The primary reason why Wood's family suspected Wagner of having a hand in her death was his story that she had probably taken the dinghy out by herself, when it was well known to those who knew her that she was afraid of the water, especially dark water, and would never have done so at night, especially when she had been drinking.

He also said that maybe she fell overboard trying to tie up the dinghy, if it was knocking against the hull keeping her awake, but as the captain said, she would simply have asked him to do it.

Then there was the fact that her autopsy showed multiple bruises on her arms and face consistent with wounds of self-defense.

I remember her death well, as I was still in L.A. when it happened, and knew the part of Catalina Island where she drowned pretty well.

Personally, I agree with her family, and believe Wagner to be responsible.

There are several L.A. cops who kept the case alive, because they thought so as well, including one who kept up with developments well after he retired. He was instrumental in helping with the investigation once the case was reopened.

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