Episode 364

Sword and Scale

  • Aug 9, 2026
  • 1:14:52
  • Full Episode
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The British Club was a close circle of English expats in Fleming Island, Florida. They were friends who looked out for one another like family. So when 65-year-old Sue Mauldin suddenly vanished, they knew something was wrong. What followed was a desperate race by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office to track down a man hiding in plain sight and uncover what really happened to Sue.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com

Brief Summary

Sue Malden, a widow, is murdered by her contractor Corey Binderham over a remodeling dispute, leading to a landfill investigation.

Key points

  • The Disappearance of Sue Malden. Sue Malden, a beloved member of the British Club, goes missing under mysterious circumstances.
  • Unraveling the Mystery. Detectives uncover a series of alarming excuses from Sue's contractor, Corey.
  • Sue's Trust in Corey. Despite warnings from friends, Sue chooses to trust Corey with her remodel.
  • Corey's Alarming Request. Corey asks Sue for a loan, raising red flags about his intentions.
  • Police Discover Decomposition. A police dog alerts to potential evidence of foul play in Corey's tool bag.
  • Corey's Dark Past Uncovered. Detectives learn about Corey's violent history from decades ago.

Tension

85/ 100High tension

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