March 17th 2024.
Join former Met Police detective Steve Keogh as he takes you on a journey behind the scenes of some of the most notorious homicide cases in London. In his 12 years on the force, Steve has worked on some of the country's biggest crimes, from a drug deal gone wrong to the tragic shooting of Sgt Matt Ratana in a Croydon custody suite. Now, he's sharing his experiences in a new documentary series premiering this Wednesday on TRUE CRIME, 'Secrets of a Murder Detective'.
Through the eyes of Steve, viewers will get an inside look at the relentless pursuit to bring killers to justice. From the early inquiries to the pivotal breakthrough that leads to conviction, Steve will guide you through the intricate and often challenging process of solving a murder. The first episode focuses on a case close to Steve's heart - the brutal murders of former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two young sons at the hands of their father, Arthur Simpson-Kent, in December 2015.
In an exclusive interview with Metro, Steve reflects on the series, the triple-killing that shook the nation, and the one aspect of the case that still haunts him. "When I look back at my career, the cases that truly affected me were those involving children," Steve shares. "So, the way Sian and her boys were murdered at the hands of their father is probably the one investigation that has stayed with me the most, and it's something I will never forget."
Sian's successful acting career included a role in Eastenders and voiceover work, but her personal life was plagued by an unhealthy relationship with Simpson-Kent. The couple had two sons together, eight-year-old Zachary and four-year-old Amon. But on that fateful day in December, Sian and her boys disappeared without a trace.
The case landed on Steve's desk after being passed up to the Met's homicide and serious crime command in early January. "There were red flags all over the place," Steve recalls. "Sian's health was deteriorating, and she wasn't in a position to look after herself and her two boys. Then we have the father, who had gone missing after speaking to uniformed officers. It was clear that this was more than just a missing person case."
As the investigation unfolded, it became apparent that Sian's disappearance was not voluntary. Attempts to cover up bloodstains in the house and text messages sent from Sian's phone from her own address raised suspicions. But it wasn't until the discovery of Sian's car in Bethnal Green that the search focused on the house. On January 5, 2016, a grave was unearthed in the back garden, and the bodies of Sian and her two sons were found.
For Steve and his team, it was a devastating moment. "Even though you're pretty convinced the worst has happened, you always hold onto that hope that maybe we're wrong," Steve shares. "But when we found the grave with the three of them inside, it was a real low point in my career. It was a heartbreaking moment for the whole team."
Post mortem examinations revealed that all three victims had suffered serious head injuries before being stabbed in the neck to ensure their deaths. "The fact that Zachary had defensive injuries gives me chills," Steve says. "The fact that he was awake and aware of what was happening - that's something that will always stay with me."
Despite the challenges and emotional toll of the case, Steve and his team were determined to bring justice for Sian and her two boys. And in the end, their hard work paid off - Simpson-Kent was convicted of the murders and sentenced to life in prison. Through his documentary series, Steve hopes to give viewers a real glimpse into the world of a murder detective and the tireless efforts it takes to solve these heinous crimes.
Steve Keogh takes viewers behind the scenes and inside the investigation into the murders of Sian Blake and her two sons. He is a former Met Police detective who has spent 12 years working on some of the most notorious crimes in the country. In his new documentary series, 'Secrets of a Murder Detective', Steve shares his experiences and shows the audience what it takes to solve a murder.
The first episode of the series focuses on one of Steve's own cases - the brutal murders of former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two young sons. Steve sat down with Metro to discuss the case, the documentary, and the one thing that still haunts him.
"When I look back at my career, the murders that affected me the most were always the ones involving children," Steve shares. "The way Sian and her boys were killed by their own father is a case that will always stick with me and continue to affect me."
Sian, who had a successful acting career, was planning to leave her abusive relationship with Arthur Simpson-Kent. On December 13, 2015, she went to visit her mother and vanished soon after. Three days later, when her sons failed to show up at school, a missing persons case was launched.
"Red flags were raised from the beginning," Steve explains. "Sian was in poor health and unable to take care of herself and her sons. And then there was the fact that Simpson-Kent disappeared after talking to uniformed officers. It was clear that this was more than just a missing persons case."
The investigation soon led to the discovery of Sian's car in Bethnal Green and an excavation of the back garden revealed a grave with Sian and her sons buried inside. "It was a heartbreaking moment for the whole team," Steve recalls. "We always hold on to hope that maybe they're still alive, but finding their bodies confirmed our worst fears."
Post mortem examinations revealed that all three victims had suffered serious head injuries before being stabbed in the neck. "The fact that eight-year-old Zachary had defensive injuries gives me chills," Steve says. "It's a reminder that he was awake and aware of what was happening, and that's something that will always stay with me."
Despite the challenges and emotional toll of the case, Steve and his team were determined to bring justice for Sian and her sons. Simpson-Kent was eventually caught and sentenced to life in prison for their murders.
The first episode of 'Secrets of a Murder Detective' gives viewers a glimpse into the dedication, hard work, and heartache that goes into solving a murder. Steve's experience and expertise provide an inside look into the world of homicide investigations, and his honesty and vulnerability make for a compelling and emotional documentary.
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