Meet the death cleaner: She takes care of the country's most gruesome crime scenes

Alana Gillen from Specialist Cleaning NI whose services have expanded to homes all over the Republic of Ireland dealing with the aftermath of violent deaths or hoarding disorders, among other issues.

Alana Gillen from Specialist Cleaning NI whose services have expanded to homes all over the Republic of Ireland dealing with the aftermath of violent deaths or hoarding disorders, among other issues.

For trauma scene cleaner Alana Gillen, every bloody handprint tells a story.

Many indicate a struggle. Victims' final moments can be traced along the crimson stains on floorboards. No two handprints are ever the same. And the same could be said for Alana's day in the office.

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