In 2006, a man in Portland, Oregon hired a hitman to kill his wife, Susan Kuhnhausen (now goes by Susan Walters). This is a frightening tale of survival that will haunt you for the rest of your life. Susan Walters will be your new hero by the end of this story.
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQXXKPjy1b0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gztpsgY4jGk
https://www.bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/teach-me/what-is-love-bombing-and-how-to-recognize-the-signs#:~:text=Love%20bombing%20is%20a%20controlling,is%20replaced%20with%20emotional%20abuse.
https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/
https://www.respondinc.org/dv-facts-stats/#:~:text=It%20takes%20an%20average%20of,(Bureau%20of%20Justice%20Statistics).
https://blurredbylines.com/articles/susan-kuhnhausen-walters-survivor-hitman-portland/
Edited by Andrew Greacen and Chrissy Champagne
*This podcast is independently produced using publicly available information and personal research. I approach each story with care and respect, though I recognize that I may not always have access to every voice or perspective involved. If you’re connected to the story and would like to share your experience, I truly welcome the opportunity to include your insights in a future update.
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