Final Analysis (21 page)

Eli relaxing on the deck during happier times

Susan’s dogs were of particular importance to her and the subject of contention between her and Felix.

Though Susan’s relationship with Felix could at times seem normal, the years of conflict eventually became too much.

One of the controversial bloody footprints found at the crime scene

While at first she would claim that her injuries were the result of her dog’s overaggressive behavior, Susan later revealed that the bruising around her eye and the small cuts to her fingers stemmed from her struggle with Felix.

A police department sketch of the Polk’s Miner Road estate

My 2005 interview with Susan on
Catherine Crier Live
. It was during this discussion that she revealed Felix’s naval records and told her side of that fateful evening.

Taken in the Polk’s pool house, this sequence of photos shows Susan’s attorneys, Dan Horowitz (with glasses) and Ivan Golde, reenacting the struggle between Felix and Susan on the night of Felix’s death.

Helen Bolling speaking with reporters outside the courthouse

Prosecutor Paul Sequeira preparing to address the media

Valerie Harris making a statement to reporters in front of the courthouse. While her professional relationship with Susan was strained by Susan’s erratic behavior, ultimately Valerie’s presence was a big help to Susan as she maneuvered through one legal minefield after another.