In 1982, Knorr became convinced that Suesan was casting spells on her to cause her to gain weight. Suesan denied doing so, but Knorr became angry and decided to shoot Suesan from behind with a .44 Caliber she kept in a bedroom drawer. The bullet became lodged in her back, but Knorr refused to allow Suesan to seek medical attention and left her for dead in the family bathtub. Suesan survived. So Knorr began to nurse her back to health and allowed her other daughters to aid Suesan as well. Suesan eventually recovered without receiving professional medical treatment.