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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.
1. The Body in the Cellar
New homeowner John Baxendale makes a gruesome discovery on a winter's day in 1982.