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Mary Day's mother to police: "Life is full of regrets"

48 Hours

  • May 3, 2020
  • 2:02
  • Short

On February 14, 2003, Mary Day's mother, Charlotte Houle, spoke to a Riley County Police detective in Kansas. Throughout the interview, Houle maintained that although she did not take steps to find her 13-year-old daughter, she had nothing to do with Mary's disappearance in 1981. Nine months after this interview, a woman claiming to be Mary Day was found in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Brief Summary

A guest reflects on family regrets and the search for a missing relative named Mary.

Key points

  • Regrets and Reflection. A deep dive into the regrets of life and the consequences of choices.
  • Searching for Mary. The struggle to find a lost loved one and the emotional toll it takes.

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