‘24 Hours in Police Custody’ Explores Disturbing Online Harassment Case

The new episode details how social media threats escalated into stalking, hoax calls, and a police investigation that uncovered the perpetrator.

The latest episode of Channel 4's true crime series focuses on a case involving Megan and Dan, a young couple targeted by anonymous online harassment that escalated into death threats and hoax emergency calls.
Detective Emily Richardson, a rookie investigator with Cambridgeshire Police, led the case, which began with both individuals reporting threatening messages from an unknown source.
The harassment led to multiple police deployments, including armed units, in response to false murder accusations, creating fear and disruption in their lives.
The investigation revealed that Dan himself orchestrated the campaign to manipulate and intimidate Megan after their breakup, claiming his actions were motivated by love.
Dan was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison, highlighting the growing dangers of online stalking and the challenges law enforcement faces in addressing digital crimes.