Main content
This programme will be available shortly after broadcast

A married dentist starts a secret relationship with the wife of a policeman.

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 2 - The Affair

In a close-knit Baptist church community in Coleraine, Northern Ireland - Hazel Buchanan, married to a local RUC officer - begins a secret affair with married dentist Colin Howell.

When the affair is discovered, the church arranges counselling for both couples - but Colin Howell begins plotting with Hazel to murder their partners.

Narrated by Lucy McConnell
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive editor Andy Martin
A BBC Northern Ireland production

12 minutes

On radio

Sat 22 Aug 202613:17
BBC Radio Foyle & BBC Radio Ulster

More episodes

Previous

1. The 12 ApostlesThe Confession

Next

Coming soon

See all episodes from Crime Next Door

Broadcasts

  • Sat 22 Aug 202613:17
    BBC Radio Foyle & BBC Radio Ulster
  • Sun 23 Aug 202613:17
    BBC Radio Foyle & BBC Radio Ulster

Podcast

  • Crime Next Door

    A 1986 murder, Britain’s longest miscarriage of justice and a new hunt for a killer.