A Deadly Affair: The Murder Of Susan Smith
On June 8th, 1989, an affair between an FBI Agent and his informant ended in a deadly rage. FBI Agent Mark Putnam murdered his pregnant lover, Susan Smith, in the coal mining town of Pikeville, Kentucky. It would be a year until his crimes were discovered, thanks to a confession skillfully elicited from within the Bureau. Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Jim Huggins joins with a look at the tragic and unprecedented case, the dangerous affair between Mark and Susan, and shares details from Mark Putnam's shocking confession. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices