
Jill Halliburton Su // 159
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04/16/23 • 55 min
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On September 28th, 2014, 59-year-old Jill Halliburton Su was found dead in her bathtub by her son Justin Su. DNA from the crime scene lead investigators to 20-year-old Dayonte Resiles who was known for previous burglaries. In March of 2022, he was found guilty of first-degree murder, but many people believe he is not the real killer.
Website: https://www.drinkingthecoolaid.com/
Resources:
- Watch Dateline Episode: The Figure in the House - NBC.com
- dayonte resiles note to the judge - Bing images
- Convicted Killer Dayonte Resiles Sentenced To Life In Murder Of Jill Halliburton Su - CBS Miami (cbsnews.com)
- Jill Halliburton Su murder: ‘One of weirdest in Florida history’ (nypost.com)
- Broward Sheriff's Office Halts Some DNA Analyses After Oversight Finds Incorrect Procedures | New Times Broward-Palm Beach (browardpalmbeach.com)
- BSO Crime Lab’s New Software May Not Hold Up in Court | New Times Broward-Palm Beach (browardpalmbeach.com)
- Jill Su Obituary (2015) - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Sun-Sentinel (legacy.com)
On September 28th, 2014, 59-year-old Jill Halliburton Su was found dead in her bathtub by her son Justin Su. DNA from the crime scene lead investigators to 20-year-old Dayonte Resiles who was known for previous burglaries. In March of 2022, he was found guilty of first-degree murder, but many people believe he is not the real killer.
Website: https://www.drinkingthecoolaid.com/
Resources:
- Watch Dateline Episode: The Figure in the House - NBC.com
- dayonte resiles note to the judge - Bing images
- Convicted Killer Dayonte Resiles Sentenced To Life In Murder Of Jill Halliburton Su - CBS Miami (cbsnews.com)
- Jill Halliburton Su murder: ‘One of weirdest in Florida history’ (nypost.com)
- Broward Sheriff's Office Halts Some DNA Analyses After Oversight Finds Incorrect Procedures | New Times Broward-Palm Beach (browardpalmbeach.com)
- BSO Crime Lab’s New Software May Not Hold Up in Court | New Times Broward-Palm Beach (browardpalmbeach.com)
- Jill Su Obituary (2015) - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Sun-Sentinel (legacy.com)
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Resources:
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- Wayne Adam Ford | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
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Resources:
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Drinking The Cool Aid - Jill Halliburton Su // 159
Transcript
Nan-Yao Su and Jill Halliburton met in Japan. She was an exchange student, and he was teaching. He left to do a PHT in the states and she left to travel in Southeast Asia. About two years later, Nan-Yao received a postcard in the mail from Jill and she was volunteering in Cambodia. The two of them kept in touch and ended up getting married. They adopted their daughter Mandy, and they had Justin 3 years later. Jill was a dedicated mother, and she was passionate about doing volunteer work. When
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