The Woman at the Bottom of the Stairs
John Campbell investigates the mysterious death of Auckland woman Rachel Molloy and her mother's fight for police to fully investigate the peculiar circumstances.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2026-04-25
On May 5, 2022, Rachel Molloy is found lifeless at the bottom of the stairs outside her flat. Her mother, Mandy, rushes from Levin to Auckland Hospital and as the hours pass to their tragic end, things take an unsettling tur
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2026-04-25
During a visit to Rachel’s mum Mandy in Levin, John learns more about the ‘horrible crime’ Rachel endured in 2020, nearly two years before her tragic death.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2026-04-25
Dr Jocelyn Peach, a decorated nurse and long-time victim support worker, tells John Campbell why the handling of Rachel Molloy’s case prompted her to resign
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2026-04-25
John follows the complex paper trail of internal Police communications, uncovering new layers of complexity in their involvement with both Rachel and Mandy Molloy.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 2026-04-25
John revisits Rachel’s former home and the events of that terrible night, while Mandy Molloy recounts her journey to Auckland, where she hoped to gain crucial insights from Detective Scott Beard.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 2026-04-25
After 14 months of waiting for a response from Police, everything changes on the last Friday of September. John Campbell returns to Levin for a final meeting with Mandy Molloy as a pivotal email arrives, setting everything into motion.
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 2026-04-25
Following John’s initial investigation, a new witness steps forward—raising fresh questions about the night Rachel died.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 2026-04-25
Mandy Molloy gets her day in court but leaves still searching for answers.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 2026-04-25
A new cache of internal Police emails offers fresh insight into Rachel’s case—and Mandy’s ongoing fight for clarity.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 2026-04-25
After an important IPCA meeting, Mandy Molloy tells John what it could mean for her fight for answers.
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Rating
0.0/10
Release Date
2026-04-25
Episodes
10 (2 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
Television New Zealand