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The Body in the Tree

A woman with no name, whose remains were found hidden inside a hollow tree.

Hereford & Worcester,8 episodes

Episodes

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1. Murder by persons unknown
In 1943 the remains of a woman were found hidden inside a hollow tree.
17 Apr 2023,25 mins
2. Who put Bella in the wych elm?
Was the missing woman called Bella? Who was writing her name?
17 Apr 2023,25 mins
3. The hand of glory
The case takes a dark turn as another murder occurs in the Midlands.
17 Apr 2023,25 mins
4. Beyond the jurisdiction of earthly courts
An anonymous letter is sent to a local paper.
17 Apr 2023,23 mins
5. Anna
The letter writer is found, and the story gains national attention.
17 Apr 2023,21 mins
6. The enemy within
Was the woman whose remains were hidden inside a hollow tree mixed up in espionage?
17 Apr 2023,20 mins
7. Finding Bella
Could DNA analysis help us? There’s just one problem – her remains have gone missing.
17 Apr 2023,21 mins
8. Rest in peace
What can modern forensic psychiatry tell us about the case?
17 Apr 2023,25 mins