Hi everyone. Before we get into this week's case there is a little

something I'd like to share with you. As many of you know a couple of

years ago I released my debut novel All Good People here which

became a number one New York Times bestseller and now I am excited to announce

that my second novel my new new novel, The Missing Half is now available for pre-order.

Just like all good people here, the Missing Half is a fictional case, but it is a twisty, turny mystery. I cannot wait for you to read it

when it comes out on May 6, 2025. So please go pre-order it now wherever books are sold. Thank you so much. But now let's dive in.

Our card this week is Mary Cooper and Susanna Stodden, the Ace of Hearts from Washington.

In the summer of 2006, Mary and Susanna were out for a mother-daughter hike in the scenic forests of

Snohomish County, Washington, when they encountered

someone on the trail who, for no reason, wanted them dead.

Their killers somehow managed to escape the woods unnoticed that afternoon and has gone undetected for 18 years.

And everything about this case has continued to perplex their family members and detectives ever since.

I'm Ashley Flowers and this is the deck. And then. Oh, One Tuesday afternoon in the dead of summer 2006 a man named Robert Mathis

decided to take a scenic hike near Pinnacle Lake with his girlfriend.

It was a quick trek as far as hikes go, but not for the faint of heart, according to

Sonahomish County Sheriff's Detective Dave Billie.

The trail up the Pinnacle Lake is just under two miles. The first portion of the trail is pretty steep

with a number of switchbacks.

Very challenging trail.

I've hiked it a couple of times myself.

There's exposed root balls.

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