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For the first time on television, this two-part documentary examines the real story behind the tragic death of Charlotte Brown.
On December 8th, 2015, Charlotte met Jack Shepherd for the first and only time after connecting through the dating app OKCupid. After dinner at The Shard, Shepherd invited her onto his speedboat on the River Thames.
Hours later, Charlotte’s body was recovered from the water. A post-mortem ruled she died from cold water immersion. Shepherd was unharmed.
What first appeared to be a tragic accident soon became the focus of a complex police investigation. As evidence mounted, Shepherd’s account of the crash began to unravel, ultimately leading to a charge of manslaughter.
With access to Charlotte’s family and those central to the investigation, this documentary reveals the devastating impact on her loved ones and the truth behind a case that shocked the nation.
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This film was first broadcast: 13 Dec 2021
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For the first time on television, this two-part documentary examines the real story behind the tragic death of Charlotte Brown.
On December 8th, 2015, Charlotte met Jack Shepherd for the first and only time after connecting through the dating app OKCupid. After dinner at The Shard, Shepherd invited her onto his speedboat on the River Thames.
Hours later, Charlotte’s body was recovered from the water. A post-mortem ruled she died from cold water immersion. Shepherd was unharmed.
What first appeared to be a tragic accident soon became the focus of a complex police investigation. As evidence mounted, Shepherd’s account of the crash began to unravel, ultimately leading to a charge of manslaughter.
With access to Charlotte’s family and those central to the investigation, this documentary reveals the devastating impact on her loved ones and the truth behind a case that shocked the nation.
Subscribe to True Lives: bit.ly/3dBMxvl
This film was first broadcast: 13 Dec 2021
Check us out on Facebook: facebook.com/OurStoriesChannel
Watch More Documentaries
True Lives - bit.ly/3A8xRMJ
Up Close - youtube.com/@UpCloseITVS
Our History - bit.ly/3rUpdhL
Our World - bit.ly/3ftuckM
Our Stories - bit.ly/3ynfFyk
Taste - bit.ly/3OZoDcV
Blueprint - bit.ly/3ZK5UdD
True Lives brings you fascinating stories of social interest from around the world. You can discover award winning documentaries, films and groundbreaking reports that capture the complexities of our daily life, with stories that will entertain, inspire and inform.
Content distributed by ITV Studios.
