The Social Media Murders is an ITV true-crime docuseries examining shocking cases where social media and the internet played a critical and unsettling role in a person's murder. In each episode, the series explores the events leading up to a killing, centering the narrative on the victim and drawing upon actual social media posts, videos, and phone data to reveal the relationship between the perpetrator and their victim. The show delves into the dark side of online connections, highlighting how digital platforms can be used for grooming, stalking, and manipulation, ultimately contributing to a person's demise.
the film chronicles how Ruggles was cyberstalked and brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Lance Corporal Trimaan "Harry" Dhillon. It exposes Dhillon's campaign of online harassment and manipulation, which intensified after Ruggles ended their relationship. By incorporating previously unseen correspondence, the documentary provides a chilling account of how his obsession turned deadly, and it critiques the failure of authorities to properly intervene despite Ruggles's attempts to report his stalking.channel: itv2
year: 2023
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