Forensic Detectives

The programme follows a homebuyer whose property survey revealed a mummified corpse. It also examines the aftermath of a sharp increase in deaths at a hospital, where staff came under suspicion and an investigation was launched to determine cause and responsibility.

Broken Trust is a programme presented as an episode‑length documentary. It falls within the genre of factual television and is listed simply as a programme rather than a series or film. The first segment follows a homebuyer who, after commissioning a property survey, discovers a mummified corpse hidden within the walls. The investigation into how the body ended up there forms the core of this account, revealing the unsettling surprise that can arise from what should be a routine inspection. The second story shifts to a hospital that experiences an abrupt increase in its death rate. As the numbers climb, attention turns to the hospital’s own staff, with suspicion mounting that something internal may be contributing to the rise in fatalities. The episode tracks the unfolding concerns and the scrutiny placed on the personnel. Both narratives are presented as separate but related investigations, illustrating how trust can be shattered in very different settings – a private home and a public health institution. The programme strings these accounts together to highlight the impact of hidden dangers and the consequences when confidence in everyday environments is undermined.