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Netflix making dramatic new doc about infamous Jill Dando murder case

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Netflix making dramatic new doc about infamous Jill Dando murder case
Netflix making dramatic new doc about infamous Jill Dando murder case

A NEW Netflix documentary hopes to shed new light on TV presenter Jill Dando’s murder.

A reassessment of the case is being filmed and is likely to air later this year, months before the 25th anniversary of her killing.

Jill Dando died of a gunshot wound to the head outside her home in Fulham, West London, in 1999 qhiddrixuirrprw
Jill Dando died of a gunshot wound to the head outside her home in Fulham, West London, in 1999Credit: Getty - Contributor
Barry George was arrested for her murder, jailed for life in 2001 but his conviction was later quashed
Barry George was arrested for her murder, jailed for life in 2001 but his conviction was later quashedCredit: PA:Press Association
The TV presenter was gunned down less than 40 minutes after she was caught on CCTV at the Kings Mall shopping centre in Hammersmith
The TV presenter was gunned down less than 40 minutes after she was caught on CCTV at the Kings Mall shopping centre in HammersmithCredit: PA:Press Association
A source said: 'Netflix docs have a reputation for producing new information' - pictured the crime scene
A source said: 'Netflix docs have a reputation for producing new information' - pictured the crime sceneCredit: PA:Press Association

The streaming giant has previously delivered major revelations in its true-crime shows, which often include new evidence.

A TV insider said: “Netflix docs have a reputation for producing new information which changes the way major crimes from the past are viewed.

“So hopes will be raised that they may produce something similar as they revisit the murder of a much-loved figure whose demise shocked the nation.”

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BBC newsreader and Crimewatch host Jill, then 37, died of a gunshot wound to the head outside her home in Fulham, West London, in 1999.

Loner Barry George, now 62, was arrested for her murder and jailed for life in 2001.

But his conviction was later quashed before he was acquitted at a second trial in 2008.

Despite more than 2,000 potential suspects and a string of conspiracy theories, the killer has not been found.

Other crimes put under the spotlight by Netflix include the 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann, with new evidence brought to light.

Its shows have also included a re-examination of serial killer Peter Sutcliffe’s crimes as well as those of billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Jill's killer has never been found - despite more than 2,000 potential suspects and a string of conspiracy theories
Jill's killer has never been found - despite more than 2,000 potential suspects and a string of conspiracy theoriesCredit: Rex Features
Well-wishers left flowers outside her house, where she was killed
Well-wishers left flowers outside her house, where she was killedCredit: Rex Features

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