Forensic Files

Episode 234

Sword and Scale

  • Feb 19, 2023
  • 1:11:06
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In 2018, 25-year-old Amelia Bissoon worked as a personal banker in Florida. In July of that year, Orlando detectives questioned Amelia about 50,000 dollars that she had stolen from one of her banking clients, but as the police continued interviewing her, it became clear that what they really wanted was information about a much more serious crime. They wanted to know what role Amelia had played in a recent and gruesome double homicide.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com

Brief Summary

Amelia Bassoon and Josh Ramsami's theft leads to the double murder of Cynthia and Sean Stack in Orlando, Florida.

Key points

  • A Valentine's Day Special. This episode takes a dark turn on love and relationships, revealing the worst monsters are real.
  • Amelia's Deception. Amelia admits to stealing money from her elderly client, leading to a shocking investigation.
  • Double Murder Unfolds. Cynthia Stack and her son Sean are found dead in their apartment, raising alarms.
  • The Missing Money. Cynthia Stack had been asking questions about $50,000 missing from her father's account.
  • Amelia's Confession. Amelia admits to knowing about the murders and her husband's involvement.
  • Threats and Coercion. Amelia claims her husband threatened her to keep quiet about the murders.

Episode highlights

Tension

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