Gone Forever: A True Story of Marriage, Betrayal, and Murder

Diane Fanning

Apr 2007 · Macmillan + ORM

About this ebook

A San Antonio woman’s baffling disappearance leads police to suspect her husband of murder in this dramatic true crime exposé.

Susan McFarland was a vivacious, successful mother of three young sons. On November 25, 2002, she disappeared. Three days later, her car was found, keys in the ignition. Later that day, her husband reported her missing—and a desperate search began.

Her friends and family hoped against hope that Susan was not gone forever. But investigators became increasingly suspicious of Richard McFarland. When the charred, decomposed body of Susan McFarland was finally discovered at an overgrown farmstead outside of San Antonio, a new hunt began—for justice.

McFarland maintained his innocence, and investigators only had circumstantial evidence against him. While headlines screamed out new details in the case, and police tried to gather more evidence, a blockbuster trial was about to begin. Then, Richard McFarland finally spoke . . . and a terrifying, chilling truth came out . . .

Ratings and reviews

Interesting read. So sad that this happened - there were warning signs but as so often occurs, no-one paid attention. I can't believe that they allowed a plea bargain where he will be allowed to apply for parole in 20 years. It was cold, calculating, premeditated murder. Hope the children have been able to find peace and happiness.

Loved the book, I think this was a great book. I live in San Antonio and it gave me a lot more insight about this case, could not put this book down I would recommend it to everyone.

MRS. DIANE FANNING IS THE ABSOLUTE #2 BEST TRUE CRIME AUTHOR NEXT TO MRS. ANN RULE ("DECEASED") WHICH MRS. RULE HAS & ALWAYS WILL BE MY #1 MRS. FANNING BOOK'S ARE ALL WELL WRITTEN, INTERESTING, & INTRIGUING...... NEVER A DISAPPOINTMENT.......... 👍👍❤️💞❤️👍👍

About the author

Diane Fanning is the author of the Edgar Award finalist Written in Blood: A True Story of Murder and a Deadly 16-Year-Old Secret That Tore a Family Apart. Her other works of true crime include the best-selling Mommy's Little Girl, A Poisoned Passion, The Pastor's Wife, and Through the Window. She has been featured on 48 Hours, 20/20, Court TV and the Discovery Channel, and has been interviewed on dozens of radio stations coast to coast. Before becoming a nonfiction writer, Fanning worked in advertising, and she earned more than 70 Addy Awards. She lives in New Braunfels, Texas.