Detective Steve Wilkins is the central character of ITV’s latest true-crime drama The Pembrokeshire Murders, but is he still with the police?
Hollywood star Luke Evans plays DS Wilkins in the three-part series, which stars Keith Allen as killer John Cooper.
Is Steve Wilkins still a police officer?
No, Steve retired after Operation Ottowa.
He went on to write a critically acclaimed book about the case, titled The Pembrokeshire Murders: Catching the Bullseye Killer.
The series gets its title from, and is inspired by, Steve’s book, which he published in 2013.
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Interestingly, Steve co-wrote it with ITV News reporter Jonathan Hill, who is also in the drama as he covered the murders on TV at the time.
Actor David Fynn plays Jonathan in the series.
Where is Steve Wilkins now and what has he said about the show?
The BBC reported that Steve now lives in Cheshire. He heaped praise on the cast of The Pembrokeshie Murders for their portrayal of the events in his book.
He said: “I cannot speak too highly of their understanding, sensitivity and professionalism and commitment to getting it right.
Luke wanted to know the detail of the investigation, how I would do and say things.
“They quickly understood that they were depicting real people, many who are still carrying the scars.”
What does ex police officer Steve Wilkins think of Luke Evans?
Luke, Steve said, came across as a “lovely guy” and a real “professional”.
He continued, speaking to the Beeb: “Luke wanted to know the detail of the investigation, how I would do and say things and why certain decisions were made. He wanted to know about the victims and their families as he really cares.”
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