The Sky Original Documentary Death Of A Showjumper Is To Launch On Sky And The Streaming Service Now
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Carl Roberts 
Death Of A Showjumper tells the tragic story of Katie Simpson. The Sky Original documentary is coming to screens soon.
New Sky Original documentary, Death of A Showjumper, will launch on Sky and streaming service NOW on 16 July. The three-part series details the shocking death of Katie Simpson, a promising young showjumper, which devastated the horse community in Northern Ireland. Exposing hypocrisy, secrets and violence under the surface of a seemingly perfect and privileged world.
When Katie died unexpectedly in 2020, the majority of the horse community accepted that she had taken her own life. But a local journalist questioned the official conclusion. Katie’s death triggered a memory of an old case she covered, a case with too many similarities to Katie’s. At the centre of her suspicions was Katie’s sister’s partner, an influential champion showjumper, jockey and horse trainer, Jonathan Creswell.
THE DOCUMENTARY
Now, in this new documentary series told by the investigators, Katie’s friends and family. And Jonathan Creswell’s circle, it is revealed how a secret investigation ended in a high-stakes murder trial with an ending that no one expected. Featuring their personal accounts of the events that led up to Katie’s death and after it, the series gives unparalleled insight into a disturbing story of violence and coercive control within a tight-knit sporting community.
The series is a Walk On Air production. Commissioned for Sky Documentaries. The Executive Producers are Rachel Hooper and Jonathan Smith for Walk On Air. Vesna Cudic for Sky Studios and Bruce Fletcher for Sky. Niamh Kennedy directs the series, and Natalie Maynes serves as the series producer.
Death of A Showjumper will air on Sky and streaming service NOW on 16 July.
Introducing Carl! As the News Editor at Future of the Force, Carl has been an invaluable member of our team since early 2016. His expertise and dedication have made him an integral part of our editorial staff. Beyond his professional role, Carl is a fervent supporter of Liverpool F.C. and an avid follower of pop culture. He has a deep passion for Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the iconic movie franchises Star Wars and Star Trek.
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