The shocking case of Laura May - Killed Without A Trace

In Hartlepool, devoted wife and mother Laura May mysteriously disappeared, leaving her family desperate for answers. Her husband, Dr. Hassan Al-Shatanawi, reported her missing only after four weeks, raising suspicions. A chilling discovery in a garden shed unveils the terrifying truth, leading to a high-stakes investigation and a gripping trial. Killed Without A Trace explores the huge task facing police forces and prosecutors across the UK as they try to get justice for families and prove a murder has happened without that vital piece of evidence – the body. British actress Joanna Scanlan explores these remarkable and unconventional investigations, uncovering the lengths detectives must go to prove a murder has occurred. Joanna also reveals the heart-rending stories of families who, despite seeing a killer brought to justice, never had the chance to lay their loved ones to rest and are still searching for closure all these years later.