The Curious Case Of…: The Girl Who Died Twice (ID, Monday, January 20, 2025)

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Investigation Discovery’s The Curious Case Of… tackles a truly baffling mystery in “The Girl Who Died Twice.” The episode centers on the 1981 disappearance of 13-year-old Mary Day, a case that went cold despite suspicions surrounding her stepfather. Without a body, the case remained unresolved, leaving a lingering cloud of uncertainty over Mary’s fate.

Then, decades later, a woman comes forward claiming to be the long-lost Mary Day. This unexpected development sparks a wave of both hope and skepticism, as family members and investigators grapple with the possibility that Mary could be alive after all these years.

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But is this woman truly Mary Day, or is she an imposter with a sinister agenda? Legal expert Melissa Karas leads the investigation, seeking to uncover the truth behind this woman’s claims. The episode aims to explore the complicated emotions surrounding Mary’s disappearance and the challenges of identifying someone after such a long period of time. “The Girl Who Died Twice” will look into the forensic techniques used to determine identity, the psychological factors that might motivate someone to impersonate a missing person, and the legal ramifications of such a deception.

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“The Curious Case Of… The Girl Who Died Twice” airs on Investigation Discovery on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.