Crime Next Door - The Confession: 1. The 12 Apostles
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The story of Lesley Howell and Trevor Buchanan. In 1991 they were murdered by their spouses who then staged a scene to make it look like they had taken their own lives. 18 years later - one of the killers decided to confess.
Episode 1 - The 12 Apostles
When the bodies of Trevor Buchanan and Lesley Howell are found in a garage in the quiet coastal village of Castlerock, Northern Ireland - police believe it is a suicide pact.
While witness statements show their partners lied to police and there are a number of red flags at the scene - a coroner’s inquest raises no further concerns about their deaths.
Narrated by Lucy McConnell
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland production
Published on Saturday, 8th August 2026.
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