Detectives meticulously pieced together what had happened in a shocking murder case involving Marcin Majerkiewicz.

On a Tuesday afternoon, Majerkiewicz walked down Bury New Road, appearing to carry a heavy shopping bag. Unbeknownst to passersby, the bag contained human body parts as he made his way to Kersal Dale, a nature reserve popular with dog walkers.

Two days later, on April 4, his gruesome act was uncovered when a member of the public discovered remains wrapped in cling film in an isolated bunker at Kersal Dale. The remains were later identified as belonging to 67-year-old Stuart Everett.

Following the discovery, a murder investigation commenced. Police initially struggled to identify the remains, as DNA tests showed no matches in their database. Meanwhile, CCTV footage was analyzed to track potential suspects.

On April 25, officers identified Majerkiewicz as a suspect after spotting him fit the profile from CCTV footage. This breakthrough was critical, marking the start of a 110-day search operation that opened 19 crime scenes.

The investigation led to further discoveries of human remains from five different locations, including Kersal Dale, Linnyshaw Colliery Woods, and Boggart Hole Clough.

Although some suspected deposition sites were investigated, only a black bin bag containing blood and a hacksaw with DNA evidence were found. By following CCTV footage, officers tracked Majerkiewicz's movements, leading to the recovery of multiple packages containing body parts.

Throughout the investigation, nine packages of body parts were retrieved, including internal organs, skin, and skeletal remains. Despite extensive searches, only a third of Stuart Everett's body has ever been recovered.

Majerkiewicz utilized public transport to transport dismembered remains, ultimately leading to his capture when officers recognized him from CCTV footage. His ability to hide in plain sight came to an end as police took action.