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S1.5 “It’s him, it's himâ€

The kidnapper Michael Sams’ identity is revealed.

After Stephanie is returned home, the kidnapper is the most wanted man in Britain.

Michael Sams’ identity is revealed after a recording of his voice is featured on the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ television show, Crimewatch.

Andy Whittaker and Dr Julia Shaw explore what happened with former detectives Bob Taylor and John Plimmer along with Stephanie's best friend Stacey Kettner and psychologist Serena Simmons.

There’s graphic descriptions of violence told in a mixture of contemporary interviews and ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ archive. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Producer: Andy Whittaker.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Editor, ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Radio Nottingham: Chris Pegg.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

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