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ITV Documentary Sheds Light on Essex Millionaire Murders Investigation

The two-part series highlights the chilling crimes of Luke D’Wit and the meticulous Essex Police inquiry that brought him to justice.

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Stephen and Carol Baxter were killed in April 2023 (Photo: Essex Police/PA)
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Overview

  • Luke D'Wit, convicted in 2024, is serving a life sentence with a minimum term of 37 years for the murders of Carol and Stephen Baxter using fentanyl poisoning.
  • The Baxters were found dead in April 2023, and toxicology reports later revealed lethal doses of fentanyl, leading to a complex murder investigation.
  • D’Wit manipulated the couple over years, creating over 20 fake identities, including a fictitious doctor, to control Carol Baxter’s medical treatment and isolate the couple.
  • Essex Police uncovered a forged will by D’Wit, naming him as the beneficiary of the Baxters’ business, Cazsplash, and other assets.
  • The documentary features interviews with detectives, legal experts, and the Baxters' family, offering new insights into one of Essex Police’s most challenging cases.