MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Elizabeth Santos
Elizabeth Santos’ unexpected and tragic death in 2020 left behind a million questions. Some believe it was the result of a mental health crisis, but many of her loved ones think she’s a victim of foul play, and they’ve been pushing for answers.
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37-year-old Elizabeth Santos
Photo Source: Santos family
Elizabeth (far right) with her sisters.
Photo Source: Santos family (Enhanced by audiochuck staff)
Steak knife found in living room.
Photo source: Anchorage Police Department evidence; provided by Santos family
The Leatherman on the half wall near the stairs that was presumably the “pocketknife” that was reported to have been found by Elizabeth.
Photo source: Anchorage Police Department evidence; provided by Santos family
The steak knife found in living room.
Photo source: Anchorage Police Department evidence; provided by Santos family
Elizabeth Santos
Photo source: Santos family
Elizabeth and her brother, EuSebius.
Photo source: Santos family
The Pocketknife found in the garage.
Photo source: Anchorage Police Department evidence; provided by Santos family
Elizabeth’s robe that was saturated with blood.
Photo source: Anchorage Police Department evidence; provided by Santos family
Elizabeth Santos
Photo source: Santos family
Episode Information:
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Episode Source Material
- Original Reporting by Nina Schutzman
- Anchorage Police Department records (provided by Santos family)
- Anchorage Fire Department records (provided by Santos family)
- Providence Alaska Medical records (provided by Santos family)
- Alaska State Medical Examiner’s Office records (provided by Santos family)
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