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Following up on leads in a journey of sadness, trauma, mystery and shock.
Matthew emails the Forgotten Dead team to find out if Mary Ellen is his missing mum.
More details emerge about investigative genetic genealogy.
An American case with similarities to 'Mary Ellen’s' story emerges.
The original police theory about 'Mary Ellen' faces more scrutiny.
Former crime reporter Steve Howarth reveals his theory of what happened to 'Mary Ellen'.
The search for clues about 'Mary Ellen’s' identity widens.
Test results prove whether or not 'Mary Ellen' is really missing mother Ruth Hanratty.
Police follow a lead that 'Mary Ellen' is a missing mother from Liverpool.
A message arrives from Jean. It says, “I know who this lady is".
An unexpected link to the mystery woman is uncovered.
A listener tip-off suggests a link to the disappearance of Isabella Skelton.
Looking into whether Eileen could be a charity worker known as the Saviour of Souls.
A new lead and a new name emerges, Eileen the Irishwoman.
Detectives have made an unexpected discovery and Matthew reveals shocking news.
New homeowner John Baxendale makes a gruesome discovery on a winter's day in 1982.