It was April 1999 when Jill Dando, a BBC journalist, was murdered in broad daylight at the age of 37. A single bullet hit his head as he answered a call at the door of his home.
More than two decades after her murder, the British presenter’s story joins Netflix’s long list of true crime content, paving the way to endless questions with the docuseries “Who Killed Jill Dando?”
The case is extremely worrying because in all this time it has not been clear who is really responsible for the journalist’s murder.
Authorities initially brought a possible suspect named Barry Michael George to trial, who was sentenced to life in prison but was later acquitted in 2009. The lack of evidence, some inconsistencies in the case, less than credible statements and media attention. overshadowed Dando’s death.
Barry George leaves with Dr. Susan Young at the Old Bailey in London after being acquitted of the murder of Jill Dando. (Photo by Yui Mok – PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
Some of the theories surrounding his assassination relate to the alleged order of a Serbian leader named Arkan, who ordered his execution because of comments he made on television and NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) military actions in the region and even against refugees in the region had supported Kosovo. Nothing could be checked.
Jill’s brother Nigel believes it is “highly unlikely that the police will be able to catch anyone”; However, he urged that the documentary “bring back people’s memories,” he said in an interview with the BBC.
Who was Jill Dando?
According to her public biography, Jill Wendy Dando was born on November 9, 1961 at Weston College in England. She showed a genuine interest in the media at a young age and began her career as a reporter at a local publication called the Weston Mercury.
In 1987 she joined BBC West as a news presenter and reporter. Dando also studied at Cardiff Metropolitan University and Worle Community School.
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Very soon Dando gained people’s affection and popularity as her friendly image brought her close to viewers in the 1990s. Her most significant works were as presenters of the shows “Holiday” and “Crimewatch”. This final project catapulted her to international fame as she, along with a team of reporters and investigators, dedicated herself to solving crimes sent to her by audiences.
Alan Farthing was his romantic partner until his tragic death in 1999.
The three-part documentary Who Killed Jill Dando? is available on Netflix.