Hearst Networks EMEA Commissions New True-Crime Series

Hearst Networks EMEA has commissioned Faces of Evil, a brand-new series from Woodcut Media for Crime + Investigation.

The six-parter explores the twists and turns of the flawed investigations into some of the world’s most notorious killers in the U.S. and U.K. In each case, the series explores the missteps and flawed procedures that resulted in criminals managing to evade capture and conviction for so long.

Woodcut International is handling worldwide sales.

Dan Korn, VP of Programming at Hearst Networks EMEA, said, “We’re delighted to be working again with Woodcut Media, exploring how, in the 1980’s in particular, killers on both sides of the Atlantic managed to slip through the net, despite the best efforts of law enforcement. It’s an important reminder of how far we’ve come but also of the valiant efforts of the families of the victims who refused to let these heinous crimes go unpunished.”

Koulla Anastasi, commercial director Woodcut Media and managing director of Woodcut International, added, “With true crime, one important aspect is to see that justice has been served, which is highlighted in each episode of this series. Thankfully forensics has come a long way, and the speed at which crimes are being resolved has drastically improved. It’s a pleasure to be producing this new series for the Crime + Investigation platform, and we look forward to presenting to our buyers at MIPCOM.”