Their Instagram-perfect life in the Hamptons ended in tragedy

A story of heartbreak, anger and a mountain of once-secret debt.

View in browser|nytimes.com August 14, 2024 Candice and Brandon Miller showed the public a world of glittering parties and luxurious vacations. Joe Schildhorn/BFA.com, via Shutterstock Then tragedy struck, and the cultivated image began to unravel. → Sign Up for The Great Read On weekdays and Sundays, we recommend one piece of exceptional writing from The Times — a narrative or essay that takes you someplace you might not expect to go. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018