BONUS EPISODE: ROMANCE SCAM VICTIM SUZANA THAYER
**In this bonus episode, we are releasing one from the Patreon vault. Originally released on February 23, 2024 for our paid members only, you can now listen to this episode for FREE!**
Suzana Thayer is a grandmother living in Ontario, Canada, who turns to the world of online dating after the sudden death of her husband. Suzana's naivete causes her to fall victim to not only one, but TWO, online romance scams.After first being conned out of her life savings, she enters an online relationship with a second man who offers to fly her on an all-expenses paid vacation to Ethiopia. But, the intentions of this unknown online predator are far more sinister than just stealing her money. This time, he steals her freedom.
Join AJ for this bonus episode, where the world of online scams and the underground drug trade combine- resulting in devastating consequences for Suzana Thayer.
RESOURCES:
W5 Episode "The Cocaine Buttons: Romance scam victim in a Hong Kong prison for drug smuggling"
W5 Episode: "A cocaine smuggling grandmother's fight for freedom"
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Hosted by three siblings who all share a love of true crime, this podcast keeps it all in the family. Each week, we will be discussing our favorite cases from around the globe. Whether it's unsolved or 'case closed', high-profile or unknown, we're on it. Join us every Wednesday for your weekly dose of true crime with a deadly twist!
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