Viewers can catch Anna Maxwell Martin's compelling performance in Until I Kill You on ITV.
New ITV drama Until I Kill You tells the harrowing real-life story of Delia Balmer. Set in 1991, the series follows London-based agency nurse Delia Balmer , who initially believes she has found a true romantic connection with John Sweeney , a 'fellow free spirit.'
Sweeney, who was squatting, eventually moved into Delia's home. His behavior became increasingly controlling and abusive, with his furious temper alarming her. Living in constant fear, it took Delia years to gather the courage to ask Sweeney to leave, only to be met with shocking cruelty. Fearing for her life, Delia carefully avoided provoking Sweeney, and he eventually released her. She later reflected: "He was very quick, and if I had tried anything, I probably would have ended up cut up." Unfortunately, Sweeney continued to stalk and attack her, culminating in a brutal axe assault that left Delia severely injured.
In 2011, Sweeney was found guilty of murdering both women and was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. It is believed he may have killed three other women who were reported missing between 1970 and 1990. "My concern has always been to get the truth out by whatever means. I remain an angry person. Sweeney was let out on bail. The police gave me insufficient protection before his final assault. Later, I was forced to go to court and be further traumatised by the system."
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