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Aug 2024
41m 42s

The Suspicious Death of Krystal Lee Higg...

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About this episode

From the location of her car, to the condition of her body, to the timeline of disappearance until discovery, Krystal Lee Higgins’ sister feels that so much of the case doesn't quite add up to an accidental death. So, we’re peeling back the layers of this case even further with the help of experts. 

If you haven’t already, go back and listen to Part 1 of this story.

View source material and photos for this episode at: darkdowneast.com/krystalleehiggins-pt2

 

Dark Downeast is an audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low.

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