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New ITV Drama 'Until I Kill You' Explores Chilling True Crime Story

The series delves into Delia Balmer's harrowing experience with serial killer John Sweeney, highlighting her survival and ongoing trauma.

  • Delia Balmer, a nurse, survived two violent attacks by her ex-boyfriend, John Sweeney, a convicted serial killer known as the 'Scalp Hunter.'
  • John Sweeney was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of Melissa Halstead and Paula Fields, with suspicions of involvement in other disappearances.
  • The drama, airing on ITV and streaming on BritBox, stars Anna Maxwell Martin as Delia Balmer and Shaun Evans as John Sweeney.
  • Balmer's story is based on her book 'Living With a Serial Killer,' which provides a detailed account of her relationship with Sweeney.
  • The series is accompanied by a documentary featuring interviews with Balmer, offering deeper insights into her ordeal and its lasting impact.
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