The Vanishing Woman: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming Plot
A mystery disappearance, a suspected secret guarded for 16 years, a murder trial in search of answers - two-part documentary Murder Trial: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming has unprecedented access to the investigation and subsequent trial of co-accused Edward Cairney and Avril Jones.
Murder Trial The Vanishing Woman: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming aired on January 7th, 2020.
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The Vanishing Woman: The Disappearance of Margaret Fleming Episodes
1. The Vanishing Woman, Part 1
Margaret Fleming, 35, has disappeared without a trace from her hometown in Scotland. It dawns on the authorities and the police in 2016 as they can not get in touch with her. The suspicion is heightened when it turns out that Margaret Fleming's family has not seen her for 16 years. Her carers, Edward Cairney and Avril Jones, are accused of killing her - but can one judge without a corpse?
2. The Vanishing Woman, Part 2
Margaret Fleming's disappearance captures and mystifies the entire Scottish nation. Cops, journalists and her teachers occupy the courtroom to tell their stories of Margaret and the system that failed her. In the end, it is the turn of the murder accused, Edward Cairneys, to give an explanation.
