Patreon Exclusive: Karen and David Swift
Added 2024-10-13 21:34:51 +0000 UTCAfter 22 years of marriage, Karen Swift had enough of her husband David's infidelity and controlling behavior
After 22 years of marriage, Karen Swift had enough of her husband David's infidelity and controlling behavior. She filed from divorce in October 2011, ready to start a new chapter for herself and her two young daughters. But three weeks later, Karen disappeared, kicking off a lengthy search and investigation that would drag on for years.
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