The ITV sequence aired on Sunday and continues on Monday, telling the tragic story of the homicide of Julie Hogg

I Fought the Regulation aired final night time on ITV and viewers are already gripped as they observe the tragic true story of a mom’s struggle for justice as her daughter’s assassin was protected by an historic regulation.

Within the TV depiction, Sheridan Smith performs Julie Hogg’s mom Ann Ming. Julie was murdered at her dwelling in Billingham in 1989 by William ‘Billy’ Dunlop.

Dunlop was acquitted underneath the double jeopardy regulation after going to trial twice for her homicide because the jury failed to succeed in a verdict on each events, writes Wales On-line.

Julie was simply 22 on the time of her dying, not too long ago separated from her husband and dealing as a pizza supply driver.

In November 1989, she was violently sexually assaulted and strangled by her neighbour, Billy Dunlop, and her physique was hidden beneath a shower panel.

Julie’s son Kevin (performed by Harry Jones and Buddy Wignall-Ho) had been staying together with his grandmother Ann on the night time that Julie was murdered,

Selling the discharge of I Fought the Regulation, Shadow Minister for Policing and Crime Matt Vickers shared a photograph of himself alongside Kevin and Ann.

Kevin commented on the submit, thanking the MP, saying: “Thanks for all of your assist @mattvickersmp.”

Kevin, who has a teenage son of his personal referred to as Callum, attended the I Fought The Regulation premiere and shared an emotional submit on his Instagram.

Sharing a photograph of his grandmother Ann, Sheridan Smith and son Callum, he penned: “The premiere of I Fought The Regulation in Durham with @northeastscreen showcasing what can solely be described as a residing nightmare for our household.

“Callum was there with my gran and representing me as I’m away working. I am tremendous happy with my gran, Callum and @sheridansmithster who performs the a part of my gran.

“Thanks to all who’s been part of this manufacturing and it has really been depicted in a manner that needs to be showcased all through the world.

“Additionally a large thanks to @terrythesnapper @teessidelive for all of your continued assist. What a beautiful night time it regarded.”

In November final 12 months, he shared a photograph on his son’s fifteenth birthday, exhibiting Smith embracing Callum as she joined his celebratory meal, exhibiting her long-term assist for the household.

I Fought the Regulation airs on ITV tonight (Monday, September 1) at 9pm after which on Sundays, with all episodes out there on STV participant

Be a part of the Each day File’s WhatsApp group right here and get the most recent information despatched straight to your messages.