The only murderer in the family? When serial killer Robert Spahalski admitted to murder in 2005, police not only discovered his decades long criminal past but also a fascinating family history that raises the possibility of a genetic tendency towards violence. Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen investigate the age-old concept of “bad families” and ask whether criminal behaviour is passed down through generations. And if so, is it through genes, our environment or our experiences? CREDITS Presenters: Dr Julia Shaw and Dr Adam Rutherford Producer: Laura Northedge Assistant Producer: Hannah Ward Editor: Anna Lacey Music: Matt Chandler
Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland
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105. Dark Arts 2: Can we prevent campaigns of vilification?
104. Dark Arts 1: How biasing is pre-trial publicity?
103. Bad People x People Who Knew Me
102. Paedophile Hunters: Do vigilantes help or harm justice?
101. Thalaikoothal: What is extreme elder abuse?
100. Tough Love: How should we help troubled teens?
99. Central Park Jogger 2: How should we interview children?
98. Central Park Jogger 1: Do you know your right to silence?
97. Belt Selfie: Why don’t people kill their friends?
96. Personification of Evil: Who becomes a prison pen pal?
95. Battle for Winson Green: Are prison riots inevitable?
94. Bad People x The Shamima Begum Story
93. Spirit Photographer: Are deepfakes a new problem?
92. Drugged Intent: Can intoxication excuse crimes?
91. Knox: Can translators make innocence look guilty?
90. Trash Puppies: Why are some people cruel to animals?
89. Baby Snatcher: Does anyone deserve the death penalty?
88. Thoughtcrime: How dangerous is anti-intellectualism?
87. Bad People x Please Protect Abraham
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