What Happened To Sandy Beal

In this bonus episode, Melissa talks with Laura Crimaldi — a reporter for The Boston Globe — who is covering a contemporary case with eerie similarities to Sandy Beal. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Beal family is faced with a daunting task that threatens to divide them. Sandy’s final words are cast in a new light.  If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741 See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Sandy’s cousin Kim meets with a cold case detective who offers her something unexpected - and transformative. If you or someone you know is considering self-harm, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, or text "STRENGTH" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741 See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Beals' distrust of police leaves even the most basic facts about Sandy's case up for interpretation.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Sandy’s newly released police file reveals that she sought help from law enforcement months before her death. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.