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New homeowner John Baxendale makes a gruesome discovery on a winter's day in 1982. Read more
15. 'I know who this lady is'
A message arrives from Jean. It says, “I know who this lady is".
14. The Runaway
An unexpected link to the mystery woman is uncovered.
13. An impossible situation
A listener tip-off suggests a link to the disappearance of Isabella Skelton.
12. The Saviour of Souls
Looking into whether Eileen could be a charity worker known as the Saviour of Souls.
11. Triggering memories
A new lead and a new name emerges, Eileen the Irishwoman.
10. When everything turns upside down
Detectives have made an unexpected discovery and Matthew reveals shocking news.
9. Are you my missing mum?
Matthew emails the Forgotten Dead team to find out if Mary Ellen is his missing mum.
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Following up on leads in a journey of sadness, trauma, mystery and shock.
8. One Step Closer
More details emerge about investigative genetic genealogy.
7. Hope from America
An American case with similarities to 'Mary Ellen’s' story emerges.
6. A Storm of Speculation
The original police theory about 'Mary Ellen' faces more scrutiny.
5. Accident or Murder?
Former crime reporter Steve Howarth reveals his theory of what happened to 'Mary Ellen'.
4. Hunting for Clues
The search for clues about 'Mary Ellen’s' identity widens.
3. DNA results
Test results prove whether or not 'Mary Ellen' is really missing mother Ruth Hanratty.
2. Digging up the Dead
Police follow a lead that 'Mary Ellen' is a missing mother from Liverpool.
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1. The Body in the Cellar
New homeowner John Baxendale makes a gruesome discovery on a winter's day in 1982.
