Rachel Nickell was just 23 when she was brutally killed on Wimbledon Common in 1992, with her son Alex the only witness to the horrific crime09:00, 04 Jun 2026Updated 09:03, 04 Jun 2026A two year old boy endured recurring nightmares after witnessing his mother's killing in broad daylight.‌Rachel Nickell was merely 23 when she was killed in 1992 on Wimbledon Common in London, while out walking with her two-year-old son, Alex. She suffered a savage assault, being stabbed 49 times.‌Alex was subsequently discovered clinging to his mother's body. Today (June 4), Netflix has released a compelling documentary entitled The Murder of Rachel Nickell, examining the horrific crime and the subsequent investigation, reports MyLondon.‌A synopsis states: "In 1992, a young mother is killed in broad daylight on London's Wimbledon Common, leaving her two-year-old toddler as the sole witness."It continues: "Exploring the shocking real events behind the drama series The Witness, this gripping documentary from BAFTA-nominated director Lucy Bowden examines the notorious, years-long police investigation that followed."‌"Featuring exclusive archive footage, first-hand accounts from family members, and insights from leading forensic experts, the film unpacks how a flawed, highly-publicised inquiry led to the wrong man's prosecution, before a stunning breakthrough reignited a family's fight for justice over a decade later."The Murder of Rachel Nickell includes testimony from Alex himself, while also presenting harrowing archive footage of experts attempting to obtain crucial information. But who is Alex Hanscombe and where is he today? Here's everything you need to know.Who is Alex Hanscombe and where is he now?‌Alex Hanscombe is the son of Rachel Nickell, who was brutally murdered at just 23 years old while out walking her dog. At the time, he was a mere two years old and had been present with his mother when she was savagely attacked and stabbed 49 times in a frenzied killing.Alex had been hurled to the ground during the assault, yet was subsequently discovered clinging to his mother's body. Now 36, the documentary features deeply distressing archival footage of experts attempting to encourage Alex to relive that fateful day in a bid to obtain evidence for an investigative breakthrough.During daily sessions that continued for weeks, a child psychologist alongside Alex's father Andre gently endeavoured to draw information from him, yet the pressure appeared overwhelming for the young toddler.‌Following their visit to the murder scene, Alex was subjected to a barrage of questions before chilling footage captured the distressed toddler, prompting father Andre to retreat to the car, bringing the traumatic ordeal to an abrupt end.The pair eventually relocated abroad seeking a fresh start, with Andre reflecting in the documentary: "It felt like we had left a great deal of evil behind us."‌Nevertheless, Alex continued to suffer nightmares and the murder was seldom discussed, until one day Alex opened up about the "bad man" responsible for his mother's death.The documentary features Alex himself, who states: "My father sacrificed everything for me. I am forever indebted to him for that."Numerous documentaries have examined the case that shook Britain and the wider world, with Alex rarely speaking publicly about the harrowing ordeal. Following his ordeal, he has collaborated with Netflix on the production of both a true crime documentary and a crime drama series inspired by his experience, entitled The Witness.Article continues belowHaving relocated to Barcelona, he went on to study hypnotherapy and graphology — the analysis of handwriting — while also travelling extensively. He has additionally penned his own book chronicling his harrowing experience, titled 'Letting Go: A true story of murder, loss and survival'.The Murder of Rachel Nickell can be streamed on Netflix now