In this gripping first installment of a two-part series, we meet Susan Altman, whose extraordinary story of sisterly devotion transformed into a seven-year quest for justice.
When Susan's sister Stacy was found dead in her bathtub with the shower running, authorities ruled the death "undetermined." But Susan's intuition told her something far more sinister had occurred – her sister's husband had murdered her.
This episode takes listeners through the devastating moment Susan received the call about her sister's death, her immediate suspicion of Stacy's husband (whom she refers to only as "El Diablo"), and the beginning of her relentless pursuit of truth. Despite being told to "move on" and "stop grieving," Susan's unwavering conviction led her to form alliances with detectives, prosecutors, and eventually medical experts who helped validate what she knew in her heart all along.
Susan's journey from a "regular gal" from Indiana to amateur detective showcases the power of sisterly love that reached beyond the grave. Her determination to find justice demonstrates how sometimes the most crucial evidence resides in the heart of someone who refuses to give up.
Coming Next Week
In Part 2, we'll discover the motive behind "El Diablo's" calculated actions and how Susan transformed her personal tragedy into purpose, becoming an advocate for other families trapped in the purgatory of undetermined deaths.
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