Bump in the Night // 140

When 16-year-old Susana Morales disappeared during a short walk home in Norcross, Georgia, her loved ones traced her last known location, but she was nowhere to be found. Months later, human remains discovered miles away would reveal the tragic truth. As investigators unraveled the case, they uncovered a shocking suspect… 

Written by Gus Burns, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway.

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Written/Audio Sources: 

1. Unrecorded phone interview with Prosecutor Brandon Delfunt

2. Doraville Police Department, Miles Bryant investigation records

3. Gwinnett Prosecutor’s Office motion to admit evidence against Miles Bryant

4. Gwinnett County police report, Miles Bryant rape allegation

5. Florentino Morales civil complaint against Sterling Glen Apartments

6. Gwinnett County Police Report, Miles Bryant, invasion of privacy, April 21, 2023

7. Gwinnett County police report, Susana Morales remains discovered, Feb. 6, 2023

8. Gwinnett County police stolen-gun report filed by Miles Bryant, July 27, 2022

9. Gwinnett County police missing juvenile report, Susana Morales, July 27, 2022

10. WATCH LIVE: June 5, Trial of ex-officer accused of kidnapping, killing Gwinnett teen

11. WATCH LIVE: June 6, Trial of ex-officer accused of kidnapping, killing Gwinnett teen

12. WATCH LIVE: June 7, Trial of ex-officer accused of killing Gwinnett County teen

13. WATCH LIVE: June 10, Trial of ex-officer accused of killing Gwinnett County teen

14. WATCH LIVE: June 11, Trial of ex-officer accused of killing Gwinnett County teen

15. WATCH LIVE: June 12, Sentencing in Susana Morales murder trial

16. Miles Bryant found guilty of murdering Susana Morales, other charges | FOX 5 News

17. Family releases chilling new details about 16-year-old’s disappearance, murder in new petition

18. US News and World Report, Meadowcreek High School

19. Susana Morales missing person flier

20. Reddit discussion about Meadowcreek High School

21. FBI Uniform Crime Report data for Norcross, Georgia

22. ‘A pain that will never go away’: Gwinnett mother grieves teen daughter’s death

23. Life360 business site

24. Sister of teenager who has been missing more than a month desperate for answers

25. Body found in Gwinnett County identified as missing 16-year-old

26. Miles Bryant charged with concealing the death of another

27. Warrant application: Georgia officer 'dumped' missing 16-year-old girl's body in woods

28. Miles Bryant charged with kidnapping and murder

29. Family demands change after Georgia officer's arrest in 16-year-old girl's death, disappearance

30. Woman says Doraville officer arrested in 16-year-old girl’s death stalked her for a year

31. Georgia woman filed complaint about officer charged in Susana Morales' death

32. A&E “48 Hours” episode listing

33. Aryan Brotherhood gang member on the run in Georgia, deputies say

34. Miles Bryant guilty, sentenced in murder of 16-year-old Susana Morales

35. Susana singing “Happy Birthday,” Instagram post

36. Georgia Department of Corrections inmate search

Music & Sound Effect Sources

• Opening Track: “Cloak” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

• Closing Track: “Slow Descend” by Roots and Recognition; “Death Whistle OUTRO” by Michael Ojibway

Music & Sound Effect Sources

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