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What Happened To Sandy Beal iHeart True Crime
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What Happened to Sandy Beal investigates the violent death of a young woman who dreamed of a career in law enforcement. The search for answers leads to accusations of conspiracy and cover up that have haunted her family for more than 40 years. Investigative journalist Melissa Jeltsen untangles the mystery at the heart of the case — and reveals a troubling pattern of behavior by local police.
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Bonus: The Other Sandra
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.
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Bonus: A Conversation About Grief
In this bonus episode, Melissa talks with Dr. Robert Neimeyer, an expert on grief and traumatic loss, and the Director of the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition. They discuss how traumatic loss can upend one’s identity, the obstacles to grieving, and what happens when grief is prolonged.
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Good Grief
The Beal family is faced with a daunting task that threatens to divide them. Sandy’s final words are cast in a new light.
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The Unraveling
Sandy’s cousin Kim meets with a cold case detective who offers her something unexpected - and transformative.
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Divided Minds
The Beals' distrust of police leaves even the most basic facts about Sandy's case up for interpretation.
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Update: Sandy's Police File
Sandy’s newly released police file reveals that she sought help from law enforcement months before her death.
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