Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison discuss the mysterious death of Susann Sills in 'If These Walls Could Talk,' revealing suspicious evidence, emotional family interviews, and behind-the-scenes filming details. They also touch on Monopoly Go, preserving legacies, handling viewer feedback, controversial doctor decisions, and unique defense theories in murder cases.
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Two Sides of a Doctor
Dr. Sills, a respected fertility doctor, had two sides.
One was caring, while the other was prone to outbursts, surprising patients.
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Ethical Concerns
Dr. Sills treated Suzanne for infertility before they started dating and later married.
This raises ethical concerns regarding their doctor-patient relationship.
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Livor Mortis as Evidence
The position of the livor mortis on Suzanne's body proved crucial.
It indicated that her body had been moved post-mortem, contradicting the initial accident theory.
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Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison sit down to talk about Keith’s most recent episode, “If These Walls Could Talk.” In November 2016, Susann Sills was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in the home she shared with her husband and their two children in San Clemente, California. Susann’s death appeared to have been a terrible accident, but investigators soon discovered evidence that led them to believe it was something more sinister. Keith tells Josh about the puzzling circumstances surrounding Susann’s death and shares behind-the-scenes details of filming the episode.
Keith also plays a podcast-exclusive clip from his interview with one of Susann’s brothers and Dateline producer Michelle Madigan joins in to answer viewer questions.
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