How John Cooper's abused son finally put killer behind bars with damning evidence

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The nation has been gripped and horrified in equal measure as the story behind the Pembrokeshire Murders has been re-told on ITV.

The Pembrokeshire Murders: Catching The Game Show Killer delved into the disturbing story of how serial killer John Cooper was finally convicted.John Cooper, known as the Bullseye Killer as he once appeared on the gameshow, is now serving four life sentences for the murder Peter and Gwenda Dixon and Richard and Helen Thomas.He was also sentenced for a vicious gunpoint rape and sexual assault on a group of teens.The hour-long documentary featured the detectives, lawyers and forensic scientist who worked in the terrifying case.It also included jaw-dropping footage and news reports from the case, including Cooper's interviews and arrest.Gerard Elias QC was the prosecuting barrister at the 2011 trial at Swansea Crown Court.In the chilling

John Cooper may have got away with two sickening double murders if it wasn't for a decision made by a hero detective.

THE full horrific truth about the killer behind The Pembrokeshire Murders was too brutal to be told in the new ITV series, according to its star Luke Evans. The Hollywood actor, who takes on the role of the newly-promoted detective superintendent Steve Wilkins, said the writers behind the drama were unable to reveal more about the serial killer John Cooper.

Killer John Cooper was caught by police after tiny clues were pieced together.

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John Cooper convicted of his crimes.The evil serial killer’s first victims were brother and sister Helen and Richard Thomas, who were shot at their manor hour near Milford Haven in 1985 – before their home was set on fire.Four years later Cooper murdered husband and wife Peter and Gwenda Dixon on a coastal path in Pembrokeshire, on the last day of their holiday.The investigation into their deaths is dramatised in ITV's new true crime drama The Pembrokeshire Murders.

John Cooper destroyed the lives of many people, including those of his own family.

John Cooper, whose evil crimes are the basis for new ITV drama The Pembrokeshire Murders, appeared on cult ITV gameshow Bullseye in May 1989.He appeared jovial and clearly skilled at darts.

John Cooper, now 76, was finally convicted of the double murderers of siblings Richard and Helen Thomas, and Peter and Gwenda Dixon in Pembrokeshire, Wales in 2011.But it took more than 20 years before the killer was identified due to lack of evidence.The story of how police finally cracked the murders is being told in the ITV true crime drama The Pembrokeshire Murders.The cold case review that began in 2005 finally cracked the case thanks to the advances of forensic science.Cooper had a long history of robberies and violent assault – and even appeared on television before he was caught.The most vital clue to solving the double murders was John Cooper’s appearance on the game show Bullseye.Chillingly, Cooper told host Jim Bowen how he loved

John Cooper, who is currently serving life in prison for the murders of Gwenda and Peter Dixon, and Richard and Helen Thomas, was married when he was being investigated for these crimes. In 2009, Cooper was released from prison after serving 11 years behind bars for robbery and burglary.

The first episode of the three-part miniseries Pembrokeshire Murders airs on ITV on Monday night.

direct to your inboxIf you're looking for a true crime drama to get you through lockdown, ITV may just have it.The Pembrokeshire Murders begins tonight (January 11) and is on for three consecutive nights.The brand new mini-series depicts the events which led to the conviction of a cold-blooded serial killer.The drama has been adapted from the true crime book, Catching the Bullseye Killer, written by Senior Investigating Officer Steve Wilkins and ITV news journalist Jonathan Hill.  The book gives an in-depth account of the extraordinary cold case investigation: Operation Ottawa, which took place between 2006 and 2011.Actor Luke Evans takes the role of Steve Wilkins and the series also features Keith Allen as John Cooper, Owen Teale as Gerard

John Cooper is the subject of new ITV drama The Pembrokeshire Murders.It wasn’t until 25 years later that Cooper, also known as the Bullseye Killer, was sentenced for his crimes in Wales.He was dubbed the Bullseye Killer because his appearance on the gameshow helped put him behind bars.Cooper murdered brother and sister Richard and Helen Thomas, then burned their house down on December 22, 1985.Then, on June 29, 1989, he robbed Peter Dixon and his wife Gwenda, before shooting them at point blank range.The serial killer famously evaded capture for around two decades, but was finally convicted using the most advanced forensic techniques at the time.John Cooper, now 76, is still behind bars is an undisclosed prison.He was sentenced to 14 years

Evil John Cooper was responsible for two separate double killings during the 80s.

Four years after murdering a pair of siblings, John Cooper boldly appeared on an episode of Bullseye.

Serial killer and diagnosed psychopath John Cooper was sentenced to four life sentences over two double murders he committed in the 1980s.