Unsolved Mysteries Season 3 Episode 3 Body in Bags

In season 3 episode 3 of Unsolved Mysteries titled "Body in Bags," the show investigates the gruesome discovery of human remains in garbage bags in Bear Brook State Park, New Hampshire. The case dates back to 1985, and despite years of investigation, the identity of the victim and the killer remains unknown.

The episode first introduces the audience to a family who were out for a picnic in the state park in 1985 and stumbled upon the first barrel containing the remains of a woman and young girl. The discovery of the body in bags quickly turned the small town of Allenstown upside down, and it wasn't until 15 years later in 2000 when a second barrel was found containing bones belonging to two young girls. The police investigation revealed that the four bodies were of three females and one young girl, all of whom were related and had likely died between 1977 and 1985.

The investigators soon discovered that the remains found in the first barrel were of a woman in her mid-twenties, who was likely the mother of the young girl found alongside her. The cause of death was found to be blunt force trauma to the head, and they also revealed that the woman had given birth to three children, who were not found in the barrels. The second barrel contained the remains of two young girls; one was six years old with injuries consistent with blunt force trauma, and the other was two to four years old with no apparent cause of death.

The episode then delves into the tireless search for the identities of the victims and the killer. The police were able to generate composite sketches of the woman and one of the young girls but as of yet, have been unable to match them to any missing person reports. They also discovered that the killer had likely moved from California to New Hampshire with the victims, and it's possible that he/she had assumed various identities over the years.

Unsolved Mysteries then turns to local investigators and family members of the victims to unravel the case further. They discuss the traumatizing effect the discovery of the bodies had on the community and how the case had taken a toll on the investigators who had spent years trying to solve it. Despite the DNA testing used in more recent years, as well as advancements in forensic technology, the identity of the victims and the killer remain a mystery.

The episode's focus then shifts to the online community and the role they have played in this case. Through online forums and DNA databases, amateur sleuths have been able to help provide leads and even establish familial relationships between the victims and other families. They discuss the importance of these online communities in generating new leads and the hope that one day, the remains will be identified.

Overall, Unsolved Mysteries' season 3 episode 3 "Body in Bags" provides a fascinating and heartbreaking look at one of the most mysterious cases in American history. With no apparent motive or suspects, the case remains open, and the questions revolving around the identities of the victims and the killer may continue to haunt investigators and the community for years to come.