MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Gwen Hasselquist

In this episode of Crime Junkie, Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat discuss the perplexing case of Gwen Hasselquist, a mother of two found dead in Puget Sound, with authorities quickly ruling it a suicide, a conclusion Gwen's loved ones dispute. The hosts delve into the details surrounding Gwen's disappearance, the suspicious circumstances of her wrecked minivan found on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, and the inconsistent witness testimony of Demetrius Jackson, who was found with the van. Ashley and Brit explore the lack of thorough investigation by law enforcement, unanswered questions about Gwen's mental state, and the odd behavior of her husband, Eric, raising doubts about the official suicide ruling and prompting a call for anyone with information to come forward. The episode concludes with a segment called "The Good," highlighting a listener's story of how the podcast helped a domestic abuse victim.