In the realm of grim, there's a show that aired on the BBC called Red Riding. It was a trilogy about the Yorkshire Ripper murders, and some hinky shit involving sewing swan wings onto the victims. Brutal, gritty, and realistic. Some powerful film making. I just figured the Killing writers were ripping it off. Here's a trailer.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx5rqw9tXB8