Channel 5’s new true crime documentary has left viewers shocked and devastated
Channel 5 audiences have been left shaken by a harrowing new true crime documentary.
Murder In Shetland: Trial by Jury chronicles the death of Claire Leveque, a woman discovered dead at an isolated property in Shetland.
Claire, originally from Canada, was just 24 years old when she was killed on 11 February 2024.
She was found with multiple severe injuries in a hot tub at a property in the Sandness area, and despite the arrival of emergency services, she was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.
A new documentary is now shedding light on the subsequent murder trial, while also giving voice to her bereaved family, reports the Mirror.
The Channel 5 synopsis teases: “Inside the courtroom as a grieving family and an accused partner collide in a murder trial.”
Posting a clip on social media, Channel 5 cautioned audiences: “Warning: Some viewers may find the following video distressing.”
They further stated: “Claire Leveque’s final months reveal a harrowing story of control and abuse. Now, her family cross continents in search of answers, and justice.”
The trailer featured excerpts from the trial, showing Claire’s loved ones breaking down in court.
It also sees testimonies from experts brought in to prove the case, as a person warns: “This is a horror story from the beginning.”
“This was horrific,” one viewer commented to the clip.
Another said: “Horrendous case – can’t imagine how her family and friends coped with that trial.”
Someone else called it “very chilling”, and said “it wasn’t an easy watch”.
“A hard watch,” another agreed, while someone else said: “#MurderinShetland is remarkable television. Do watch it if you can, although it is quite harrowing.”
Ahead of the documentary airing, Gary Davies, consultant editor for commissioning at 5, said: “This thoughtful series gives a deeply human account of an unimaginable tragedy. It shines a light on the justice process and honours the courage of Claire’s family as they seek truth and remembrance.”
Mark Procter, executive producer for Big Little Fish, echoed the sentiment, saying: “We are profoundly grateful to the Judicial Office for Scotland and to everyone who enabled our access to the trial.
“Above all, we are honoured that the Leveque family have entrusted us to document what happened to Claire. We hope this series serves as a respectful tribute – giving her the voice that was so cruelly taken from her.”
Murder in Shetland: Trial by Jury is available to watch on Channel 5.
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