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Grieving Families Unite, Honor Girls in Healing Journey

12/11/2025

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Families of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King, and Alice da Silva Aguiar mourn three girls killed in a Southport dance-class attack last July and unite to cope.
They create legacies for their daughters, including a new playground.
A BBC documentary follows their healing journey, featuring footage showing the girls' love for dance.
The program airs on BBC One on December 9.

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Story summary

Families of Elsie Dot Stancombe, Bebe King, and Alice da Silva Aguiar mourn three girls killed in a Southport dance-class attack last July and unite to cope.
They create legacies for their daughters, including a new playground.
A BBC documentary follows their healing journey, featuring footage showing the girls' love for dance.
The program airs on BBC One on December 9.