A year after "Neil Dovestones" was found, the investigation has become truly multi-national, with links to Pakistan, the Netherlands and Slovakia. Jon Manel hears how the police have been trying to make progress with fingerprints, DNA, and iso

Episode 5: A breakthrough

Jun 23rd, 2016 9m 43s

The man they are calling Neil Dovestones remains in the mortuary in Oldham but the police continue to make progress. The clue inside his left leg proves to be even more helpful than anticipated.With Jon Manel.If you have any information which y

Episode 4: The clue inside the leg

Jun 14th, 2016 9m 32s

Why did the man they are now calling Neil travel such a long way to get to the moorland track where he was found?To have any chance of finding out who he is, the police need a decent lead. And they find one. Jon explores how that could help.Wit

Episode 3: Poison

Jun 10th, 2016 9m 12s

After six months, the man’s body remains in a mortuary in Oldham. Toxicology reports reveal the unusual way he died, and we hear about the plastic container he was carrying.With Jon Manel.For details of organisations which can offer advice and

Episode 2: The journey

Jun 8th, 2016 9m 12s

With no idea who he is, the police have to rely on the small number of clues found in the man's pockets. From the remote moorland track where his body was found, they begin to retrace his steps. Can they discover where his journey started? And

Episode 1: The discovery

Jun 7th, 2016 9m 5s

Last December a man's body was discovered in the desolate landscape of Saddleworth Moor in the Peak District National Park.There was no clue as to who the man was. Six months on, he still hasn't been identified and his body remains in a mortuar

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