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S5·E5 Umbrella Assassin

Core Aired October 4, 2006
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Synopsis

On September 11, 1978, Bulgarian emigre, writer and broadcast journalist Georgi Markov died. Three days before, while waiting for a bus, Markov felt a sudden sting in the back of his thigh. Markov was soon hospitalized. After his death, an investigation ruled Markov had been poisoned. A pellet containing ricin had been shot into his leg. How had this political murder been executed?

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 5 of Secrets of the Dead air?

Season 5, Episode 5 ('Umbrella Assassin') originally aired on October 4, 2006.

How long is Season 5 Episode 5 ('Umbrella Assassin')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Secrets of the Dead.

What happens in Secrets of the Dead Season 5 Episode 5?

On September 11, 1978, Bulgarian emigre, writer and broadcast journalist Georgi Markov died. Three days before, while waiting for a bus, Markov felt a sudden sting in the back of his thigh. Markov was soon hospitalized. After his death, an investigation ruled Markov had been poisoned. A pellet conta...

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