The Body in Room 203: Hotel Murders airs Monday, July 7, at 10 PM on 5, revisiting a chilling case from the Future Inn in Cardiff. The episode reconstructs the death of Nadine Aburas, whose body was found in a hotel room on New Year’s Eve in 2015. What began as a suspected suicide quickly turned into a full-scale homicide investigation.
Aburas, 28, had checked in alone. Hours later, staff discovered her dead in Room 203. The initial assessment left police cautious, but the evidence shifted fast. CCTV footage and phone records began to paint a darker picture. Investigators soon identified a man with close ties to Aburas, triggering an international manhunt that eventually led to a high-profile arrest overseas.
This episode is part of Hotel Murders, a strand that focuses on killings that took place inside everyday locations. Each story examines how routine public spaces can become settings for private horror. The programme mixes interviews, archived police footage, and dramatic reconstructions to retrace the lead-up to each crime.
In this case, it highlights the psychological grip Aburas’s killer had over her and the missed opportunities that could have prevented her death. The show also explores how a room booked for a short stay became the site of long-lasting trauma for family, friends, and investigators.
The Body in Room 203 does not rely on shock. It unpacks the mechanics of control, the timeline of evasion, and the moment the truth broke through. This is a focused and forensic retelling of one of Wales’ most disturbing hotel murders.
The Body in Room 203: Hotel Murders airs Monday, July 7, at 10 PM on 5.
