Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story
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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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Edited by Jared BentleyShot by Jalani RileyScored by Kevin LaxDesigned by Yajeel Jay Brown
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43 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Candice King
as Melanie McGuire
Michael Roark
as Bill McGuire
Wendie Malick
as Patti
Jackson Hurst
as Dr. Bradley Miller
Tristan Laurence
as Tacopina
Nikki Garza
as Selene
Jerry O Donnell
as Stanyan
Jermaine Rivers
as Pickell
Kenny Alfonso
as Michael Cappararo
Cindy Hogan
as Linda
Tristan Laurence Perez
as Joe Tacopina
Kevin Brown
as Bailiff
Supporting cast
25Emily Dunlop
as Cindy
Rico Ball
as Larkin
William Mckinney
as Jon
Lindsey Shope
as Susan
Laura Garrido
as Daniela
Hayley O Connor
as Marci
Enya Flack
as Alice
Ian Lyons
as Judge Devesa
Alyssa Kim
as Anne
Steve Alderfer
as Turano
Arle Michel
as Clerk
Trent L Horn
as Jury Foreman
Meagan Pierce
as Patron
Nolan Barton
as Jason
Benjamin Brown
as Jack McGuire
Carmen Carter
as Court room patron
Bruce Cooper
as Police Officer
Cora Maple Lindell
as Beach Goer
Charles Massey
as Police Officer
Kelsey Kellum Ng
as Casino Woman of the Night
Angela Rollo
as Attractive Woman
Ed Sturdivant
as Assistant District Attorney
Shane Waller
as Courtroom patron
Andre Wilkerson
as Bartender
William Wilmoth
as Camera Operator
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