A compelling contemporary series, which uses a unique blend of crime mystery, science and detection. Forensic pathologist Dr. Sam Ryan has an all-embracing, passionate notion of justice, which quite often does not accord with the police's objective of getting a conviction. This can lead to trouble, both in her personal and professional lives, but to Sam, each dead body deserves nothing but the truth. This series tackles child murder, ritual killing, a murder in the police cells and an arranged marriage, which leads Sam to confront her own demons.
Having found the body of the girl whose arm was found at the crash scene the team learn of an Albanian connection, while DCI Deacon continues to try and divide Sam and Leo. And there is no shortage of people who think they are responsible for the crash.
A dark tale of powerful emotions unravels when three members of the same family are brutally murdered, and Sam is surprised to encounter a face from her past. Meanwhile, Harry takes on a seemingly routine case but is beset by doubts.
Sam befriends a victim from the Irons family murder inquiry and makes a very disturbing family revelation, while Harry and Leo find their professional reputations under scrutiny.
The murder of a probation officer leads the team to the doorstep of a police cadet college, as they quickly establish a link to a similar murder just months before.
As the police investigate the possibility of a copycat killer among the students, a friend from the college pressures Sam to put loyalty above the truth as the case unfolds.