Murders in... — Season 5

Sept 2017

A local aristocrat is found murdered in a way that depicts a 600-year-old legend.

Sept 2017

A woman’s body is found nearby the Lake Pavin in the Auvergne region. The staging of the murder baffles the investigators in its resemblance to the legend of the lake, whereby the sinners of Besse, having provoked God’s anger, were buried alive and then covered in the Devil’s tears.

Nov 2017

The son of a food manufacturer is murdered with a pitchfork, suggesting deaths inflicted in a 17th century rebellion.

Jan 20181h 30m

A young woman portraying Joan of Arc is shot dead by an arrow during a parade through Orleans.

Mar 20181h 30m

A 60-year-old man lies dead in a cemetery next to an oyster shell engraved with his name.