Introducing... Who Killed the Shakoors?
A father is the sole survivor of a house fire that killed his wife and five children. Follow his story of unimaginable loss and the on-going fight for justice.
A father is the sole survivor of a house fire that killed his wife and five children.
On 15 October 2012, Dr Abdul Shakoor jumped from an upstairs window of his house in Harlow, Essex. It was a desperate attempt to get help.
His wife Dr Sabah Usmani and their five children died in the fire and police opened a murder investigation.
Dr Shakoor has been fighting for answers and justice ever since.
Written and produced by Gabby Colenso
Presenter: Sonia Watson
Sound Design: John Cameron-McIntosh
Story Consultants: Barney Rowntree and Ben Robinson
Online Producer: Rachael Smith
Series Editor: Shahid Hussain
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin
A 蜜芽传媒 Essex production for 蜜芽传媒 Sounds.
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