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The Girl in the Suitcase: W5


Catalogue Number:  CTV741
Producer:  CTV
Producing Agencies:  CTV
Subject:  Abuse, Canadian Social Issues, Criminal Justice & Law, Documentary, Guidance, Health and Medicine, Psychology, Social Issues, Sociology, Violence
Language:  English
Grade Level:  Post Secondary, Adult
Country Of Origin:  Canada
Copyright Year:  2018
Running Time:  22:00
Closed Captions:  Yes


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W5 investigates the story of a cold case crime mystery, told by the cop who broke the case. Former Toronto homicide detective and CP24 Crime Specialist Steve Ryan takes us inside the 'suitcase murder' that shocked a city. through the interviews that helped him piece together Melonie's final days.

When a body was discovered inside a burning suitcase north of Toronto in 1994, a 20-year search for justice had begun. The murder of Melonie Biddersingh revealed majour failings in child welfare. Steve Ryan takes us through the interviews that helped him piece together Melonie's final days.


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