It was a night that shocked the world. A wild car chase through the streets of Paris ended in tragedy inside the Pont de l'Alma tunnel. The wreckage was quickly surrounded by an aggressive swarm of paparazzi, while inside, two victims lay lifeless. And there, fighting for her life, was Princess Diana, the most famous woman on the planet and mother to the future King of England. Her passing left the world in mourning, but it also sparked countless questions. After two decades of investigations by both French and British authorities, the verdict was clear: "wrongful killing" due to a drunk driver whose actions were further complicated by the relentless pursuit of the press. Yet, more than 22 years later, significant questions still linger in the air.
Diana: Case Solved is an electrifying 12-part audio documentary series that unfolds with real-time twists, revelations, and cliffhangers. This series dives deep into the heart of the mystery, determined to answer the question that's haunted the world for decades: What truly happened that fateful night?
Enter former homicide detective Colin McLaren, who takes us back to the scene of one of the 20th century's biggest mysteries. McLaren meticulously unravels the tangled web of strange circumstances and conflicting theories surrounding Diana's death. From wild conspiracies involving shadowy deals between senior royals, security services, and global arms dealers, to the official narrative that her chauffeur was drunk and speeding irresponsibly, McLaren leaves no stone unturned. With his hand-picked team of investigators, he interviews new witnesses, conducts forensic tests, and most crucially, uncovers the one man who knows the truth — a man who has been silenced for over two decades. Diana: Case Solved brings closure to a mystery that has baffled the world, shatters a determined conspiracy of silence, and reignites calls for the inquest into the death of the People's Princess to be reopened.
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EPISODE 1: THE END OF A FAIRYTALE
Let’s take a step back and introduce the world to arguably the most iconic woman of the 20th century. Diana’s life was nothing short of extraordinary, filled with monumental achievements in her work for AIDS and anti-landmine charities, but also fraught with complications. Her tragic death in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris on that fateful night of August 31, 1997, left an indelible mark on history. McLaren embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about what really happened that unforgettable night.
EPISODE 2: THE REBEL PRINCESS
To truly understand what might have led to Princess Diana's tragic end, investigator Colin McLaren delves into the early days of Diana's life at Buckingham Palace. From her tumultuous marriage to her strained relationship with the royal family, McLaren paints a vivid picture of Diana’s complex life. It's a story that sets the stage for the events that would ultimately seal her fate.
EPISODE 3: A ROYAL SCANDAL UNFOLDS
As London picks sides, the gloves come off in the unfolding scandal surrounding Diana’s marriage. Embarrassing secret tapes of Diana and an old flame, alongside raunchy recordings involving Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, send shockwaves through the royal family. The scandal escalates with a tell-all book and a tearful interview on BBC’s Panorama. Queen Elizabeth demands a divorce, leaving Diana on the outside looking in, a pariah among royals.
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EPISODE 4: HER FINAL HOLIDAY
With Diana’s fame at an all-time high and the paparazzi dogging her every move, she accepts an invitation to spend her summer in St-Tropez, France, as a guest of Harrods owner and millionaire, Mohamed Al-Fayed. It's here that a romance blossoms with his son, Dodi Fayed, setting Diana on a collision course that would tragically alter her destiny.
EPISODE 5: THE NIGHT SHE DIED
Renowned investigator Colin McLaren takes a closer look at the final hours of Diana’s life. As she and her companion, Dodi Fayed, return to Paris, they are relentlessly pursued by a relentless swarm of paparazzi. McLaren examines the events of that afternoon and the critical decisions made just after midnight that would lead to the horrific car crash, claiming the lives of Diana and three others.
EPISODE 6: A SECURITY FAILURE
Colin McLaren delves into the layers of flawed decision-making that contributed to the untimely death of Princess Diana and three other passengers in the Mercedes S280. He scrutinizes the failures in the security detail provided by Mohamed Al-Fayed and the man who took the wheel, Henri Paul, the head of security for the Hotel Ritz.
EPISODE 7: A BOTCHED INVESTIGATION
Back in 1997, Colin McLaren, like millions of others, watched the reports of the fatal crash that claimed Princess Diana’s life unfold on TV. But it was the questionable actions of the French police that had him booking a flight to Paris to uncover the truth before evidence disappeared. Today, McLaren reveals the path of the mysterious white Fiat and identifies critical evidence missed at the crash site, evidence that still exists more than two decades later.
EPISODE 8: EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS
Former detective Colin McLaren tracks down credible eyewitnesses, filtering out the noise of those who have muddied the waters with false claims. He receives a detailed play-by-play from a French photographer, Pierre, who helps piece together the events of that fateful day and night.
EPISODE 9: THE MYSTERIOUS WHITE FIAT
Colin McLaren investigates the enigmatic white Fiat Uno believed to have collided with the Mercedes carrying Princess Diana, Dodi Fayed, and Trevor Reese-Jones. At the time, this compact car was one of the most popular in Europe, with thousands registered in Paris alone. McLaren seeks answers to questions that both French and British authorities have yet to address.
EPISODE 10: TRAGEDY OR TREASON?
In the wake of the tragedy, conspiracy theories spread like wildfire, fueled by claims made by a grieving father, Mohamed Al-Fayed, and the veil of secrecy surrounding the years-long investigations. Could there be any truth to these theories? Colin McLaren interviews key players involved in the case to separate fact from fiction.
EPISODE 11: THE GREAT COVER-UP
If there was already mistrust toward those investigating the crash, it reached a boiling point when Diana’s butler and lawyer came forward with documents detailing her real fears of a plot against her life. From the Paget Report to the final Coroner’s Inquest at the High Court, McLaren examines government blunders and missed opportunities that continue to plague the investigation to this day.
EPISODE 12: THE MYSTERY UNVEILED
Colin McLaren and his team compile all the evidence they've gathered and set out to locate Le Van Thanh, the driver of the white Fiat. With the help of his team of investigative journalists, Dylan Howard and Aaron Tinney, and photographer translator Pierre, they track him down to his Paris home. Their conversation with him will blow the case wide open, bringing closure to a mystery that has haunted the world for over two decades.
