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Killer's Daughter Distressed by Confession Tapes
20 Jan
Summary
- Daughter expresses distress hearing father's murder confession tapes.
- Confession tapes of double-murderer Colin Howell broadcast publicly.
- Daughter requested advance access to tapes, which was denied.
The daughter of notorious double-murderer Colin Howell has spoken out about the profound distress caused by hearing her father's confession tapes. These recordings, which document Howell's admissions to killing his lover's husband and her mother, were broadcast publicly for the first time as part of a BBC documentary.
Lauren Bradford-Clarke, Howell's daughter, revealed that she had specifically requested to access the confession clips before their public release. However, her request was ultimately denied by the BBC.
The BBC stated that its production team had engaged with immediate family members during the documentary's creation. They also extended an invitation for family members to contribute to the series.
