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May 2020
46m 20s

“Something Went Very Wrong” Pt. 1: Susan...

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In October of 1994, Susan Smith drove her car into a South Carolina Lake as her boys slept in their carseats. Troubling signs point back to the 23-year old mother of two’s traumatic childhood, tumultuous relationships with men, and an infamous letter which would ultimately push her to commit the unthinkable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho ... Show More
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