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Missing woman’s dog helps lead investigators to suspect with a criminal past

48 Hours

  • Sep 27, 2022
  • 2:07
  • Short

Lori Slesinski went missing in June 2006. Friends, family and investigators say details about her dog Peanut led them to a suspect with a criminal past.

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Brief Summary

Lori recalls her dog Peanut's unique behaviors and bond with her, alongside a theory about Rick Ennis.

Key points

  • Lori and Peanut's Bond. Lori had an unbreakable bond with her dog, Peanut, who never forgot her.
  • Peanut's Loyalty. Peanut's remarkable loyalty was evident as he responded to Lori's name even years later.

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