48 Hours Family Secrets
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Aug 21, 2025 John Sutton, a Florida lawyer who survived an assassination attempt that killed his wife Susan, shares his harrowing story. Miami-Dade detective Rosanna Cordero details how she uncovered shocking familial betrayals, revealing Christopher, their son, as a prime suspect. Lead detective Larry Belyue discusses crucial evidence that led to justice. Together, they explore themes of love, betrayal, and the haunting legacy of violence that reshaped their lives forever.
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Survivor's Account Of The Attack
- John Sutton survived a brutal nighttime attack that killed his wife and left him blind and gravely wounded.
- He described hearing a bang, being shot, and finding Susan shot multiple times in bed.
Evidence Points To A Targeted Killing
- Crime scene photos showed jewelry and wallet untouched, indicating the attack was not a robbery.
- Prosecutor Karen Kagan concluded it was a premeditated targeted killing, not a burglary.
Law Partner's Secret Affair Revealed
- Teddy Montoto, John's law partner, secretly confessed to an affair with Susan and failed a polygraph.
- His gun was tested and ruled not to match the murder weapon and he had an alibi for the shooting night.