The After Show: Tracking Susana
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The After Show: Tracking Susana explores the heartbreaking murder of 16-year-old Susana Morales, a young immigrant girl from Mexico who vanished on her way home from a friend’s house in Norcross, Georgia, in July 2022. Despite initial assumptions that she might be a runaway, her family’s relentless efforts—fueled by real-time GPS data from the Life360 app showing her phone suddenly speeding away at 40 mph—led investigators to suspect foul play. After nearly seven months with no leads, a chance discovery of skeletal remains and a Glock 19 handgun in a wooded area over 20 miles from the disappearance site changed everything. The gun was traced to Miles Bryant, a Doraville police officer and Army National Guard member who lived in the same apartment complex. Though Bryant claimed his gun was stolen, investigators uncovered inconsistencies, including his refusal to allow detectives on the case and a fabricated story about being chased by his girlfriend. He was arrested, stood trial, and was found guilty in June 2024, receiving a life sentence without parole. The family, especially Susana’s mother Maria, remains shattered and without closure, still haunted by unanswered questions about that final night. Yet they continue to advocate for justice and resilience, urging others not to give up in the face of tragedy. The episode highlights the emotional toll on both the victim’s family and the investigators, including Lieutenant Biggers, who personally searched for Susana and became deeply invested in the case. John Quinones, reporting for 20/20, brings exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, including emotional interviews with the family and law enforcement that weren’t shown in the original broadcast. The story underscores the power of technology in modern investigations, the fragility of trust in public figures, and the enduring strength of a family’s love and determination in the face of unimaginable loss. Despite legal resolution, the family’s quest for truth remains incomplete.
Real-time GPS tracking apps like Life360 can be critical in missing persons cases, providing immediate data on a victim’s last known movements.
A police officer’s position of trust does not shield him from criminal behavior—Miles Bryant’s double life as both protector and perpetrator shocked the community.
Families of missing persons must advocate relentlessly; the Morales family’s grassroots efforts—including canvassing, posting flyers, and using Spanish-language media—were instrumental in keeping the case alive.
Even with a conviction, families may never achieve closure—Susana’s sister emphasized that knowing 'why' remains essential, and the unknown still haunts them.
Investigations into law enforcement misconduct require extra caution and strategy, especially when the suspect is a trained officer familiar with police procedures.
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The Disappearance of Susana Morales
“Miha, my daughter, where are you? Mi amor, where are you?”
The Life360 App and the Sudden Speeding Signal
“Susanna's phone starts moving in the opposite direction, and it's going very quickly. around 40 miles an hour.”
The Breakthrough: Skeletal Remains and the Glock 19
“It was the color of Susanna's nails the night she went missing. And also at the scene, they suddenly find a critical piece of evidence, a Glock 19.”
The Investigation into Miles Bryant
Investigators suspect Bryant of murdering Susana and disposing of her body. He claims his gun was stolen during a break-in, but his refusal to allow detectives on the case and a fabricated story about being chased by his girlfriend raise red flags. His hands shake during transport to questioning, and his alibi is debunked.
The Trial and Conviction
Bryant pleads not guilty and chooses not to testify, despite his defense team’s promise to present his testimony. Prosecutors argue he intended to rape Susana, though the decomposition of her body prevents definitive proof. A jury finds him guilty in June 2024, sentencing him to life in prison without parole.
“I don't feel like I have closure because I feel like the unknown is still eats me to this day.”
“Everything he told me was a lie. I was betrayed.”
“Miha, my daughter, where are you? Mi amor, where are you?”
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Susana Morales
person
Miles Bryant
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John Quinones
person
Maria Morales
person
20/20
media
Deborah Roberts
person
Jasmine Morales
person
Lieutenant Biggers
person
Doraville Police Department
organization
Life360
product
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