On 27 January 2023, Nicola Bulley, a 45-year-old mortgage adviser and mother of two, vanished while walking her dog along the River Wyre in St Michael’s on Wyre, Lancashire. Her dog was found loose, and her phone remained on a Teams call, sparking widespread mystery and speculation.
Police initially suspected she had fallen into the river, while others feared abduction. The search for Nicola quickly became a global media sensation, with sensational headlines, online conspiracies, and amateur sleuths flooding the village. Nicola’s family faced intense public scrutiny during an already traumatic time.
Three weeks later, Nicola’s body was found in the river, a mile from where she disappeared. This documentary offers exclusive access to her family, police, journalists, and social media figures, exploring the case’s impact on her loved ones and raising questions about the handling of the investigation by the police, media, and online platforms.