A detective questioned a killer’s call after a double murder in Canterbury. The case features in a new Channel 5 documentary.
The murders are featured in a TV show called “A Killer Makes a Call” on Channel 5. The show focuses on cases where the person who calls police is actually guilty. Christian claimed self-defense in his call, saying Simon and Natasha attacked him and came to his room to complain about water.
Christian said they had a knife. He first said it was his knife, but later claimed he grabbed “their knife.” During the call, he reported an attack, claiming his housemate, Simon, and his girlfriend attacked, along with others who hit him with cans and bottles.
The TV episode shows Christian tried to cover up his crime. Peter Bleksley, a former detective, is in the documentary and said Christian sounded fake, adding that Christian was performing an act. Bleksley noted Christian claimed to be a victim, saying they beat him, yet he had few wounds.
Bleksley explained the truth needed establishing. Detectives thought the crime scene did not match Christian’s story. Christian thought he controlled everything. A court sentenced him to at least 30 years in jail.
Christian, 62, stabbed Simon five times, four of the wounds were in his back. Simon worked at Canterbury’s Goods Shed. The stabbing happened at their shared temporary housing. Natasha was visiting Simon. She also suffered multiple stab wounds and died.
Natasha and Simon had been together a year and met in a park near their homes. Christian also injured Natasha’s son and a 16-year-old boy. A criminologist, Dr. Honor Doro Townshend, said this was likely, citing Christian’s past behavior at the house.
Dr. Townshend noted Christian had lived there for years and saw himself as the “top dog.” This status was really important to him. She sensed underlying tension and aggression. A small incident led to a breaking point. Christian showed strong narcissistic traits.
Family and friends honored Natasha and Simon. The documentary can be streamed online. Simon’s best friend, Dean Ballard, said he misses Simon and stated Simon always made him laugh, adding that Simon was his rock and helped him with anything.
Natasha’s sister, Jodie Sadler, shared memories of doing her hair and makeup, noting that Natasha had her own unique style. Natasha and Simon liked the same music. However, Jodie will never forget the night of March 29, 2016, which greatly impacted her family.
Jodie said it was unthinkable that a child was almost murdered, and they woke up to find their mother dead. Natasha’s brother, Steven, was also emotional. Natasha studied philosophy before she died. He views her death as a hole in his heart and will always feel the loss. People in Margate knew Natasha’s story.
Christian received a long prison sentence for the double murder and other wounds. Two women also went to jail for helping Christian hide the murder weapons: Samantha Groombridge and Naomi Toro.