48 Hours Facing a Monster
May 12, 2025
Cece Opinowski, a courageous survivor and key witness, shares her harrowing experience surviving an attack by Sean Doyle. She provides vital testimony that unravels Doyle's troubling past. Jennifer Leonard, sister of murder victim Lori Leonard, discusses Lori's disappeared life and spotlight's on the painful search for justice. Their stories reveal the chilling realities of domestic violence and the emotional toll it takes on families. Together, they highlight the urgent need for awareness and support for survivors.
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Cece Opinowski's Attack Experience
- Cece Opinowski's ex-boyfriend Sean Doyle violently attacked her in 1996, cutting off her ponytail and restraining her in her family home.
- She was saved by her roommate's phone call, which ultimately led to Doyle's arrest after she called the police.
Lori Leonard's Tense Move
- Lori Leonard moved into a new apartment with help from Sean Doyle, who had been controlling and stalking her despite their breakup.
- Doyle persisted in staying at Lori's place, causing tension just days before her disappearance.
Discovery of Lori Leonard's Body
- A fisherman discovered a locked toolbox floating in a canal, which police opened to find a woman's body identified as Lori Leonard.
- Lori was found bound, gagged with duct tape, and had died of asphyxiation.