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[Music] Angel D's first love was the beach. From the time we were kids, I think the beach was just always a part
of her life. I'm Susan Bworth, Angel Downs's younger sister. [Music] Angel was a free spirit. She was very
loving and caring. [Music] Angel was a beautiful person with a very, very big heart.
Angel DS was one of my best friends. My name is Steven Nodine. I'm a former county commissioner in Mobile, Alabama,
a former city council member, and a political operative. We loved each other. We love
being around each other and I had a six-year affair with her while I was married. Steve Odine was a very
well-liked politician. I'm Jack Tib, former sheriff of Mobile County. He run with some uh pretty powerful
people. And apparently he had connections in Washington. When I first met him, he's he's was very
charming, very sweet to her. She fell for him. She fell in love. But as time went on, she realized Steven was not
leaving his wife. Anytime she would try to end the relationship, he would get angry. Steven Odon had a um a double
personality. One moment he was happy golucky, but if you made him angry, he turned into a completely different
person. I just asked her, I said, "What is it going to take for you to leave him? For
him to kill you?" I never seen a violent side from him. Never. 911. What is your emergency shot? Unit
501. Female is laying on the ground bleeding heavily. Gunshot wound to the head. Every bit of
evidence showed it was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. There was a red truck here and he left
very quickly. And I'm pretty sure the man's name is Steven. I've been wrongfully accused of the
murder of Angel DS. There were several occasions where she said, "I'm probably going to lose my life to him." There's a
lot of theories out there, uh, but I know that when I have to meet the Lord God Almighty, I can stand up there and
say that I did not shoot, harm, hurt Angel Downs in any form or fashion. I was adamant. Her friends were adamant.
We were all adamant it was not suicide. Steven killed Angel.

A powerful politician, a forbidden affair - did he love her to death? "48 Hours"' Richard Schlesinger reports Saturday, July 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

Brief Summary

The episode examines Angel Downs's life, her relationship with Steven Nodine, and the controversy surrounding her death.

Key points

Angel's Love for the Beach. Angel D's first love was the beach, a constant in her life.
A Troubled Affair. Steven Nodine reflects on his six-year affair with Angel while married.
The Night of the Incident. 911 call reveals a female shot in the head, leading to suspicions around Steven.
Claims of Innocence. Steven denies involvement in Angel's death, insisting it was not suicide.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

What is it going to take for you to leave him?

A friend questioning Angel's relationship with Steven.

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