Families affected by a scandal involving a funeral director known as the ‘Frankenstein funeral director’ are expressing outrage upon discovering that the police collaborated with a documentary team during the investigation. Despite being advised to maintain silence before Robert Bush’s trial, families were informed that Humberside Police had been working with a film company.
The production company Brinkworth productions, recognized for shows like ‘Chloe Madeley: a family affair’ and ‘Police: Hour of Duty’, were granted access to shadow the police following Bush’s arrest.
One family member, Claire Stockdale, whose grandmother’s body was found at Legacy, expressed frustration at being kept in the dark about the documentary collaboration until December, labeling it a blatant double standard. The deceased, Jessie, had her body discovered five months after her initial funeral, among 31 other bodies recovered by the police, leading to a second funeral for the family.
Despite being asked to avoid media interactions until the case concludes, families are perturbed by the revelation that a documentary was being produced in collaboration with the police. The conflicting directives have left families feeling disheartened and questioning the fairness of the situation.
Humberside Police clarified that the decision to involve Brinkworth Productions in documenting the investigation was made to showcase their work and provide transparency to the public. They emphasized that no financial gain was pursued from this partnership.
In response to the unfolding events, families and supporters are expressing disappointment at the lack of consistency in communication and treatment throughout the investigation, calling for equal access and transparency for all involved parties.
