Susan Cummings (born c. 1962) is an American who was convicted of killing her boyfriend, Argentine polo player Roberto Villegas. Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A game of polo. ...

Cummings inherited her fortune from her billionaire father, former CIA agent turned arms dealer Samuel Cummings. She lived a lavish lifestyle, owning a horse farm and being a well known Virginia socialite. Cummings, however, was also a very shy person who did not enjoy socializing, and was devoted to her horses. The CIA Seal The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an American intelligence agency, responsible for obtaining and analyzing information about foreign governments, corporations, and individuals, and reporting such information to the various branches of the U.S. Government. ... Official language(s) English Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Area  Ranked 35th  - Total 42,774 sq mi (110,785 km²)  - Width 200 miles (320 km)  - Length 430 miles (690 km)  - % water 7. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Villegas felt attracted to the young heiress as soon as they met. An avid polo player, he befriended Susan, while at the same time earning a spot among Virginia's high society. Soon, the couple began dating, which later led to Villegas and Cummings moving in together.

On September 7 of 1997, Cummings placed a call to the 911 emergency service number, claiming that she had shot her boyfriend in self defense. According to her, he had turned abusive towards her, threatening to kill her with a knife. is the 250th day of the year (251st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Self defense refers to actions taken by a person to defend onself, ones property or ones home. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

According to police reports, Roberto Villegas was found with a knife crossing his arm. Susan Cummings presented some cuts, which the police suspected were self-inflicted. Cummings received medical attention for her cuts, and was arrested on charges of homicide. Homicide (Latin homicidium, homo human being + caedere to cut, kill) refers to the act of killing another human being. ...

There was public outcry over the ease with which she was granted bail. A jury found her guilty of voluntary manslaughter rather than premeditated murder, and she was given a sentence of sixty days in the county jail, where she enjoyed accommodations and privileges much better than those of other prisoners. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into manslaughter. ... Premeditated murder is the crime of wrongfully causing the death of another human being (also known as homicide) after rationally considering the timing or method of doing so, in order to either increase the likelihood of success, or to evade detection or apprehension. ...

In 2004, writer Lisa Pulitzer wrote a book on the case. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Lisa Pulitzer (born c. ...

Further Reading

• Murder in Polo Land - TIME
• In Jail, Heiress Has Privileged Existence - Washington Post