Even while she was involved in a painful, cold relationship, Jennifer Poole lit up the lives of everyone around her right until the end.

Controlling taxi driver Ben Lacomba could not imagine a life without Sarah Wellgreen and the children they shared, so in October 2018 when it looked like she might leave him, Ben's behaviour had devastating consequences for Sarah.

Alice Ruggles and Harry Dhillon's relationship was riddled with red flags. But when she decided to end things, her spurned lover became her stalker.

Guida Rufino longed to be a mother, and after meeting Tony Roberts online, they had a baby. But his history of violence would shatter the relationship.

Raneem Oudeh's move to the UK with her family took a violent turn when she fell for a man living a double life.

Michaela Hall tried to find a happy, supportive relationship for her and her children - but she met the wrong man.

With a new baby on the way, Sarah Henshaw had to balance her pregnancy, her children and a volatile relationship.

Bethany Vincent loved her family and her nine-year-old boy, DJ. Then an online relationship quickly turned her and her son's life into a living hell.

Young Ashley Wadsworth's life took a terrifying turn when she went to the UK to meet her online boyfriend.

Evie Adams longed to re-create the happy, loving family she'd found in her adoptive parents, but the man in her life wanted only to destroy it.

Tanveer Iqbal and Zatoon Bibi had an affair under the noses of their families. When he called it off, she vowed revenge.

Thelma Purchase was Greg Baker's carer, confidante, even his lover. She was in the perfect position to cash in on his trust.

Kayleigh Hanks and Ian Paton's relationship was volatile - some would say toxic. Their love wasn't enough to curb his violent ways.

Christine Lee and her daughters found a safe haven at John Lowe's puppy farm, but what started as a dream come true ended years later in gun violence.

Tai O'Donnell was a talented, young aspiring musician. But one wrong relationship cost him everything.

Despite her family's doubts about her new fiance, Dawn Walker was excited to feel loved again. Her wedding should have been the best day of her life.