Pete Doherty, Who Killed My Son?: New documentary shows grieving mother’s relentless fight for justice
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new Channel 4 documentary, Pete Doherty, Who Killed My Son?, explores the unexplained death of Mark Blanco in 2006 and his grieving mother’s tireless, 17-year pursuit of justice. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free “You feel terribly helpless, of course, because there’s nothing that you can do… I know that something horrid went on and it wasn’t accidental.” open image in gallery Mark and Sheila Blanco Roundhill has admitted to forcing Blanco out of the flat and punching him in the face three times, according to other previous reports. It’s not the job of a mother to investigate her son’s death.” Four months after Blanco’s death, Doherty recorded a video for his new song “The Lost Art of Murder” in Groundhill’s flat. Mark and his family deserve justice.” Doherty told the programme: “I am sorry for Mrs Blanco’s loss and I welcome any assistance people can give her to come to terms with what happened.” Pete Doherty, Who Killed My Son?