When 42-year-old Gwen Hasselquist is found dead in the Puget Sound on March 20, 2020, investigators in Pierce County, Washington quickly rule her death self-caused. But the evidence, and the timeline, tell a far more complicated story. Hours earlier, Gwen’s minivan was discovered wrecked and abandoned on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge with all four doors open. A strange man at the scene claimed she had given him the van before disappearing into the night. Within hours, Gwen’s husband, Erik Hasselquist, told police she was safe at home — only to call 911 later to report her missing. When Gwen’s body surfaced the next afternoon, she was still wearing the same clothes seen in Ring camera footage from her home, the same footage Erik showed police but never shared in full. The medical examiner ruled her death as self-caused, but her loved ones have never believed it. They point to inconsistencies in the story, bruises that don’t match a fall, and Erik’s behavior in the days and weeks after her death — including marrying another woman just three months later. From the eerie scene on the bridge to the unanswered questions about Ring camera footage, the missing two hours, and a witness whose story kept changing, this case will make you question whether justice was ever truly served. Join Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat as they dive into the mysterious death of Gwen Hasselquist… a case that’s officially closed, but may be far from solved. Key Episode Moments 0:00 - 0:52 — Intro 0:53 - 2:18 — Van Found on Bridge 2:19 - 5:06 — Demetrius’ Story 5:07 - 7:24 — Police Visit Eric 7:25 - 9:10 — Ring Footage 9:11 - 11:16 — Gwen Reported Missing 11:17 - 12:52 — Body Found in Puget Sound 12:53 - 15:20 — Autopsy & Toxicology 15:21 - 17:04 — Suicide Ruled 17:05 - 18:58 — Questions About the Crash 18:59 - 21:24 — Missing Toll & Ring Data 21:25 - 23:30 — Erik’s Behavior After Death 23:31 - 25:18 — Dog’s Death & Social Posts 25:19 - 27:08 — Domestic Violence History 27:09 - 29:00 — Demetrius’ Background 29:01 - 31:18 — Erik’s Second Marriage 31:19 - 33:24 — Unanswered Questions 33:25 - 36:42 — Outro -------- For even more stories like this one, join the Crime Junkie Fan Club today: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/fanclub?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=episode_description&utm_campaign=signupfanclub Follow Crime Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimeJunkiePodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrimeJunkiePod Crime Junkie is created and hosted by Ashley Flowers. About Ashley Flowers Ashley Flowers is the top female podcaster in the U.S. and the host of Crime Junkie, the #1 podcast among women and the #1 true crime podcast globally. As the Founder of audiochuck, she has built a top-tier podcast production company that has garnered over 2.6 billion downloads, captivating audiences with its gripping storytelling through 10+ chart topping podcasts. Ashley and her team are dedicated to creating responsible true crime content that respects victims and their families. Follow Ashley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ASHLEYFLOWERS/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ash_flowers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyflowers.af/ Check out these other great crime channels: @kallmekris The Most TERRIFYING Stalker Turned Murder Case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0AQ0Mbo5oY&t=8s @bellafiori SOLVED: The Case of Koh Yu-Jeong https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQyyy9LUvuU&t=1s @christinaarandall What is REALLY Going on w/ Britney Spears?1 Spooky Conspiracy Theories, Clone, Fake Posts, & more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yls6mUfEf8&t=1s @KendallRae She Killed Her Uncle Then Starred In A Horror Film... The Shocking Case of Shane Moore & Tucker Reed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYQextwoLk8