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36-year old Susan Klassen had only lived in Whitehorse for a few years, but she made a considerable impact on the local community as a renowned modern storyteller with the Yukon International Storytelling Festival. Susan\u2019s death\u2014and the public outrage that followed\u2014was named the #1 story in the Yukon for 1997.

\u201cThroughout her life, she deeply touched the lives and hearts of many. Along with her love of nature, one of Susan\u2019s greatest joys was to share her talent of storytelling.\u201d - Obituary

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This episode is about an important case that became a watershed moment for the local community in Whitehorse, Yukon, and across the country. We\u2019ve pieced it together from court documents and the news archives, most notably the reporting of Caroline Murray and Yvette Brend for the Whitehorse Daily Star. Our sincere condolences to Susan Klassen\u2019s loved ones and anyone else affected by this crime. 

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