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Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story
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Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story

2022-06-18 · 87 min · ★ 5.4

Drama · TV Movie · Crime

Based on a shocking true story, Melanie McGuire was an exceptional fertility nurse, married to her ex-Navy husband Bill and doting mother of two boys. When she falls for Brad, a doctor at her clinic, and gets entangled in a steamy love affair, Melanie does the unthinkable. After drugging and murdering Bill, she dismembers him and places the body parts into three suitcases, throwing them into Chesapeake Bay. But when the suitcases are found on the shores of Virginia Beach, an investigation is launched leading to Melanie as the prime suspect. Led by the efforts of assistant attorney general Patti Prezioso, authorities eventually bring Melanie to justice, who despite being convicted, continues to maintain her innocence.

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Directors
Nicole L. Thompson
Production companies
Swirl Films, Lifetime
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Candice KingCandice KingMelanie McGuire
Michael RoarkMichael RoarkBill McGuire
Jackson HurstJackson HurstBrad
Wendie MalickWendie MalickPatti Prezioso
Tristan Laurence PerezTristan Laurence PerezJoe Tacopina
Kevin BrownKevin BrownBailiff
Nikki GarzaNikki GarzaSelene
Jerry O'DonnellStanyan
Jermaine RiversJermaine RiversPickell
Kenny AlfonsoKenny AlfonsoMichael Cappararo
Cindy HoganCindy HoganLinda
Emily DunlopEmily DunlopCindy
Rico BallRico BallLarkin
William McKinneyJon
Lindsey ShopeLindsey ShopeSusan
Laura GarridoDaniela
Hayley O'ConnorMarci
Enya FlackEnya FlackAlice
Ian LyonsIan LyonsJudge Devesa
Alyssa KimAlyssa KimAnne

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