EP217: It Was No Accident

Natasha "Tasha" Waalen was a beautiful young woman who thought she met the man of her dreams when she met Ryan Boland. However, Ryan wasn't Prince Charming, he allegedly abused Natasha--even after she gave birth to their daughter. In September 2008, a woman's body was found wiped out next to her motorcycle on a highway in Minnesota, and soon it was discovered to be Tasha. But some things just didn't add up...Listen to this week's episode to hear more about what happened to Tasha Waalen.

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