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Susan Zalkind is the author of The Waltham Murders: One Woman's Pursuit to Expose the Truth Behind a Murder and a National Tragedy. She also created and produced the 2022 Hulu docuseries The Murders Before the Marathon, named one of the best shows of the year by The Wall Street Journal. Her work has appeared in This American Life, The Guardian, CityLab, VICE, The Irish Times, and Boston magazine.

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The Mystery Woman at the Heart of an Unsolved Triple Murder

QUESTIONS LINGER

Hibatalla K. Eltilib was the girlfriend of one of three men slaughtered in a 2011 home invasion by one of the Boston Marathon bombers. Was she involved?

Susan Zalkind | Published Apr 19, 2024

Inside the Secret Sale of Ghislaine’s Swanky N.H. Hideout

LIFE OF PRIVILEGE

As the feds closed in, Ghislaine Maxwell lived in bucolic luxury, spending her days in a massive mountain home in the sleepy town of Bradford, New Hampshire.

Susan Zalkind, Bill Donahue, Emily Shugerman, William Bredderman | Published Jul 02, 2020

Boston Students Call Out College on Coronavirus Transparency

UNANSWERED QUESTIONS

The first case in Massachusetts had some students at UMass Boston wondering if the college had been completely open about their possible exposure.

Susan Zalkind | Published Feb 03, 2020

Deadly Gas Explosions Leave Massachusetts in the Dark

ARMAGEDDON

A series of terrifying explosions ripped through three towns, knocking out power and burning 70 homes to the ground.

Susan Zalkind | Published Sep 14, 2018

Measly Crowds Rally for Gun Rights Across America

INCENSED

Hundreds gathered at the statehouses, annoyed by the ability of the Parkland students to draw bigger crowds and worried that the momentum is on the other side.

Susan Zalkind, Brendan Bures | Published Apr 15, 2018

Boston’s ‘Free Speech’ Rally Goes Bust vs. 40,000 Protesters

OUTNUMBERED

One organizer said he’s “definitely” not coming back soon after tens of thousands drowned out 50 people and him in a gazebo.

Susan Zalkind | Published Aug 19, 2017

‘Baby Doe’ Killer Convicted, but Her Mother Walks Free

THE END

Michael McCarthy was found guilty of killing Bella Bond. His defense says prosecutors cut a deal with the devil—her mother.

Susan Zalkind | Published Jun 26, 2017

Heroin Kills Kids Without Even Touching Them

THE LITTLEST VICTIMS

The tragic case of Bella Bond exposes how overwhelmed Massachusetts is by the opioid crisis, and how children of addicts are falling through the cracks.

Susan Zalkind | Published Jun 07, 2017

Baby Doe Trial: ‘It Was Her Time to Die’

HORRIFIC

Witnesses in the Bella Bond trial say her accused killer was heavy into conspiracy theories and Alex Jones—and that he once locked the little girl in a closet because of ‘demons.’

Susan Zalkind | Published Jun 02, 2017

Was Mom of Murdered ‘Baby Doe’ Under Boyfriend’s Spell?

DEMONS

Prosecutors say Michael McCarthy killed Bella Bond and her mother can prove it. The defense says she can’t be trusted after living with her dead daughter.

Susan Zalkind | Published May 25, 2017

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