7 years old – Susie Jaeger's age
Susie Jaeger was just 7 years old when she was abducted through a sliced tent at a Montana campground in June 1973.
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Sponsor Break: UnitedHealth, KFC & Thumbtack
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The episode opens with a trio of pre-roll sponsor advertisements before the Crime Junkie hosts begin. UnitedHealth Group promotes its community health partnerships, citing a 54% blood pressure reduction rate among participants. KFC advertises its rotating $10 daily bucket deal, and Thumbtack promotes its app as a solution for homeowners who need to hire vetted professionals. These reads are entirely separate from the episode narrative and serve as the commercial introduction.
The Night Susie Vanished
Susie Jaeger was snatched from inside a family tent in Montana at roughly 1:30 AM. Someone cut through the back of the tent while four children slept inside, leaving only stuffed animals and a footpath in the dew.
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