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The Big Cases
The Bodies in the Suitcases
The Big Cases - The Bodies in the Suitcases
The Big Cases
The Bodies in the Suitcases
Contains some upsetting scenes.
When two suitcases are abandoned by a man behaving strangely on a bridge in Bristol, the shocking contents lead police to a brutal double murder scene.
Duration29 mins
First shown24 Oct 2025
Available for 11 months
Audio DescribedSign Language
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