The partnership was introduced to Fremantle by Lorenzo De Maio of De Maio Entertainment, with the deal being brokered by Jill Kellie on behalf of Fremantle and Richard Lever for Lee+Thompson acting on behalf of Me+You.
Season 2 of true crime series will once again see forensic pathologist Dr Richard Shepherd tackle ten complex murder cases and will air on channel True Crime in early 2024.
The company has also extended its collaboration with the same journalists by signing a framework agreement with Forbidden Stories, the network founded by Laurent Richard.