The Sarah Payne Case: Part 2 – Forensics, Justice, and a Law That Changed the UK

In the powerful conclusion of The Sarah Payne Case, Sky News Crime Correspondent Martin Brunt and Journalist Helen Fospero rejoin Detective Inspector Martyn Underhill to reveal how the investigation into Sarah Payne’s tragic murder reached its gripping finale.

This episode explores the critical evidence that brought Roy Whiting to justice—highlighting groundbreaking forensic science, including Professor Pat Wiltshire’s pioneering pollen analysis that linked Sarah directly to her abductor’s van. The emotional testimony of Lee Payne, Sarah’s older brother, also proved essential. His vivid account of the man he saw and the vehicle involved would later become a turning point in court.

We step inside the courtroom to examine the trial and sentencing, reflecting on the emotional weight carried by the Payne family and the wider public. But the legacy of this case didn’t end there. Sarah’s death sparked a movement that would change the law. Born from her mother Sara Payne’s relentless fight, Sarah’s Law empowered parents across the UK to access information about known sex offenders living in their area—a landmark shift in child protection.

The case of Sarah Payne continues to leave a deep and lasting mark on the country. Tune in to hear how science, justice, and one family’s strength combined to create change that still protects children today.

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• Justice for James: The James Bulger Case

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