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Parole Hearing of a Killer
William Dunlop killed Julie Hogg in Billingham in 1989. His conviction changed legal history. Dunlop was jailed for life and is now up for a rare public parole hearing.
A murderer whose conviction changed legal history is up for parole.
William Dunlop killed Julie Hogg in Billingham in 1989 but jurors twice failed to convict him. After a 15-year fight, he was jailed for life. Now, Dunlop faces a rare public parole hearing.
Follow what happens next with reports from the Royal Courts of Justice.
Presenters: Philippa Goymer and Anthony Day.
Producer: Alex Booth.
Researcher: Paula MacDonald.