How we caught Leo Ross' teenage killer features as forensics series returns

The work of our officers to catch a teenage murderer is being showcased in the first episode of the new series of Forensics: The Real CSI.

Officers from our Homicide department are being featured in the programme, which highlights how forensics can be used in complex cases.

The first episode, which airs on 1 March, highlights the case of Kian Moulton, who was jailed on 10 Feb for the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross in Hall Green.

Forensics was vital in linking Moulton to the crime, with blood found both on his shirt and on the knife used in the killing.

The blood samples were matched with Leo's by investigators, forming a vital piece of evidence.

Detective Inspector Joe Davenport, who led the investigation, said: "We had CCTV footage showing Kian Moulton riding to and from the murder scene, as well as bodyworn footage showing him talking to officers, but what we
really needed was that key forensic link between him and Leo.

"The examination of the blood samples showed he had some of Leo's blood on him, which was key to linking him with the crime."

After he attacked Leo, Moulton discarded the knife near a stream a short distance from the scene.

Had he thrown the knife just a short distance further away into the stream itself, this key piece of evidence could have been lost.

Forensics: The Real CSI was filmed in direct co-operation with West Midlands Police and features five significant cases our officers investigated across the region.

The first episode airs at 9pm on Sunday, 1 March and the episode will also be available to view on BBC iPlayer from 6am.