Murder of trans teenager Brianna Ghey, who lost her life in February 2023, is to be explored in new ITV documentary

The transphobic murder of trans teenager Brianna Ghey, who tragically lost her life in February 2023, is to be explored in a new ITV documentary.

The 75-minute programme will look into the events of February 11, 2023 when Brianna was stabbed with a knife 28 times after being lured to Linear Park, Culcheth, a village near Warrington.

Her killers were given life sentences in February 2024 and the judge said the “exceptionally brutal” murder had elements of both sadism by Scarlett Jenkinson and transphobic hate on the part of her accomplice, Eddie Ratcliffe.  who was ghiven

Esther Ghey, the Brianna’s mother, is calling for a public inquiry into peer-on-peer violence. Esther will speak in-depth about her 16-year-old daughter, whose murder led to UK-wide protests and vigils.

Ms Ghey said: “I took part in this amazing documentary as a way to ensure that my family’s story was told truthfully, and people could get to know Brianna the way we did.

“I also wanted to find out more about the benefits of mindfulness, and the impact that harmful content online is having on teenagers and children.

“I’m grateful that I had the opportunity to speak to amazing people who highlight the issues that young people face in society right now.

“The statistics are shocking. I hope that this documentary contributes to the push for our children’s welfare, online and offline.”

In February 2024 Jenkinson was sentenced to a minimum of 22 years before parole and Ratcliffe 20 years.