The Pembrokeshire Murders Season 1 Episode 3 Episode 3
- January 13, 2021
- 47 min
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7.7 (416)
In episode 3 of The Pembrokeshire Murders, the investigation into the murders of several young women continues to ramp up. Detective Superintendent Steve Wilkins, played by Luke Evans, and his team are focused on finding concrete evidence connecting serial killer John Cooper to these crimes.
The episode opens with Wilkins and his team questioning Cooper's son, Andrew, about a shotgun that was found on his property. Andrew asserts that the gun is not his, and as a convicted criminal himself, he is not a reliable witness. However, the team begins to build a case against Cooper by connecting his known criminal activity to the murders. They discover that Cooper was in the area during the time of the killings and had a history of stealing items that matched those taken from the victims.
As the team works to gather more evidence, they must navigate the legal system to ensure that Cooper is held accountable for his crimes. They encounter obstacles as Cooper's defense team tries to poke holes in their case and discredit the evidence they have gathered. Wilkins is determined to see the case through to a successful conclusion, even as his personal life begins to unravel.
The episode also delves into the impact that these murders had on the community and the families of the victims. It is clear that the investigation has taken a toll on Wilkins and his team, as they work to bring closure to this tragic chapter in Pembrokeshire's history.
Overall, episode 3 of The Pembrokeshire Murders continues to build the tension and suspense surrounding this real-life crime story. The strength of the acting and the direction allows viewers to become engrossed in the investigation and the lives of those affected by these heinous crimes.