Brothers Speak Out on Sister’s Murder After Decades of Silence

For four decades, John and David Logan, two brothers who served in the U.S. military, never discussed their sister Susie. Her tragic murder shattered their family, leading to a silence about her name that persisted in their household.

Susie’s abduction and killing by serial killer Christopher Wilder created an unimaginable divide between the two brothers. They each coped with their grief in isolation, never addressing the pain or loss. Recently, they broke their silence in interviews for the podcast Catching Evil, marking the first time they’ve publicly shared their experiences.

“As her older brother, I looked after her as a child until I joined the Navy at 18. Seeing her at the funeral home was something that completely shut me down,” shared John. “I just couldn’t bring myself to talk about it. I think that silence led to some issues for me over the years. I did a lot of drinking back then, mainly because I didn’t have anyone to share that pain with.”

During the episode, produced by investigators Mark Llewelyn and Andy Byrne, John reflected on the horrifying memory of seeing Susie in the coffin, expressing a strong desire for justice against her killer.

According to Byrne, the interview with the brothers was one of the most emotionally charged episodes in the series, which examines Wilder’s crimes, including the murder of two girls at Wanda Beach in Sydney 60 years ago.

“These are tough men who have been in the military for a long time. It’s striking that they hadn’t spoken to one another about Susie for all these years, yet here they were, finally opening up during our talk,” he noted.

Susie Logan, a vibrant 21-year-old newlywed, disappeared one day from Oklahoma City’s Penn Square Mall after dropping her husband, Brian, off at work. She had plans to meet a friend at the mall, which were abruptly cut short by the tragic turn of events.

Her dreams of a modeling career were suddenly extinguished by the terrible reality of her disappearance, which was part of a disturbing pattern of crimes by Wilder, who was known for his violent spree. Within just a month, he committed a series of gruesome acts against multiple victims.

Following Susie’s murder, her family struggled with immeasurable heartache. In a powerful letter to the Miami News written a year after Susie’s death, their mother, Agnes Duchamp, expressed her sorrow and frustration, desperately seeking justice and answers.

Agnes reminded readers of Susie’s kindness and potential, lamenting not being able to see her grow and fulfill her dreams. Her poignant writing was not merely an expression of grief; it was also a critique of law enforcement’s inability to act on evidence about Wilder. She recounted how Susie’s body went unidentified for ten long days in a morgue due to a failure to use available information.

“We felt hopeless. So we hired a private investigator, who in a matter of hours was able to uncover what the police hadn’t in days. Why is that?” she questioned, leaving a haunting inquiry: “Does anyone care?”

These troubling questions lingered in the minds of Susie’s loved ones, and many others touched by Wilder’s horrific legacy. And now, after 40 years, they prompted two brothers to finally come together and reflect on their sister and the lasting impact of this tragedy.

Anyone with information about Wilder is encouraged to reach out to investigators at info@catchevil.com.

Listen to their stories on the latest episode of Catching Evil.