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Did dogs play a role in a California mother's death? Her husband's defense attorney says maybe.

48 Hours

  • May 19, 2024
  • 1:59
  • Short

When investigators arrived at the Sills' San Clemente, California, home in 2016, Susann Sills' husband said it was an accidental fall. But other evidence pointed to something more sinister.

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Brief Summary

The episode investigates Suzanne's suspicious death, questioning the fall theory and the dogs' involvement.

Key points

  • Inconsistent Injuries. Suzanne's injuries raise questions about the circumstances of her fall.
  • No Evidence of a Fall. Investigators find no signs of a fall on the stairs.

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