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Vampires, the Mob and Susan Walsh

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Susan Walsh told her ex-husband she'd be back in 30 minutes after walking to a payphone and was never seen again.

This episode explores the mysterious 1996 disappearance of Susan Walsh, a journalist and exotic dancer who investigated Russian mob sex trafficking and Manhattan's vampire subculture while struggling with bipolar disorder and addiction. The narrative traces her complex life, mental health challenges, and the multiple theories surrounding her vanishing, from mob retaliation to starting a new life.

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