Episode 15: Fit for Crime

Hi Susters! It’s Ande and Amethyst here, and in our latest two-part episode of Super SUS, we’re heading to Green Bay, Wisconsin, to uncover the harrowing mystery surrounding the murder of Nicole "Nikki" VanderHeyden. This case has it all—friendships, concerts, relationships, and a devastating discovery that shook a community to its core.

A Night Out Gone Wrong

What started as an ordinary evening for Nikki VanderHeyden and her boyfriend Doug Dietrie—a night out to see the comedic glam metal band Steel Panther—quickly spiraled into heartbreak and horror. Nikki, a devoted mother of three, had prepared everything for her six-month-old baby before heading out, but the carefree night they planned soon turned into a storm of anger and accusations.

Heated arguments and tense text messages revealed fractures in their relationship, and Nikki’s abrupt departure from the bar, The Sardine Can, marked the beginning of a series of chilling events.

The Devastating Truth

By morning, Nikki was missing. Doug’s calm demeanor throughout the day only deepened the mystery, and when the call to the police finally went out that afternoon, a horrific discovery soon followed. Found face down in a farmer’s field, Nikki’s body bore the signs of unimaginable violence—over 241 injuries that painted a horrifying picture of her final moments.

From shoe imprints on her back to chilling blood spatter patterns, the evidence unraveled a violent and intimate act of brutality.

Uncovering Hidden Strains

Naturally, suspicion turned toward Doug, but probing deeper revealed unsettling twists. His lack of physical injuries raised questions, while ominous evidence like blood on an Android charger near their home pointed to something far darker.

Each new detail brought another layer of complexity to the narrative, and as this episode ends, the investigation takes a shocking turn that will leave you on edge.

Stay Tuned for Part Two

We’re just scratching the surface of this tragic and complex case. Next week, we’ll go deeper into what really happened to Nicole VanderHeyden, as we uncover even more unexpected revelations.

Tune in now to Part One of this gripping episode, and join us as we piece together Nikki’s story and search for justice in the face of devastating loss.

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