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Episode 226: A Sandy Death
A beach. A bluff. A brutal death. And a town that’s still too quiet.
This week we’re digging into the devastating and still-unsolved murder of 15-year-old Terry Sutter, whose body was found on the shores of Lake Michigan in 1973—with a cause of death so bizarre, it’s hard to believe it’s real: massive sand inhalation.
At first glance? A tragic drowning.
After the autopsy? A violent, horrifying death—with a teaspoon of sand behind each eye and lungs full of it. This wasn’t an accident. This was deliberate.
We’re walking through:
🏖️ A broken jurisdictional mess
🚗 Rumors of a sports car and a trunk slam
🍺 A secret party in the woods
🩸 Missing photos, a missing shoe, and a grave that was vandalized over and over again
From whispers of police coverups to claims of powerful local families protecting their own, this case has "everybody knows but no one will say" energy—and we’ve got thoughts. A lot of them.
🎙️ Plus: Zee’s going full rage-mode on the missing evidence, intimidation tactics, and why this case doesn’t feel unsolved—it feels protected.
💬 Got a theory? We want to hear it. DM us on Instagram or send a 10–30 second voice note so we can feature you on an upcoming episode.
📬 Have a case suggestion? Voice note us that too. Tell us the case and why you can’t stop thinking about it.
🗣️ And hey—rate, review, follow, and please share the show. It helps more true crime weirdos find us (and gives Amy and Zee the validation we desperately crave).
👻 Follow the chaos:
Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons
Zee: @mrs.zette
Amy: @amyrehsdupin
Merch, resources, and rants: www.cursewordsandcrayons.com
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By Amy and ZeeA beach. A bluff. A brutal death. And a town that’s still too quiet.
This week we’re digging into the devastating and still-unsolved murder of 15-year-old Terry Sutter, whose body was found on the shores of Lake Michigan in 1973—with a cause of death so bizarre, it’s hard to believe it’s real: massive sand inhalation.
At first glance? A tragic drowning.
After the autopsy? A violent, horrifying death—with a teaspoon of sand behind each eye and lungs full of it. This wasn’t an accident. This was deliberate.
We’re walking through:
🏖️ A broken jurisdictional mess
🚗 Rumors of a sports car and a trunk slam
🍺 A secret party in the woods
🩸 Missing photos, a missing shoe, and a grave that was vandalized over and over again
From whispers of police coverups to claims of powerful local families protecting their own, this case has "everybody knows but no one will say" energy—and we’ve got thoughts. A lot of them.
🎙️ Plus: Zee’s going full rage-mode on the missing evidence, intimidation tactics, and why this case doesn’t feel unsolved—it feels protected.
💬 Got a theory? We want to hear it. DM us on Instagram or send a 10–30 second voice note so we can feature you on an upcoming episode.
📬 Have a case suggestion? Voice note us that too. Tell us the case and why you can’t stop thinking about it.
🗣️ And hey—rate, review, follow, and please share the show. It helps more true crime weirdos find us (and gives Amy and Zee the validation we desperately crave).
👻 Follow the chaos:
Instagram: @cursewordsandcrayons
Zee: @mrs.zette
Amy: @amyrehsdupin
Merch, resources, and rants: www.cursewordsandcrayons.com