Catching Melanie's Killer - A True Crime Podcast by ITV News chronicles Melanie Road's life, murder, and case. It's a cruel tale about a 17-year-old schoolgirl murdered one balmy morning in Bath, England.

For 31 years, the identity of the person who took the life of the British teenager was a mystery. Then, a fight between a local Bath woman and her boyfriend led to a DNA swab. That swab would prove fateful and result in overdue justice for Melanie. Among other true crime stories, Melanie's cold case haunted many people. Her murder set off decades of investigations by British detectives and investigative journalists. This podcast explores the once cold case, giving many exclusive details.

Award-winning crime reporter and ITV news correspondent Robert Murphy hosts this podcast. After several years in the British regional and national press, Robert joined ITV in 2000. He is a multi-talented broadcaster known for filming and editing most of his TV reports. In 2019, he presented and directed A Confession - As Told by ITV News. The documentary was about serial killer Christopher Halliwell.

Robert tells the harrowing tale of Melanie's death in an eight-part series. Catching Melanie's Killer features interviews with many people related to the case. These include Melanie's family members, detectives, and cold case investigators. The show details Melanie's life, the events leading up to her death, and the aftermath. It tells a story of a mother's pain, a detective's search for the truth, and the universality of emotions. On the podcast, Robert interviews Julie Mackay, the detective who solved Melanie's case. There are also excerpts of interviews with Melanie's mother, Jean Road. Jean and Julie would go on to form a years-long friendship.

Catching Melanie's Killer - A True Crime Podcast by ITV News is a compelling true crime podcast. It addresses a difficult topic with professionalism and heart. Listeners can expect to feel various emotions, from anger to hope.