This week, we’re pulling one out of the vault! Originally released as a Patreon bonus episode, we’re sharing this story ad-free while we catch up behind the scenes.

In this episode of Super SUS, we dive into the harrowing survival story of Victoria “Vicky” Cilliers. We unravel Vicky's journey from a loving childhood to her tumultuous relationships, culminating in a shocking murder attempt through a sabotaged parachute jump. Discover the intricate web of deceit, infidelity, and financial ruin that surrounded her, and learn about the investigation that led to the arrest of the perpetrator. We discuss Vicky's path to recovery and her ongoing struggle to rebuild her life.

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In this episode of Super SUS, we dive into the unsettling phenomenon of “phrogging.” This is when someone secretly lives in another person’s home without their knowledge. We walk through chilling cases, from a Navy officer’s haunting experience in Honolulu to the infamous Denver Spider-Man. We break down the psychological horror faced by victims and the tragic consequences found in some of the most gripping frogging stories on record.

We also look at the case of Daniel LaPlante. His behavior started with break-ins and pranks. It escalated into a horrifying murder spree. His story shows how quickly this hidden crime can turn dark and dangerous.

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In this episode, we dive into the chilling Halloween-night murder of Joel Lovelien, a 38-year-old man found beaten outside The Broken Drum bar in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on October 27, 2007.

What started as a night of costumes and celebration quickly spiraled into chaos — a packed bar, a rowdy party bus, and a parking lot filled with confusion, witnesses, and fear.

Join us as we unravel the timeline of that fateful night and explore how one man’s act of kindness turned into a tragedy that still echoes through the community today.

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