Where is Lizzie James Now? The former detective now lives in a quiet neighborhood outside of Roehampton, south-west London, where she tried to catch Stagg in a honeytrap.

Deception, a new criminal drama on Channel 4, is based on the true story of a policewoman known only as “Lizzie James” undercover.

She helped investigate Colin Stagg, the man they wrongly suspected of being involved in Rachel Nickell’s murder in the 1990s.

Medical evidence led to the discovery of the real killer, Robert Napper.

Lizzie James’ real name and alias were replaced with a fabricated name Sadie Byrne. Some facts were changed to protect her identity in the dramatization, which was played by Niamh Algar (Raised by Wolves, Virtues).

Following Rachel’s death in 1992, Lizzie was tasked with leading the honeytrap operation on top of suspect Colin Stagg.

It’ll be investigated in the new four-part drama, which will be portrayed from Lizzie’s perspective.

Where Is Lizzie James Now?

The 60-year-old former detective now lives in a quiet neighborhood outside of Roehampton, southwest London, where she tried to honeytrap Stagg.

Following the failure of the prosecution case in court, an extremely restrictive legal clause protects her true identity.

She and her ex-policeman spouse are considered to be well-liked in their neighborhood.

In the 1990s, he left the service due to health problems.

Lizzie took 18 months off work due to illness before retiring early in 1998 after 13 years as a police officer.

“The consequence of being involved in this case has been traumatic,” a friend stated in 2000.

Lizzie James Real Name Exposed

Lizzie James’ real name was Sadie Byrne, according to the sources available over the web.

Her real name was hidden so that she could protect her identity while operating the Colin Stagg operation.

James was hired as part of a police operation to get suspect Colin Stagg’s confession.

James was to earn Stagg’s trust and build a connection with him under the supervision of criminal psychologist Paul Britton and senior investigators.

On the other hand, Lizzie, who plays in the new Channel’s 4 crime drama Deceit, is Niamh Algar.

After researching the part, she said she felt a “great amount of sympathy” for the former police officer.

What Happened To Lizzie James?

After befriending the recluse in the hopes of obtaining a confession, Stagg apparently got obsessed with her.

Lizzie quit the Met after the investigation crumbled, claiming that the consequences of the case had left her suffering from PTSD.

She then sued the Met Police for psychological harm and settled for £125,000 out of court.

Lizzie said that the pressure she was subjected to as part of Operation Edzell had “ruined” her life.

According to the Daily Mail, she was also granted lifelong anonymity and has now buried her past to begin a new life in obscurity.