On October 28, 1999, Susan Fassett was gunned down as she was entering her jeep to head home from choir practice. Investigators would get more than they bargained for as they searched for answers as to who killed Susan. This is a tale of love, betrayal, corruption, extortion, political scandal, and a twisted love triangle that shattered multiple families.

Episode Transcript: https://www.nydarksidepodcast.com/episodes-16-20/episode-18-susan-fassett-a-tale-of-love-betrayal-murder/episode-18-transcript

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