48 Hours Getting Away with Murder
Dec 10, 2025
The heartbreak of loved ones going missing is explored through a support group in Brooklyn. Kathy Kupka believes her sister's disappearance is linked to a man she suspects, Rudy Persaud. Friends recall chilling warnings from Christine before her vanishing act. Investigators struggle without evidence against Rudy, sparking protests for justice. The narrative shifts to another case, where a tragic car fire raises suspicions of foul play and a family’s desperate quest for truth unfolds amid legal challenges and unyielding grief.
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Beloved Sister With Big Dreams
- Kathy Kupka describes Christine as a trusting, forthright sister who called family daily and dreamed of law school.
- Christine's pregnancy and relationship with Rudy Persaud set the scene for conflict and fear within her close circle.
Secret Relationship Turns Sour
- Friends say Christine began a relationship with Rudy Persaud after he was her college instructor and later learned he was married.
- Rudy reportedly rejected responsibility for the pregnancy, enraging Christine and escalating tensions between them.
Last Seen With Him
- Christine left with Rudy on October 24, 1998, and never returned; her sister Kathy immediately suspected Rudy.
- Police had no physical evidence, so their hands were tied despite Kathy's certainty and urgency.