Casefile True Crime
Case 287: Half & Susanne Zantop
Jun 8, 2024
Beloved Dartmouth College professors Half and Susanne Zantop were brutally murdered in their home, leading to a shocking investigation. Two high school students with a deadly plan were uncovered as unlikely suspects. The podcast delves into the gruesome crime scene, the tracking down of the murder weapons, the mysterious disappearance of the teens, their arrest, and the aftermath of the trial.
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Quick takeaways
- The Zantop murders were committed by two high school students with detailed planning and motives of financial gain and a sense of superiority.
- Investigation focused on unique knife sheaths as key evidence, leading to the identification and apprehension of the teenage culprits.
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The Discovery at the Zantop Residence
Roxana Verona arrived at the Zantop house for dinner with her friends, Hoff and Susanna Zantop, only to find them both brutally murdered. Susanna had a slash across her throat and was found in the study, while Hoff was stabbed multiple times in the chest and head. The house showed signs of a violent struggle, leading to suspicions of a targeted attack.
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