The film follows the whirlwind romance and subsequent marriage of Melanie and Bill, which unravels due to Bill’s gambling and Melanie’s affair. It culminates in Bill's murder and the discovery of his remains in three matching suitcases.

Rated TV-14 for intense violence, suggestive themes, and moderate gore during crime reconstructions. The True Story: The "Suitcase Murder"

This guide covers the Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story and the high-profile 2004 "Suitcase Murder" case it depicts. The Movie: "Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story"

Stars Candice King as Melanie McGuire, Michael Roark as Bill McGuire, and Jackson Hurst as Dr. Bradley Miller.

The film is based on the real-life murder of William "Bill" McGuire in April 2004.

Premiering in June 2022, this film is part of Lifetime's "Ripped from the Headlines" series and is currently available on Netflix and Apple TV .