On August 2, 2014, Sheila Von Wiese and her daughter, Heather, flew first class to Bali, Indonesia, where they stayed at the St. Regis Hotel, a luxury five star resort. But their time in paradise came to an abrupt and tragic end when the body of Sheila was found stuffed in a suitcase. This discovery would kickstart a multi-continent investigation, complete with deportations, FBI involvement, and the threat of death by firing squad. Ultimately, 3 people would be charged for their involvement in Sheila’s murder.

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