On the Tuesday morning of July 11th, 2006, Mary Cooper and Susanna Stodden left in the family 1997 Dodge Caravan with a plan to hike on the other side of Mount Pilchuck. When their itinerary changed, moving their destination to the Pinnacle Lake Trail. What was supposed to be a relaxing Tuesday hike turned into a family and community's worst nightmare, when the women didn't return.
If you or anyone you know has information regarding the unsolved murders of Susanna Stodden and Mary Cooper, you are asked to call the Snohomish County Sheriff’s office at (415)388-3845.
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