From Hear’Say to Coronation Street, we’ve always been big fans of Kym Marsh. Now, she is back on our tv screen with the next must-watch, true-crime show.
Commissioned by A+E Networks UK for Crime+Investigation, Murder at my Door with Kym Marsh is a shocking and gripping 4-part series of real-life criminal cases that tell the heart-breaking stories of innocent people murdered by someone they thought they could trust.
In the show, Kym Marsh narrates with her distinct empathetic style the tragic deaths of Ellie Gould, Gagandip Singh, Jenny Methven, and Susan Annis, victims who unknowingly opened their door to evil, experiencing the ultimate betrayal in the most intimate of settings.
Each case is told through dramatic re-enactments, photographs and testimonies from friends and family as well as the police officers and forensic experts who worked on them. More than that, experts in criminology and psychology give us fascinating insights into the way that criminals think and act. As riveting as it is heart-breaking, you’ll be glued to each episode of Murder at My Door with Kym Marsh from start to finish.
But that’s not the only place you can catch Ms Marsh.
She is also the ambassador for the amazing Crime+Investigation’s #HereForHer campaign in partnership with UK domestic abuse charity Refuge.
Domestic abuse can make survivors feel like they are all alone in the world with nowhere to turn. Crime+Investigation’s #HereForHer lets survivors know that there is a community of support of there for them, that there are people who can listen to them, discuss options and provide a safe space.
This year, Refuge saw a massive increase in calls and requests to their helpline and for emergency accommodation following the national COVID-19 lockdown. Crime+Investigation’s #HereForHer helps to raise money to keep these valuable services running and you can show your support too! Click here to donate or text ‘TEN’ to 70490 to give £10*. Just £10 can provide an Emergency Parcel, containing essentials such as toiletries, food and clothing so that a woman escaping a life-threatening situation has what she needs for her first night in a refuge.
Another way that you can support Crime+Investigation’s #HereForHer is to look out for some of the common warning signs. We’ve listed some of the signs below – if you notice these behaviours in your friend, it could be an indication that she needs Refuge’s help:
Staying Away
Was your friend a social butterfly, the life of the party or always there for the good times and the bad, and now you barely get to see her? Domestic abusers can isolate their partners from her friends, making her more vulnerable and alone.
Dressing Differently
Have you noticed that your friend has changed her style recently? Was she always dressed up and ready to go, and now it looks like she doesn’t want anyone to notice or look at her? Survivors of domestic abuse may find themselves changing the way they dress so that their partner won’t get jealous and take it out on them.
Phone Obsessed
We all love to look at our phones, but if someone is constantly checking their phone for a text message or call, it could be a sign that something is wrong. Often, domestic abusers will keep a tight hold on their partners and they want to know exactly where they are and who they’re with and exactly what they’re doing at all times.
Unhappy Home
Sometimes, when we’re having a good time with our friends, we don’t want to go home – we all know that feeling! But if your friend seems really apprehensive about going back to her home, whether she lives alone or shares a place with her partner, or if she seems scared, this could be sign that she is being abused by her partner.
If you or someone you know changes their behaviour because they are scared of their partner, they are experiencing domestic abuse.
For more information about domestic abuse, Crime+Investigation’s amazing #HereForHer campaign and how you can help, click here.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic abuse they are not alone – contact Refuge’s 24 hour Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247 or visit www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk to access information and a live chat service Monday-Friday 3-6pm.
*TEXT TEN TO 70490 TO DONATE £10.
Texts cost £10 plus a standard network message rate. Please ask bill payer’s permission first. By texting “TEN” to 70490 you consent to future phone calls and SMS messages about Refuge’s work and how you can support us. To donate but opt out of future calls and SMS, text “TENNOINFO” to 70490. For full terms and conditions visit the Refuge website. Refuge is a registered charity in England and Wales number 277424.
WatchMurder at My Door with Kym Marshon Crime+Investigation at 9pm from 2nd November 2020.