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201240 minPG-13documentary

5.7/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

Death Unexplained

201240 minPG-13documentary

5.7/ 10(23 ratings)• TMDB

Coroner Alison Thompson and her team in West London investigate over 4,000 unexplained deaths annually to determine their causes.

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Coroner Alison Thompson and her team in West London investigate over 4,000 unexplained deaths annually to determine their causes.

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Stephen Burkedirector

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Sally Hawkins

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Sinead Maguirecast

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Follows coroner Alison Thompson, pathologists and other staff who in West London deal with over 4,000 cases per year. The team work in co-operation with her to determine the cause of initially unexplained deaths which occur in her jurisdiction.

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