Amy Billig mother dies

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Mother's death ends quest to find child

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SUSAN BILLIG 1925-2005
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Mother's death ends quest to find child

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For more than 30 years, Susan Billig looked for her daughter, Amy. On Tuesday, the Coconut Grove woman passed away, never having found her.
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BY DAVID OVALLE
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dovalle@herald.com
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Susan Billig died without ever finding her daughter.

The Coconut Grove woman -- whose 31-year quest to find her missing teenage daughter took her from drug dens to prisons across the country and even across the Atlantic -- died Tuesday of complications from a heart attack. She was 80.

''I don't think she ever found peace,'' said her son, Josh Billig. ``She took that as a really tough wound right to the grave.''

The story of Billig and her daughter Amy has reverberated in Miami for more than a generation. Some have forgotten the details over the intervening three decades, but not Billig, who remained a stoic figure undaunted by time.

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[KatherineQ]

What a sad, sad story.

Hopefully their spirits are reunited now.

[GinaAngel435]

Oh my, that was such a sad story. A mother who never gave up hope... even after so long. She can do in death what she couldn't do in life; find her daughter & hold her again.

I can't read these stories at work, they make me cry! :(

[Peabody]

Oh my, that was such a sad story. A mother who never gave up hope... even after so long. She can do in death what she couldn't do in life; find her daughter & hold her again.

I can't read these stories at work, they make me cry! :(
A parent's love is never ending and unconditional.

How sad that both father and mother died without having answers about their beloved daughter during this life.

My prayers are for the remaining family members and loved ones. I know that those in heaven are rejoicing and are no longer in need of prayer.

[CaliKid]

After all this time, I wonder if Susan and Ned Billig are having a wonderful reunion with daughter Amy in heaven.

[Florida]

After all this time, I wonder if Susan and Ned Billig are having a wonderful reunion with daughter Amy in heaven.

I like to think so CaliKid. I remember this story from years ago now that I read this thread. Thanks Timex, for alerting me to this thread.

[Bobbisangel]

That is just the saddest story. After all of those years she never gave up hope. I know that she is with Amy now and is at peace. What a wonderful son she raised to be so understanding of his mother's need to find Amy.

I really wish that Amy would have been found alive and while her mom and dad were both living though. That biker wife just might have been telling the truth. You never know.

Before Martha Moxley's killer was caught and sentenced I was so afraid the same thing would happen to Mrs. Moxley. Her husband passed away before the killer was arrested. I was so glad when they finally arrested Michael what's his name. Mrs. Moxley always knew who murdered Martha but couldn't prove it. She's up in years too. I'm glad that she too has found peace.

[Trino]

This is just the saddest story that it brings tears to my eyes. God rest the souls of Amy's mother and father and let them have peace.

[concernedperson]

[QUOTE=Trino]This is just the saddest story that it brings tears to my eyes. God rest the souls of Amy's mother and father and let them have peace.[/QUOTE There is no peace only questions that don't have an answer.

[TisHerself]

Rest in God's arms Susan!!

[Fiji]

I was googling "Susan Billig" in a bout of nostalgia and curiosity and came upon a few matches on this website. I'm Josh Billig's daughter (making me also Amy's niece and Sue's granddaughter.) I was so stricken by the care and concern of strangers that I had to respond. I'd just like to thank you for your support for the case, even after 30 years. Grandma, in her usual fashion, never gave up, even to the very end. She would love this site. People helping people, eh? Keep it up.
And don't be too affected by that article, they went slightly overboard.

[Amraann]

Welcome Fiji sooo glad you found us.


I remember when I lived in Miami hearing of this case.
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother but what an inspiration she was to many families who have suffered the same type of loss.

[monkalup]

I was googling "Susan Billig" in a bout of nostalgia and curiosity and came upon a few matches on this website. I'm Josh Billig's daughter (making me also Amy's niece and Sue's granddaughter.) I was so stricken by the care and concern of strangers that I had to respond. I'd just like to thank you for your support for the case, even after 30 years. Grandma, in her usual fashion, never gave up, even to the very end. She would love this site. People helping people, eh? Keep it up.
And don't be too affected by that article, they went slightly overboard.


Dear Fiji, I met your grandmother many years ago in Miami, as I was searching for my Jean Marie and she was searching for her dear Amy. She was a true crusader and a role model for me. I wept at her passing and lit candles for her. I truly hope she has found the answers that have eluded us for so long. Peace to your family.