Janet Mander

Professor Janet Mander was a recurring character in Silent Witness, as the love interest of Leo Dalton. She is a criminal profiler who helps Leo and his team on various cases. She is portrayed by Jaye Griffiths.

Silent Witness
Janet is first featured in the Series 12 story Death's Door, working closely with Leo on an horrific murder investigation. Despite the rather gruesome case, they soon formed a bond which grew into a relationship, and within two years they had moved in together. Janet's role as a criminal profiler is invaluable to the pathologists and the police, as they try to establish possible suspects. Her years of experience and expert knowledge of the criminal mind very often create accurate profiles which eventually lead to the killer being caught. A warm and considerate person, Janet's love and kindness has been a source of immense strength for Leo, who deep down is still recovering from the death of his wife and daughter. Janet and Leo eventually move in together and talk of adopting a baby; however, Leo's continued grief over his family's deaths make him reluctant. He later admits that he never wanted to adopt a child and only agreed to it to make Janet happy. Janet seems disappointed, but is supportive of him. Unfortunately, they continue to drift further apart, with Leo leaving early and working late as he feels guilty about his decision and its affect on her future. He eventually told her that he no longer loved her...because he didn't want her miss out on the happiness of having a child. They subsequently end their relationship in the Series 15 episode Redhill.