The Murder Detective Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2

Airdate: 2026-Aug-27

Episode summary:

Murphy and his team recover a gun that may be linked to Lyra McKee's murder. A DNA lead gives detectives their first direct route into the network surrounding the killing. Drawing on forensic evidence, intelligence, CCTV and mobile phone footage, detectives believe they can finally put a name to the masked figure at the centre of the case. Murphy launches a series of high-risk operations targeting those suspected of involvement. The stakes are immense. As the hunt enters a decisive new phase, Lyra's family's agonising wait for answers continues.

About The Murder Detective series:

A gripping real-world thriller, seven years in the making, telling the inside story of the complex, high-risk police investigation into the murder ...Show more >