK, well, maybe I over-reacted.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53Right, I'll go and let Tom Laird out of his cell, shall I?
0:06:56 > 0:06:58DC Doyle won't be pressing charges.
0:06:58 > 0:07:01HE SIGHS RELIEF
0:07:01 > 0:07:02Thank you.
0:07:03 > 0:07:05It was the drink.
0:07:05 > 0:07:07The worry.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11The thought of Irene hurt or...
0:07:13 > 0:07:16Do you have any idea where Irene might go?
0:07:16 > 0:07:20I spoke to her friends. No-one's heard from her.
0:07:20 > 0:07:22What about family?
0:07:22 > 0:07:26There's no-one. Her parents are gone and there's no brothers or sisters.
0:07:26 > 0:07:28I hope you don't mind me asking you this, but...
0:07:31 > 0:07:35..did Irene suffer from depression or mood swings?
0:07:35 > 0:07:36No.
0:07:36 > 0:07:38Never.
0:07:39 > 0:07:41She's always so...
0:07:42 > 0:07:44I'm sorry.
0:07:45 > 0:07:47- It's all right. - I'm so worried about her.
0:07:49 > 0:07:51We do everything together.
0:07:51 > 0:07:53Even the business.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55And what about outside work?
0:07:55 > 0:08:01Did you notice a change in her behaviour or routine for the past week or so?
0:08:01 > 0:08:04On Mondays, there's a book group.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07The next night we went out to the cinema.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11Then Wednesday, she started work on the garden. She's landscaping it.
0:08:11 > 0:08:16She took a half day, and then we met up and went out for a meal.
0:08:16 > 0:08:23Apart from yesterday. I went out for a drink with some colleagues, went back home.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28That's when I realised. The car was missing from the drive.
0:08:28 > 0:08:31And all the photos of Irene.
0:08:32 > 0:08:33They're gone.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36There were none left behind?
0:08:38 > 0:08:40There's one in my wallet at home.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43Would it be possible to have it?
0:08:45 > 0:08:50- And her bank account details. We may be able to trace her that way. - You will find her, won't you?
0:08:50 > 0:08:51We'll do our best.
0:08:51 > 0:08:54It was definitely Africa?
0:08:54 > 0:08:56Thanks. You've been a great help.
0:08:58 > 0:09:01University counsellor said Cadzo was a brilliant student.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03On course for a double first.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05I don't think I'm going to like this guy.
0:09:05 > 0:09:11- After the trial, he applied for a sabbatical, which they OKed.- Where did he go?- Africa. Volunteer work.
0:09:11 > 0:09:15He phoned the college to confirm his place was open, but he didn't show up when term started.
0:09:15 > 0:09:21- You could check passports and visas, see whether he returned to the UK. - Good idea.
0:09:21 > 0:09:25- He's cute, isn't he? - He's not my type.
0:09:33 > 0:09:37If you could get the account details and the photo.
0:09:40 > 0:09:42DCI Ford.
0:09:42 > 0:09:44Thanks for your department's lead.
0:09:44 > 0:09:48- DC Doyle tipped us off about the restraining order.- What?
0:09:48 > 0:09:5112 years ago Laird's ex had a restraining order placed on him.
0:09:51 > 0:09:53DC Doyle didn't mention it.
0:09:53 > 0:09:59I was speaking with the neighbours. They heard rowing the night before she disappeared. Did he say anything?
0:09:59 > 0:10:06- No, he... We are still looking for a missing person.- Of course. I just want to ask Mr Laird a few questions.
0:10:06 > 0:10:09I'm not shutting your MPU out of the investigation.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12Let's keep this open, work together.
0:10:12 > 0:10:13Of course, ma'am.
0:10:13 > 0:10:16Don't worry, I'll keep you in the loop.
0:10:17 > 0:10:21Ah, Mr Laird, DCI Ford, I'd like to ask you some questions.
0:10:21 > 0:10:23MOBILE PHONE RINGS
0:10:23 > 0:10:24What?
0:10:24 > 0:10:27It's standard procedure.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- She's just doing her job. - And whose job is it to find Irene?
0:10:30 > 0:10:31Mine.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35DCI Ford mentioned a row...
0:10:35 > 0:10:39- the night before.- That was nothing.
0:10:39 > 0:10:41I'd just had a bad day at work, that's all.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- What can we do now? - How about contacting local radio,
0:10:45 > 0:10:47how do you feel about doing a live appeal?
0:10:47 > 0:10:49I'll do anything, if it helps find Irene.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52Mr Laird, can we go in?
0:11:10 > 0:11:13Why didn't you tell me you'd taken the case to CID?
0:11:13 > 0:11:14I didn't.
0:11:14 > 0:11:17Information about some restraining order came out
0:11:17 > 0:11:22- when I had Laird in custody. A DS was down there and we got chatting about the case.- And you didn't think
0:11:22 > 0:11:24it would lead to anything?
0:11:24 > 0:11:29- Laird is now being investigated as a possible murder suspect.- What?
0:11:30 > 0:11:33- Sarge, I didn't...- OK. Now, HE's under suspicion,
0:11:33 > 0:11:37but WE are still investigating a missing person.
0:11:37 > 0:11:38Is that clear?
0:11:38 > 0:11:39Sarge.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44I've checked the hospital's psych wards and morgues,
0:11:44 > 0:11:49- there was nothing. Traffic don't have any RTCs, they're giving me regular updates.- Ditto in PRS
0:11:49 > 0:11:53- and PNC.- OK. See if there's any activity on her account.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57Amy, get this enlarged and get it circulated, OK?
0:11:57 > 0:12:01- What about the missing photos?- Well, there's no break-ins, so either Tom or Irene took them.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05She's difficult to ID without a photo. Maybe she took it,
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- doesn't wanna be found.- Or maybe it was him, he couldn't bear
0:12:08 > 0:12:11- looking at the woman he killed. - Why keep the one in the wallet?
0:12:11 > 0:12:12- PHONE RINGS - I'm gonna see Danny,
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- see if we can get Tom on his show tonight.- 'I'll let her know.'
0:12:15 > 0:12:18That was DCI Ford. She wants to see you in her office.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21- Tell her I'll call in later.- I got the impression she meant right now.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- How can I help?- You don't think you're wasting resources on this one?- Ma'am?
0:12:31 > 0:12:34Did something come up when you interviewed him?
0:12:34 > 0:12:38Not him, no. We've spoken to the ex-girlfriend about the restraining order.
0:12:38 > 0:12:42- That was 12 years ago. - She said he had mood swings,
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- a bit of a temper, as I'm sure DC Doyle would agree.- He'd just discovered his wife was missing.
0:12:46 > 0:12:51His ex said he found it difficult to accept that their relationship had ended. Started drinking,
0:12:51 > 0:12:56turning up at the flat. She said it frightened her to see him like that.
0:12:56 > 0:13:02- Anything from your end?- I'm thinking of getting Tom to do a radio appeal. - Good idea. Is it sorted?
0:13:02 > 0:13:05- I was just about to when you called. - What time would I need to be there?
0:13:05 > 0:13:09Well, it's an appeal for Irene. You being there puts unfair pressure on him.
0:13:09 > 0:13:16- That's the point. See how he reacts under pressure.- He trusts me.- I'm the senior investigating officer.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19Let me know when it's organised and I'll be there,
0:13:19 > 0:13:20DS Croft.
0:13:24 > 0:13:27I found this from a search on the internet. And passports and visas.
0:13:27 > 0:13:30Cadzo re-entered the UK 13th April...
0:13:30 > 0:13:312003.
0:13:31 > 0:13:36Hang on... Paul Cadzo died without meeting his first grandchild,
0:13:36 > 0:13:39- his estranged son Martin did not attend the funeral.- When was that?
0:13:39 > 0:13:4220th January, 2003.
0:13:42 > 0:13:45So Cadzo returns from Africa to find out his father's dead.
0:13:45 > 0:13:49- Came back too late.- That's gotta be why he didn't go back to uni.
0:13:49 > 0:13:54Guilt. And the money was his uncle's way of acknowledging his sacrifice.
0:13:54 > 0:13:59- That's tough. Choosing between your family and your principles.- Exactly. And his uncle knew
0:13:59 > 0:14:03- he'd been out in the cold for too long.- And you get to be the one to welcome him back in.
0:14:05 > 0:14:08DCI Ford'll be here in five minutes.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11I know what this is about.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13She's waiting for me to crack.
0:14:13 > 0:14:17- Confess to killing my wife. - That's not...- She was asking me about my ex.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21From 12 years ago. It was all lies.
0:14:21 > 0:14:24Her and her new boyfriend made it all up to get at me.
0:14:24 > 0:14:27I wasn't a threat, not like that.
0:14:27 > 0:14:30I turned up to talk to her and he started on me. It was him.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33Why don't they just come out with it?
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- Ask me what I've done with her body. - Tom...
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- I need you to focus. - I can't do this.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44You can't back out now. It'll look like you've buckled under the pressure.
0:14:44 > 0:14:49Forget DC Ford, this appeal is about finding Irene.
0:14:49 > 0:14:50OK?
0:14:52 > 0:14:55Just like any other morning, you got up, you went to work,
0:14:55 > 0:14:58and that was the last time that you saw Irene?
0:15:00 > 0:15:01That's right.
0:15:01 > 0:15:03Can you remember what she was wearing?
0:15:03 > 0:15:06Jeans, I think. Erm...
0:15:06 > 0:15:08And a green V-necked jumper.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11- Does she have any distinguishing features?- She has a scar,
0:15:11 > 0:15:15just below her ear. Runs down to her neck.
0:15:15 > 0:15:19- And what would you like to say to Irene if she was listening?- It...
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- It...- If she was out there.
0:15:27 > 0:15:28Erm...
0:15:28 > 0:15:31Tom's written Irene a message.
0:15:31 > 0:15:35"If you're in trouble, we can work it out, like always.
0:15:35 > 0:15:39"More than anything, I need to know that you are safe and well."
0:15:39 > 0:15:43If you're listening, Irene, or someone knows where Irene is,
0:15:43 > 0:15:46please call 960 953.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49There's some photos of Irene on the website...
0:15:49 > 0:15:52This is the Danny Hayworth Show.
0:15:59 > 0:16:01Is Tom OK?
0:16:01 > 0:16:03It threw him, having CID there.
0:16:03 > 0:16:06She'll be even more suspicious now.
0:16:09 > 0:16:11Craig got in touch.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14He's coming in tomorrow.
0:16:16 > 0:16:21- How do you feel about that? - Ever since I started looking for Ellen again,
0:16:21 > 0:16:26I've had this terrible feeling of...
0:16:26 > 0:16:27failure.
0:16:29 > 0:16:30Why?
0:16:32 > 0:16:34He blamed me for Ellen leaving.
0:16:34 > 0:16:36Said it was my fault.
0:16:36 > 0:16:38Said I wanted Ellen to leave.
0:16:38 > 0:16:39And did you?
0:16:39 > 0:16:42'Course I didn't.
0:16:44 > 0:16:46Why did Ellen leave, MJ?
0:16:49 > 0:16:52I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked.
0:16:52 > 0:16:54Come on, let's get out of here.
0:16:59 > 0:17:03- Did you get anything from the appeal?- Nothing new. Still going through 'em.
0:17:03 > 0:17:09- What about you with Cadzo?- This guy seems to be able to live without legally owning or renting property,
0:17:09 > 0:17:14- without paying taxes, getting sick, or having a bank account. - Psychiatric clinics?- Checked.
0:17:14 > 0:17:17- What did he do in Africa? - He worked with orphaned children.
0:17:17 > 0:17:21Kids, orphans, volunteering. Come on, it's a no-brainer.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23Local charities, of course!
0:17:23 > 0:17:27- I should check with the ones that specialise with children.- Morning. Any news on Irene Laird?
0:17:27 > 0:17:32Nothing on her personal account, but maybe something on the business side. There was some restructuring
0:17:32 > 0:17:34- just last month.- Sounds creative.
0:17:34 > 0:17:39Tom is now the sole signatory on all the cheques, and if anything should happen to Irene,
0:17:39 > 0:17:43- he's the sole beneficiary of the business.- Things are stacking up against him.
0:17:43 > 0:17:45Let's not be too hasty.
0:17:45 > 0:17:48I've got an email here from the radio appeal, from a Sarah Banberry.
0:17:48 > 0:17:51- She claims to be Irene's daughter. - What?!
0:17:51 > 0:17:54She said Irene went missing 18 years ago.
0:17:54 > 0:17:56- Shall I let DCI Ford know?- No.
0:17:56 > 0:18:00This is OUR lead. She responded to an appeal from Missing Person,
0:18:00 > 0:18:02I wanna talk to her first.
0:18:07 > 0:18:09This is my mother.
0:18:11 > 0:18:15She was called Helen Banberry then.
0:18:15 > 0:18:16That's all I've had.
0:18:18 > 0:18:1918 years.
0:18:19 > 0:18:22- Did you have any other photos? - She took them all.
0:18:22 > 0:18:27A week after she disappeared, a box of them was found in the woods, burnt.
0:18:29 > 0:18:34- Was she stressed, for any reason? - No, she...she'd just started working up at the sailing club,
0:18:34 > 0:18:39so there was a bit more money. Dad said they'd even talked about having more children.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44He died five years ago.
0:18:45 > 0:18:50Right until the end, he never stopped believing that we'd find her.
0:18:59 > 0:19:03We found Cadzo. He volunteers for a local charity, works with disabled children.
0:19:03 > 0:19:05- He lives nearby.- Get a uniform to ID him.
0:19:05 > 0:19:10- I thought I could go.- No, you find out when Irene changed her name by deed poll.
0:19:10 > 0:19:13- But they won't give me that information.- Tell them it's a murder enquiry.
0:19:13 > 0:19:19Irene left Sarah in 1991. She was with Tom eight years, I wanna know where she was for the other ten.
0:19:26 > 0:19:29I thought we agreed to share information.
0:19:29 > 0:19:32I take it you're referring to Sarah Banberry?
0:19:32 > 0:19:34Why didn't you tell me you had a lead?
0:19:34 > 0:19:36She responded to an appeal.
0:19:36 > 0:19:39I thought she had information about Irene.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41Irene's gone missing before.
0:19:41 > 0:19:44She left Sarah and her dad, exactly the same MO,
0:19:44 > 0:19:48- took all the photographs... - I wonder what Tom would have done if he'd found this out.
0:19:48 > 0:19:50A wife with a secret past. We know he has a temper.
0:19:50 > 0:19:51Oh, come on!
0:19:53 > 0:19:56We've got no scene of crime, no body, no forensics...
0:19:56 > 0:20:00I have Irene Laird's burnt-out car in a field half a mile from the A14.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02My officers are there now, searching the area for evidence.
0:20:02 > 0:20:07So far, we've found the remains of the photos, and a pair of men's gloves covered in paraffin.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- And you're the one talking about sharing information?- I called you
0:20:11 > 0:20:13in here to share this latest development with you.
0:20:13 > 0:20:17And as your senior officer, I'm reminding you that I asked you for regular updates.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19Any developments come straight to me.
0:20:19 > 0:20:21I take it that works both ways?
0:20:21 > 0:20:24Until I say otherwise.
0:20:29 > 0:20:32- Would you like a drink - tea, coffee?- No, I'm good.
0:20:32 > 0:20:34Will she be long?
0:20:34 > 0:20:36No, she's just in a meeting. I'm sure she'll...
0:20:45 > 0:20:48I'm sorry I'm late, I...
0:20:48 > 0:20:49got caught up in a meeting.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52You've got some news...about Ellen?
0:20:52 > 0:20:58- We traced some money wires. - Well, I sent her money.
0:20:58 > 0:21:01- How often?- She'd call a couple of times one week
0:21:01 > 0:21:04then I wouldn't hear anything for six months.
0:21:04 > 0:21:06Over what period of time?
0:21:06 > 0:21:09I'm... I don't exactly... Six years.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12- On and off.- Why didn't you tell me?
0:21:12 > 0:21:17- We weren't in contact, remember? - She's my sister, Craig. I have a right to know.
0:21:17 > 0:21:19What do you want me to say? I'm not a mind reader.
0:21:19 > 0:21:21You could have contacted me.
0:21:23 > 0:21:24SIRENS WAIL
0:21:27 > 0:21:28What was the money for?
0:21:28 > 0:21:31It was always drugs-related -
0:21:31 > 0:21:33getting away from people who gave her drugs,
0:21:33 > 0:21:36a deposit for a flat to get her off the street,
0:21:36 > 0:21:39- a fine for possession... - Why didn't she come to me?
0:21:39 > 0:21:41Well, look at it from her point of view.
0:21:42 > 0:21:44God, you always took her side.
0:21:44 > 0:21:47- You're still doing it now. - I'm not. MJ, I'm not.
0:21:47 > 0:21:51I had to be a sister, a parent, keep my career on track,
0:21:51 > 0:21:55hold our marriage together, which wasn't easy when Ellen wanted my attention
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- every second of every day. - You were jealous of Ellen?
0:22:00 > 0:22:02Why did you stop sending her the money?
0:22:02 > 0:22:04I suspected she was using it for drugs.
0:22:04 > 0:22:08- Did you tell her?- I said I'd send her food and clothes, but no cash.
0:22:08 > 0:22:10She gave me the address of a halfway house in London.
0:22:10 > 0:22:12London?
0:22:12 > 0:22:14Yes.
0:22:14 > 0:22:16She's in England.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18I don't believe this!
0:22:18 > 0:22:20I was helping someone I cared about.
0:22:20 > 0:22:24- Give me a break, MJ. - Have you got an address? - I called the number she gave me.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26It was a telephone box in Waterloo station.
0:22:27 > 0:22:30- She screwed me.- Mm...
0:22:30 > 0:22:32Interesting choice of word.
0:22:34 > 0:22:38I came here to help, not to rake up all this crap again.
0:22:38 > 0:22:41Craig... Craig!
0:22:42 > 0:22:43Craig!
0:22:43 > 0:22:45Listen to me.
0:22:47 > 0:22:50- Craig, I was out of order. - Is this how little you trusted me?
0:22:50 > 0:22:54- It's just...- I helped Ellen out cos someone had to and you weren't.
0:22:54 > 0:22:57If things were that desperate, why didn't you come to me?
0:22:57 > 0:23:00She begged me not to. She hadn't forgiven you.
0:23:00 > 0:23:0215 years later
0:23:02 > 0:23:05and you're still going over the same bloody ground.
0:23:05 > 0:23:08Move on, MJ. Move on.
0:23:08 > 0:23:10- Craig...- MJ?
0:23:10 > 0:23:13- Not now, Amy.- It's really urgent.
0:23:23 > 0:23:26- Are you OK?- Yeah, fine.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29- Who's that?- It's George Partis.
0:23:29 > 0:23:33I did the checks you asked for and it turns out that Irene, Helen Banberry at the time,
0:23:33 > 0:23:37changed her name to Annette Allan via deed poll in 1991.
0:23:37 > 0:23:41- I take it that was when this George became her boyfriend? - I tracked Annette Allan
0:23:41 > 0:23:45and found that she hooked up with George Partis here. I managed to contact him.
0:23:45 > 0:23:49They used to travel a lot - keen sailors. Then he wanted to settle down
0:23:49 > 0:23:53and she gets a job running start-up courses for up-and-coming businesses.
0:23:53 > 0:23:56A year later, she's off - takes nothing with her.
0:23:56 > 0:24:00- Apart from, let me guess, all the photos?- You've got it. Exactly the same MO.
0:24:00 > 0:24:04We're dealing with a serial missing person. There's a definite pattern.
0:24:04 > 0:24:08Sarah Banberry said that her mum got a job in the sailing club.
0:24:08 > 0:24:12A couple of months later, she's off on the high seas with George Partis.
0:24:12 > 0:24:16While she's with him, she starts running these business courses and meets Tom.
0:24:16 > 0:24:19- And bye-bye George.- I want you to check out Irene's book club.
0:24:19 > 0:24:23- According to him, it was the only time they were apart. - Are you gonna update the DCI?
0:24:23 > 0:24:27- I'll let Jason do the honours. - My pleasure.
0:24:28 > 0:24:30I need to speak to Tom.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34There might be something he thinks of once I tell him about Irene's past.
0:24:34 > 0:24:38Oh, um... MJ, patrol never made it down to see Cadzo today,
0:24:38 > 0:24:40so I thought I might follow it up.
0:24:40 > 0:24:42I think I can accept an ID off a non-uniform.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46Good job, by the way.
0:24:46 > 0:24:48Did I say that already?
0:24:52 > 0:24:54I don't understand.
0:24:58 > 0:24:59Earlier on...
0:24:59 > 0:25:03the detective was asking me about Irene's car. They thought I'd burnt it.
0:25:03 > 0:25:06I'm hoping that what we've found out about Irene
0:25:06 > 0:25:09will prove that you had nothing to do with her disappearance.
0:25:09 > 0:25:12I didn't. You do believe me, don't you?
0:25:12 > 0:25:15Tom, I need you to try and think.
0:25:15 > 0:25:20Is there anything you can tell me that will help me find out who Irene may have...
0:25:20 > 0:25:23been with?
0:25:27 > 0:25:29There's something I didn't tell you.
0:25:59 > 0:26:03What you said about Irene having affairs...
0:26:04 > 0:26:07I started to get suspicious a few weeks back.
0:26:07 > 0:26:08Why?
0:26:08 > 0:26:12There was a parking fine - it came in the post.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15She never mentioned it, which was odd.
0:26:15 > 0:26:18So I started looking through her things.
0:26:18 > 0:26:20I found a...dress.
0:26:20 > 0:26:23It wasn't the sort she'd wear.
0:26:23 > 0:26:25Can you describe it?
0:26:25 > 0:26:28It was black and low-cut...
0:26:28 > 0:26:30flimsy.
0:26:30 > 0:26:32Is that what you and Irene were rowing about?
0:26:33 > 0:26:37No, I never mentioned that I'd found it, or the parking fine,
0:26:37 > 0:26:39just that...
0:26:39 > 0:26:42I felt like she was losing interest in me and...
0:26:42 > 0:26:45when she denied it, I got angry.
0:26:45 > 0:26:47I did something stupid.
0:26:47 > 0:26:50What did you do, Tom?
0:26:50 > 0:26:53I burned the dress and the letter at the bottom of the garden.
0:26:54 > 0:26:56I don't believe this.
0:26:56 > 0:26:58What else aren't you telling me?
0:26:58 > 0:27:02- Well, nothing.- You do know how this is going to look?
0:27:02 > 0:27:05- I thought you believed me. - You withheld information.
0:27:05 > 0:27:07I'm trying to help you and you kept it from me.
0:27:07 > 0:27:11- Please, I-I-I... - I've got no choice, Tom.
0:27:11 > 0:27:13I'm gonna have to call DCI Ford.
0:27:16 > 0:27:18Hello?
0:27:20 > 0:27:22Martin Cadzo?
0:27:27 > 0:27:29Who are you?
0:27:29 > 0:27:32Oh... Amy Garnett.
0:27:32 > 0:27:34- Missing Persons.- Who's missing?
0:27:34 > 0:27:36You.
0:27:37 > 0:27:39HE SCOFFS
0:27:39 > 0:27:42Is that me?
0:27:42 > 0:27:45- I look pretty good. - Well, I have some news
0:27:45 > 0:27:48from your family. It's about your uncle, Steven Cadzo,
0:27:48 > 0:27:51- and I'm afraid it's not good news. - Is he dead?
0:27:51 > 0:27:52Yes.
0:27:53 > 0:27:55He died on the 12th February.
0:27:55 > 0:28:00He left you a considerable sum of money in his will and your aunt's been trying to find you.
0:28:00 > 0:28:03Mr Cadzo, what do I tell your aunt?
0:28:03 > 0:28:06Do you want me to give her your details?
0:28:17 > 0:28:20Yes, they're here. I'll do it now.
0:28:22 > 0:28:26Please.. You know I didn't kill her.
0:28:26 > 0:28:29Thomas Laird, I am arresting you on suspicion of the murder
0:28:29 > 0:28:32of Irene Laird. You do not have to say anything
0:28:32 > 0:28:36but it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned
0:28:36 > 0:28:38something which you later rely on in court.
0:28:38 > 0:28:41Anything you do say may be given in evidence.
0:28:42 > 0:28:46Listen, you've got to find Irene. P-P-Please...
0:28:46 > 0:28:48you've got to help me!
0:28:58 > 0:29:03- I appreciate it must have been difficult, arresting Laird. - What's going to happen now?
0:29:03 > 0:29:08We'll be presenting the case to the CPS in a couple of hours, then it's over to them.
0:29:08 > 0:29:11But there's a strong possibility that he'll be looking at a murder charge.
0:29:11 > 0:29:14Thank you for all your work.
0:29:20 > 0:29:24- KNOCKING - Come in.
0:29:24 > 0:29:26Sorry, Sarge.
0:29:26 > 0:29:28It's fine.
0:29:29 > 0:29:32- The CPS are looking at the evidence right now.- How long have we got?
0:29:32 > 0:29:36- For what? - I think you might be right -
0:29:36 > 0:29:38you find out about the affair, you find Irene.
0:29:38 > 0:29:40You confirm a motive, you mean?
0:29:40 > 0:29:42I still reckon it's worth searching for her.
0:29:42 > 0:29:46I just heard back from the book group. She didn't turn up to the last three meetings.
0:29:46 > 0:29:49Let me ring the DVLA, check out her parking fine.
0:29:49 > 0:29:52I bet it was one of the nights she was supposed to be with her Jane Austen mates.
0:29:52 > 0:29:56OK, but we've got to act fast. We've only got a couple of hours
0:29:56 > 0:29:58before the CPS get back to Ford with their decision.
0:30:17 > 0:30:21- I thought we'd have been able to make a fresh start.- I'd like that.
0:30:23 > 0:30:28I'm sorry about before. You did the right thing, looking out for Ellen.
0:30:28 > 0:30:31- I do appreciate it. - There's something else.
0:30:31 > 0:30:34It might be useful. I remembered the last time she called.
0:30:34 > 0:30:37- For drugs?- Well, she said it was for a counselling course.
0:30:37 > 0:30:41She mentioned a college - Winbeck College.
0:30:41 > 0:30:44- In London?- I don't know. To be honest, I'd lost it with her by then.
0:30:44 > 0:30:47- Thanks. You've been a great help. - Take care, OK?
0:30:47 > 0:30:50I-I-If you find her, will you let me know?
0:30:50 > 0:30:52Of course.
0:31:00 > 0:31:02Someone looks pretty pleased with himself.
0:31:02 > 0:31:06The DVLA... Irene Laird's parking fine from two Mondays ago.
0:31:06 > 0:31:08But that's the night of her book group.
0:31:08 > 0:31:13- It must have been a page-turner for her to forget about the car. - She hasn't been going. I knew it!
0:31:13 > 0:31:18- # I knew it, I knew it... # - I'm assuming that's because you've got a result?
0:31:18 > 0:31:19The parking fine -
0:31:19 > 0:31:23Ripley high street, 2046.
0:31:23 > 0:31:27- The car parked at 1830. - 1830 to 2046 -
0:31:27 > 0:31:31- dinnertime!- Do you want us to get down there and circulate her image,
0:31:31 > 0:31:35- see if anyone remembers her?- Yeah. That's what I was gonna suggest.
0:31:35 > 0:31:40Great minds. Start with the posh restaurants. She was wearing the black dress, going upmarket.
0:31:40 > 0:31:44And we know Irene likes a man who can provide a certain lifestyle.
0:31:57 > 0:32:01- Nothing, you?- Yeah, she came here on Monday night with a man.
0:32:01 > 0:32:05- Do they have the man's name?- Paul Fallon. I got his landline number,
0:32:05 > 0:32:08so should be able to get the address from the phone company.
0:32:08 > 0:32:10Must have been a special occasion. Maison du Pays, little black dress?
0:32:10 > 0:32:14She left Tom a week later, so Paul must have played his cards right.
0:32:14 > 0:32:19- What was the menu like?- Pig's trotter and truffle. Not my cup of tea.
0:32:19 > 0:32:21I'm a meat and two veg type of man.
0:32:24 > 0:32:27Want some?
0:32:28 > 0:32:31- How was Craig?- He was OK.
0:32:32 > 0:32:34Anything on her?
0:32:34 > 0:32:39She was back in the country. She applied for a college course in Guildford.
0:32:39 > 0:32:44They faxed me her application. Her contact details were a drug clinic.
0:32:44 > 0:32:47Got Amy looking into it.
0:32:47 > 0:32:52- What did the college say? - She seemed nervous, jittery.
0:32:52 > 0:32:54Bit fragile.
0:32:54 > 0:32:59- But extremely bright. - Sounds like she was trying to get her life back on track.
0:33:03 > 0:33:05She couldn't afford the fees.
0:33:05 > 0:33:08Wish I'd known.
0:33:09 > 0:33:12How did you leave things with Craig?
0:33:12 > 0:33:16Got a lot to be angry about, but we cleared the air.
0:33:17 > 0:33:20Thing is, Danny, I, er...
0:33:20 > 0:33:25I accused Ellen of sleeping with Craig before she ran away.
0:33:27 > 0:33:29- Was it true?- No.
0:33:29 > 0:33:32No, she didn't. They didn't...
0:33:32 > 0:33:36It was just me, and my paranoia, and my insecurity.
0:33:38 > 0:33:40Was that why you split up?
0:33:43 > 0:33:46Sounds like we've all moved on since then.
0:33:47 > 0:33:49I'm trying to.
0:33:50 > 0:33:54Oh, go on, let me have one! Please. Please...!
0:33:55 > 0:33:57No, look, have that. Go on.
0:34:03 > 0:34:07Got it. The phone number was registered to Paul Fallon, Ripley Hill.
0:34:07 > 0:34:09Got another one here.
0:34:09 > 0:34:13Paul Fallon. Landscape gardening.
0:34:13 > 0:34:15Irene must have met him when he was doing work on her garden.
0:34:17 > 0:34:20Hey, we've got a phone number and address for Irene's new man.
0:34:20 > 0:34:23Good work. Get over there as soon as possible.
0:34:34 > 0:34:37DS Croft. Missing Persons Unit.
0:34:37 > 0:34:40You've been reported missing.
0:34:42 > 0:34:45- I haven't done anything illegal. - The problem is, Irene,
0:34:45 > 0:34:47I have to officially identify you.
0:34:47 > 0:34:52- You are still calling yourself Irene?- I am Irene Laird.
0:34:52 > 0:34:58Jason, call DCI Ford and tell her we've found Irene Laird.
0:35:02 > 0:35:06Your husband's being held on suspicion of your murder.
0:35:06 > 0:35:08But...Tom wouldn't hurt a fly.
0:35:08 > 0:35:12I guess him being soft made him easier to manipulate.
0:35:12 > 0:35:13I'd like you to leave now.
0:35:20 > 0:35:25- So what do I tell your daughter Sarah?- I gave more than I took.
0:35:25 > 0:35:28George was rich, but lazy!
0:35:28 > 0:35:32He travelled the world with me. Tom was terrified to take risks.
0:35:32 > 0:35:36Today he owns a business that employs 87 people.
0:35:36 > 0:35:39And that makes it all right to abandon him and ruin his reputation?
0:35:40 > 0:35:43Must have been hard remembering all those lies.
0:35:45 > 0:35:49- What about Sarah?- When I was young, my parents moved around a lot...
0:35:49 > 0:35:54- Hardly the same!- It gives me a certain perspective!- You told Paul Farron about your "perspective"?
0:35:54 > 0:35:56He doesn't need to know.
0:35:57 > 0:36:01I haven't broken any law. I have the right not to be contacted.
0:36:01 > 0:36:04Don't you think about the people you left behind? A daughter -
0:36:04 > 0:36:12she spent years wondering what happened to you. And Tom. He loves you. Don't you think you owe him...
0:36:12 > 0:36:15- some sort of explanation? - What do you expect me to say
0:36:15 > 0:36:18that wasn't made clear the moment I walked out of their lives?
0:36:18 > 0:36:22"I'm sorry"? No.
0:36:22 > 0:36:24Certainly made it easier.
0:36:26 > 0:36:28Maybe.
0:36:28 > 0:36:33You've found me. You've done your jobs. I think it's time for you to leave.
0:36:44 > 0:36:48- Congratulations.- Ma'am?- It's been a difficult couple of days.
0:36:48 > 0:36:51- For Tom Laird, you mean.- Yes.
0:36:51 > 0:36:56- Thank you...and your team. Real dedication.- Or a real pain in the neck.
0:36:56 > 0:37:00You got the result, DS Croft.
0:37:01 > 0:37:05We found Irene. I don't think Tom will see it as a result.
0:37:05 > 0:37:08- She didn't want to know?- No.
0:37:08 > 0:37:11It's not your responsibility.
0:37:11 > 0:37:14- Doesn't make it any easier, though. - I guess not.
0:37:14 > 0:37:18- Has Tom been released?- Of course.
0:37:18 > 0:37:20You were never a pain.
0:37:20 > 0:37:25A bit of a challenge... But you were right to pursue it.
0:37:37 > 0:37:40Look, I'm not gonna keep coming round.
0:37:40 > 0:37:44Just let me do my job and I can let you get on with your life.
0:37:46 > 0:37:48Your aunt's details.
0:37:50 > 0:37:53I...
0:37:53 > 0:37:59I can't imagine what it's like sacrificing everything for your principles. I think it was brave.
0:37:59 > 0:38:02You stood up for what you believed in.
0:38:02 > 0:38:05Your aunt and uncle knew it was wrong for your family to cut you off,
0:38:05 > 0:38:10and I know it's late. But this is their way of apologising.
0:38:10 > 0:38:13He controlled everyone by money.
0:38:13 > 0:38:15Me... Mum...
0:38:15 > 0:38:21Threatened to cut us off if we crossed him. Just got sick of it.
0:38:22 > 0:38:30So I decided to play him at his own game. I threatened to call the police - he just laughed in my face.
0:38:30 > 0:38:33Thought I wouldn't give up the easy life.
0:38:33 > 0:38:39It wasn't about right or wrong principles. I did it out of spite.
0:38:41 > 0:38:45- Do you still wanna save me?- Well, I think you should stop hiding.
0:38:45 > 0:38:47You could do a lot with that money.
0:38:47 > 0:38:50Change lives.
0:38:57 > 0:39:00I'm really sorry, Sarah.
0:39:00 > 0:39:03I couldn't convince your mother to contact you.
0:39:03 > 0:39:08- But you know where she is. - I can't give you her address. Not unless she tells me to.
0:39:08 > 0:39:11- She doesn't have anything to say to me?- I'm sorry.
0:39:13 > 0:39:19When I saw the picture on the poster and I knew it was here, it was an amazing feeling -
0:39:19 > 0:39:23all those years of hoping hadn't been for nothing. She was alive!
0:39:25 > 0:39:28But she doesn't want to talk to me.
0:39:28 > 0:39:33Why would I want to hear what she's got to say anyway? What would be the point?
0:39:33 > 0:39:38Just to have her say she doesn't care, she never did!
0:39:39 > 0:39:42- Sorry, I'm keeping you.- No.
0:39:42 > 0:39:45Well, at least I know.
0:39:47 > 0:39:49Thanks.
0:39:57 > 0:39:59- There you go...- Thanks.
0:40:00 > 0:40:03Brought you some sugar.
0:40:03 > 0:40:05I'm all right.
0:40:13 > 0:40:16I'm sorry about what happened... the other night...
0:40:16 > 0:40:19No, I was, er, upset.
0:40:20 > 0:40:23DOOR OPENS
0:40:23 > 0:40:25- How you doing, Tom?- Bit tired.
0:40:27 > 0:40:31- Did you sleep? - At least it wasn't in a cell.
0:40:31 > 0:40:34Look on the bright side.
0:40:34 > 0:40:37I just lay awake all night.
0:40:37 > 0:40:39Totally still.
0:40:39 > 0:40:41And then it was light again.
0:40:42 > 0:40:46Nothing had changed.
0:40:47 > 0:40:52I don't know what I'm supposed to be feeling right now.
0:40:52 > 0:40:54What do I do?
0:40:54 > 0:40:56You need to take things slowly.
0:40:59 > 0:41:01What... What do people think of me?
0:41:01 > 0:41:05- The neighbours, they... think I'm actually capable... - You've done nothing wrong.
0:41:07 > 0:41:10Then why did she leave me?
0:41:13 > 0:41:15Doesn't even want to see me.
0:41:15 > 0:41:17You mustn't blame yourself.
0:41:17 > 0:41:21I just wish things could go back to the way they were.
0:41:26 > 0:41:32When someone goes missing, the effects on the loved ones left behind can be devastating.
0:41:32 > 0:41:35It can leave people feeling depressed and angry,
0:41:35 > 0:41:38and grief-stricken at the loss of their loved ones.
0:41:38 > 0:41:42But imagine if you're accused of murdering that missing person.
0:41:42 > 0:41:47Dealing with your own feelings and the suspicion of your neighbours.
0:41:47 > 0:41:52My question is - should the people who go missing be held accountable,
0:41:52 > 0:41:57or is it everyone's right to live their lives as they wish?
0:41:57 > 0:42:03My name is Danny Hayworth, and the lines are open.
0:42:03 > 0:42:05KNOCK
0:42:06 > 0:42:09- I'm looking for Amy Garnett.- Oh, hi.
0:42:09 > 0:42:14Look, I'm no good at speeches, I just wanted to say...
0:42:14 > 0:42:16Thank you.
0:42:16 > 0:42:21And I'd like to donate some money to the MPU. You do good work here.
0:42:25 > 0:42:30My solicitors' details. Just let them know who to make the cheque payable to.
0:42:30 > 0:42:33Oh, um...
0:42:33 > 0:42:36Here's my...card. Just in case.
0:42:36 > 0:42:38I'll keep it with the other one.
0:42:40 > 0:42:42Good luck.
0:42:42 > 0:42:43Thanks.
0:42:46 > 0:42:50- Goodlooking bloke!- He's not my type.
0:42:50 > 0:42:55- What is your type?- I like a meat and two veg kind of guy.
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