Education/Science/Factual Topics★ New
Duration
30 minutes
Series Info
Season 5 Episode 3 of 19

Quick Summary

The bodies of a woman and her son are discovered in a field. Investigators rely on forensic evidence – insects found on the corpses and a suspicious strand of blonde hair – which help them eventually track down the murderer in the case.

About This Program

A Woman Scorned is a television programme presented as a single episode. It falls within the episode‑type genre, offering a compact narrative that unfolds over its runtime. The story kicks off when the bodies of a woman and her son are found lying in a field. As the investigation gets under way, forensic experts turn their attention to the smallest clues: insects that have colonised the remains and a single, suspicious strand of blonde hair. Those seemingly minor details become the linchpin of the case, guiding the detectives toward the person responsible. By examining the insect activity on the corpses and analysing the hair, the investigators are able to piece together a profile of the perpetrator. The entomological evidence points to a specific timeframe, while the blonde hair provides a tangible link that narrows the suspect pool. Together, these clues steer the police directly to the killer, allowing the case to be resolved through the careful interpretation of the forensic findings.

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Medical Detectives broadcasts on True Crime Xtra at 5:00pm, Wednesday, 11 February 2026.

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Production Details

Runtime30 mins