About this episode

The episode explores the life of Karen Ramsey and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance through the investigation of reporter Phillip Pantuso.

After finally identifying the victim as Karen Ramsey, our story turns to the life she left behind. Reporter Phillip Pantuso uncovers clues in old records, a deleted obituary, and the memories of those who knew her. Neighbors at the quiet suburban condo complex where she lived describe a tangled web of affairs, volatile relationships and a marriage that may not have been what it seemed. As that past comes into focus, unsettling questions emerge about what was really happening behind closed doors in the months before Karen disappeared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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