https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creepy-nigth-stories--7160411
A soft sound repeats from the wrong room. A message arrives from someone who should not be awake. A reflection moves a second too late. Through ghost stories, paranormal encounters and disturbing unexplained events, each story brings the threat closer without telling you exactly what is waiting nearby.

The worst fear is not seeing something impossible. It is realizing it knows your habits, your voice, your home, and the people you trust. Sleep becomes dangerous when you cannot tell whether you are dreaming, remembering, or being watched from somewhere close. If something starts calling your name after midnight, how long would you keep pretending you did not hear it?]]>enScience Fiction© 2026 OBOMEDIA Creatorshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/81b09027d1bb06ad1c3c061937a5c81b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/creepy-nigth-stories--7160411Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:50 +0000Creator at ObomediaCreator at Obomediacreators@obomedia.comHave you ever heard a familiar voice at night, only to realize the person it belongs to is asleep beside you? Creepy Night Stories explores horror stories where ordinary moments begin to shift, and the safest places no longer feel certain. A soft...
A soft sound repeats from the wrong room. A message arrives from someone who should not be awake. A reflection moves a second too late. Through ghost stories, paranormal encounters and disturbing unexplained events, each story brings the threat closer without telling you exactly what is waiting nearby.

The worst fear is not seeing something impossible. It is realizing it knows your habits, your voice, your home, and the people you trust. Sleep becomes dangerous when you cannot tell whether you are dreaming, remembering, or being watched from somewhere close. If something starts calling your name after midnight, how long would you keep pretending you did not hear it?]]>false16a2a6dc-9c89-5bdc-86c7-658d3101b691episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-911-call-that-couldn-t-be-understood--72862708
She called 911, naming her child, her mother, and herself as those she feared losing, but the dispatcher logged the call and two officers left after speaking to a man. Five days later, gunshots were reported. What happened in the gap between a woman's clear fear and a system that couldn't understand her?

In this episode, we delve into the story of Zuleika López Ávila, her mother Mileyda, and her son Víctor, and how a language barrier became the difference between being heard and being left alone. This is the story of an ordinary evening and a phone call that should have changed everything.

Person: Zuleika López Ávila
Date: June 9, 2022
Location: Casselberry, Florida
Status: Unheard
Case: Domestic violence

- Zuleika called 911 five days before the deaths, expressing fear for her child, her mother, and herself in broken English.
- Two officers responded to the initial 911 call but found no evidence of a crime and left after speaking to Carlos Manuel Soto.
- Zuleika, 43, was from Machiques de Perijá, Venezuela, and had limited English; her son Víctor, 15, was fluent.
- Carlos Manuel Soto, 48, purchased a pistol on June second and collected it on June tenth, two days before a violent confrontation.
- On June twelfth, Carlos used a machete and attempted to strangle Zuleika in front of Mileyda, but no 911 call was made.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862708Sat, 31 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe 911 Call That Couldn't Be Understood She called 911, naming her child, her mother, and herself as those she feared losing, but the dispatcher logged the call and two officers left after speaking to a man. Five days later, gunshots were...
She called 911, naming her child, her mother, and herself as those she feared losing, but the dispatcher logged the call and two officers left after speaking to a man. Five days later, gunshots were reported. What happened in the gap between a woman's clear fear and a system that couldn't understand her?

In this episode, we delve into the story of Zuleika López Ávila, her mother Mileyda, and her son Víctor, and how a language barrier became the difference between being heard and being left alone. This is the story of an ordinary evening and a phone call that should have changed everything.

Person: Zuleika López Ávila
Date: June 9, 2022
Location: Casselberry, Florida
Status: Unheard
Case: Domestic violence

- Zuleika called 911 five days before the deaths, expressing fear for her child, her mother, and herself in broken English.
- Two officers responded to the initial 911 call but found no evidence of a crime and left after speaking to Carlos Manuel Soto.
- Zuleika, 43, was from Machiques de Perijá, Venezuela, and had limited English; her son Víctor, 15, was fluent.
- Carlos Manuel Soto, 48, purchased a pistol on June second and collected it on June tenth, two days before a violent confrontation.
- On June twelfth, Carlos used a machete and attempted to strangle Zuleika in front of Mileyda, but no 911 call was made.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1454falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trunk-s-secret-two-years-of-silence--72862707
A burned trunk appeared in a vacant lot in Córdoba in 2020, its contents almost unidentifiable. Two years of agonizing silence had passed since a woman's death, a period where her family searched for answers and a man walked free. What dark secrets did the charred metal hide, and how did a system fail her twice before she reached that trunk?

In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Karina Beatriz Bustos, a 49-year-old lawyer whose life ended amidst a pandemic lockdown. We explore the hidden dynamics of her relationship, the ignored warning signs, and the chilling details of the cover-up that followed.

Person: Karina Beatriz Bustos
Date: May 10, 2020
Location: Córdoba, Argentina
Status: Deceased
Profession: Lawyer

- A burned trunk was discovered on May 12, 2020, between Aviador Valentín and Sargento Gómez streets.
- Karina Beatriz Bustos was 49 years old at the time of her death, born in 1971.
- She had filed two domestic violence complaints against Fernando Coronel, her partner.
- Fernando Coronel, 42, purchased a trunk and two canisters of gasoline the morning after her death.
- He enlisted Alejandro Caminó Moyano to help dispose of the trunk, claiming it contained a dead dog.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862707Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Trunk's Secret: Two Years of Silence A burned trunk appeared in a vacant lot in Córdoba in 2020, its contents almost unidentifiable. Two years of agonizing silence had passed since a woman's death, a period where her family searched for answers...
A burned trunk appeared in a vacant lot in Córdoba in 2020, its contents almost unidentifiable. Two years of agonizing silence had passed since a woman's death, a period where her family searched for answers and a man walked free. What dark secrets did the charred metal hide, and how did a system fail her twice before she reached that trunk?

In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Karina Beatriz Bustos, a 49-year-old lawyer whose life ended amidst a pandemic lockdown. We explore the hidden dynamics of her relationship, the ignored warning signs, and the chilling details of the cover-up that followed.

Person: Karina Beatriz Bustos
Date: May 10, 2020
Location: Córdoba, Argentina
Status: Deceased
Profession: Lawyer

- A burned trunk was discovered on May 12, 2020, between Aviador Valentín and Sargento Gómez streets.
- Karina Beatriz Bustos was 49 years old at the time of her death, born in 1971.
- She had filed two domestic violence complaints against Fernando Coronel, her partner.
- Fernando Coronel, 42, purchased a trunk and two canisters of gasoline the morning after her death.
- He enlisted Alejandro Caminó Moyano to help dispose of the trunk, claiming it contained a dead dog.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thank-you-before-death-pimentel-family-s-last-words--72862706
A flat tire on a quiet road, a final text message, and then silence. What could make five people, including a 12-year-old boy and a 63-year-old grandmother, thank their killers just moments before their deaths? This chilling detail from the Pimentel family's disappearance in El Salvador will stay with you long after you hear it.

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing events of January 16, 2019, when the Pimentel family vanished on a rural road in El Salvador. We explore the lives of the victims, the baffling circumstances of their disappearance, and the unsettling discovery that followed, leaving investigators with more questions than answers.

Case: Pimentel Family Disappearance
Date: January 16, 2019
Location: Los Naranjos, El Salvador
Victims: 5
Status: Found deceased

- Rosa Ybet Colindres sent a final text at 9:25 PM, reporting a flat tire on the Hacienda Los Naranjos road.
- Omar Antonio Pimentel Ribera was a physical trainer for Sonsonate FC, a professional football club.
- The victims included Rosa (40), her son Marco (12), her mother Silvia (63), her brother Carlos (34), and Carlos's girlfriend Tania (27).
- The white Chevrolet sedan was found intact with all personal belongings inside, but no sign of the five passengers.
- Their bodies were discovered 22 days later, buried under a coffee plant in a two-meter-deep hole.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862706Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Thank You Before Death: Pimentel Family's Last Words A flat tire on a quiet road, a final text message, and then silence. What could make five people, including a 12-year-old boy and a 63-year-old grandmother, thank their killers just moments...
A flat tire on a quiet road, a final text message, and then silence. What could make five people, including a 12-year-old boy and a 63-year-old grandmother, thank their killers just moments before their deaths? This chilling detail from the Pimentel family's disappearance in El Salvador will stay with you long after you hear it.

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing events of January 16, 2019, when the Pimentel family vanished on a rural road in El Salvador. We explore the lives of the victims, the baffling circumstances of their disappearance, and the unsettling discovery that followed, leaving investigators with more questions than answers.

Case: Pimentel Family Disappearance
Date: January 16, 2019
Location: Los Naranjos, El Salvador
Victims: 5
Status: Found deceased

- Rosa Ybet Colindres sent a final text at 9:25 PM, reporting a flat tire on the Hacienda Los Naranjos road.
- Omar Antonio Pimentel Ribera was a physical trainer for Sonsonate FC, a professional football club.
- The victims included Rosa (40), her son Marco (12), her mother Silvia (63), her brother Carlos (34), and Carlos's girlfriend Tania (27).
- The white Chevrolet sedan was found intact with all personal belongings inside, but no sign of the five passengers.
- Their bodies were discovered 22 days later, buried under a coffee plant in a two-meter-deep hole.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cigarette-the-glock-and-the-kids--72862705
A 15-year-old girl asked a man to smoke his cigarette outside. Moments later, she and her 16-year-old brother were dead, and the man had turned the gun on himself. What happened inside that Watertown ranch house has no clean explanation, only a hidden weapon and a family that had already survived one shooting.

In this episode, we uncover the tragic events of December 3, 2019, exploring the lives of the two teenagers, the man involved, and the question the court spent 19 months trying to answer: who was responsible for the gun being there at all?

Location: Watertown, Connecticut
Date: December 3, 2019
Victims: 15-year-old girl, 16-year-old boy
Perpetrator: 42-year-old man
Weapon: Glock pistol

- A 15-year-old girl and her 16-year-old brother were found dead.
- The man who pulled the trigger had a criminal history stretching back 15 years.
- The man was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm due to his criminal history.
- The family had previously experienced a shooting in October 2016 when the mother's husband took his own life.
- The 16-year-old boy was enrolled in a plumbing and heating program and worked weekends in landscaping.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862705Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Cigarette, The Glock, And The Kids A 15-year-old girl asked a man to smoke his cigarette outside. Moments later, she and her 16-year-old brother were dead, and the man had turned the gun on himself. What happened inside that Watertown ranch...
A 15-year-old girl asked a man to smoke his cigarette outside. Moments later, she and her 16-year-old brother were dead, and the man had turned the gun on himself. What happened inside that Watertown ranch house has no clean explanation, only a hidden weapon and a family that had already survived one shooting.

In this episode, we uncover the tragic events of December 3, 2019, exploring the lives of the two teenagers, the man involved, and the question the court spent 19 months trying to answer: who was responsible for the gun being there at all?

Location: Watertown, Connecticut
Date: December 3, 2019
Victims: 15-year-old girl, 16-year-old boy
Perpetrator: 42-year-old man
Weapon: Glock pistol

- A 15-year-old girl and her 16-year-old brother were found dead.
- The man who pulled the trigger had a criminal history stretching back 15 years.
- The man was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm due to his criminal history.
- The family had previously experienced a shooting in October 2016 when the mother's husband took his own life.
- The 16-year-old boy was enrolled in a plumbing and heating program and worked weekends in landscaping.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1328falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-beans-tasted-strange-she-kept-eating--72862704
In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of Fernanda Carvalho Cabral's death and the near-fatal poisoning of her brother, Bruno, in a case where the suspect was a familiar face. What hidden dangers lurked within their own home?

Case: Fernanda Carvalho Cabral Poisoning
Date: March 15, 2022
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Victim: Fernanda Carvalho Cabral
Status: Deceased

- Fernanda Carvalho Cabral was 21 years old when she died.
- She sent a voice message to her boyfriend describing strange symptoms after eating.
- Her brother, Bruno, 15, found small blue granules in his beans two months later.
- The person who cooked both meals had known the children since they were five years old.
- Doctors attributed Fernanda's death to multi-organ failure without ordering a toxicology test.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862704Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Beans Tasted Strange: She Kept Eating In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of Fernanda Carvalho Cabral's death and the near-fatal poisoning of her brother, Bruno, in a case where the suspect was a familiar face. What hidden dangers...
In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of Fernanda Carvalho Cabral's death and the near-fatal poisoning of her brother, Bruno, in a case where the suspect was a familiar face. What hidden dangers lurked within their own home?

Case: Fernanda Carvalho Cabral Poisoning
Date: March 15, 2022
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Victim: Fernanda Carvalho Cabral
Status: Deceased

- Fernanda Carvalho Cabral was 21 years old when she died.
- She sent a voice message to her boyfriend describing strange symptoms after eating.
- Her brother, Bruno, 15, found small blue granules in his beans two months later.
- The person who cooked both meals had known the children since they were five years old.
- Doctors attributed Fernanda's death to multi-organ failure without ordering a toxicology test.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-machete-the-selfie-and-the-unsent-email--72862703
A military duffel bag found on a jungle path in Panama contained a skull, scattered bones, and women's clothing. The DNA matched Ivonne Flores Fogvaldelli, but the man who put them there had already flown home and toasted to her death. What chilling detail, hidden in plain sight, finally exposed the truth of her disappearance?

In this episode, we uncover the story of Ivonne Flores Fogvaldelli, a woman who carried her life in small, specific ways, only to find herself entangled in a web of deceit on a remote Caribbean island. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance in November 2011, from a secret relationship to a crucial unsent email, and the evidence that ultimately brought her killer to justice.

Person: Ivonne Flores Fogvaldelli
Location: Panama
Date: August 2013 (discovery of remains)
Event: Disappearance of Ivonne Flores Fogvaldelli
Killer: Brian Primayer

- A military duffel bag containing a skull, scattered bones, and women's clothing was found in Panama.
- The DNA matched Ivonne Flores Fogvaldelli, born March 4, 1970, in Los Angeles, California.
- Ivonne met Brian Primayer two years before their 2011 flight to Panama, unaware he had fathered a daughter with another woman in 2010.
- On November 8, 2011, Ivonne discovered emails and records of Brian's daughter and plans to return to California with Kristen Overcoven.
- Ivonne drafted an email to Kristen detailing what she knew but closed it without sending.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862703Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Machete, The Selfie, and The Unsent Email A military duffel bag found on a jungle path in Panama contained a skull, scattered bones, and women's clothing. The DNA matched Ivonne Flores Fogvaldelli, but the man who put them there had already...
A military duffel bag found on a jungle path in Panama contained a skull, scattered bones, and women's clothing. The DNA matched Ivonne Flores Fogvaldelli, but the man who put them there had already flown home and toasted to her death. What chilling detail, hidden in plain sight, finally exposed the truth of her disappearance?

In this episode, we uncover the story of Ivonne Flores Fogvaldelli, a woman who carried her life in small, specific ways, only to find herself entangled in a web of deceit on a remote Caribbean island. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance in November 2011, from a secret relationship to a crucial unsent email, and the evidence that ultimately brought her killer to justice.

Person: Ivonne Flores Fogvaldelli
Location: Panama
Date: August 2013 (discovery of remains)
Event: Disappearance of Ivonne Flores Fogvaldelli
Killer: Brian Primayer

- A military duffel bag containing a skull, scattered bones, and women's clothing was found in Panama.
- The DNA matched Ivonne Flores Fogvaldelli, born March 4, 1970, in Los Angeles, California.
- Ivonne met Brian Primayer two years before their 2011 flight to Panama, unaware he had fathered a daughter with another woman in 2010.
- On November 8, 2011, Ivonne discovered emails and records of Brian's daughter and plans to return to California with Kristen Overcoven.
- Ivonne drafted an email to Kristen detailing what she knew but closed it without sending.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1410falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bleach-blood-and-the-husband-who-stabbed-himself--72862702
On January 11, 2019, Daniel Redlik called 911 from her Orlando home, first claiming her husband had a heart attack, then that he stabbed himself. Neither was true, and police arrived to a house reeking of bleach. What really happened to Michael Redlik, a 65-year-old lawyer, that night?

In this episode, we delve into the complex story of Daniel and Michael Redlik, tracing their relationship from its unusual beginnings in Cleveland to its violent end in Orlando. We explore the history of domestic violence, infidelity, and the conflicting accounts that left a jury to decide the truth three years later.

Person: Michael Redlik
Date: January 11, 2019
Location: Orlando, Florida
Status: Deceased
Case: Homicide

- Daniel Redlik initially reported a heart attack, then changed her story to a self-inflicted stabbing.
- The house smelled strongly of bleach when police arrived.
- Michael Redlik was a 65-year-old lawyer who had advised NBA teams.
- Daniel Redlik was 43, a multimedia professional trained in corporate social responsibility.
- Their relationship began after Daniel's mother, Michael's wife, died, and they married in 2002.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862702Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaBleach, Blood, and the Husband Who Stabbed Himself On January 11, 2019, Daniel Redlik called 911 from her Orlando home, first claiming her husband had a heart attack, then that he stabbed himself. Neither was true, and police arrived to a house...
On January 11, 2019, Daniel Redlik called 911 from her Orlando home, first claiming her husband had a heart attack, then that he stabbed himself. Neither was true, and police arrived to a house reeking of bleach. What really happened to Michael Redlik, a 65-year-old lawyer, that night?

In this episode, we delve into the complex story of Daniel and Michael Redlik, tracing their relationship from its unusual beginnings in Cleveland to its violent end in Orlando. We explore the history of domestic violence, infidelity, and the conflicting accounts that left a jury to decide the truth three years later.

Person: Michael Redlik
Date: January 11, 2019
Location: Orlando, Florida
Status: Deceased
Case: Homicide

- Daniel Redlik initially reported a heart attack, then changed her story to a self-inflicted stabbing.
- The house smelled strongly of bleach when police arrived.
- Michael Redlik was a 65-year-old lawyer who had advised NBA teams.
- Daniel Redlik was 43, a multimedia professional trained in corporate social responsibility.
- Their relationship began after Daniel's mother, Michael's wife, died, and they married in 2002.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1410falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-haven-t-heard-from-me-in-an-hour-start-calling--72862701
At 5:50 PM on August 26, 2021, Maddie Lambie sent two messages to her closest friends: "If you haven't heard from me in an hour, start calling," and "I love you." Minutes later, her watch went silent. What compelled a healthy 22-year-old, planning her future, to send these final words before a simple breakup conversation?

In this episode, we explore the unsettling final moments of Maddie Lambie's life, focusing on the chilling messages she sent just before her disappearance. We delve into the documented facts of her relationship with Benjamin Green, the stark contrast between what her parents and friends observed, and the unanswered question of what truly transpired inside that house.

Person: Maddie Lambie
Date: August 26, 2021
Location: Benjamin Green's house
Status: Disappeared
Event: Ending a relationship

- Maddie Lambie was 22 years old, employed, and saving to buy her own house.
- She sent her last messages at 5:50 PM, stating "If you haven't heard from me in an hour, start calling" and "I love you."
- Her relationship with Benjamin Green, 21 years her senior, began in December 2019.
- Friends described Benjamin as controlling and obsessive, a stark contrast to her parents' perception.
- Maddie had decided to end the relationship in person and sent a message at 3:30 PM saying, "I feel very nervous."

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862701Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaIf you haven't heard from me in an hour, start calling At 5:50 PM on August 26, 2021, Maddie Lambie sent two messages to her closest friends: "If you haven't heard from me in an hour, start calling," and "I love you." Minutes later, her watch went...
At 5:50 PM on August 26, 2021, Maddie Lambie sent two messages to her closest friends: "If you haven't heard from me in an hour, start calling," and "I love you." Minutes later, her watch went silent. What compelled a healthy 22-year-old, planning her future, to send these final words before a simple breakup conversation?

In this episode, we explore the unsettling final moments of Maddie Lambie's life, focusing on the chilling messages she sent just before her disappearance. We delve into the documented facts of her relationship with Benjamin Green, the stark contrast between what her parents and friends observed, and the unanswered question of what truly transpired inside that house.

Person: Maddie Lambie
Date: August 26, 2021
Location: Benjamin Green's house
Status: Disappeared
Event: Ending a relationship

- Maddie Lambie was 22 years old, employed, and saving to buy her own house.
- She sent her last messages at 5:50 PM, stating "If you haven't heard from me in an hour, start calling" and "I love you."
- Her relationship with Benjamin Green, 21 years her senior, began in December 2019.
- Friends described Benjamin as controlling and obsessive, a stark contrast to her parents' perception.
- Maddie had decided to end the relationship in person and sent a message at 3:30 PM saying, "I feel very nervous."

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-razor-the-scratches-the-scream--72862700
A single, sharp cry pierced a suburban Queensland night, then silence. Eleven days later, a body was found 13 kilometers away, and though the cause of death was undetermined, a jury delivered a unanimous verdict. What detail, smaller than the verdict or the body, became central to this chilling case?

In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Allison Baden-Clay, a woman of extraordinary capability whose life unraveled amidst hidden debts and affairs. We explore the unsettling details, from a husband's suspicious scratches to a meticulously cleaned house, and the diary entries that painted a picture of a marriage in decay.

Case: Allison Baden-Clay
Date: April 19, 2012
Location: Brookfield, Queensland, Australia
Status: Unanimous verdict by jury
Key Evidence: Scratches on face, cleaned house, personal diary

- A neighbor heard a single, brief cry from a woman, then nothing.
- A body was found 13 kilometers from the house 11 days after the cry.
- Gerard Baden-Clay, 41, had multiple scratches on his face, which he claimed were from shaving.
- Allison Baden-Clay had a life insurance policy worth 800,000 Australian dollars.
- Her diary documented affairs and humiliations since around 2010.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862700Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Razor, The Scratches, The Scream A single, sharp cry pierced a suburban Queensland night, then silence. Eleven days later, a body was found 13 kilometers away, and though the cause of death was undetermined, a jury delivered a unanimous...
A single, sharp cry pierced a suburban Queensland night, then silence. Eleven days later, a body was found 13 kilometers away, and though the cause of death was undetermined, a jury delivered a unanimous verdict. What detail, smaller than the verdict or the body, became central to this chilling case?

In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Allison Baden-Clay, a woman of extraordinary capability whose life unraveled amidst hidden debts and affairs. We explore the unsettling details, from a husband's suspicious scratches to a meticulously cleaned house, and the diary entries that painted a picture of a marriage in decay.

Case: Allison Baden-Clay
Date: April 19, 2012
Location: Brookfield, Queensland, Australia
Status: Unanimous verdict by jury
Key Evidence: Scratches on face, cleaned house, personal diary

- A neighbor heard a single, brief cry from a woman, then nothing.
- A body was found 13 kilometers from the house 11 days after the cry.
- Gerard Baden-Clay, 41, had multiple scratches on his face, which he claimed were from shaving.
- Allison Baden-Clay had a life insurance policy worth 800,000 Australian dollars.
- Her diary documented affairs and humiliations since around 2010.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1451falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rake-the-jacuzzi-and-the-man-who-swore-he-didn-t-kill--72862698
A suburban backyard hid a bloodied rake for thirteen days and a warm Jacuzzi still running when police found three siblings dead on April 22, 2003 - and the man who discovered them told the emergency operator there were three bodies before anyone could have seen the one hidden under a pillow. Who knew what that morning, and when did they know it?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events in the Think family home in Brisbane and the surrounding facts that puzzled investigators, ending on the single unresolved question that drives the story: how could the caller have known about the body that was completely concealed?

Person: Nelma Think, Kunal Think, Syd Think
Date: April 22, 2003
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Age: Nelma 22, Kunal 19, Syd 17
Item: Rake found with blood of three people after 13 days

- The rake was hidden behind a backyard grill and remained there for 13 days before being found.
- The Jacuzzi in the parents' suite was still warm and the jets were running when police arrived.
- Max Chica called his parents at approximately 12:30 p.m. to say Nelma and her siblings were dead, then his parents arrived 10 minutes before police.
- During his 000 call, Max told the operator he had found three bodies before paramedics uncovered Syd under a black pillow.
- Court records show Vijay Think had 50 documented incidents of domestic violence, and a 1997 assault on Nelma left her unable to walk for three days.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862698Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Rake, the Jacuzzi, and the Man Who Swore He Didn't Kill A suburban backyard hid a bloodied rake for thirteen days and a warm Jacuzzi still running when police found three siblings dead on April 22, 2003 - and the man who discovered them told...
A suburban backyard hid a bloodied rake for thirteen days and a warm Jacuzzi still running when police found three siblings dead on April 22, 2003 - and the man who discovered them told the emergency operator there were three bodies before anyone could have seen the one hidden under a pillow. Who knew what that morning, and when did they know it?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events in the Think family home in Brisbane and the surrounding facts that puzzled investigators, ending on the single unresolved question that drives the story: how could the caller have known about the body that was completely concealed?

Person: Nelma Think, Kunal Think, Syd Think
Date: April 22, 2003
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Age: Nelma 22, Kunal 19, Syd 17
Item: Rake found with blood of three people after 13 days

- The rake was hidden behind a backyard grill and remained there for 13 days before being found.
- The Jacuzzi in the parents' suite was still warm and the jets were running when police arrived.
- Max Chica called his parents at approximately 12:30 p.m. to say Nelma and her siblings were dead, then his parents arrived 10 minutes before police.
- During his 000 call, Max told the operator he had found three bodies before paramedics uncovered Syd under a black pillow.
- Court records show Vijay Think had 50 documented incidents of domestic violence, and a 1997 assault on Nelma left her unable to walk for three days.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-insulin-vial-and-the-unseen-killer--72862697
A private investigator found an insulin vial in his home, despite no one in the house having diabetes. Days later, he was found dead in his garage with no obvious cause of death, his body positioned as if someone had tried to move him. What did he uncover that led to his mysterious end?

In this episode, we delve into the strange death of Jim Capello, a private investigator who began surveilling his own wife after finding unprescribed opioids and an insulin vial in their home. We explore the unsettling details of his final days and the chilling statement he made to his best friend.

Person: Jim Capello
Date: September 22, 2018
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Status: Unexplained death
Object: Insulin vial

- Jim Capello was found dead in his garage on September 22, 2018, lying face-up on a tarp with his feet against a car.
- He was 37 years old at the time of his death and had no history of diabetes.
- Jim found unprescribed opioids and an insulin vial in his home in 2018.
- He told his best friend, Matt Hombokel, "if you ever find me dead, it was my wife."
- Jim began showing symptoms consistent with dangerously low blood sugar in mid-September 2018.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862697Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Insulin Vial and the Unseen Killer A private investigator found an insulin vial in his home, despite no one in the house having diabetes. Days later, he was found dead in his garage with no obvious cause of death, his body positioned as if...
A private investigator found an insulin vial in his home, despite no one in the house having diabetes. Days later, he was found dead in his garage with no obvious cause of death, his body positioned as if someone had tried to move him. What did he uncover that led to his mysterious end?

In this episode, we delve into the strange death of Jim Capello, a private investigator who began surveilling his own wife after finding unprescribed opioids and an insulin vial in their home. We explore the unsettling details of his final days and the chilling statement he made to his best friend.

Person: Jim Capello
Date: September 22, 2018
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Status: Unexplained death
Object: Insulin vial

- Jim Capello was found dead in his garage on September 22, 2018, lying face-up on a tarp with his feet against a car.
- He was 37 years old at the time of his death and had no history of diabetes.
- Jim found unprescribed opioids and an insulin vial in his home in 2018.
- He told his best friend, Matt Hombokel, "if you ever find me dead, it was my wife."
- Jim began showing symptoms consistent with dangerously low blood sugar in mid-September 2018.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-killer-who-knew-her-name--72862696
Nora Dalmasso was found strangled in her daughter's bed, yet there was no forced entry, no DNA, and her killer was never identified. After 15 years, 39 hearings, and 71 witnesses, the only conclusion was that the killer would have to confess. What secrets did the quiet, wealthy community of Villa Golf hide?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of Nora Dalmasso, a 51-year-old woman found murdered in her home in Río Cuarto, Argentina. We explore the critical details of the crime scene, the initial investigation, and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt this high-profile case.

Victim: Nora Dalmasso
Date: November 26, 2006
Location: Villa Golf, Río Cuarto, Argentina
Status: Unsolved
Cause of Death: Strangulation

- Nora Dalmasso was 51 years old and found in her daughter's bedroom.
- She was strangled with the sash of her own bathrobe, tied twice.
- Her husband was at a golf tournament in Uruguay, and her children were away.
- The crime scene was contaminated by 23 people before it was sealed.
- Forensic doctors concluded the sexual activity was consensual, despite signs of violence.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862696Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Killer Who Knew Her Name Nora Dalmasso was found strangled in her daughter's bed, yet there was no forced entry, no DNA, and her killer was never identified. After 15 years, 39 hearings, and 71 witnesses, the only conclusion was that the killer...
Nora Dalmasso was found strangled in her daughter's bed, yet there was no forced entry, no DNA, and her killer was never identified. After 15 years, 39 hearings, and 71 witnesses, the only conclusion was that the killer would have to confess. What secrets did the quiet, wealthy community of Villa Golf hide?

In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of Nora Dalmasso, a 51-year-old woman found murdered in her home in Río Cuarto, Argentina. We explore the critical details of the crime scene, the initial investigation, and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt this high-profile case.

Victim: Nora Dalmasso
Date: November 26, 2006
Location: Villa Golf, Río Cuarto, Argentina
Status: Unsolved
Cause of Death: Strangulation

- Nora Dalmasso was 51 years old and found in her daughter's bedroom.
- She was strangled with the sash of her own bathrobe, tied twice.
- Her husband was at a golf tournament in Uruguay, and her children were away.
- The crime scene was contaminated by 23 people before it was sealed.
- Forensic doctors concluded the sexual activity was consensual, despite signs of violence.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-12-apostles-suicide-pact-or-secret-sins--72862695
In this episode, we delve into the shocking events surrounding the deaths of Trevor Buchanan and Lesley Howell, exploring the hidden affair that led to a meticulously planned crime. We uncover the intricate web of deceit within a close-knit Baptist community in Coleraine and the chilling confession that finally brought the truth to light.

Case: The 12 Apostles
Date: May 19, 1991
Location: North Coast, Northern Ireland
Victims: Trevor Buchanan, Lesley Howell
Confession: 18 years later

- A blue Renault was found in a locked garage with an exhaust tube threaded through the rear window.
- Two people were inside the car, each holding a photograph of their children.
- A gospel tape was still loaded in a cassette player found in one person's lap.
- The police initially recorded the incident as a suicide pact and closed the case the same afternoon.
- The truth emerged 18 years later when one of the perpetrators confessed to the police.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862695Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe 12 Apostles: Suicide Pact or Secret Sins? In this episode, we delve into the shocking events surrounding the deaths of Trevor Buchanan and Lesley Howell, exploring the hidden affair that led to a meticulously planned crime. We uncover the...
In this episode, we delve into the shocking events surrounding the deaths of Trevor Buchanan and Lesley Howell, exploring the hidden affair that led to a meticulously planned crime. We uncover the intricate web of deceit within a close-knit Baptist community in Coleraine and the chilling confession that finally brought the truth to light.

Case: The 12 Apostles
Date: May 19, 1991
Location: North Coast, Northern Ireland
Victims: Trevor Buchanan, Lesley Howell
Confession: 18 years later

- A blue Renault was found in a locked garage with an exhaust tube threaded through the rear window.
- Two people were inside the car, each holding a photograph of their children.
- A gospel tape was still loaded in a cassette player found in one person's lap.
- The police initially recorded the incident as a suicide pact and closed the case the same afternoon.
- The truth emerged 18 years later when one of the perpetrators confessed to the police.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1342falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-notebook-76-wounds-no-killer--72862694
Two days before Lee Manuel vanished, a detailed plan for his disappearance was written in a notebook-not by him, but by someone else, dated and listing specific materials. This chilling detail, more than the river or the 76 wounds, reveals a premeditated act that defies easy explanation. What secrets did this notebook hold, and how did it connect to a 16-year-old boy with no known enemies?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Lee Manuel Viloria Paulino, a beloved teenager from Lawrence, Massachusetts, who disappeared in November 2016. We explore the events leading up to his vanishing, the discovery of a crucial notebook, and the disturbing connections that emerged, leaving a community grappling with an unthinkable crime.

Person: Lee Manuel Viloria Paulino
Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Date: November 2016
Object: Notebook
Wounds: 76

- Lee Manuel, 16, lived in a multi-family home with his mother, uncle, grandmother, and other relatives.
- He had overcome a severe stutter to deliver a monologue before over 2,000 people.
- His broken phone was found under his pillow, and his keys and wallet were left on his dresser.
- Matthew Borges, 15, wrote a dated plan in a notebook two days before Lee Manuel disappeared, listing materials like duffel bags and gloves.
- Matthew had previously threatened Lee Manuel and Leilani DeJesús in the school cafeteria.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862694Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Notebook: 76 Wounds, No Killer Two days before Lee Manuel vanished, a detailed plan for his disappearance was written in a notebook-not by him, but by someone else, dated and listing specific materials. This chilling detail, more than the river...
Two days before Lee Manuel vanished, a detailed plan for his disappearance was written in a notebook-not by him, but by someone else, dated and listing specific materials. This chilling detail, more than the river or the 76 wounds, reveals a premeditated act that defies easy explanation. What secrets did this notebook hold, and how did it connect to a 16-year-old boy with no known enemies?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Lee Manuel Viloria Paulino, a beloved teenager from Lawrence, Massachusetts, who disappeared in November 2016. We explore the events leading up to his vanishing, the discovery of a crucial notebook, and the disturbing connections that emerged, leaving a community grappling with an unthinkable crime.

Person: Lee Manuel Viloria Paulino
Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts
Date: November 2016
Object: Notebook
Wounds: 76

- Lee Manuel, 16, lived in a multi-family home with his mother, uncle, grandmother, and other relatives.
- He had overcome a severe stutter to deliver a monologue before over 2,000 people.
- His broken phone was found under his pillow, and his keys and wallet were left on his dresser.
- Matthew Borges, 15, wrote a dated plan in a notebook two days before Lee Manuel disappeared, listing materials like duffel bags and gloves.
- Matthew had previously threatened Lee Manuel and Leilani DeJesús in the school cafeteria.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1177falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/la-academia-de-gritos-silenciados--72862693
More than 400 armed police officers were inside the National Police Academy in Quito when a woman screamed for help on September 11, 2022. Several heard it, yet not one moved, a detail that remains unexplained. How could a professional institution, sworn to protect, allow such a tragedy to unfold in silence?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of María Belén Bernal Otavalo, an Ecuadorian criminal attorney who dedicated her career to defending the vulnerable. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, the chilling details of her final night, and the institutional failures that allowed her husband, a police lieutenant, to commit a heinous act within the very walls of the academy.

Person: María Belén Bernal Otavalo
Age: 34
Location: National Police Academy, Quito, Ecuador
Date: September 11, 2022
Perpetrator: Germán Fernando Cáceres

- Over 400 police officers were present inside the academy on the night of the incident.
- María Belén Bernal Otavalo was an Ecuadorian criminal attorney specializing in cases of sexual violence and state agent accountability.
- Months before her death, María Belén publicly named two men, Franco Olivo and Sebastián Ríos, as potential threats, though these were later found unrelated to her murder.
- Her husband, Germán Fernando Cáceres, a Lieutenant in the National Police, was absent without authorization and heavily intoxicated on the night of September 10.
- Germán Cáceres searched "protocol for handling bodies during covid" online after strangling María Belén.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862693Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaLa Academia de Gritos Silenciados More than 400 armed police officers were inside the National Police Academy in Quito when a woman screamed for help on September 11, 2022. Several heard it, yet not one moved, a detail that remains unexplained. How...
More than 400 armed police officers were inside the National Police Academy in Quito when a woman screamed for help on September 11, 2022. Several heard it, yet not one moved, a detail that remains unexplained. How could a professional institution, sworn to protect, allow such a tragedy to unfold in silence?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of María Belén Bernal Otavalo, an Ecuadorian criminal attorney who dedicated her career to defending the vulnerable. We explore the events leading up to her disappearance, the chilling details of her final night, and the institutional failures that allowed her husband, a police lieutenant, to commit a heinous act within the very walls of the academy.

Person: María Belén Bernal Otavalo
Age: 34
Location: National Police Academy, Quito, Ecuador
Date: September 11, 2022
Perpetrator: Germán Fernando Cáceres

- Over 400 police officers were present inside the academy on the night of the incident.
- María Belén Bernal Otavalo was an Ecuadorian criminal attorney specializing in cases of sexual violence and state agent accountability.
- Months before her death, María Belén publicly named two men, Franco Olivo and Sebastián Ríos, as potential threats, though these were later found unrelated to her murder.
- Her husband, Germán Fernando Cáceres, a Lieutenant in the National Police, was absent without authorization and heavily intoxicated on the night of September 10.
- Germán Cáceres searched "protocol for handling bodies during covid" online after strangling María Belén.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-daughter-s-pink-towel-70-stabs-later--72862692
A father posts a home video of his daughter, wrapped in a pink towel, saying hello. Five days later, that same daughter is arrested at a train station, trying to disappear before anyone found what was left of him. Daniel Halset, 45, was stabbed 70 times, but the real question isn't who did it, but how long the plan had been running before he noticed anything at all.

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Daniel Halset's murder, from the discovery of his burned body in a sleeping bag to the unusual financial withdrawal that first raised alarms. We explore the complex family dynamics, including a contentious custody battle and a secret relationship, that set the stage for a shocking crime.

Person: Daniel Halset
Date: April 8, 2021
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Cause of Death: 70 stab wounds
Evidence: Handsaw, two folding knives, chainsaw, burned sleeping bag

- Daniel Halset was 45 years old, with degrees in music and business.
- His second ex-wife detected an unusual $1,300 withdrawal on April 8, 2021.
- Investigators found a handsaw, two folding knives, and a chainsaw at the scene.
- Daniel's body was found burned inside a sleeping bag in his garage.
- His 15-year-old daughter, Sierra, was living with him after a custody dispute.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862692Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Daughter's Pink Towel: 70 Stabs Later A father posts a home video of his daughter, wrapped in a pink towel, saying hello. Five days later, that same daughter is arrested at a train station, trying to disappear before anyone found what was left...
A father posts a home video of his daughter, wrapped in a pink towel, saying hello. Five days later, that same daughter is arrested at a train station, trying to disappear before anyone found what was left of him. Daniel Halset, 45, was stabbed 70 times, but the real question isn't who did it, but how long the plan had been running before he noticed anything at all.

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Daniel Halset's murder, from the discovery of his burned body in a sleeping bag to the unusual financial withdrawal that first raised alarms. We explore the complex family dynamics, including a contentious custody battle and a secret relationship, that set the stage for a shocking crime.

Person: Daniel Halset
Date: April 8, 2021
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Cause of Death: 70 stab wounds
Evidence: Handsaw, two folding knives, chainsaw, burned sleeping bag

- Daniel Halset was 45 years old, with degrees in music and business.
- His second ex-wife detected an unusual $1,300 withdrawal on April 8, 2021.
- Investigators found a handsaw, two folding knives, and a chainsaw at the scene.
- Daniel's body was found burned inside a sleeping bag in his garage.
- His 15-year-old daughter, Sierra, was living with him after a custody dispute.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/angel-in-person-the-monster-of-conrad--72862691
In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Ana Leikovic, a medical student and online model, and her mother, Prascovia Leikovic, a doctor who traveled across a continent to save her daughter. Explore the disturbing sequence of events in Conrad, Moldova, that led to a mother's brutal death and the unsettling actions of her daughter.

Person: Ana Leikovic
Date: December 11, 2020
Location: Conrad, Gagauzia, Moldova
Victim: Prascovia Leikovic
Status: Case of murder and organ extraction

- Ana Leikovic, 21, posted her last photo on Instagram on September 24, 2020, with the caption "Angel in person."
- Eleven weeks later, Moldovan police referred to her as "The Monster of Conrad."
- Prascovia Leikovic, a doctor in Germany, traveled to Moldova to arrange a psychiatric intervention for Ana.
- Neighbors heard screaming from Ana's apartment on the night of December 11, 2020, but did not call the police.
- Forensic evidence confirmed that Prascovia Leikovic's organs were extracted while she was still alive.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862691Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaAngel in Person: The Monster of Conrad In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Ana Leikovic, a medical student and online model, and her mother, Prascovia Leikovic, a doctor who traveled across a continent to save her daughter. Explore...
In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Ana Leikovic, a medical student and online model, and her mother, Prascovia Leikovic, a doctor who traveled across a continent to save her daughter. Explore the disturbing sequence of events in Conrad, Moldova, that led to a mother's brutal death and the unsettling actions of her daughter.

Person: Ana Leikovic
Date: December 11, 2020
Location: Conrad, Gagauzia, Moldova
Victim: Prascovia Leikovic
Status: Case of murder and organ extraction

- Ana Leikovic, 21, posted her last photo on Instagram on September 24, 2020, with the caption "Angel in person."
- Eleven weeks later, Moldovan police referred to her as "The Monster of Conrad."
- Prascovia Leikovic, a doctor in Germany, traveled to Moldova to arrange a psychiatric intervention for Ana.
- Neighbors heard screaming from Ana's apartment on the night of December 11, 2020, but did not call the police.
- Forensic evidence confirmed that Prascovia Leikovic's organs were extracted while she was still alive.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-facebook-pistol-she-knew-it-was-coming--72862690
Less than twelve hours after a 54-year-old mother was shot four times at her front door, a photo appeared on Facebook: a young woman, an engagement ring, a pistol in her palm, and a chilling caption. How did a four-day online relationship become the architecture of a murder, and who handed a stranger a reason to pull the trigger?

In this episode, we uncover the calculated events leading to the New Year's Day murder of Cheryl Smith in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. We explore the ignored police report, the online alias, and the chilling message that foreshadowed the tragedy, leaving us to question the unseen forces at play.

Victim: Cheryl Smith
Date of Murder: January 1, 2020
Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Weapon: Pistol
Suspect Alias: Griselda Blanco

- Cheryl Smith, a 54-year-old mother of two, was shot four times at her front door.
- The murder occurred on New Year's Day, January 1, 2020, at 8:15 PM.
- Shailene Morán, born in 2001, met Cheryl's son Leonard through Facebook in October 2019.
- Their relationship lasted approximately four days before Leonard ended it due to obsessive behavior.
- Shailene Morán used the Facebook alias "Griselda Blanco" and connected with a man named Jack in December 2019.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862690Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Facebook Pistol: She Knew It Was Coming Less than twelve hours after a 54-year-old mother was shot four times at her front door, a photo appeared on Facebook: a young woman, an engagement ring, a pistol in her palm, and a chilling caption. How...
Less than twelve hours after a 54-year-old mother was shot four times at her front door, a photo appeared on Facebook: a young woman, an engagement ring, a pistol in her palm, and a chilling caption. How did a four-day online relationship become the architecture of a murder, and who handed a stranger a reason to pull the trigger?

In this episode, we uncover the calculated events leading to the New Year's Day murder of Cheryl Smith in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. We explore the ignored police report, the online alias, and the chilling message that foreshadowed the tragedy, leaving us to question the unseen forces at play.

Victim: Cheryl Smith
Date of Murder: January 1, 2020
Location: Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Weapon: Pistol
Suspect Alias: Griselda Blanco

- Cheryl Smith, a 54-year-old mother of two, was shot four times at her front door.
- The murder occurred on New Year's Day, January 1, 2020, at 8:15 PM.
- Shailene Morán, born in 2001, met Cheryl's son Leonard through Facebook in October 2019.
- Their relationship lasted approximately four days before Leonard ended it due to obsessive behavior.
- Shailene Morán used the Facebook alias "Griselda Blanco" and connected with a man named Jack in December 2019.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1383falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-slept-above-her-mother-s-body-for-57-nights--72862689
A girl in La Molina, Lima, slept for 57 nights directly above her mother's body, attending school, buying a dog, and telling friends her parents were in Europe. When police finally arrived, she retrieved a hidden key to the room where the smell had been building for nearly two months. What disturbing secret did that locked door conceal, and how could life appear so ordinary from the outside?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling story of Vilma Niño de Guzmán, a woman whose quiet life of routine and devotion was shattered by an unthinkable act. We explore the events leading up to the discovery, the complex family dynamics, and the shocking details that emerged after police entered the locked room.

Person: Vilma Gabriela Niño de Guzmán de la Rosa
Age: 62
Location: La Molina, Lima, Peru
Date: March 8, 2014
Event: Discovery of a body hidden for 57 days

- Police found Vilma's body on the second floor of her house on Avenida Alameda del Corregidor.
- Her 13-year-old daughter, Stephanie Tejada, produced the key to the locked room from her underwear.
- Vilma was a deeply Catholic woman who tended her garden every morning.
- Her husband, José Manuel Tejada Ramírez, was 90 years old, paraplegic, and suffered from advanced dementia.
- Fernando Jesús Lozano, 15, was present in the house on January 11, 2014, the day Vilma disappeared.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862689Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Slept Above Her Mother's Body for 57 Nights A girl in La Molina, Lima, slept for 57 nights directly above her mother's body, attending school, buying a dog, and telling friends her parents were in Europe. When police finally arrived, she...
A girl in La Molina, Lima, slept for 57 nights directly above her mother's body, attending school, buying a dog, and telling friends her parents were in Europe. When police finally arrived, she retrieved a hidden key to the room where the smell had been building for nearly two months. What disturbing secret did that locked door conceal, and how could life appear so ordinary from the outside?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling story of Vilma Niño de Guzmán, a woman whose quiet life of routine and devotion was shattered by an unthinkable act. We explore the events leading up to the discovery, the complex family dynamics, and the shocking details that emerged after police entered the locked room.

Person: Vilma Gabriela Niño de Guzmán de la Rosa
Age: 62
Location: La Molina, Lima, Peru
Date: March 8, 2014
Event: Discovery of a body hidden for 57 days

- Police found Vilma's body on the second floor of her house on Avenida Alameda del Corregidor.
- Her 13-year-old daughter, Stephanie Tejada, produced the key to the locked room from her underwear.
- Vilma was a deeply Catholic woman who tended her garden every morning.
- Her husband, José Manuel Tejada Ramírez, was 90 years old, paraplegic, and suffered from advanced dementia.
- Fernando Jesús Lozano, 15, was present in the house on January 11, 2014, the day Vilma disappeared.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ghost-who-tracked-her-home--72862688
Her last message was a single word, sent just before she was found dead from three gunshot wounds. The man who killed her vanished, but the family refused to accept the silence that followed. How did he find her at a secret address, and what did a hidden GPS tracker reveal about his chilling methods?

In this episode, we delve into the unsolved murder of Ana Karen Weicochea Garduño, a 17-year-old student from Morelos, Mexico, who was killed in 2012. We explore the two-year relationship with Eduardo Villalobos Villanueva, his controlling behavior, and the shocking discovery that reframed the entire investigation.

Victim: Ana Karen Weicochea Garduño
Date of Death: December 12, 2012
Location: Morelos, Mexico
Suspect: Eduardo Villalobos Villanueva
Status: Unarrested

- Ana Karen was 17 years old, a third-year preparatory student.
- Eduardo Villalobos Villanueva was 30 years old at the time of her death, 15 years older than Ana Karen.
- He tracked Ana Karen's phone location using a GPS application.
- Ana Karen sent her mother a one-word text message before her death.
- An arrest warrant for Eduardo was issued on December 13, 2012, but has never been executed.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862688Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Ghost Who Tracked Her Home Her last message was a single word, sent just before she was found dead from three gunshot wounds. The man who killed her vanished, but the family refused to accept the silence that followed. How did he find her at a...
Her last message was a single word, sent just before she was found dead from three gunshot wounds. The man who killed her vanished, but the family refused to accept the silence that followed. How did he find her at a secret address, and what did a hidden GPS tracker reveal about his chilling methods?

In this episode, we delve into the unsolved murder of Ana Karen Weicochea Garduño, a 17-year-old student from Morelos, Mexico, who was killed in 2012. We explore the two-year relationship with Eduardo Villalobos Villanueva, his controlling behavior, and the shocking discovery that reframed the entire investigation.

Victim: Ana Karen Weicochea Garduño
Date of Death: December 12, 2012
Location: Morelos, Mexico
Suspect: Eduardo Villalobos Villanueva
Status: Unarrested

- Ana Karen was 17 years old, a third-year preparatory student.
- Eduardo Villalobos Villanueva was 30 years old at the time of her death, 15 years older than Ana Karen.
- He tracked Ana Karen's phone location using a GPS application.
- Ana Karen sent her mother a one-word text message before her death.
- An arrest warrant for Eduardo was issued on December 13, 2012, but has never been executed.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/both-cameras-dead-her-body-in-a-suitcase--72862687
A nine-year-old girl vanished, only to be found two days later in a suitcase, with both surveillance cameras at key locations mysteriously non-functional on the day she disappeared. For eleven years, over 200 DNA tests yielded no answers, leaving investigators baffled. What crucial detail was missed for over a decade, and how did a Supreme Court order finally break the case?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Rachel Genofre, a gifted nine-year-old from Paraná, Brazil, whose disappearance and murder remained unsolved for over a decade. We explore the initial investigation, the critical overlooked details, and the eventual breakthrough that led to the identification of her killer, a man with a long history of similar crimes.

Person: Rachel Genofre
Date: November 3, 2008
Location: Curitiba, Brazil
Status: Case solved
Criminal: Carlos Eduardo dos Santos

- Rachel Genofre was nine years old when she disappeared on November 3, 2008.
- Her body was found in a suitcase under a staircase at the Rodoferroviária de Curitiba.
- Both surveillance cameras at the last sighting and discovery locations were not working on the day of her disappearance.
- Over 200 DNA tests were conducted over eleven years, all returning negative results.
- The killer, Carlos Eduardo dos Santos, had at least six sexual offenses and twenty-nine total entries on his criminal record.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862687Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaBoth Cameras Dead. Her Body In A Suitcase A nine-year-old girl vanished, only to be found two days later in a suitcase, with both surveillance cameras at key locations mysteriously non-functional on the day she disappeared. For eleven years, over...
A nine-year-old girl vanished, only to be found two days later in a suitcase, with both surveillance cameras at key locations mysteriously non-functional on the day she disappeared. For eleven years, over 200 DNA tests yielded no answers, leaving investigators baffled. What crucial detail was missed for over a decade, and how did a Supreme Court order finally break the case?

In this episode, we delve into the harrowing story of Rachel Genofre, a gifted nine-year-old from Paraná, Brazil, whose disappearance and murder remained unsolved for over a decade. We explore the initial investigation, the critical overlooked details, and the eventual breakthrough that led to the identification of her killer, a man with a long history of similar crimes.

Person: Rachel Genofre
Date: November 3, 2008
Location: Curitiba, Brazil
Status: Case solved
Criminal: Carlos Eduardo dos Santos

- Rachel Genofre was nine years old when she disappeared on November 3, 2008.
- Her body was found in a suitcase under a staircase at the Rodoferroviária de Curitiba.
- Both surveillance cameras at the last sighting and discovery locations were not working on the day of her disappearance.
- Over 200 DNA tests were conducted over eleven years, all returning negative results.
- The killer, Carlos Eduardo dos Santos, had at least six sexual offenses and twenty-nine total entries on his criminal record.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1487falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/la-barbie-su-llamada-tu-muerte--72862686
A single phone call, placed at precisely the right moment, moved a 22-year-old man from a bakery to a park bench-and he never returned. This story reveals a chilling precision, where every step was deliberate, every person had a role, and at its center was a woman who had been doing this for a very long time. What dark secret did she hold that made her so dangerous?

In this episode, we delve into the meticulously planned events surrounding the death of Obed Gerardo Cruz Barquero in San José, Costa Rica. We explore the life of "la Barbie," a woman whose past included two suspicious deaths and a fraud conviction, and uncover how her actions led to a tragic end for a young man who had just become a national hero.

Person: Obed Gerardo Cruz Barquero
Date: October 7, 2015
Location: Parque Kennedy, San José, Costa Rica
Status: Deceased
Case: Homicide

- Obed Gerardo Cruz Barquero was 22 years old and worked at Panadería Santa Clara.
- He was lured to Parque Kennedy under the pretense of a television interview.
- He died 42 days later, on November 19, 2015, from cardiac arrest after multiple injuries.
- The woman who arranged the call, Amayadí Anabel Fonseca Fernández, was 40 years old and known as "la Barbie."
- "La Barbie" had a history of two prior suspicious deaths linked to men she had been in relationships with.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862686Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaLa Barbie: Su Llamada, Tu Muerte A single phone call, placed at precisely the right moment, moved a 22-year-old man from a bakery to a park bench-and he never returned. This story reveals a chilling precision, where every step was deliberate, every...
A single phone call, placed at precisely the right moment, moved a 22-year-old man from a bakery to a park bench-and he never returned. This story reveals a chilling precision, where every step was deliberate, every person had a role, and at its center was a woman who had been doing this for a very long time. What dark secret did she hold that made her so dangerous?

In this episode, we delve into the meticulously planned events surrounding the death of Obed Gerardo Cruz Barquero in San José, Costa Rica. We explore the life of "la Barbie," a woman whose past included two suspicious deaths and a fraud conviction, and uncover how her actions led to a tragic end for a young man who had just become a national hero.

Person: Obed Gerardo Cruz Barquero
Date: October 7, 2015
Location: Parque Kennedy, San José, Costa Rica
Status: Deceased
Case: Homicide

- Obed Gerardo Cruz Barquero was 22 years old and worked at Panadería Santa Clara.
- He was lured to Parque Kennedy under the pretense of a television interview.
- He died 42 days later, on November 19, 2015, from cardiac arrest after multiple injuries.
- The woman who arranged the call, Amayadí Anabel Fonseca Fernández, was 40 years old and known as "la Barbie."
- "La Barbie" had a history of two prior suspicious deaths linked to men she had been in relationships with.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1483falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-night-a-country-watched-ingrid-escamilla-s-silenced-screams--72862685
The name Ingrid Escamilla froze a nation: a 25-year-old with a master’s degree, a twin sister, and public pleas that she was “waiting to die” was killed in her apartment on February 9, 2020, after neighbors heard months of screaming and no one successfully intervened. How did police records, domestic-violence systems, neighbors, and official complaints all fail her before and on that night?

In this episode, we tell what the episode covers and trace the timeline from Ingrid’s life in Necaxa Cañaditas to apartment 501 in Mexico City, reconstructing the moments and missed chances that preceded her death. What combination of warnings, reports, and overlooked evidence allowed this to happen?

Person: Ingrid Escamilla Vargas
Date: February 9, 2020
Location: Apartment 501, Tamagno Street, Vallejo neighborhood, Gustavo Madero, Mexico City
Age: 25
Suspect: Erick Francisco Robledo Rosas

- Ingrid was born October 3, 1994, in Necaxa Cañaditas, Puebla, and had a twin sister named Betsy.
- Erick Robledo Rosas was born September 22, 1973, making him 21 years older than Ingrid.
- Police documented the incident with 43 pieces of evidence across 25 police actions.
- Neighbors reported hearing screaming and impacts from apartment 501 for months but did not publicly report them until after the murder.
- Ingrid posted on social media in August 2018 saying she was “waiting to die” and at least once required police and firefighters to persuade her off a rooftop.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862685Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Night a Country Watched: Ingrid Escamilla's Silenced Screams The name Ingrid Escamilla froze a nation: a 25-year-old with a master’s degree, a twin sister, and public pleas that she was “waiting to die” was killed in her apartment on February...
The name Ingrid Escamilla froze a nation: a 25-year-old with a master’s degree, a twin sister, and public pleas that she was “waiting to die” was killed in her apartment on February 9, 2020, after neighbors heard months of screaming and no one successfully intervened. How did police records, domestic-violence systems, neighbors, and official complaints all fail her before and on that night?

In this episode, we tell what the episode covers and trace the timeline from Ingrid’s life in Necaxa Cañaditas to apartment 501 in Mexico City, reconstructing the moments and missed chances that preceded her death. What combination of warnings, reports, and overlooked evidence allowed this to happen?

Person: Ingrid Escamilla Vargas
Date: February 9, 2020
Location: Apartment 501, Tamagno Street, Vallejo neighborhood, Gustavo Madero, Mexico City
Age: 25
Suspect: Erick Francisco Robledo Rosas

- Ingrid was born October 3, 1994, in Necaxa Cañaditas, Puebla, and had a twin sister named Betsy.
- Erick Robledo Rosas was born September 22, 1973, making him 21 years older than Ingrid.
- Police documented the incident with 43 pieces of evidence across 25 police actions.
- Neighbors reported hearing screaming and impacts from apartment 501 for months but did not publicly report them until after the murder.
- Ingrid posted on social media in August 2018 saying she was “waiting to die” and at least once required police and firefighters to persuade her off a rooftop.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-lived-with-the-dead-for-days--72862684
Wendy Be George's last message to her daughter was full of hope for things to get better, but the person she trusted had already decided to kill her. Police found Wendy and Randall Be George, both 63, dead in their Lawrenceville home, brutally murdered with four different weapons, after lying undiscovered for days. What kind of horror could lead to such a prolonged and deliberate attack, and who would continue to live in the house with the bodies?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking details of a double murder that left investigators baffled. We explore the quiet life of Wendy and Randall, the arrival of their granddaughter Cassandra, and the 31 police calls that preceded the discovery of their bodies.

Person: Wendy Be George
Person: Randall Be George
Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Date: April 8, 2017
Weapons: Hammer, iron bar, baseball bat, butcher knives

- Wendy and Randall Be George, both 63, were found dead in their home.
- The couple had been dead for three to seven days before discovery.
- Someone lived in the house with the bodies for days after the murders.
- There were 31 police calls to the address over 18 months prior to the murders.
- Cassandra Be George Sterling and Johnny Rider were involved in the attack.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862684Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThey Lived With The Dead For Days Wendy Be George's last message to her daughter was full of hope for things to get better, but the person she trusted had already decided to kill her. Police found Wendy and Randall Be George, both 63, dead in their...
Wendy Be George's last message to her daughter was full of hope for things to get better, but the person she trusted had already decided to kill her. Police found Wendy and Randall Be George, both 63, dead in their Lawrenceville home, brutally murdered with four different weapons, after lying undiscovered for days. What kind of horror could lead to such a prolonged and deliberate attack, and who would continue to live in the house with the bodies?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking details of a double murder that left investigators baffled. We explore the quiet life of Wendy and Randall, the arrival of their granddaughter Cassandra, and the 31 police calls that preceded the discovery of their bodies.

Person: Wendy Be George
Person: Randall Be George
Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia
Date: April 8, 2017
Weapons: Hammer, iron bar, baseball bat, butcher knives

- Wendy and Randall Be George, both 63, were found dead in their home.
- The couple had been dead for three to seven days before discovery.
- Someone lived in the house with the bodies for days after the murders.
- There were 31 police calls to the address over 18 months prior to the murders.
- Cassandra Be George Sterling and Johnny Rider were involved in the attack.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/locked-wardrobe-purple-sheet-the-man-who-lived-two-lives--72862683
A young woman's body folded inside a wardrobe and wrapped in a purple bedsheet was found after police forced open a locked bedroom door - she had been dead for at least three days while the man who lived there called her mother offering to print missing person posters. The man used the name Igor Yaroslav González on a forged Mexican passport but investigators later identified him as Carlos Humberto Méndez González, and this same pattern links him to a girl killed eleven years earlier in Aguascalientes. How did a man living under false identities manage to leave a trail of two nearly identical murders before anyone understood who he really was?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the first camera sighting to the discovery in the apartment and the revelations that followed, following the timeline that led María Isabel's family from ordinary trust to devastating doubt and investigators to an earlier case in Mexico. What signs were visible all along, and how did they only become clear after the fact?

Person: María Isabel Pavez Zamora
Date: December 23, 2020
Location: Santiago, Chile
Person: Carlos Humberto Méndez González
Event: Itzel Ibarra killed in Aguascalientes eleven years earlier

- The body was discovered folded inside a wardrobe and wrapped in a purple bedsheet after police forced open the locked bedroom door.
- The woman, María Isabel, had been dead for at least three days at the time of discovery.
- On December 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM building cameras recorded María Isabel walking into the building beside the man using the name Igor Yaroslav González.
- Lorena, María Isabel's mother, transferred 280,000 Chilean pesos (about $300) after receiving a message on December 18 claiming María Isabel's phone was malfunctioning.
- Eleven years earlier a 17-year-old named Itzel Ibarra was killed in Aguascalientes in a strikingly similar pattern involving a locked room and a roommate sent away.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862683Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaLocked Wardrobe, Purple Sheet: The Man Who Lived Two Lives A young woman's body folded inside a wardrobe and wrapped in a purple bedsheet was found after police forced open a locked bedroom door - she had been dead for at least three days while the...
A young woman's body folded inside a wardrobe and wrapped in a purple bedsheet was found after police forced open a locked bedroom door - she had been dead for at least three days while the man who lived there called her mother offering to print missing person posters. The man used the name Igor Yaroslav González on a forged Mexican passport but investigators later identified him as Carlos Humberto Méndez González, and this same pattern links him to a girl killed eleven years earlier in Aguascalientes. How did a man living under false identities manage to leave a trail of two nearly identical murders before anyone understood who he really was?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the first camera sighting to the discovery in the apartment and the revelations that followed, following the timeline that led María Isabel's family from ordinary trust to devastating doubt and investigators to an earlier case in Mexico. What signs were visible all along, and how did they only become clear after the fact?

Person: María Isabel Pavez Zamora
Date: December 23, 2020
Location: Santiago, Chile
Person: Carlos Humberto Méndez González
Event: Itzel Ibarra killed in Aguascalientes eleven years earlier

- The body was discovered folded inside a wardrobe and wrapped in a purple bedsheet after police forced open the locked bedroom door.
- The woman, María Isabel, had been dead for at least three days at the time of discovery.
- On December 17, 2020 at 2:00 PM building cameras recorded María Isabel walking into the building beside the man using the name Igor Yaroslav González.
- Lorena, María Isabel's mother, transferred 280,000 Chilean pesos (about $300) after receiving a message on December 18 claiming María Isabel's phone was malfunctioning.
- Eleven years earlier a 17-year-old named Itzel Ibarra was killed in Aguascalientes in a strikingly similar pattern involving a locked room and a roommate sent away.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/minutes-the-silence-before-178-stabs--72862682
Imagine standing in a dark doorway at 1 AM, watching someone sleep for fifteen full minutes before violence erupts. This chilling detail, a deliberate pause, changes everything about how we understand the horrific events that followed. What truly happened in the stillness before the 178 stabs?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Lisa Ofel, a social worker dedicated to protecting children, who was brutally murdered in her own home. We explore the complex relationship between Lisa, her husband Kevin, and Sabrina Zunich, a teenager placed in their care, and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt everyone involved.

Person: Lisa Ofel
Location: Lake County, Ohio
Date: November 15, 2012
Status: Unresolved questions
Case: Ofel Murder

- Sabrina Zunich, 16, was placed with the Ofel family in July 2011.
- Kevin Ofel took out two life insurance policies on Lisa in May 2012, totaling $750,000.
- Sabrina Zunich testified that Kevin Ofel told her Lisa was "worth more dead than alive."
- A judge confirmed Sabrina Zunich was manipulated but sentenced her to life in prison.
- Kevin Ofel collected $750,000 in life insurance the day Lisa Ofel was declared dead.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862682Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaMinutes: The Silence Before 178 Stabs Imagine standing in a dark doorway at 1 AM, watching someone sleep for fifteen full minutes before violence erupts. This chilling detail, a deliberate pause, changes everything about how we understand the...
Imagine standing in a dark doorway at 1 AM, watching someone sleep for fifteen full minutes before violence erupts. This chilling detail, a deliberate pause, changes everything about how we understand the horrific events that followed. What truly happened in the stillness before the 178 stabs?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Lisa Ofel, a social worker dedicated to protecting children, who was brutally murdered in her own home. We explore the complex relationship between Lisa, her husband Kevin, and Sabrina Zunich, a teenager placed in their care, and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt everyone involved.

Person: Lisa Ofel
Location: Lake County, Ohio
Date: November 15, 2012
Status: Unresolved questions
Case: Ofel Murder

- Sabrina Zunich, 16, was placed with the Ofel family in July 2011.
- Kevin Ofel took out two life insurance policies on Lisa in May 2012, totaling $750,000.
- Sabrina Zunich testified that Kevin Ofel told her Lisa was "worth more dead than alive."
- A judge confirmed Sabrina Zunich was manipulated but sentenced her to life in prison.
- Kevin Ofel collected $750,000 in life insurance the day Lisa Ofel was declared dead.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dull-knife-she-never-walked-out--72862681
She left her shift at the health clinic in her white coat and walked into a house she had visited dozens of times before. She never walked out. What makes the case of Chailyn Rachel Munguía Sobalvarro so difficult to comprehend is not just the violence, but the chilling detail that the knife used had no sharp edge. How could such an act occur with a dull blade?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Chailyn Rachel Munguía Sobalvarro, a 21-year-old medical student whose life was cut short in Managua, Nicaragua. We explore the circumstances surrounding her death, the hidden dynamics of her relationship, and the shocking forensic details that reveal a brutal truth.

Person: Chailyn Rachel Munguía Sobalvarro
Age: 21
Date: June 7, 2020
Location: Managua, Nicaragua
Cause of Death: Hypovolemic shock from stab wound to the neck

- Chailyn was a first-year medical student at the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua.
- Her mother had just started chemotherapy, and her father was working abroad.
- The forensic report from Masaya listed the cause of death as hypovolemic shock.
- The knife used in the attack had no sharp edge, described by the judge as torture.
- Chailyn's boyfriend, René Alexander Maltés Rivas, had a history of controlling behavior and a prior act of violence.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862681Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Dull Knife: She Never Walked Out She left her shift at the health clinic in her white coat and walked into a house she had visited dozens of times before. She never walked out. What makes the case of Chailyn Rachel Munguía Sobalvarro so...
She left her shift at the health clinic in her white coat and walked into a house she had visited dozens of times before. She never walked out. What makes the case of Chailyn Rachel Munguía Sobalvarro so difficult to comprehend is not just the violence, but the chilling detail that the knife used had no sharp edge. How could such an act occur with a dull blade?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Chailyn Rachel Munguía Sobalvarro, a 21-year-old medical student whose life was cut short in Managua, Nicaragua. We explore the circumstances surrounding her death, the hidden dynamics of her relationship, and the shocking forensic details that reveal a brutal truth.

Person: Chailyn Rachel Munguía Sobalvarro
Age: 21
Date: June 7, 2020
Location: Managua, Nicaragua
Cause of Death: Hypovolemic shock from stab wound to the neck

- Chailyn was a first-year medical student at the National Autonomous University of Nicaragua.
- Her mother had just started chemotherapy, and her father was working abroad.
- The forensic report from Masaya listed the cause of death as hypovolemic shock.
- The knife used in the attack had no sharp edge, described by the judge as torture.
- Chailyn's boyfriend, René Alexander Maltés Rivas, had a history of controlling behavior and a prior act of violence.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1339falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mallorca-the-dogs-the-blood-the-silence--72862679
A violent home, a woman covered in blood, and a man found dead with his limbs almost completely stripped to the bone. Police in Cala Millor, Mallorca, discovered a crime scene so severe it defied easy explanation, especially when the victim's wife remained silent for hours before calling for help. What truly happened in the quiet house on Avenida Bellavista?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Hans Hensinger, a German man with a severe medical condition, and his Russian wife, Svetlana Botoukova, whose troubled marriage culminated in a horrifying discovery. We explore the conflicting evidence, from the presence of two large dogs with blood on their muzzles to forensic findings that pointed to a far more sinister cause of death than animal bites.

Person: Hans Hensinger
Location: Cala Millor, Mallorca
Date: April 1, 2016
Cause of Death: Severe hemorrhage from blade injuries
Instrument: Serrated instrument, possibly a serrated knife

- Hans Hensinger, 65, was found dead with arms and legs almost completely stripped to the bone.
- Svetlana Botoukova, his wife of less than three months, was found covered in his blood.
- She waited hours after Hans's death to call the police, contacting a friend first.
- Two large dogs, Lord (American Pit Bull Terrier) and Linda (American Staffordshire Terrier), were found with blood on their muzzles and bodies.
- Forensic pathologists identified the wounds as long, deliberate cuts consistent with a serrated instrument, not dog bites.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862679Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaMallorca: The Dogs, The Blood, The Silence A violent home, a woman covered in blood, and a man found dead with his limbs almost completely stripped to the bone. Police in Cala Millor, Mallorca, discovered a crime scene so severe it defied easy...
A violent home, a woman covered in blood, and a man found dead with his limbs almost completely stripped to the bone. Police in Cala Millor, Mallorca, discovered a crime scene so severe it defied easy explanation, especially when the victim's wife remained silent for hours before calling for help. What truly happened in the quiet house on Avenida Bellavista?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Hans Hensinger, a German man with a severe medical condition, and his Russian wife, Svetlana Botoukova, whose troubled marriage culminated in a horrifying discovery. We explore the conflicting evidence, from the presence of two large dogs with blood on their muzzles to forensic findings that pointed to a far more sinister cause of death than animal bites.

Person: Hans Hensinger
Location: Cala Millor, Mallorca
Date: April 1, 2016
Cause of Death: Severe hemorrhage from blade injuries
Instrument: Serrated instrument, possibly a serrated knife

- Hans Hensinger, 65, was found dead with arms and legs almost completely stripped to the bone.
- Svetlana Botoukova, his wife of less than three months, was found covered in his blood.
- She waited hours after Hans's death to call the police, contacting a friend first.
- Two large dogs, Lord (American Pit Bull Terrier) and Linda (American Staffordshire Terrier), were found with blood on their muzzles and bodies.
- Forensic pathologists identified the wounds as long, deliberate cuts consistent with a serrated instrument, not dog bites.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1284falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-warning-she-ignored-ariadna-s-last-night--72862678
On October 31, 2022, cyclists found 27-year-old Ariadna Fernanda López Díaz on a highway in Morelos, Mexico. Authorities initially ruled her death an alcohol-induced accident, but a second investigation revealed multiple blunt-force trauma and security footage of a man carrying her body. What did the cameras truly capture, and why was Ariadna's death not an accident?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Ariadna Fernanda López Díaz, a case that fractured into something much darker than a single death. We explore the conflicting official statements, the crucial evidence from security cameras, and the chilling detail of a warning Ariadna received before her last night out.

Person: Ariadna Fernanda López Díaz
Date: October 30, 2022
Location: Morelos, Mexico
Cause of Death (Initial): Alcohol-induced broncoaspiration
Cause of Death (Revised): Multiple blunt-force trauma

- Ariadna was 27 years old and a mother to a five-year-old son.
- Her body was found on kilometer seven of the La Pera-Cuautla highway.
- The first official statement on her death was made four days after her body was found.
- Security cameras at Campeche 175, Colonia Roma Sur, recorded Raúl Astudillo carrying her body.
- Ariadna's friend, Alejandra, warned her about Raúl Astudillo and his girlfriend, Vanessa.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862678Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Warning She Ignored: Ariadna's Last Night On October 31, 2022, cyclists found 27-year-old Ariadna Fernanda López Díaz on a highway in Morelos, Mexico. Authorities initially ruled her death an alcohol-induced accident, but a second investigation...
On October 31, 2022, cyclists found 27-year-old Ariadna Fernanda López Díaz on a highway in Morelos, Mexico. Authorities initially ruled her death an alcohol-induced accident, but a second investigation revealed multiple blunt-force trauma and security footage of a man carrying her body. What did the cameras truly capture, and why was Ariadna's death not an accident?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Ariadna Fernanda López Díaz, a case that fractured into something much darker than a single death. We explore the conflicting official statements, the crucial evidence from security cameras, and the chilling detail of a warning Ariadna received before her last night out.

Person: Ariadna Fernanda López Díaz
Date: October 30, 2022
Location: Morelos, Mexico
Cause of Death (Initial): Alcohol-induced broncoaspiration
Cause of Death (Revised): Multiple blunt-force trauma

- Ariadna was 27 years old and a mother to a five-year-old son.
- Her body was found on kilometer seven of the La Pera-Cuautla highway.
- The first official statement on her death was made four days after her body was found.
- Security cameras at Campeche 175, Colonia Roma Sur, recorded Raúl Astudillo carrying her body.
- Ariadna's friend, Alejandra, warned her about Raúl Astudillo and his girlfriend, Vanessa.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/refrigerator-blood-letter-and-the-man-who-slept-through-it--72862677
The apartment smelled sweet and heavy before anyone opened the door; inside a refrigerator knotted with a towel held a body wrapped in a blanket while the man who lived there slept five feet away, barely conscious and surrounded by pills. A handwritten letter signed in blood and addressed to Lucifer was found in the case - was it a confession, a ritual, or something more calculated?

In this episode, we tell the story of Natalia Samaniego and the circumstances that led to her death, painting the timeline from the last visit with her mother to the discovery in the studio apartment, and ask how ordinary gestures masked a violent secret.

Person: Natalia Samaniego Gamarra
Date: September 10, 2018
Location: Avenida Santa, Posadas, Misiones, Argentina
Cause: Manual strangulation
Companion: Juan Martín Calenis, 25, found unconscious and alive

- The body was found wrapped in a blanket inside a refrigerator sealed with a towel, discovered on September 10, 2018.
- Forensic analysis estimated Natalia had been dead between five and eight days when found.
- Natalia was born December 27, 1993, in the province of Chaco and was 24 at death.
- Juan Martín Calenis was 25, had pill bottles nearby, and was taken to Hospital Madariaga alive.
- A handwritten letter signed in blood and addressed to Lucifer was included in the case files.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862677Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaRefrigerator, Blood Letter, and the Man Who Slept Through It The apartment smelled sweet and heavy before anyone opened the door; inside a refrigerator knotted with a towel held a body wrapped in a blanket while the man who lived there slept five...
The apartment smelled sweet and heavy before anyone opened the door; inside a refrigerator knotted with a towel held a body wrapped in a blanket while the man who lived there slept five feet away, barely conscious and surrounded by pills. A handwritten letter signed in blood and addressed to Lucifer was found in the case - was it a confession, a ritual, or something more calculated?

In this episode, we tell the story of Natalia Samaniego and the circumstances that led to her death, painting the timeline from the last visit with her mother to the discovery in the studio apartment, and ask how ordinary gestures masked a violent secret.

Person: Natalia Samaniego Gamarra
Date: September 10, 2018
Location: Avenida Santa, Posadas, Misiones, Argentina
Cause: Manual strangulation
Companion: Juan Martín Calenis, 25, found unconscious and alive

- The body was found wrapped in a blanket inside a refrigerator sealed with a towel, discovered on September 10, 2018.
- Forensic analysis estimated Natalia had been dead between five and eight days when found.
- Natalia was born December 27, 1993, in the province of Chaco and was 24 at death.
- Juan Martín Calenis was 25, had pill bottles nearby, and was taken to Hospital Madariaga alive.
- A handwritten letter signed in blood and addressed to Lucifer was included in the case files.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-girl-in-the-leaves-bound-to-a-bed-of-forest-secrets--72862676
Cold and deliberate violence hid in plain sight: investigators found a thirteen-year-old girl alive, bound to a bed made entirely of leaves in a basement piled nearly two meters deep with foliage - while three other people were missing and later found dead. How did a man with recent purchases of gloves, duct tape and a knife escalate to this scene, and why was a structure of leaves at the center of it?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from purchases and surveillance to the discovery on Columbus Road and the perplexing scene inside the apartment, asking how preparation and a documented attraction to trees fit into the crime. What sequence of actions turned ordinary afternoons into a tableau of blood and leaves?

Person: Sara Maynard
Date: November 10-15, 2010
Location: Columbus Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Person: Matthew Hoffman
Person: Tina Germán

- On November 4, 2010 Hoffman purchased a pair of gloves and the receipt was kept.
- On November 8, 2010 Hoffman purchased duct tape, a knife, and another pair of gloves with a recorded receipt.
- On the morning of November 15, 2010 a SWAT team found Sara Maynard in the basement, alive and bound to a structure made of leaves.
- Investigators measured blood and tissue in the bathtub to a depth of nearly six centimeters against the shower curtain.
- Leaves were piled nearly two meters high against the apartment walls, floor to ceiling in some places.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862676Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Girl in the Leaves: Bound to a Bed of Forest Secrets Cold and deliberate violence hid in plain sight: investigators found a thirteen-year-old girl alive, bound to a bed made entirely of leaves in a basement piled nearly two meters deep with...
Cold and deliberate violence hid in plain sight: investigators found a thirteen-year-old girl alive, bound to a bed made entirely of leaves in a basement piled nearly two meters deep with foliage - while three other people were missing and later found dead. How did a man with recent purchases of gloves, duct tape and a knife escalate to this scene, and why was a structure of leaves at the center of it?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from purchases and surveillance to the discovery on Columbus Road and the perplexing scene inside the apartment, asking how preparation and a documented attraction to trees fit into the crime. What sequence of actions turned ordinary afternoons into a tableau of blood and leaves?

Person: Sara Maynard
Date: November 10-15, 2010
Location: Columbus Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Person: Matthew Hoffman
Person: Tina Germán

- On November 4, 2010 Hoffman purchased a pair of gloves and the receipt was kept.
- On November 8, 2010 Hoffman purchased duct tape, a knife, and another pair of gloves with a recorded receipt.
- On the morning of November 15, 2010 a SWAT team found Sara Maynard in the basement, alive and bound to a structure made of leaves.
- Investigators measured blood and tissue in the bathtub to a depth of nearly six centimeters against the shower curtain.
- Leaves were piled nearly two meters high against the apartment walls, floor to ceiling in some places.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1255falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-locked-closet-an-11-year-old-s-unspeakable-truth--72862675
A two-hundred-pound man is found strangled with a telephone cord inside a children's bedroom closet, locked from the outside and blocked by furniture. Nothing was stolen, yet an 11-year-old boy's testimony 1400 days later silences a courtroom. What unspeakable truth did he reveal?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling events of June 22, 2008, in Davidson County, Tennessee, surrounding the death of James Malcolm Canon. We explore the complex lives of James and his wife, Kelly Elizabeth Sanders, leading up to a bitter custody dispute and the discovery of a single, torn piece of latex glove that would prove critical.

Person: James Malcolm Canon
Date: June 22, 2008
Location: Davidson County, Tennessee
Cause of Death: Strangulation
Evidence: Torn latex glove

- James Canon, a 200-pound divorce attorney, was found dead in a locked closet.
- His Rolex watch and jewelry were untouched, indicating no theft.
- Kelly Elizabeth Sanders was captured on camera at 11 PM buying latex gloves without paying.
- The family housekeeper found a bottle of bleach and a torn latex glove beside the body.
- An 11-year-old boy's testimony was a pivotal moment in the courtroom 1400 days later.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862675Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Locked Closet: An 11-Year-Old's Unspeakable Truth A two-hundred-pound man is found strangled with a telephone cord inside a children's bedroom closet, locked from the outside and blocked by furniture. Nothing was stolen, yet an 11-year-old...
A two-hundred-pound man is found strangled with a telephone cord inside a children's bedroom closet, locked from the outside and blocked by furniture. Nothing was stolen, yet an 11-year-old boy's testimony 1400 days later silences a courtroom. What unspeakable truth did he reveal?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling events of June 22, 2008, in Davidson County, Tennessee, surrounding the death of James Malcolm Canon. We explore the complex lives of James and his wife, Kelly Elizabeth Sanders, leading up to a bitter custody dispute and the discovery of a single, torn piece of latex glove that would prove critical.

Person: James Malcolm Canon
Date: June 22, 2008
Location: Davidson County, Tennessee
Cause of Death: Strangulation
Evidence: Torn latex glove

- James Canon, a 200-pound divorce attorney, was found dead in a locked closet.
- His Rolex watch and jewelry were untouched, indicating no theft.
- Kelly Elizabeth Sanders was captured on camera at 11 PM buying latex gloves without paying.
- The family housekeeper found a bottle of bleach and a torn latex glove beside the body.
- An 11-year-old boy's testimony was a pivotal moment in the courtroom 1400 days later.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1363falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-locked-door-he-buckled-the-kids-first--72862674
Alisa ran screaming from the house, the door locking behind her-a detail that haunted investigators. Inside, her sister Liuba lay dying, but before the killer returned to the scene, he performed one chilling act: buckling his children into the car. What kind of calculation precedes such a horrific event?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Liuba Savenok, a 22-year-old, six months pregnant, who was found with twelve stab wounds. We explore the documented history of escalating domestic violence and the unanswered questions surrounding the events of that afternoon.

Person: Liuba Savenok
Date: May 14, 2016
Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Status: Deceased
Weapon: Knife

- Liuba Savenok was 22 years old and six months pregnant at the time of her death.
- Police and paramedics were called to her home on May 14, 2016.
- The forensic report documented twelve separate cutting wounds.
- Yevgeny Savenok confessed to stabbing her seven times, leaving five wounds unaccounted for.
- An order of protection had previously been signed by Yevgeny.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862674Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Locked Door: He Buckled The Kids First Alisa ran screaming from the house, the door locking behind her-a detail that haunted investigators. Inside, her sister Liuba lay dying, but before the killer returned to the scene, he performed one...
Alisa ran screaming from the house, the door locking behind her-a detail that haunted investigators. Inside, her sister Liuba lay dying, but before the killer returned to the scene, he performed one chilling act: buckling his children into the car. What kind of calculation precedes such a horrific event?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Liuba Savenok, a 22-year-old, six months pregnant, who was found with twelve stab wounds. We explore the documented history of escalating domestic violence and the unanswered questions surrounding the events of that afternoon.

Person: Liuba Savenok
Date: May 14, 2016
Location: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Status: Deceased
Weapon: Knife

- Liuba Savenok was 22 years old and six months pregnant at the time of her death.
- Police and paramedics were called to her home on May 14, 2016.
- The forensic report documented twelve separate cutting wounds.
- Yevgeny Savenok confessed to stabbing her seven times, leaving five wounds unaccounted for.
- An order of protection had previously been signed by Yevgeny.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-68-day-mother-why-she-left--72862672
Samantha James spent 68 days devoted to her newborn, Calum, before stepping out for the first time. That night, a 15-year-old girl, a kitchen knife, and 43 injuries ended her life. What truly happened in that Newcastle alleyway?

In this episode, we revisit the tragic night of August 2, 2007, when an 18-year-old mother's life was cut short, leaving behind a baby who would only know her through stories. We explore the conflicting accounts and the evidence that challenges the official narrative of a panicked teenager.

Date: August 2, 2007
Location: Newcastle, England
Victim: Samantha James
Age: 18
Injuries: 43 separate injuries

- Samantha James was 18 years old and had given birth to her son, Calum, 68 days prior.
- This was the first night Samantha had left Calum in someone else's care since his birth.
- A 15-year-old girl named Jordan Johnson watched the confrontation from a kitchen window.
- A kitchen knife, the weapon used, was recovered from a drain near the scene the following day.
- Samantha sustained defensive injuries, including one fatal wound near her heart.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862672Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe 68-Day Mother: Why She Left Samantha James spent 68 days devoted to her newborn, Calum, before stepping out for the first time. That night, a 15-year-old girl, a kitchen knife, and 43 injuries ended her life. What truly happened in that...
Samantha James spent 68 days devoted to her newborn, Calum, before stepping out for the first time. That night, a 15-year-old girl, a kitchen knife, and 43 injuries ended her life. What truly happened in that Newcastle alleyway?

In this episode, we revisit the tragic night of August 2, 2007, when an 18-year-old mother's life was cut short, leaving behind a baby who would only know her through stories. We explore the conflicting accounts and the evidence that challenges the official narrative of a panicked teenager.

Date: August 2, 2007
Location: Newcastle, England
Victim: Samantha James
Age: 18
Injuries: 43 separate injuries

- Samantha James was 18 years old and had given birth to her son, Calum, 68 days prior.
- This was the first night Samantha had left Calum in someone else's care since his birth.
- A 15-year-old girl named Jordan Johnson watched the confrontation from a kitchen window.
- A kitchen knife, the weapon used, was recovered from a drain near the scene the following day.
- Samantha sustained defensive injuries, including one fatal wound near her heart.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rental-call-that-led-her-to-the-river-xela-s-vanished-architect--72862670
A routine rental call turned into a lure that ended with a woman found with 51 stab wounds and a family left asking how a stranger could select and destroy a life. What begins as a search for a quieter home for a recovering father becomes a five-year legal fight over whether a stranger can be convicted of femicide without prior connection-how did one phone call lead to a river?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from a search for a rental listing to the walk across the Cantel property, through the crucial video clips Gabriela recorded and the autopsy findings, and into the legal questions that took five years to resolve. Can the evidence of that day and those recordings answer whether this was premeditated femicide?

Person: Vilma Gabriela Barrios López
Date: February 3-4, 2017
Location: Cantel, Quetzaltenango (Xela)
Suspect: Emerson Marroquín Alonso, born April 2, 1977
Injuries: 51 stab wounds, including 13 to the neck

- Gabriela recorded two short videos during the walk on the property, showing Orba and Emerson and Emerson from behind.
- The autopsy documented 51 wounds from a sharp instrument, 13 to the neck, 4 to the chest, 19 to the breasts, and 15 to the abdomen.
- Gabriela was 25 years old and worked as an architect, had published a poetry collection titled Versos incompletos, and hosted a radio program.
- Emerson was a former professional footballer who played for Xelajú Mario Camposeco and other clubs and had been called up to the Guatemalan national team.
- The phone call that set the meeting originated from a rental listing on February 3, 2017, and Emerson agreed to show the property the next morning.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862670Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Rental Call That Led Her to the River: Xela's Vanished Architect A routine rental call turned into a lure that ended with a woman found with 51 stab wounds and a family left asking how a stranger could select and destroy a life. What begins as...
A routine rental call turned into a lure that ended with a woman found with 51 stab wounds and a family left asking how a stranger could select and destroy a life. What begins as a search for a quieter home for a recovering father becomes a five-year legal fight over whether a stranger can be convicted of femicide without prior connection-how did one phone call lead to a river?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from a search for a rental listing to the walk across the Cantel property, through the crucial video clips Gabriela recorded and the autopsy findings, and into the legal questions that took five years to resolve. Can the evidence of that day and those recordings answer whether this was premeditated femicide?

Person: Vilma Gabriela Barrios López
Date: February 3-4, 2017
Location: Cantel, Quetzaltenango (Xela)
Suspect: Emerson Marroquín Alonso, born April 2, 1977
Injuries: 51 stab wounds, including 13 to the neck

- Gabriela recorded two short videos during the walk on the property, showing Orba and Emerson and Emerson from behind.
- The autopsy documented 51 wounds from a sharp instrument, 13 to the neck, 4 to the chest, 19 to the breasts, and 15 to the abdomen.
- Gabriela was 25 years old and worked as an architect, had published a poetry collection titled Versos incompletos, and hosted a radio program.
- Emerson was a former professional footballer who played for Xelajú Mario Camposeco and other clubs and had been called up to the Guatemalan national team.
- The phone call that set the meeting originated from a rental listing on February 3, 2017, and Emerson agreed to show the property the next morning.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-baby-that-vanished-from-a-burning-house-found-six-years-later--72862669
Cold air in a December bedroom and an open second-floor window that no one explained: a ten-day-old infant vanished from a Hurley Street house fire in 1997 and no body was ever found. Six years later a dimple, a scrap of hair and a DNA test would force the question everyone missed: how did a child disappear from a burned room and reappear in plain sight?

In this episode, we tell what happened in the twenty-three minutes between a woman entering the house and walking out alone, why language barriers and a contaminated scene let the disappearance be written off, and how a mother’s persistence led to a DNA match that reopened everything. What exactly happened during those eleven minutes the woman was inside before the fire burned for fifteen?

Person: Delimar Vera (also known as Aliya Hernández)
Date: December 15, 1997 (fire); December 5, 1997 (birth)
Location: Hurley Street, Hunting Park, North Philadelphia
Person: Luz Aída Cuevas
Person: Caroline Correa

- The fire began at approximately 7 p.m., burned for fifteen minutes, and did not reach 1,000°F according to Lt. Thomas McDavid and Commissioner Harold Heston.
- Delimar was ten days old when the fire started; she was born December 5, 1997 and was the only girl among four children in the row house.
- Caroline Correa was inside the house when the fire began and was outside eleven minutes later, alone.
- In 1996 Caroline Correa set fire to a medical office and was convicted of that arson in June 1998, seven months after Delimar disappeared.
- Luz Aída cut a lock of the six-year-old girl’s hair at a January 2004 family party, gave it to State Representative Ángel Cruz, and a DNA test confirmed the girl was Luz Aída’s daughter.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862669Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Baby That Vanished From a Burning House - Found Six Years Later Cold air in a December bedroom and an open second-floor window that no one explained: a ten-day-old infant vanished from a Hurley Street house fire in 1997 and no body was ever...
Cold air in a December bedroom and an open second-floor window that no one explained: a ten-day-old infant vanished from a Hurley Street house fire in 1997 and no body was ever found. Six years later a dimple, a scrap of hair and a DNA test would force the question everyone missed: how did a child disappear from a burned room and reappear in plain sight?

In this episode, we tell what happened in the twenty-three minutes between a woman entering the house and walking out alone, why language barriers and a contaminated scene let the disappearance be written off, and how a mother’s persistence led to a DNA match that reopened everything. What exactly happened during those eleven minutes the woman was inside before the fire burned for fifteen?

Person: Delimar Vera (also known as Aliya Hernández)
Date: December 15, 1997 (fire); December 5, 1997 (birth)
Location: Hurley Street, Hunting Park, North Philadelphia
Person: Luz Aída Cuevas
Person: Caroline Correa

- The fire began at approximately 7 p.m., burned for fifteen minutes, and did not reach 1,000°F according to Lt. Thomas McDavid and Commissioner Harold Heston.
- Delimar was ten days old when the fire started; she was born December 5, 1997 and was the only girl among four children in the row house.
- Caroline Correa was inside the house when the fire began and was outside eleven minutes later, alone.
- In 1996 Caroline Correa set fire to a medical office and was convicted of that arson in June 1998, seven months after Delimar disappeared.
- Luz Aída cut a lock of the six-year-old girl’s hair at a January 2004 family party, gave it to State Representative Ángel Cruz, and a DNA test confirmed the girl was Luz Aída’s daughter.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1339falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-piano-the-son-the-rifle--72862668
A woman plays piano, unaware her son stands behind her, rifle aimed. This wasn't a sudden act of rage, but a chilling pattern documented in his own hand, ending on an ordinary afternoon in March 2020. What drove him to finally pull the trigger after so many rehearsals?

In this episode, we delve into the disturbing case of Ryan Grantham, a young actor whose life unraveled during the pandemic, leading to the murder of his mother, Barbara White. We explore the documented deterioration of his mental state and the inexplicable shift that led to the tragic event.

Person: Ryan Grantham
Victim: Barbara White
Location: Squamish, British Columbia
Date: March 31, 2020
Status: Murder

- Ryan Grantham, 21, had over 30 film and television credits, including roles in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and Riverdale.
- He drove 200 kilometers towards Ottawa with Molotov cocktails and firearms, intending to target the Prime Minister.
- Grantham turned himself in to police, confessing to killing his mother.
- Psychiatric reports documented severe clinical depression, daily cocaine use, and escalating self-hatred in the weeks before the murder.
- He had a documented pattern of standing behind his mother with a rifle, then lowering it, and writing about it in his diary.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862668Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Piano, The Son, The Rifle A woman plays piano, unaware her son stands behind her, rifle aimed. This wasn't a sudden act of rage, but a chilling pattern documented in his own hand, ending on an ordinary afternoon in March 2020. What drove him to...
A woman plays piano, unaware her son stands behind her, rifle aimed. This wasn't a sudden act of rage, but a chilling pattern documented in his own hand, ending on an ordinary afternoon in March 2020. What drove him to finally pull the trigger after so many rehearsals?

In this episode, we delve into the disturbing case of Ryan Grantham, a young actor whose life unraveled during the pandemic, leading to the murder of his mother, Barbara White. We explore the documented deterioration of his mental state and the inexplicable shift that led to the tragic event.

Person: Ryan Grantham
Victim: Barbara White
Location: Squamish, British Columbia
Date: March 31, 2020
Status: Murder

- Ryan Grantham, 21, had over 30 film and television credits, including roles in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus and Riverdale.
- He drove 200 kilometers towards Ottawa with Molotov cocktails and firearms, intending to target the Prime Minister.
- Grantham turned himself in to police, confessing to killing his mother.
- Psychiatric reports documented severe clinical depression, daily cocaine use, and escalating self-hatred in the weeks before the murder.
- He had a documented pattern of standing behind his mother with a rifle, then lowering it, and writing about it in his diary.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-twin-who-tried-to-erase-her-sister--72862666
In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of Llena Han, who hired two teenagers to kill her twin sister, Sunny, in 1996. We explore the fractured lives of the twins, their tumultuous upbringing, and the unanswered question that haunted the entire trial: was it hatred, or something far more complex?

Event: Attempted Murder
Date: November 6, 1996
Location: Orange County, California
Victim: Sunny Han
Perpetrator: Llena Han

- Llena Han, 22, paid two teenagers, Archie Bryant (16) and John Sayarat (15), $100 each to kill her twin sister.
- The teenagers were equipped with rope, adhesive tape, plastic bags, and a loaded two-shot pocket pistol.
- Llena and Sunny Han were born on April 30, 1974, in South Korea, but were separated in childhood.
- By 1996, Llena had accumulated approximately $40,000 in fraud charges and had a history of fabricating reality.
- Sunny Han had lost a university scholarship and was working as a stripper in Pomona at the time of the incident.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862666Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Twin Who Tried to Erase Her Sister In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of Llena Han, who hired two teenagers to kill her twin sister, Sunny, in 1996. We explore the fractured lives of the twins, their tumultuous upbringing, and the...
In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of Llena Han, who hired two teenagers to kill her twin sister, Sunny, in 1996. We explore the fractured lives of the twins, their tumultuous upbringing, and the unanswered question that haunted the entire trial: was it hatred, or something far more complex?

Event: Attempted Murder
Date: November 6, 1996
Location: Orange County, California
Victim: Sunny Han
Perpetrator: Llena Han

- Llena Han, 22, paid two teenagers, Archie Bryant (16) and John Sayarat (15), $100 each to kill her twin sister.
- The teenagers were equipped with rope, adhesive tape, plastic bags, and a loaded two-shot pocket pistol.
- Llena and Sunny Han were born on April 30, 1974, in South Korea, but were separated in childhood.
- By 1996, Llena had accumulated approximately $40,000 in fraud charges and had a history of fabricating reality.
- Sunny Han had lost a university scholarship and was working as a stripper in Pomona at the time of the incident.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-prom-night-massacre-no-fingerprints-no-sense--72862665
On April 30, 1989, a locked church door in Lakeville, Indiana, led to the discovery of four lives brutally ended: Reverend Robert Pili, his wife Dawn, and her daughters Yanel and Jolín. With no fingerprints, no DNA, and no recovered shotgun, how could a 17-year-old, dressed for prom, be the only person ever charged?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of a quadruple murder that defies rational explanation, exploring the unsettling questions that persist even after a conviction and a 160-year sentence. What truly happened on that prom night, and who was responsible for the unspeakable tragedy that left a small town in shock?

Case: Pili Family Murders
Date: April 30, 1989
Location: Lakeville, Indiana
Victims: Robert Pili, Dawn Pili, Yanel Pili, Jolín Pili
Evidence: No fingerprints, no DNA, no recovered weapon

- The church's front door, never locked on a Sunday, was found secured from the inside.
- Reverend Robert Pili was shot twice upstairs; Dawn and her daughters were found in the basement, Dawn still holding them.
- The only person charged was 17 years old and had attended prom the night of the murders.
- Investigators found no signs of forced entry and nothing stolen, ruling out robbery.
- A key piece of unrecorded evidence is an alleged statement by the teenager: "If I told them what really happened, I would get the death penalty."

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862665Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Prom Night Massacre: No Fingerprints, No Sense On April 30, 1989, a locked church door in Lakeville, Indiana, led to the discovery of four lives brutally ended: Reverend Robert Pili, his wife Dawn, and her daughters Yanel and Jolín. With no...
On April 30, 1989, a locked church door in Lakeville, Indiana, led to the discovery of four lives brutally ended: Reverend Robert Pili, his wife Dawn, and her daughters Yanel and Jolín. With no fingerprints, no DNA, and no recovered shotgun, how could a 17-year-old, dressed for prom, be the only person ever charged?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of a quadruple murder that defies rational explanation, exploring the unsettling questions that persist even after a conviction and a 160-year sentence. What truly happened on that prom night, and who was responsible for the unspeakable tragedy that left a small town in shock?

Case: Pili Family Murders
Date: April 30, 1989
Location: Lakeville, Indiana
Victims: Robert Pili, Dawn Pili, Yanel Pili, Jolín Pili
Evidence: No fingerprints, no DNA, no recovered weapon

- The church's front door, never locked on a Sunday, was found secured from the inside.
- Reverend Robert Pili was shot twice upstairs; Dawn and her daughters were found in the basement, Dawn still holding them.
- The only person charged was 17 years old and had attended prom the night of the murders.
- Investigators found no signs of forced entry and nothing stolen, ruling out robbery.
- A key piece of unrecorded evidence is an alleged statement by the teenager: "If I told them what really happened, I would get the death penalty."

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gamer-who-met-her-butcher--72862664
In this episode, we delve into the story of Blanca Olivia Arellano Gutiérrez, a vibrant professional and online community builder who disappeared after meeting a man she knew only through a screen. We explore the unsettling sequence of events that led to her tragic end and the lingering questions that haunt this case.

Person: Blanca Olivia Arellano Gutiérrez
Date: November 6, 2022
Location: Huacho, Peru
Status: Deceased
Case: Unresolved disappearance and murder

- Blanca Olivia Arellano Gutiérrez was 51 years old, a licensed tourism professional and active gamer.
- She traveled 4,000 miles from Mexico to Huacho, Peru, to meet Juan Pablo Villafuerte Pinto.
- Her last known appearance was a livestream on November 6, 2022, where she interacted with her online gaming community for over an hour.
- Three days later, fishermen found a human head and a severed arm with a silver and black ring at Playa Chorrillos.
- The killer removed her face and fingertips but left her ears and a dental prosthetic, which helped identify her.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862664Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Gamer Who Met Her Butcher In this episode, we delve into the story of Blanca Olivia Arellano Gutiérrez, a vibrant professional and online community builder who disappeared after meeting a man she knew only through a screen. We explore the...
In this episode, we delve into the story of Blanca Olivia Arellano Gutiérrez, a vibrant professional and online community builder who disappeared after meeting a man she knew only through a screen. We explore the unsettling sequence of events that led to her tragic end and the lingering questions that haunt this case.

Person: Blanca Olivia Arellano Gutiérrez
Date: November 6, 2022
Location: Huacho, Peru
Status: Deceased
Case: Unresolved disappearance and murder

- Blanca Olivia Arellano Gutiérrez was 51 years old, a licensed tourism professional and active gamer.
- She traveled 4,000 miles from Mexico to Huacho, Peru, to meet Juan Pablo Villafuerte Pinto.
- Her last known appearance was a livestream on November 6, 2022, where she interacted with her online gaming community for over an hour.
- Three days later, fishermen found a human head and a severed arm with a silver and black ring at Playa Chorrillos.
- The killer removed her face and fingertips but left her ears and a dental prosthetic, which helped identify her.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-strangled-killer-with-no-marks--72862663
A 13-year-old girl was found dead in her bed, her head wrapped in gray adhesive tape. Seven months later, the man accused of her murder was found strangled in his prison cell, with no visible marks on his body. How can both things be true, and why did no one speak?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of a case where a system failed a young girl twice, first by ignoring a critical warning, then by allowing her alleged killer to die under mysterious circumstances. This story explores the calculated silence surrounding a crime that defies rational explanation.

Person: Renata Martinelli Luna Reyes
Date: November 29, 2020
Location: Calle Teposanes, Ixtapaluca
Status: Unsolved
Case: Femicide

- Renata Martinelli Luna Reyes was 13 years old, an only child, and loved jazz dance.
- Her alleged killer, Carlos Daniel N., was Karen Reyes Carranza's partner for nearly five years.
- On June 29, 2020, Karen filed a report after Carlos attempted to film Renata bathing.
- The prior complaint was removed from the official femicide case file.
- Seven months passed between Renata's discovery and the issuance of an arrest warrant.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862663Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:00:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Strangled Killer with No Marks A 13-year-old girl was found dead in her bed, her head wrapped in gray adhesive tape. Seven months later, the man accused of her murder was found strangled in his prison cell, with no visible marks on his body....
A 13-year-old girl was found dead in her bed, her head wrapped in gray adhesive tape. Seven months later, the man accused of her murder was found strangled in his prison cell, with no visible marks on his body. How can both things be true, and why did no one speak?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of a case where a system failed a young girl twice, first by ignoring a critical warning, then by allowing her alleged killer to die under mysterious circumstances. This story explores the calculated silence surrounding a crime that defies rational explanation.

Person: Renata Martinelli Luna Reyes
Date: November 29, 2020
Location: Calle Teposanes, Ixtapaluca
Status: Unsolved
Case: Femicide

- Renata Martinelli Luna Reyes was 13 years old, an only child, and loved jazz dance.
- Her alleged killer, Carlos Daniel N., was Karen Reyes Carranza's partner for nearly five years.
- On June 29, 2020, Karen filed a report after Carlos attempted to film Renata bathing.
- The prior complaint was removed from the official femicide case file.
- Seven months passed between Renata's discovery and the issuance of an arrest warrant.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-suitcase-the-mansion-and-the-missing-cause-of-death--72862662
A woman with plans for tomorrow vanishes, only to be found 20 days later, folded inside a suitcase on the grounds of an abandoned Vancouver mansion. The man convicted of her murder never admitted to killing her, only to putting her body in the bag, sparking a legal battle that reached Canada's Supreme Court. How much can a conviction stand on when no one knows exactly how someone died?

In this episode, we explore the disappearance of Natsumi Kogawa, a 30-year-old Japanese student in Vancouver, and the subsequent investigation that uncovered a chilling crime. We delve into the complex legal questions surrounding a murder conviction without a clear cause of death, and the unsettling details that haunted investigators.

Victim: Natsumi Kogawa
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Date of Disappearance: September 7, 2016
Date Body Found: September 27, 2016
Convicted: William Victor Schneider

- Natsumi Kogawa was 30 years old and had been in Vancouver for four months.
- Her body was found 20 days after she disappeared, inside a suitcase at the Gabriola mansion.
- William Schneider, 48, had a criminal record including armed robbery and attempted strangulation.
- Security footage showed Natsumi walking with Schneider towards Stanley Park.
- The case reached the Supreme Court of Canada due to the lack of a determined cause of death.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862662Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Suitcase, The Mansion, and The Missing Cause of Death A woman with plans for tomorrow vanishes, only to be found 20 days later, folded inside a suitcase on the grounds of an abandoned Vancouver mansion. The man convicted of her murder never...
A woman with plans for tomorrow vanishes, only to be found 20 days later, folded inside a suitcase on the grounds of an abandoned Vancouver mansion. The man convicted of her murder never admitted to killing her, only to putting her body in the bag, sparking a legal battle that reached Canada's Supreme Court. How much can a conviction stand on when no one knows exactly how someone died?

In this episode, we explore the disappearance of Natsumi Kogawa, a 30-year-old Japanese student in Vancouver, and the subsequent investigation that uncovered a chilling crime. We delve into the complex legal questions surrounding a murder conviction without a clear cause of death, and the unsettling details that haunted investigators.

Victim: Natsumi Kogawa
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Date of Disappearance: September 7, 2016
Date Body Found: September 27, 2016
Convicted: William Victor Schneider

- Natsumi Kogawa was 30 years old and had been in Vancouver for four months.
- Her body was found 20 days after she disappeared, inside a suitcase at the Gabriola mansion.
- William Schneider, 48, had a criminal record including armed robbery and attempted strangulation.
- Security footage showed Natsumi walking with Schneider towards Stanley Park.
- The case reached the Supreme Court of Canada due to the lack of a determined cause of death.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-came-to-her-funeral-the-man-who-watched-her-die--72862661
She was fifteen, taken from a clothing store on December 16, 2001, and found days later with her hands and feet bound in a plastic bag - yet the man later accused of her murder showed up to her funeral surrounded by more than fifty police officers. How did a community and its institutions allow the killer to stand unchallenged at the service for María Isabel Veliz Franco, and what did that silence protect?

In this episode, we tell the account of María Isabel Veliz Franco from the morning her mother left her lunch to the night she disappeared, through the discovery of her body and the funeral where the accused attended amid police. We follow the details that reveal who was seen and who was erased, and ask how a case with eyewitnesses and institutional contact unfolded into years of unanswered questions.

Person: María Isabel Veliz Franco
Date: December 16, 2001
Location: Sixth Avenue, Mixco; vacant lot in Ciudad San Cristóbal
Cause of death: Asphyxiation; sexual assault confirmed
Suspect: Gustavo Adolfo Bolaños Acevedo

- María Isabel was born January 13, 1986, and was fifteen years old at the time of her disappearance.
- Her body was found on December 18, 2001, inside a plastic bag with hands and feet bound with barbed wire.
- More than fifty police officers were present at María Isabel’s funeral, where the man later arrested for her murder stood among the crowd.
- Gustavo Adolfo Bolaños Acevedo was thirty-nine, owned a sausage business, and had more than forty registered vehicles.
- A coworker saw two vehicles (one possibly a Mazda and one red) and several men forcibly put María Isabel into a vehicle the evening of December 16, 2001.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862661Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Came to Her Funeral: The Man Who Watched Her Die She was fifteen, taken from a clothing store on December 16, 2001, and found days later with her hands and feet bound in a plastic bag - yet the man later accused of her murder showed up to her...
She was fifteen, taken from a clothing store on December 16, 2001, and found days later with her hands and feet bound in a plastic bag - yet the man later accused of her murder showed up to her funeral surrounded by more than fifty police officers. How did a community and its institutions allow the killer to stand unchallenged at the service for María Isabel Veliz Franco, and what did that silence protect?

In this episode, we tell the account of María Isabel Veliz Franco from the morning her mother left her lunch to the night she disappeared, through the discovery of her body and the funeral where the accused attended amid police. We follow the details that reveal who was seen and who was erased, and ask how a case with eyewitnesses and institutional contact unfolded into years of unanswered questions.

Person: María Isabel Veliz Franco
Date: December 16, 2001
Location: Sixth Avenue, Mixco; vacant lot in Ciudad San Cristóbal
Cause of death: Asphyxiation; sexual assault confirmed
Suspect: Gustavo Adolfo Bolaños Acevedo

- María Isabel was born January 13, 1986, and was fifteen years old at the time of her disappearance.
- Her body was found on December 18, 2001, inside a plastic bag with hands and feet bound with barbed wire.
- More than fifty police officers were present at María Isabel’s funeral, where the man later arrested for her murder stood among the crowd.
- Gustavo Adolfo Bolaños Acevedo was thirty-nine, owned a sausage business, and had more than forty registered vehicles.
- A coworker saw two vehicles (one possibly a Mazda and one red) and several men forcibly put María Isabel into a vehicle the evening of December 16, 2001.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/valentine-s-day-shotgun-killer-sally-s-confession-and-the-hidden-abuse--72862659
A woman called 911 on February 14, 1995 and calmly handed a shotgun to a neighbor - then waited while her husband, an IFBB pro, bled out at Scripps Memorial Hospital. The trial a year later returned a second-degree murder verdict, but the record is full of documented abuse, steroids, and five broken bones that complicate the simple labels. What pushed a decorated bodybuilder and the woman nicknamed "Killer Sally" to that two-bedroom apartment on Tremont South Street with a shotgun between them?

In this episode, we lay out the timeline, the medical and courtroom facts, and the personal histories that intersected in that apartment, and we follow the question that haunted the case: how two people from similar broken pasts became locked in a destructive partnership.

Person: Sally McNeil
Person: Ray McNeil
Date: February 14, 1995
Location: Tremont South Street, Oceanside, California
Status: Verdict-second-degree murder (returned five weeks after Feb 14, 1996)

- Sally called 911 on February 14, 1995 and told the dispatcher she had just shot her husband.
- Ray McNeil was shot twice: once in the abdomen and once in the face, and died at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Oceanside.
- The jury heard the case on February 14, 1996, exactly one year after the shooting.
- Forensic analysis confirmed Ray was using five different types of anabolic steroids at the time of his death.
- The marriage record documents five broken bones sustained by Sally during her marriage to Ray.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862659Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaValentine's Day Shotgun: Killer Sally's Confession and the Hidden Abuse A woman called 911 on February 14, 1995 and calmly handed a shotgun to a neighbor - then waited while her husband, an IFBB pro, bled out at Scripps Memorial Hospital. The trial...
A woman called 911 on February 14, 1995 and calmly handed a shotgun to a neighbor - then waited while her husband, an IFBB pro, bled out at Scripps Memorial Hospital. The trial a year later returned a second-degree murder verdict, but the record is full of documented abuse, steroids, and five broken bones that complicate the simple labels. What pushed a decorated bodybuilder and the woman nicknamed "Killer Sally" to that two-bedroom apartment on Tremont South Street with a shotgun between them?

In this episode, we lay out the timeline, the medical and courtroom facts, and the personal histories that intersected in that apartment, and we follow the question that haunted the case: how two people from similar broken pasts became locked in a destructive partnership.

Person: Sally McNeil
Person: Ray McNeil
Date: February 14, 1995
Location: Tremont South Street, Oceanside, California
Status: Verdict-second-degree murder (returned five weeks after Feb 14, 1996)

- Sally called 911 on February 14, 1995 and told the dispatcher she had just shot her husband.
- Ray McNeil was shot twice: once in the abdomen and once in the face, and died at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Oceanside.
- The jury heard the case on February 14, 1996, exactly one year after the shooting.
- Forensic analysis confirmed Ray was using five different types of anabolic steroids at the time of his death.
- The marriage record documents five broken bones sustained by Sally during her marriage to Ray.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-cult-of-lori-dead-kids-doomsday-and-a-wedding-ring--72862658
In this episode, we delve into the chilling story of Lori Daybell, a woman whose increasingly radical beliefs about the end of the world coincided with the disappearance and deaths of her children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua Daybell. We explore the events leading up to their vanishing, the strange circumstances surrounding other deaths in Lori's orbit, and the shocking details that emerged from the investigation.

Person: Lori Daybell
Victims: Tylee Ryan, Joshua Daybell, Charles Vallow, Tammy Daybell
Location: Yellowstone National Park, Rexburg Idaho, Phoenix Arizona
Date: 2019
Status: Facing death penalty

- Tylee Ryan, 16, was last seen alive on September 8, 2019, at Yellowstone National Park.
- Joshua Daybell, 7, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, was last seen on surveillance footage in Rexburg, Idaho, on September 17, 2019.
- Lori Daybell had been married five times by 2019; her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, was shot dead on July 11, 2019.
- Chad Daybell purchased a wedding ring on October 2, 2019, 17 days before his wife, Tammy Daybell, died on October 19, 2019.
- Chad and Lori married on a beach within two weeks of Tammy's burial, with no children present in wedding photographs.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862658Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Cult of Lori: Dead Kids, Doomsday, and a Wedding Ring In this episode, we delve into the chilling story of Lori Daybell, a woman whose increasingly radical beliefs about the end of the world coincided with the disappearance and deaths of her...
In this episode, we delve into the chilling story of Lori Daybell, a woman whose increasingly radical beliefs about the end of the world coincided with the disappearance and deaths of her children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua Daybell. We explore the events leading up to their vanishing, the strange circumstances surrounding other deaths in Lori's orbit, and the shocking details that emerged from the investigation.

Person: Lori Daybell
Victims: Tylee Ryan, Joshua Daybell, Charles Vallow, Tammy Daybell
Location: Yellowstone National Park, Rexburg Idaho, Phoenix Arizona
Date: 2019
Status: Facing death penalty

- Tylee Ryan, 16, was last seen alive on September 8, 2019, at Yellowstone National Park.
- Joshua Daybell, 7, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, was last seen on surveillance footage in Rexburg, Idaho, on September 17, 2019.
- Lori Daybell had been married five times by 2019; her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, was shot dead on July 11, 2019.
- Chad Daybell purchased a wedding ring on October 2, 2019, 17 days before his wife, Tammy Daybell, died on October 19, 2019.
- Chad and Lori married on a beach within two weeks of Tammy's burial, with no children present in wedding photographs.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1447falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/precious-doe-the-headless-child-no-one-missed--72862657
On April 28, 2001, a child's naked, headless body was found in Kansas City, Missouri, with no missing person report filed. Three days later, her head was discovered in a plastic bag, yet no one came forward to claim her. How could a child disappear without anyone noticing she was gone?

In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Precious Doe, a child whose identity remained a mystery for years despite extensive efforts. We explore the circumstances of her birth, her early life, and the critical moments that led to her disappearance and the silence that surrounded it.

Date of Discovery: April 28, 2001
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Estimated Age: 3 to 6 years old
Cause of Death: Closed head injury
Birth Name: Erika Michelle Mari Green

- Erika Michelle Mari Green was born on May 15, 1997, inside Mabel Prison in Oklahoma.
- She was the youngest of five children and was placed with Betty Brown, a friend of her paternal grandmother, for her first three years.
- Her mother, Michelle Johnson, had a history with child protective services dating back to 1992, with felony drug convictions.
- A cousin of Harrell Johnson, Michelle's boyfriend, witnessed abuse in the weeks before Erika's body was found.
- The medical examiner found multiple blows to Erika's skull, indicating sustained trauma.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862657Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaPrecious Doe: The Headless Child No One Missed On April 28, 2001, a child's naked, headless body was found in Kansas City, Missouri, with no missing person report filed. Three days later, her head was discovered in a plastic bag, yet no one came...
On April 28, 2001, a child's naked, headless body was found in Kansas City, Missouri, with no missing person report filed. Three days later, her head was discovered in a plastic bag, yet no one came forward to claim her. How could a child disappear without anyone noticing she was gone?

In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Precious Doe, a child whose identity remained a mystery for years despite extensive efforts. We explore the circumstances of her birth, her early life, and the critical moments that led to her disappearance and the silence that surrounded it.

Date of Discovery: April 28, 2001
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Estimated Age: 3 to 6 years old
Cause of Death: Closed head injury
Birth Name: Erika Michelle Mari Green

- Erika Michelle Mari Green was born on May 15, 1997, inside Mabel Prison in Oklahoma.
- She was the youngest of five children and was placed with Betty Brown, a friend of her paternal grandmother, for her first three years.
- Her mother, Michelle Johnson, had a history with child protective services dating back to 1992, with felony drug convictions.
- A cousin of Harrell Johnson, Michelle's boyfriend, witnessed abuse in the weeks before Erika's body was found.
- The medical examiner found multiple blows to Erika's skull, indicating sustained trauma.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1410falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dogs-never-barked--72862656
A man is serving 35 years for a murder he claims he committed alone, with forensic evidence and a confession to back it up. Yet, the impossible detail that changes everything is that the family dogs, inside the house, never made a sound. How could a violent 20-minute struggle occur in a wealthy Lima neighborhood without a single bark?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Miriam Fefer Sayeres, a 52-year-old real estate executive found dead in her bedroom in San Isidro, Lima, in 2006. We explore the details of the crime, the missing items, the lack of forced entry, and the chilling silence of the dogs that defied all logic, leaving investigators with more questions than answers.

Case: Miriam Fefer Sayeres
Date: August 15, 2006
Location: Calle Paul Harris 219, San Isidro, Lima, Peru
Victim: Miriam Fefer Sayeres, 52
Suspect: Alejandro Trujillo Ospina

- Miriam Fefer Sayeres was found dead in her bedroom, having fought for approximately 20 minutes.
- She had broken acrylic nails and bite marks on her hand, indicating a struggle.
- The house had a perimeter wall, a gate, and two dogs, yet there was no sign of forced entry.
- Neighbors confirmed the dogs were vocal, but no one reported hearing them bark on the night of the murder.
- Missing items included one mobile phone, two hundred dollars, and a laptop.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862656Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Dogs Never Barked A man is serving 35 years for a murder he claims he committed alone, with forensic evidence and a confession to back it up. Yet, the impossible detail that changes everything is that the family dogs, inside the house, never...
A man is serving 35 years for a murder he claims he committed alone, with forensic evidence and a confession to back it up. Yet, the impossible detail that changes everything is that the family dogs, inside the house, never made a sound. How could a violent 20-minute struggle occur in a wealthy Lima neighborhood without a single bark?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Miriam Fefer Sayeres, a 52-year-old real estate executive found dead in her bedroom in San Isidro, Lima, in 2006. We explore the details of the crime, the missing items, the lack of forced entry, and the chilling silence of the dogs that defied all logic, leaving investigators with more questions than answers.

Case: Miriam Fefer Sayeres
Date: August 15, 2006
Location: Calle Paul Harris 219, San Isidro, Lima, Peru
Victim: Miriam Fefer Sayeres, 52
Suspect: Alejandro Trujillo Ospina

- Miriam Fefer Sayeres was found dead in her bedroom, having fought for approximately 20 minutes.
- She had broken acrylic nails and bite marks on her hand, indicating a struggle.
- The house had a perimeter wall, a gate, and two dogs, yet there was no sign of forced entry.
- Neighbors confirmed the dogs were vocal, but no one reported hearing them bark on the night of the murder.
- Missing items included one mobile phone, two hundred dollars, and a laptop.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1439falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-marched-for-safety-her-head-hid-in-the-shower--72862655
Ten days after she marched at a Ni Una Menos protest against femicide, Solsiret Rodríguez disappeared from the family house in Callao and was later killed; investigators say her head was kept in a shower for months. How did a young mother photographed demanding protection become invisible to the people around her?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events inside the Villanueva Castillo household from the last morning Solsiret was heard by her mother to the phone calls that summoned family members that afternoon, and we follow the records that later revealed the grotesque detail about her remains - but one central question remains: what was said in those calls?

Person: Solsiret Melchorita Rodríguez Aybar
Date of birth: March 23, 1993
Last known contact: August 22, 2016, phone call with her mother Rosario
Key event date: August 23, 2016, afternoon arrival home with her two children
Location: Callao, family home of Villanueva Castillos

- Solsiret was 23 years old and a sociology student with two children when she disappeared.
- She marched at the Ni Una Menos protest in Callao on August 13, 2016, ten days before her death.
- Family home occupants included Yolanda and Alexander Villanueva, Brian, Solsiret, and Kevin and Franco at various times.
- Between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. on August 23, 2016, Andrea placed multiple calls to Kevin while he was in Miraflores; Kevin returned that afternoon.
- At 3:30 p.m. on August 23, 2016, Andrea called Yolanda for two minutes, after which Yolanda called Kevin and then Brian in rapid succession.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862655Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Marched for Safety - Her Head Hid in the Shower Ten days after she marched at a Ni Una Menos protest against femicide, Solsiret Rodríguez disappeared from the family house in Callao and was later killed; investigators say her head was kept in a...
Ten days after she marched at a Ni Una Menos protest against femicide, Solsiret Rodríguez disappeared from the family house in Callao and was later killed; investigators say her head was kept in a shower for months. How did a young mother photographed demanding protection become invisible to the people around her?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events inside the Villanueva Castillo household from the last morning Solsiret was heard by her mother to the phone calls that summoned family members that afternoon, and we follow the records that later revealed the grotesque detail about her remains - but one central question remains: what was said in those calls?

Person: Solsiret Melchorita Rodríguez Aybar
Date of birth: March 23, 1993
Last known contact: August 22, 2016, phone call with her mother Rosario
Key event date: August 23, 2016, afternoon arrival home with her two children
Location: Callao, family home of Villanueva Castillos

- Solsiret was 23 years old and a sociology student with two children when she disappeared.
- She marched at the Ni Una Menos protest in Callao on August 13, 2016, ten days before her death.
- Family home occupants included Yolanda and Alexander Villanueva, Brian, Solsiret, and Kevin and Franco at various times.
- Between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. on August 23, 2016, Andrea placed multiple calls to Kevin while he was in Miraflores; Kevin returned that afternoon.
- At 3:30 p.m. on August 23, 2016, Andrea called Yolanda for two minutes, after which Yolanda called Kevin and then Brian in rapid succession.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-forensic-technician-who-vanished-from-her-own-car--72862654
A forensic technician who identified the dead was found strangled and burned in a plastic bag less than half a mile from her workplace. Her husband was arrested the next day, but the last confirmed image of her alive shows her at the wheel of her own car, with her husband and daughter beside her. What happened in the hours between that photograph and the discovery of her body?

In this episode, we delve into the case of Luz María del Rocío López Morales, a 25-year-old criminalistics expert and mother of a three-year-old, whose life ended tragically. We explore the evidence that led to her husband's conviction, including an audio file of her screams and the geolocation data from her phone, which contradicted his claims of kidnapping.

Person: Luz María del Rocío López Morales
Date of Birth: May 17, 1995
Date of Death: January 22, 2021
Location of Body: Avenida Simeón Cañas, Guatemala City
Cause of Death: Strangulation

- Luz María was 25 years old and had a three-year-old daughter named Alice.
- Her body was found in a drainage canal, 80% burned, with ligature marks and blunt-force trauma to her head.
- The last confirmed image of Luz María alive was taken at 16:54 on January 19, 2021, showing her in her car with her husband and daughter.
- Her husband, Jorge, filed a missing person report 12 hours later, claiming she was kidnapped, but her cell phone's geolocation data placed it with him.
- The trial involved 264 documentary exhibits, 17 witnesses, and 27 expert witnesses across 22 days of hearings.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862654Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Forensic Technician Who Vanished From Her Own Car A forensic technician who identified the dead was found strangled and burned in a plastic bag less than half a mile from her workplace. Her husband was arrested the next day, but the last...
A forensic technician who identified the dead was found strangled and burned in a plastic bag less than half a mile from her workplace. Her husband was arrested the next day, but the last confirmed image of her alive shows her at the wheel of her own car, with her husband and daughter beside her. What happened in the hours between that photograph and the discovery of her body?

In this episode, we delve into the case of Luz María del Rocío López Morales, a 25-year-old criminalistics expert and mother of a three-year-old, whose life ended tragically. We explore the evidence that led to her husband's conviction, including an audio file of her screams and the geolocation data from her phone, which contradicted his claims of kidnapping.

Person: Luz María del Rocío López Morales
Date of Birth: May 17, 1995
Date of Death: January 22, 2021
Location of Body: Avenida Simeón Cañas, Guatemala City
Cause of Death: Strangulation

- Luz María was 25 years old and had a three-year-old daughter named Alice.
- Her body was found in a drainage canal, 80% burned, with ligature marks and blunt-force trauma to her head.
- The last confirmed image of Luz María alive was taken at 16:54 on January 19, 2021, showing her in her car with her husband and daughter.
- Her husband, Jorge, filed a missing person report 12 hours later, claiming she was kidnapped, but her cell phone's geolocation data placed it with him.
- The trial involved 264 documentary exhibits, 17 witnesses, and 27 expert witnesses across 22 days of hearings.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1392falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-walked-in-never-left-the-night-diomedes-broke-her--72862653
A half-naked body was dumped on a dirt road outside Bogotá at 9:00 a.m. on May 15, 1997; she had no documents, no name, and the police labeled her a sex worker until a single scrap of paper in her pocket revealed an address linked to Colombia's most beloved singer. How did a woman named Doris Adriana Niño García enter an apartment in Usaquén and vanish so completely that four different people offered four different stories of what happened that night?

In this episode, we follow the documented timeline from the moment a white car stopped to when a recording-studio apartment on the fifth floor becomes the central clue, and we ask whether fame, power, and deliberate choices erased a life. What did happen behind the door of Apartment 501, Plaza de Navarra, and why did the first official decision reduce her to a rumor?

Person: Doris Adriana Niño García
Date: May 15, 1997 (body found); May 14-15, 1997 (events in apartment)
Location: Apartment 501, Plaza de Navarra building, Usaquén, Bogotá
Person: Diomedes Díaz Maestre
Status: Body found half-naked with no identification; initial police label "Sandra"

- The body was discovered at 9:00 a.m. on May 15, 1997 by three farmworkers near Bogotá.
- Doris was born on March 22, 1970 and studied engineering before opening a computer school named the Canadian School of Systems.
- Diomedes Díaz had sold 20 million albums and recorded 455 songs by 1997, with 92 of them written by him.
- Apartment 501 was leased by Sony Music to Diomedes for recording the album Mi Biografía and was confirmed as Doris’s last known entry by the building doorman.
- On the night of May 14-15, witnesses present in Apartment 501 included Diomedes, his partner Luz Consuelo Martínez (eight months pregnant), and his 17-year-old son Rafael Santos Díaz; Doris called three times and was picked up by escort Oswaldo Álvarez Rueda.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862653Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Walked In, Never Left: The Night Diomedes Broke Her A half-naked body was dumped on a dirt road outside Bogotá at 9:00 a.m. on May 15, 1997; she had no documents, no name, and the police labeled her a sex worker until a single scrap of paper in...
A half-naked body was dumped on a dirt road outside Bogotá at 9:00 a.m. on May 15, 1997; she had no documents, no name, and the police labeled her a sex worker until a single scrap of paper in her pocket revealed an address linked to Colombia's most beloved singer. How did a woman named Doris Adriana Niño García enter an apartment in Usaquén and vanish so completely that four different people offered four different stories of what happened that night?

In this episode, we follow the documented timeline from the moment a white car stopped to when a recording-studio apartment on the fifth floor becomes the central clue, and we ask whether fame, power, and deliberate choices erased a life. What did happen behind the door of Apartment 501, Plaza de Navarra, and why did the first official decision reduce her to a rumor?

Person: Doris Adriana Niño García
Date: May 15, 1997 (body found); May 14-15, 1997 (events in apartment)
Location: Apartment 501, Plaza de Navarra building, Usaquén, Bogotá
Person: Diomedes Díaz Maestre
Status: Body found half-naked with no identification; initial police label "Sandra"

- The body was discovered at 9:00 a.m. on May 15, 1997 by three farmworkers near Bogotá.
- Doris was born on March 22, 1970 and studied engineering before opening a computer school named the Canadian School of Systems.
- Diomedes Díaz had sold 20 million albums and recorded 455 songs by 1997, with 92 of them written by him.
- Apartment 501 was leased by Sony Music to Diomedes for recording the album Mi Biografía and was confirmed as Doris’s last known entry by the building doorman.
- On the night of May 14-15, witnesses present in Apartment 501 included Diomedes, his partner Luz Consuelo Martínez (eight months pregnant), and his 17-year-old son Rafael Santos Díaz; Doris called three times and was picked up by escort Oswaldo Álvarez Rueda.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1573falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-man-buried-him--72862652
In this episode, we revisit the disappearance of Jerry Michael Williams, a case that spanned nearly two decades and involved a persistent mother, a suspicious insurance payout, and a secret affair. We explore the conflicting versions of events and the evidence that ultimately led a jury to a shocking conclusion.

Case: Jerry Michael Williams
Date of Disappearance: December 16, 2000
Location: Lake Seminole, Florida
Discovery Date: October 18, 2017
Discovery Location: Northern Leon County, Florida

- Jerry Michael Williams was born on October 16, 1969, in Bradfordville, Florida.
- His boat was found approximately 70 meters from the ramp, engine off and fuel tank full.
- Denise Harriel, Jerry's wife, initiated an insurance claim 19 days after his disappearance.
- The life insurance payout was approximately $1.75 to $2 million.
- Brian Winchester, Jerry's best friend, married Denise Harriel in 2005.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862652Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Best Man Buried Him In this episode, we revisit the disappearance of Jerry Michael Williams, a case that spanned nearly two decades and involved a persistent mother, a suspicious insurance payout, and a secret affair. We explore the conflicting...
In this episode, we revisit the disappearance of Jerry Michael Williams, a case that spanned nearly two decades and involved a persistent mother, a suspicious insurance payout, and a secret affair. We explore the conflicting versions of events and the evidence that ultimately led a jury to a shocking conclusion.

Case: Jerry Michael Williams
Date of Disappearance: December 16, 2000
Location: Lake Seminole, Florida
Discovery Date: October 18, 2017
Discovery Location: Northern Leon County, Florida

- Jerry Michael Williams was born on October 16, 1969, in Bradfordville, Florida.
- His boat was found approximately 70 meters from the ramp, engine off and fuel tank full.
- Denise Harriel, Jerry's wife, initiated an insurance claim 19 days after his disappearance.
- The life insurance payout was approximately $1.75 to $2 million.
- Brian Winchester, Jerry's best friend, married Denise Harriel in 2005.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1454falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-horror-film-set-where-she-met-her-killer--72862651
In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Casandra Mari Cantrell, from her Parkland home to the chilling discovery of her remains. We explore the evidence that led investigators to a suspect she met on a horror film set, and the motive that emerged from a statement made years earlier.

Person: Casandra Mari Cantrell
Date of Disappearance: August 25, 2020
Location of Remains: Chambers Creek Road
Vehicle Found: White Mazda
Suspect: Colin Patrick Dudley

- Casandra was 33 years old and pregnant, with an ultrasound scheduled for August 26, 2020.
- Her abandoned Mazda was found near the Tacoma Dome, 16 kilometers from her home.
- Her remains were found sealed in garbage bags, inside a cooler, on a hillside.
- Cell records placed Casandra and Colin Patrick Dudley in the same location for several hours on August 25, 2020.
- Colin Patrick Dudley had stated years prior that if a girlfriend became pregnant and refused abortion, he would seek full custody to "make her life difficult."

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862651Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Horror Film Set Where She Met Her Killer In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Casandra Mari Cantrell, from her Parkland home to the chilling discovery of her remains. We explore the evidence that led investigators to a suspect...
In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Casandra Mari Cantrell, from her Parkland home to the chilling discovery of her remains. We explore the evidence that led investigators to a suspect she met on a horror film set, and the motive that emerged from a statement made years earlier.

Person: Casandra Mari Cantrell
Date of Disappearance: August 25, 2020
Location of Remains: Chambers Creek Road
Vehicle Found: White Mazda
Suspect: Colin Patrick Dudley

- Casandra was 33 years old and pregnant, with an ultrasound scheduled for August 26, 2020.
- Her abandoned Mazda was found near the Tacoma Dome, 16 kilometers from her home.
- Her remains were found sealed in garbage bags, inside a cooler, on a hillside.
- Cell records placed Casandra and Colin Patrick Dudley in the same location for several hours on August 25, 2020.
- Colin Patrick Dudley had stated years prior that if a girlfriend became pregnant and refused abortion, he would seek full custody to "make her life difficult."

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mountain-of-seven-colors-she-never-came-down--72862650
Yadira Ángulo Taipe traveled to Peru's Mountain of Seven Colors, a place of striped slopes and breathtaking beauty, but she never returned. Her body was found the next morning with 603 injuries and mechanical asphyxiation. What happened in the hours before anyone started looking for her?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Yadira Ángulo Taipe, a 19-year-old tourism student, on a mountain officially closed to tourists due to pandemic restrictions. We explore the known details of her last night, the men she encountered, and the unanswered questions surrounding her tragic end.

Person: Yadira Ángulo Taipe
Date: November 8, 2020
Location: Mountain of Seven Colors, Peru
Cause of Death: Mechanical asphyxiation
Injuries: 603

- Yadira Ángulo Taipe was 19 years old and studying tourism at Instituto Quipu in Cusco.
- Her body was discovered on November 8, 2020, by her mother.
- The Mountain of Seven Colors is at approximately 5,100 meters above sea level.
- On November 6, 2020, Yadira learned her boyfriend, Samuel Dueñas, was married with a child.
- Yadira accepted a ride from Erwin Raúl Montesinos Cana, José Luis Fernández Berrios, and Darcy Cutillas Flores between 2:30 and 5:00 AM on November 7, 2020.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862650Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Mountain of Seven Colors: She Never Came Down Yadira Ángulo Taipe traveled to Peru's Mountain of Seven Colors, a place of striped slopes and breathtaking beauty, but she never returned. Her body was found the next morning with 603 injuries and...
Yadira Ángulo Taipe traveled to Peru's Mountain of Seven Colors, a place of striped slopes and breathtaking beauty, but she never returned. Her body was found the next morning with 603 injuries and mechanical asphyxiation. What happened in the hours before anyone started looking for her?

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Yadira Ángulo Taipe, a 19-year-old tourism student, on a mountain officially closed to tourists due to pandemic restrictions. We explore the known details of her last night, the men she encountered, and the unanswered questions surrounding her tragic end.

Person: Yadira Ángulo Taipe
Date: November 8, 2020
Location: Mountain of Seven Colors, Peru
Cause of Death: Mechanical asphyxiation
Injuries: 603

- Yadira Ángulo Taipe was 19 years old and studying tourism at Instituto Quipu in Cusco.
- Her body was discovered on November 8, 2020, by her mother.
- The Mountain of Seven Colors is at approximately 5,100 meters above sea level.
- On November 6, 2020, Yadira learned her boyfriend, Samuel Dueñas, was married with a child.
- Yadira accepted a ride from Erwin Raúl Montesinos Cana, José Luis Fernández Berrios, and Darcy Cutillas Flores between 2:30 and 5:00 AM on November 7, 2020.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1427falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-seat-was-pushed-back--72862649
A mother of three vanishes, then her car is found burning with the driver's seat pushed back for someone nearly two feet taller than her. What secrets did Page Bearfield keep that led to her disappearance and the chilling discovery years later?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Page Bearfield, from her complex life and the discovery of her burned car to the eventual identification of her remains. We explore the unsettling clues left behind and the questions that continue to surround her fate.

Case: Page Meredith Bearfield
Date of Disappearance: June 28, 2007
Location of Car: Grand Junction, Colorado
Location of Remains: Delta County, Colorado
Cause of Death: Undetermined

- Page Bearfield was a 34-year-old mother of three when she went missing.
- Her red Ford Focus was found burning three days after her disappearance.
- The driver's seat in her car was pushed all the way back, despite Page being 5 feet 4 inches tall.
- Human remains identified as Page were found five years later in a ravine.
- Pages for June 26-29 were torn from her personal planner found in the car's trunk.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862649Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Seat Was Pushed Back A mother of three vanishes, then her car is found burning with the driver's seat pushed back for someone nearly two feet taller than her. What secrets did Page Bearfield keep that led to her disappearance and the chilling...
A mother of three vanishes, then her car is found burning with the driver's seat pushed back for someone nearly two feet taller than her. What secrets did Page Bearfield keep that led to her disappearance and the chilling discovery years later?

In this episode, we delve into the perplexing case of Page Bearfield, from her complex life and the discovery of her burned car to the eventual identification of her remains. We explore the unsettling clues left behind and the questions that continue to surround her fate.

Case: Page Meredith Bearfield
Date of Disappearance: June 28, 2007
Location of Car: Grand Junction, Colorado
Location of Remains: Delta County, Colorado
Cause of Death: Undetermined

- Page Bearfield was a 34-year-old mother of three when she went missing.
- Her red Ford Focus was found burning three days after her disappearance.
- The driver's seat in her car was pushed all the way back, despite Page being 5 feet 4 inches tall.
- Human remains identified as Page were found five years later in a ravine.
- Pages for June 26-29 were torn from her personal planner found in the car's trunk.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-faked-her-own-kidnap-why-no-one-went-to-jail--72862647
A wealthy Jacksonville wife walked into a strip mall on September 7, 2009, claiming she’d been held for three days by “Albanian” kidnappers who demanded $50,000 - but a $40 motel receipt and a handwriting match quietly unraveled the story. Who stood to gain from the lie, and why did the case stop short of the courtroom everyone expected?

In this episode, we follow the sequence of events from the ransom call on September 4 to the woman’s return on September 7, detailing the evidence that shifted investigators’ belief and the personal history that contextualized her actions. What single detail turned a full-scale rescue into a staged disappearance?

Person: Queen Grey
Person: Read Grey
Date: September 4, 2009
Date: September 7, 2009
Location: Pontevedra Beach, Jacksonville, Florida

- The ransom demand communicated in the call was fifty thousand dollars.
- The woman registered at Motel room 207 under her own name and paid with a $100 bill for a $40 room.
- The Grey family home was valued at four million dollars.
- The couple’s daughters were ages eight and six in 2009 (born 2001 and 2003).
- Read Grey reported the kidnapping call to police within hours of receiving it on September 4, 2009.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862647Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Faked Her Own Kidnap-Why No One Went To Jail A wealthy Jacksonville wife walked into a strip mall on September 7, 2009, claiming she’d been held for three days by “Albanian” kidnappers who demanded $50,000 - but a $40 motel receipt and a...
A wealthy Jacksonville wife walked into a strip mall on September 7, 2009, claiming she’d been held for three days by “Albanian” kidnappers who demanded $50,000 - but a $40 motel receipt and a handwriting match quietly unraveled the story. Who stood to gain from the lie, and why did the case stop short of the courtroom everyone expected?

In this episode, we follow the sequence of events from the ransom call on September 4 to the woman’s return on September 7, detailing the evidence that shifted investigators’ belief and the personal history that contextualized her actions. What single detail turned a full-scale rescue into a staged disappearance?

Person: Queen Grey
Person: Read Grey
Date: September 4, 2009
Date: September 7, 2009
Location: Pontevedra Beach, Jacksonville, Florida

- The ransom demand communicated in the call was fifty thousand dollars.
- The woman registered at Motel room 207 under her own name and paid with a $100 bill for a $40 room.
- The Grey family home was valued at four million dollars.
- The couple’s daughters were ages eight and six in 2009 (born 2001 and 2003).
- Read Grey reported the kidnapping call to police within hours of receiving it on September 4, 2009.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1400falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-head-in-the-shower-three-months-to-murder--72862646
Hours before her death, Angie Daniela Díaz Rivera posted a smiling photograph online, an ordinary image that became chilling once the truth emerged. At 21, she had crossed borders to support her aunt's cancer treatment, working two jobs and making people laugh, until she was brutally killed in her Texas home. What hidden dangers lurked in the three months leading up to this horrific crime?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Angie Daniela Díaz Rivera, found dead in her home in Magnolia, Texas, on January 11, 2023. We explore the details of the crime scene, the arrest of her husband, Jared James Dicus, and the unsettling events that unfolded in the months preceding her death, revealing a quiet shift in Angie that her loved ones couldn't quite name.

Person: Angie Daniela Díaz Rivera
Location: Magnolia, Texas
Date: January 10, 2023
Accused: Jared James Dicus
Charge: First-degree murder

- Angie Daniela Díaz Rivera was 21 years old and had emigrated from Nicaragua to Houston, Texas.
- Her body was found in a bedroom with multiple stab wounds, and her head was found in the shower.
- Jared James Dicus, 21, was arrested on January 11, 2023, and charged with first-degree murder.
- Jared and Angie met in October 2022 at a grocery store and married within days.
- Jared had been arrested for driving under the influence in Montgomery, Texas, on November 20, 2022.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862646Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Head in the Shower: Three Months to Murder Hours before her death, Angie Daniela Díaz Rivera posted a smiling photograph online, an ordinary image that became chilling once the truth emerged. At 21, she had crossed borders to support her aunt's...
Hours before her death, Angie Daniela Díaz Rivera posted a smiling photograph online, an ordinary image that became chilling once the truth emerged. At 21, she had crossed borders to support her aunt's cancer treatment, working two jobs and making people laugh, until she was brutally killed in her Texas home. What hidden dangers lurked in the three months leading up to this horrific crime?

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Angie Daniela Díaz Rivera, found dead in her home in Magnolia, Texas, on January 11, 2023. We explore the details of the crime scene, the arrest of her husband, Jared James Dicus, and the unsettling events that unfolded in the months preceding her death, revealing a quiet shift in Angie that her loved ones couldn't quite name.

Person: Angie Daniela Díaz Rivera
Location: Magnolia, Texas
Date: January 10, 2023
Accused: Jared James Dicus
Charge: First-degree murder

- Angie Daniela Díaz Rivera was 21 years old and had emigrated from Nicaragua to Houston, Texas.
- Her body was found in a bedroom with multiple stab wounds, and her head was found in the shower.
- Jared James Dicus, 21, was arrested on January 11, 2023, and charged with first-degree murder.
- Jared and Angie met in October 2022 at a grocery store and married within days.
- Jared had been arrested for driving under the influence in Montgomery, Texas, on November 20, 2022.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-psychiatrist-who-mapped-his-own-murder--72862645
In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of Michael Weiss and Pamela Bushvinder, two psychiatrists whose professional understanding of the human mind took a dark turn. We explore how one used her knowledge to meticulously plan the demise of the other, revealing a chilling narrative of betrayal and calculated violence.

Person: Michael Weiss
Person: Pamela Bushvinder
Person: Jake Nolan
Year: 2012
Location: Manhattan

- Michael Weiss was stabbed seven times in his office.
- Pamela Bushvinder, a psychiatrist, purchased a five-kilogram mallet with Jake Nolan.
- A hand-drawn map of Michael Weiss's office was found with Jake Nolan.
- A $1.5 million life insurance policy on Michael Weiss, with Colder as beneficiary and Pamela as administrator, became effective on November 9, 2012.
- Jake Nolan, 19, was Pamela Bushvinder's aunt's son.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862645Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Psychiatrist Who Mapped His Own Murder In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of Michael Weiss and Pamela Bushvinder, two psychiatrists whose professional understanding of the human mind took a dark turn. We explore how one used her...
In this episode, we delve into the shocking case of Michael Weiss and Pamela Bushvinder, two psychiatrists whose professional understanding of the human mind took a dark turn. We explore how one used her knowledge to meticulously plan the demise of the other, revealing a chilling narrative of betrayal and calculated violence.

Person: Michael Weiss
Person: Pamela Bushvinder
Person: Jake Nolan
Year: 2012
Location: Manhattan

- Michael Weiss was stabbed seven times in his office.
- Pamela Bushvinder, a psychiatrist, purchased a five-kilogram mallet with Jake Nolan.
- A hand-drawn map of Michael Weiss's office was found with Jake Nolan.
- A $1.5 million life insurance policy on Michael Weiss, with Colder as beneficiary and Pamela as administrator, became effective on November 9, 2012.
- Jake Nolan, 19, was Pamela Bushvinder's aunt's son.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-night-a-boy-s-agt-dream-ended-inside-tampa-s-quiet-killing--72862644
A mother and her ten-year-old son were found shot in their Tampa apartment while dinner simmered and a talent-audition video waited on a phone - the boy had a December 10 America's Got Talent audition scheduled, recorded and announced 49 days before he died. Who called 9-1-1 and why did a jury take less than an afternoon to decide what happened in those nine meters between the bedroom and the front door?

In this episode, we lay out the facts of the October 21, 2018 deaths of Stephanie Willis and her son Ricky, the timeline of the 9-1-1 call and the physical evidence officers found when they arrived, and we ask how those details shaped the case and the quick jury decision. What really happened in the minutes before the phone rang?

Person: Stephanie Willis
Person: Ricky Ryan Willis
Person: Tyrone Johnson
Date: October 21, 2018
Event: 9-1-1 call at 6:47 p.m.

- Ricky Ryan Willis was born on April 22, 2008 and was ten years old at the time of his death.
- The America's Got Talent audition was scheduled for December 10, 2018, 49 days after October 21.
- Officers arrived to find Tyrone Johnson standing near the front door, phone in hand, repeating "I'm so sorry" and still on the 9-1-1 line.
- Investigators found a Glock 22 and a knife on the floor in front of the television in the living room.
- The medical examiner found Ricky had been struck six times, including a bullet that passed through his arm before entering his jaw.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862644Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Night a Boy's AGT Dream Ended: Inside Tampa's Quiet Killing A mother and her ten-year-old son were found shot in their Tampa apartment while dinner simmered and a talent-audition video waited on a phone - the boy had a December 10 America's Got...
A mother and her ten-year-old son were found shot in their Tampa apartment while dinner simmered and a talent-audition video waited on a phone - the boy had a December 10 America's Got Talent audition scheduled, recorded and announced 49 days before he died. Who called 9-1-1 and why did a jury take less than an afternoon to decide what happened in those nine meters between the bedroom and the front door?

In this episode, we lay out the facts of the October 21, 2018 deaths of Stephanie Willis and her son Ricky, the timeline of the 9-1-1 call and the physical evidence officers found when they arrived, and we ask how those details shaped the case and the quick jury decision. What really happened in the minutes before the phone rang?

Person: Stephanie Willis
Person: Ricky Ryan Willis
Person: Tyrone Johnson
Date: October 21, 2018
Event: 9-1-1 call at 6:47 p.m.

- Ricky Ryan Willis was born on April 22, 2008 and was ten years old at the time of his death.
- The America's Got Talent audition was scheduled for December 10, 2018, 49 days after October 21.
- Officers arrived to find Tyrone Johnson standing near the front door, phone in hand, repeating "I'm so sorry" and still on the 9-1-1 line.
- Investigators found a Glock 22 and a knife on the floor in front of the television in the living room.
- The medical examiner found Ricky had been struck six times, including a bullet that passed through his arm before entering his jaw.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1358falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-antifreeze-wife-what-her-phone-knew--72862643
A woman runs a small store, her husband is a good man, and their house is white. This ordinary scene shatters the moment investigators uncover a chilling online purchase and a series of disturbing searches on her phone. What secret did Karen Oviedo's digital life hide that led to such a dark outcome?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Karen Leilén Oviedo Esquivel, exploring the deaths of a nine-year-old boy and his father, both from the same cause. We examine the details that emerged from her phone's search history and the eerie silence surrounding her actions, leaving the ultimate "why" unanswered.

Person: Karen Leilén Oviedo Esquivel
Date: July 2, 2019
Location: Barrio Minotto, Guaymallén, Mendoza
Victim 1: Elías, 9 years old
Victim 2: Rolando Angelaquino, 35 years old

- An online order for ethylene glycol was placed from Karen Oviedo's account on July 2, 2019.
- Elías, a 9-year-old boy, died on July 12, 2019, from multi-organ failure.
- Rolando Angelaquino died three years later from the exact same cause.
- Karen's phone contained four consecutive daily searches tracking poisoning progression.
- Rolando told Karen that everything she gave him made him feel ill.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862643Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Antifreeze Wife: What Her Phone Knew A woman runs a small store, her husband is a good man, and their house is white. This ordinary scene shatters the moment investigators uncover a chilling online purchase and a series of disturbing searches...
A woman runs a small store, her husband is a good man, and their house is white. This ordinary scene shatters the moment investigators uncover a chilling online purchase and a series of disturbing searches on her phone. What secret did Karen Oviedo's digital life hide that led to such a dark outcome?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Karen Leilén Oviedo Esquivel, exploring the deaths of a nine-year-old boy and his father, both from the same cause. We examine the details that emerged from her phone's search history and the eerie silence surrounding her actions, leaving the ultimate "why" unanswered.

Person: Karen Leilén Oviedo Esquivel
Date: July 2, 2019
Location: Barrio Minotto, Guaymallén, Mendoza
Victim 1: Elías, 9 years old
Victim 2: Rolando Angelaquino, 35 years old

- An online order for ethylene glycol was placed from Karen Oviedo's account on July 2, 2019.
- Elías, a 9-year-old boy, died on July 12, 2019, from multi-organ failure.
- Rolando Angelaquino died three years later from the exact same cause.
- Karen's phone contained four consecutive daily searches tracking poisoning progression.
- Rolando told Karen that everything she gave him made him feel ill.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1406falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-suitcase-the-dj-and-the-hidden-tracker--72862642
A recycler in Bogotá found a blue suitcase containing the body of 21-year-old DJ Valentina Tres Palacios. Her boyfriend, John, had already crossed into Panama before her body was identified, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling sequence of events surrounding Valentina's death, from her vibrant life as a DJ to the chilling discovery of her body. We explore the hidden layers of a relationship that seemed idyllic on the surface, but concealed a dark secret.

Victim: Valentina Tres Palacios
Age: 21
Location: Bogotá, Colombia
Date of Discovery: January 22, 2023
Suspect: John

- Valentina Tres Palacios was a DJ with 20,000 Instagram followers who played clubs in Colombia, Chile, Mexico, and Brazil.
- Her last confirmed social media photo was posted on December 26, 2022, from Medellín.
- John, 35, an American, described himself as working in stock market operations and business management.
- John hired a private investigator to track Valentina's movements when he was not in Colombia.
- Valentina sent a message to a ride-share app's support system: "help, I am in danger."

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862642Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Suitcase, The DJ, And The Hidden Tracker A recycler in Bogotá found a blue suitcase containing the body of 21-year-old DJ Valentina Tres Palacios. Her boyfriend, John, had already crossed into Panama before her body was identified, leaving...
A recycler in Bogotá found a blue suitcase containing the body of 21-year-old DJ Valentina Tres Palacios. Her boyfriend, John, had already crossed into Panama before her body was identified, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling sequence of events surrounding Valentina's death, from her vibrant life as a DJ to the chilling discovery of her body. We explore the hidden layers of a relationship that seemed idyllic on the surface, but concealed a dark secret.

Victim: Valentina Tres Palacios
Age: 21
Location: Bogotá, Colombia
Date of Discovery: January 22, 2023
Suspect: John

- Valentina Tres Palacios was a DJ with 20,000 Instagram followers who played clubs in Colombia, Chile, Mexico, and Brazil.
- Her last confirmed social media photo was posted on December 26, 2022, from Medellín.
- John, 35, an American, described himself as working in stock market operations and business management.
- John hired a private investigator to track Valentina's movements when he was not in Colombia.
- Valentina sent a message to a ride-share app's support system: "help, I am in danger."

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1423falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-text-that-proved-she-was-gone--72862641
A single text message, sent at 7 PM on August 19, 2020, arrived in Guatemala from Nancy's phone. Her mother, Prudencia, was illiterate and couldn't read it, a fact Nancy knew well after three years of only sending voice notes or calls. Why would Nancy suddenly send a text message her mother couldn't read?

In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Nancy Paola Reyes García, a Guatemalan woman living in Spain, and the chilling details that emerged after her family received an uncharacteristic text message. We explore the life she built, the man she met, and the subtle signs that something was terribly wrong before she vanished.

Person: Nancy Paola Reyes García
Date: August 19, 2020
Location: Guatemala (message received), Spain (message sent)
Status: Missing
Event: Uncharacteristic text message received

- Nancy Paola Reyes García was 28 years old and 16 weeks pregnant when she vanished.
- For three years, Nancy only communicated with her illiterate mother via voice notes or calls.
- The last message from Nancy's phone was a text, not a voice note, sent on August 19, 2020, at 7 PM.
- Nancy had two daughters, aged seven and four, living in Guatemala.
- She had an appointment for prenatal follow-up and legal advice scheduled for August 20, which she never attended.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862641Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Text That Proved She Was Gone A single text message, sent at 7 PM on August 19, 2020, arrived in Guatemala from Nancy's phone. Her mother, Prudencia, was illiterate and couldn't read it, a fact Nancy knew well after three years of only sending...
A single text message, sent at 7 PM on August 19, 2020, arrived in Guatemala from Nancy's phone. Her mother, Prudencia, was illiterate and couldn't read it, a fact Nancy knew well after three years of only sending voice notes or calls. Why would Nancy suddenly send a text message her mother couldn't read?

In this episode, we delve into the disappearance of Nancy Paola Reyes García, a Guatemalan woman living in Spain, and the chilling details that emerged after her family received an uncharacteristic text message. We explore the life she built, the man she met, and the subtle signs that something was terribly wrong before she vanished.

Person: Nancy Paola Reyes García
Date: August 19, 2020
Location: Guatemala (message received), Spain (message sent)
Status: Missing
Event: Uncharacteristic text message received

- Nancy Paola Reyes García was 28 years old and 16 weeks pregnant when she vanished.
- For three years, Nancy only communicated with her illiterate mother via voice notes or calls.
- The last message from Nancy's phone was a text, not a voice note, sent on August 19, 2020, at 7 PM.
- Nancy had two daughters, aged seven and four, living in Guatemala.
- She had an appointment for prenatal follow-up and legal advice scheduled for August 20, which she never attended.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1459falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-watched-her-through-their-son-s-eyes--72862640
Marilyn Martínez's last video was about knowing your worth, uploaded hours before she was found stabbed in her San Borja bedroom. Her husband, Alexander Pinedo Barrón, was calmly waiting for police, confessing in detail before they even asked. What chilling detail did he reveal about his surveillance of her?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Marilyn Martínez, a life coach whose online presence focused on self-worth and toxic relationships. We explore the disturbing control exerted by her husband, a municipal video operator, and the shocking role their eight-year-old son was forced to play.

Person: Marilyn Yesenia Martínez González
Date: January 16, 2023
Location: San Borja, Lima, Peru
Status: Unresolved trigger for final sequence
Case: Femicide

- Marilyn Martínez, 27, was found with multiple stab wounds in her bedroom.
- Her husband, Alexander Pinedo Barrón, worked as a video operator for the San Borja municipality's public safety surveillance network.
- Alexander was reported to police in 2012 for physically assaulting Marilyn, the fifth documented attack since she was 17.
- Their 8-year-old son was instructed by his father to monitor his mother.
- Marilyn's last TikTok post, about recognizing toxic relationships, was made to an audience that couldn't report back to her husband.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862640Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Watched Her Through Their Son's Eyes Marilyn Martínez's last video was about knowing your worth, uploaded hours before she was found stabbed in her San Borja bedroom. Her husband, Alexander Pinedo Barrón, was calmly waiting for police,...
Marilyn Martínez's last video was about knowing your worth, uploaded hours before she was found stabbed in her San Borja bedroom. Her husband, Alexander Pinedo Barrón, was calmly waiting for police, confessing in detail before they even asked. What chilling detail did he reveal about his surveillance of her?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Marilyn Martínez, a life coach whose online presence focused on self-worth and toxic relationships. We explore the disturbing control exerted by her husband, a municipal video operator, and the shocking role their eight-year-old son was forced to play.

Person: Marilyn Yesenia Martínez González
Date: January 16, 2023
Location: San Borja, Lima, Peru
Status: Unresolved trigger for final sequence
Case: Femicide

- Marilyn Martínez, 27, was found with multiple stab wounds in her bedroom.
- Her husband, Alexander Pinedo Barrón, worked as a video operator for the San Borja municipality's public safety surveillance network.
- Alexander was reported to police in 2012 for physically assaulting Marilyn, the fifth documented attack since she was 17.
- Their 8-year-old son was instructed by his father to monitor his mother.
- Marilyn's last TikTok post, about recognizing toxic relationships, was made to an audience that couldn't report back to her husband.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>943falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gifted-gun-phil-hartman-s-last-night--72862639
This episode explores the tragic events of May 27, 1998, when actor Phil Hartman was killed in his home. It delves into the lives of Phil and Brynn Hartman, examining the circumstances that led to a shocking and preventable end.

Person: Phil Hartman
Date: May 27, 1998
Location: Encino, Los Angeles
Status: Deceased
Case: Double shooting

- Police found two bodies in the master bedroom on May 28, 1998.
- Phil Hartman was shot three times.
- Brynn Hartman shot herself with a gun Phil had given her as a birthday gift.
- Their two children, aged nine and six, were inside the house.
- Brynn Hartman had been prescribed a new antidepressant weeks before the incident.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862639Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Gifted Gun: Phil Hartman's Last Night This episode explores the tragic events of May 27, 1998, when actor Phil Hartman was killed in his home. It delves into the lives of Phil and Brynn Hartman, examining the circumstances that led to a...
This episode explores the tragic events of May 27, 1998, when actor Phil Hartman was killed in his home. It delves into the lives of Phil and Brynn Hartman, examining the circumstances that led to a shocking and preventable end.

Person: Phil Hartman
Date: May 27, 1998
Location: Encino, Los Angeles
Status: Deceased
Case: Double shooting

- Police found two bodies in the master bedroom on May 28, 1998.
- Phil Hartman was shot three times.
- Brynn Hartman shot herself with a gun Phil had given her as a birthday gift.
- Their two children, aged nine and six, were inside the house.
- Brynn Hartman had been prescribed a new antidepressant weeks before the incident.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dinner-party-where-everyone-knew-he-d-die--72862636
In October 1997, a young woman in Canberra, Australia, hosted two dinner parties where every guest knew she planned to kill her boyfriend, Joe Cinque, before the week was over. They ate, drank, and went home, but no one called the police or warned him. How could so many people know about a murder plot and remain silent?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Joe Cinque's final days, examining the disturbing silence of those who knew his girlfriend's intentions. We explore the complex psychology of Anu Singh, her mental health struggles, and the events leading up to the night of October 24th, 1997, when Joe unknowingly drank a cup of coffee that ended his life.

Person: Joe Cinque
Date: October 24, 1997
Location: Canberra, Australia
Status: Deceased
Case: Murder

- Joe Cinque was 26 years old, a civil engineer, and described as warm and likable.
- Anu Singh was diagnosed with severe borderline personality disorder.
- She believed she was HIV positive and had a muscle-wasting disease without medical basis.
- Anu Singh and Amada Vi Rao consulted library books on heroin injection techniques.
- Guests at the dinner parties, including Anji Baten, Lin Mancini, and Rosmalli, were aware of Anu's plan to harm Joe.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862636Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Dinner Party Where Everyone Knew He'd Die In October 1997, a young woman in Canberra, Australia, hosted two dinner parties where every guest knew she planned to kill her boyfriend, Joe Cinque, before the week was over. They ate, drank, and went...
In October 1997, a young woman in Canberra, Australia, hosted two dinner parties where every guest knew she planned to kill her boyfriend, Joe Cinque, before the week was over. They ate, drank, and went home, but no one called the police or warned him. How could so many people know about a murder plot and remain silent?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Joe Cinque's final days, examining the disturbing silence of those who knew his girlfriend's intentions. We explore the complex psychology of Anu Singh, her mental health struggles, and the events leading up to the night of October 24th, 1997, when Joe unknowingly drank a cup of coffee that ended his life.

Person: Joe Cinque
Date: October 24, 1997
Location: Canberra, Australia
Status: Deceased
Case: Murder

- Joe Cinque was 26 years old, a civil engineer, and described as warm and likable.
- Anu Singh was diagnosed with severe borderline personality disorder.
- She believed she was HIV positive and had a muscle-wasting disease without medical basis.
- Anu Singh and Amada Vi Rao consulted library books on heroin injection techniques.
- Guests at the dinner parties, including Anji Baten, Lin Mancini, and Rosmalli, were aware of Anu's plan to harm Joe.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-behind-the-sheet-tecamac-s-night-of-hidden-horror--72862635
A calm neighbor, a locked door, and three bodies found under a white sheet with gray stripes after six days - the ordinary corridor of Unidad Habitacional Héroes de Tecámac hid a scene that refused tidy language. Who arranged that sheet, and why did a man sleep for six nights beside the people he had killed?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from New Year's Eve to the morning of January 7, 2018, recounting the actions inside a ground-floor apartment in Bosques de Los Cipreses and the steps neighbors and family took when routine calls stopped - all leading to the discovery that forced the police and firefighters to break in. What unfolded behind that locked door, and what explanations were offered by the man who lived there?

Person: José López Bautista
Victims: Esther Alicia Castro Luzanilla (33), Alessandra (5), Loreto (1.5)
Date discovered: January 7, 2018
Location: Unidad Habitacional Héroes de Tecámac, Bosques de Los Cipreses, State of Mexico
Time inside before discovery: six days

- Firefighters broke through the front door of the ground-floor apartment on the morning of January 7, 2018.
- Three bodies were found arranged on a marital bed, covered by a white sheet with gray stripes.
- The victims were identified as Esther Alicia Castro Luzanilla, age 33; Alessandra, age 5; and Loreto, age 1.5.
- José remained inside the apartment from January 1 through January 6 and slept in the same bedroom each night.
- José told investigators he had used bleach and lime and removed the victims' eyes, later saying it was so "they could not see what he was going to do."

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862635Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Man Behind the Sheet: Tecámac's Night of Hidden Horror A calm neighbor, a locked door, and three bodies found under a white sheet with gray stripes after six days - the ordinary corridor of Unidad Habitacional Héroes de Tecámac hid a scene that...
A calm neighbor, a locked door, and three bodies found under a white sheet with gray stripes after six days - the ordinary corridor of Unidad Habitacional Héroes de Tecámac hid a scene that refused tidy language. Who arranged that sheet, and why did a man sleep for six nights beside the people he had killed?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from New Year's Eve to the morning of January 7, 2018, recounting the actions inside a ground-floor apartment in Bosques de Los Cipreses and the steps neighbors and family took when routine calls stopped - all leading to the discovery that forced the police and firefighters to break in. What unfolded behind that locked door, and what explanations were offered by the man who lived there?

Person: José López Bautista
Victims: Esther Alicia Castro Luzanilla (33), Alessandra (5), Loreto (1.5)
Date discovered: January 7, 2018
Location: Unidad Habitacional Héroes de Tecámac, Bosques de Los Cipreses, State of Mexico
Time inside before discovery: six days

- Firefighters broke through the front door of the ground-floor apartment on the morning of January 7, 2018.
- Three bodies were found arranged on a marital bed, covered by a white sheet with gray stripes.
- The victims were identified as Esther Alicia Castro Luzanilla, age 33; Alessandra, age 5; and Loreto, age 1.5.
- José remained inside the apartment from January 1 through January 6 and slept in the same bedroom each night.
- José told investigators he had used bleach and lime and removed the victims' eyes, later saying it was so "they could not see what he was going to do."

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-septic-tank-behind-the-church--72862634
A young mother vanished from an alley, her body later found in a septic tank behind the very church where she met her husband. This chilling detail is not a coincidence, but a window into a meticulously planned abduction and murder. How could such a monstrous act be hidden in plain sight within a seemingly ordinary family?

In this episode, we delve into the disturbing case of Summer Inman, a 25-year-old mother of three, who was abducted on March 22, 2011, in Logan, Ohio. We explore the unraveling of her marriage, the escalating control exerted by her husband's family, and the calculated steps that led to her tragic death, revealing how a monster can wear an ordinary face.

Person: Summer Inman
Date: March 22, 2011
Location: Logan, Ohio
Status: Deceased
Event: Abduction and Murder

- Summer Inman was 25 years old with three children, a new job, and a new apartment when she was abducted.
- Her body was hidden inside a septic tank behind a church where she had first met her husband.
- William Inman, Summer's husband, and his family, including his father Bill Inman, were deeply involved with the church.
- Summer filed for divorce and enrolled in therapy for domestic violence survivors after her husband confiscated her keys, wallet, phone, and cats.
- Two witnesses saw Summer being hit with a tranquilizer dart and abducted by two masked men and a third person with pepper spray.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862634Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Septic Tank Behind the Church A young mother vanished from an alley, her body later found in a septic tank behind the very church where she met her husband. This chilling detail is not a coincidence, but a window into a meticulously planned...
A young mother vanished from an alley, her body later found in a septic tank behind the very church where she met her husband. This chilling detail is not a coincidence, but a window into a meticulously planned abduction and murder. How could such a monstrous act be hidden in plain sight within a seemingly ordinary family?

In this episode, we delve into the disturbing case of Summer Inman, a 25-year-old mother of three, who was abducted on March 22, 2011, in Logan, Ohio. We explore the unraveling of her marriage, the escalating control exerted by her husband's family, and the calculated steps that led to her tragic death, revealing how a monster can wear an ordinary face.

Person: Summer Inman
Date: March 22, 2011
Location: Logan, Ohio
Status: Deceased
Event: Abduction and Murder

- Summer Inman was 25 years old with three children, a new job, and a new apartment when she was abducted.
- Her body was hidden inside a septic tank behind a church where she had first met her husband.
- William Inman, Summer's husband, and his family, including his father Bill Inman, were deeply involved with the church.
- Summer filed for divorce and enrolled in therapy for domestic violence survivors after her husband confiscated her keys, wallet, phone, and cats.
- Two witnesses saw Summer being hit with a tranquilizer dart and abducted by two masked men and a third person with pepper spray.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-wrote-for-help-they-ignored-the-notes-before-dawn--72862633
A promising scholarship student was dead seven weeks after arriving on campus, her urgent, documented pleas ignored by the people meant to protect her. How did three written warnings, a stolen Social Security card, and a campus official's advice to "sleep somewhere else" fail to prevent a murder?

In this episode, we follow the timeline laid out in the letters and reports: Mía Janel Henderson's move to the University of Arizona, the theft of her documents, her repeated requests to be relocated, and the actions of her roommate and friends in the week before the killing. What does the record of those missed opportunities reveal about responsibility and prevention?

Person: Mía Janel Henderson
Date of birth: April 10, 1989
Location: University of Arizona dorm wing La Casa del Pueblo
Person: Galarreka Harrison
Event: theft of Social Security card and withdrawal of $500

- Mía arrived on campus and died seven weeks later.
- Galarreka withdrew $500 from Mía's account eight days before the final week.
- Mía found her Social Security card in Galarreka's open wallet on August 28.
- Mía sent three separate letters to university administrators asking to be moved.
- On September 4, Galarreka and Yolanda Nest purchased a 20-centimeter kitchen knife.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862633Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Wrote for Help - They Ignored the Notes Before Dawn A promising scholarship student was dead seven weeks after arriving on campus, her urgent, documented pleas ignored by the people meant to protect her. How did three written warnings, a stolen...
A promising scholarship student was dead seven weeks after arriving on campus, her urgent, documented pleas ignored by the people meant to protect her. How did three written warnings, a stolen Social Security card, and a campus official's advice to "sleep somewhere else" fail to prevent a murder?

In this episode, we follow the timeline laid out in the letters and reports: Mía Janel Henderson's move to the University of Arizona, the theft of her documents, her repeated requests to be relocated, and the actions of her roommate and friends in the week before the killing. What does the record of those missed opportunities reveal about responsibility and prevention?

Person: Mía Janel Henderson
Date of birth: April 10, 1989
Location: University of Arizona dorm wing La Casa del Pueblo
Person: Galarreka Harrison
Event: theft of Social Security card and withdrawal of $500

- Mía arrived on campus and died seven weeks later.
- Galarreka withdrew $500 from Mía's account eight days before the final week.
- Mía found her Social Security card in Galarreka's open wallet on August 28.
- Mía sent three separate letters to university administrators asking to be moved.
- On September 4, Galarreka and Yolanda Nest purchased a 20-centimeter kitchen knife.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1311falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-coffin-instructions-she-knew--72862632
A truck driver found a woman's hand in a suitcase on the M4 motorway, leading to the discovery of Kirsty Grabban's body. What makes this case chillingly unique is not just the murder, but the detailed funeral instructions Kirsty wrote days before her death, as if she knew her time was running out. How did she foresee her own end?

In this episode, we delve into the life of Kirsty Brunfield, a 24-year-old woman from Wales, and the events that led to her tragic death. We explore her relationship with Paul William Grabban and the unsettling premonition that guided her final wishes.

Case: Kirsty Grabban Murder
Date of Discovery: April 2009
Location: M4 Motorway, UK
Victim: Kirsty Brunfield, 24
Perpetrator: Paul William Grabban

- A truck driver discovered a partially open suitcase containing a woman's hand on the M4 motorway.
- Kirsty Brunfield wrote detailed funeral instructions days before her death, including a pink coffin and flowers spelling "Princess."
- Kirsty and Paul Grabban married in February 2008, after reconnecting in 2007.
- Paul had previously strangled Kirsty, a detail she confided to her sister Sonia.
- The couple spent approximately 1,200 euros a month on cocaine before Kirsty's death.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862632Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Coffin Instructions: She Knew A truck driver found a woman's hand in a suitcase on the M4 motorway, leading to the discovery of Kirsty Grabban's body. What makes this case chillingly unique is not just the murder, but the detailed funeral...
A truck driver found a woman's hand in a suitcase on the M4 motorway, leading to the discovery of Kirsty Grabban's body. What makes this case chillingly unique is not just the murder, but the detailed funeral instructions Kirsty wrote days before her death, as if she knew her time was running out. How did she foresee her own end?

In this episode, we delve into the life of Kirsty Brunfield, a 24-year-old woman from Wales, and the events that led to her tragic death. We explore her relationship with Paul William Grabban and the unsettling premonition that guided her final wishes.

Case: Kirsty Grabban Murder
Date of Discovery: April 2009
Location: M4 Motorway, UK
Victim: Kirsty Brunfield, 24
Perpetrator: Paul William Grabban

- A truck driver discovered a partially open suitcase containing a woman's hand on the M4 motorway.
- Kirsty Brunfield wrote detailed funeral instructions days before her death, including a pink coffin and flowers spelling "Princess."
- Kirsty and Paul Grabban married in February 2008, after reconnecting in 2007.
- Paul had previously strangled Kirsty, a detail she confided to her sister Sonia.
- The couple spent approximately 1,200 euros a month on cocaine before Kirsty's death.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-call-that-never-came-back--72862631
In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Angela Samota's murder, a case that remained unsolved for decades. We explore the night of October 12, 1984, the initial investigation, and the crucial piece of forensic evidence that shaped the search for her killer.

Victim: Angela Samota
Date: October 12, 1984
Location: Dallas, Texas
Status: Unsolved for 24 years
Evidence: Biological fluids, non-secretor profile

- Angela Samota, 20, was a Southern Methodist University student studying communications and electrical engineering.
- She was found stabbed 18 times in her condominium, with defensive wounds on her hands.
- Forensic technicians recovered saliva and semen from the scene, identifying the donor as a non-secretor.
- Angela's boyfriend and ex-boyfriend were both eliminated as suspects because they were secretors.
- Donald Andrew Best, a convicted aggravated sexual assault and kidnapping offender, had been out on parole for seven months when Angela was killed.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862631Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Call That Never Came Back In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Angela Samota's murder, a case that remained unsolved for decades. We explore the night of October 12, 1984, the initial investigation, and the crucial piece of...
In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Angela Samota's murder, a case that remained unsolved for decades. We explore the night of October 12, 1984, the initial investigation, and the crucial piece of forensic evidence that shaped the search for her killer.

Victim: Angela Samota
Date: October 12, 1984
Location: Dallas, Texas
Status: Unsolved for 24 years
Evidence: Biological fluids, non-secretor profile

- Angela Samota, 20, was a Southern Methodist University student studying communications and electrical engineering.
- She was found stabbed 18 times in her condominium, with defensive wounds on her hands.
- Forensic technicians recovered saliva and semen from the scene, identifying the donor as a non-secretor.
- Angela's boyfriend and ex-boyfriend were both eliminated as suspects because they were secretors.
- Donald Andrew Best, a convicted aggravated sexual assault and kidnapping offender, had been out on parole for seven months when Angela was killed.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1409falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caduco-the-47-second-message-that-haunts-argentina--72862630
At 4:44 AM, a group of eight young men surrounded a single teenager on a sidewalk in Villa Gesell, Argentina. Forty-seven seconds later, one of them sent a message to a group chat with a single word: "caducó." This case shook Argentina to its core, not just for the violence, but for the chilling indifference that followed. What truly happened in those 47 seconds, and what did "caducó" really mean?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Fernando Báez Sosa, an 18-year-old law student whose life was cut short on a summer night. We explore the events leading up to the attack, the coordinated violence captured on camera, and the disturbing actions of the perpetrators in the aftermath.

Person: Fernando Báez Sosa
Date: January 18, 2020
Location: Villa Gesell, Argentina
Cause of Death: Traumatic cardiac arrest from neurogenic shock
Key Detail: A 47-second attack

- Fernando Báez Sosa was 18 years old, studying law at the University of Buenos Aires.
- The attack occurred at 4:44 AM on a sidewalk outside the Le Brique nightclub.
- Eight young men from Zárate, many of whom played rugby, were involved in the assault.
- The official cause of death was traumatic cardiac arrest from neurogenic shock due to multiple skull traumas.
- One of the attackers sent a message saying "caducó" (expired) to a group chat just 47 seconds after the assault began.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862630Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaCaducó: The 47-Second Message That Haunts Argentina At 4:44 AM, a group of eight young men surrounded a single teenager on a sidewalk in Villa Gesell, Argentina. Forty-seven seconds later, one of them sent a message to a group chat with a single...
At 4:44 AM, a group of eight young men surrounded a single teenager on a sidewalk in Villa Gesell, Argentina. Forty-seven seconds later, one of them sent a message to a group chat with a single word: "caducó." This case shook Argentina to its core, not just for the violence, but for the chilling indifference that followed. What truly happened in those 47 seconds, and what did "caducó" really mean?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Fernando Báez Sosa, an 18-year-old law student whose life was cut short on a summer night. We explore the events leading up to the attack, the coordinated violence captured on camera, and the disturbing actions of the perpetrators in the aftermath.

Person: Fernando Báez Sosa
Date: January 18, 2020
Location: Villa Gesell, Argentina
Cause of Death: Traumatic cardiac arrest from neurogenic shock
Key Detail: A 47-second attack

- Fernando Báez Sosa was 18 years old, studying law at the University of Buenos Aires.
- The attack occurred at 4:44 AM on a sidewalk outside the Le Brique nightclub.
- Eight young men from Zárate, many of whom played rugby, were involved in the assault.
- The official cause of death was traumatic cardiac arrest from neurogenic shock due to multiple skull traumas.
- One of the attackers sent a message saying "caducó" (expired) to a group chat just 47 seconds after the assault began.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1382falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-teacher-the-thermos-and-the-girl-who-knew-nothing--72862629
In this episode, we delve into the tragic death of Esmeralda Richie Martínez in 2023, exploring the events of February 12th that led to her demise and the disturbing details surrounding the involvement of her teacher, John Kelly Martínez.

Case: Esmeralda Richie Martínez
Date: February 12, 2023
Location: La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
Person: John Kelly Martínez
Status: Unresolved questions

- Esmeralda Richie Martínez was 16 years old, born August 23, 2006, in La Altagracia.
- John Kelly Martínez, 35, was a math and physical education teacher at Esmeralda's school.
- On February 12, John Kelly took Esmeralda and her classmates out under the pretense of going to "caballitos."
- He purchased beer and five pills, which he mixed into a thermos and gave to Esmeralda.
- A witness in the car saw him prepare the thermos but said nothing at the time.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862629Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Teacher, The Thermos, and The Girl Who Knew Nothing In this episode, we delve into the tragic death of Esmeralda Richie Martínez in 2023, exploring the events of February 12th that led to her demise and the disturbing details surrounding the...
In this episode, we delve into the tragic death of Esmeralda Richie Martínez in 2023, exploring the events of February 12th that led to her demise and the disturbing details surrounding the involvement of her teacher, John Kelly Martínez.

Case: Esmeralda Richie Martínez
Date: February 12, 2023
Location: La Altagracia, Dominican Republic
Person: John Kelly Martínez
Status: Unresolved questions

- Esmeralda Richie Martínez was 16 years old, born August 23, 2006, in La Altagracia.
- John Kelly Martínez, 35, was a math and physical education teacher at Esmeralda's school.
- On February 12, John Kelly took Esmeralda and her classmates out under the pretense of going to "caballitos."
- He purchased beer and five pills, which he mixed into a thermos and gave to Esmeralda.
- A witness in the car saw him prepare the thermos but said nothing at the time.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-boy-who-saw-everything--72862628
A security camera captures a five-year-old boy being carried into a house he would never leave alive. Doctors later described his injuries as "incompatible with any accident," yet no formal report of abuse was ever filed. How many people saw what was happening and looked away?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Lucio Abel Dupuy, a five-year-old boy who died in Santa Rosa, Argentina, in 2021. We explore the series of documented injuries he sustained, the legal decisions that placed him in a dangerous home, and the chilling silence from authorities despite multiple hospital visits.

Case: Lucio Abel Dupuy
Date of Death: November 26, 2021
Location: Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
Age: Five years old
Initial Claim: Intruders attacked the boy

- Lucio was declared dead at Hospital Evita at approximately 21:45 hours.
- Medical staff found injuries described as "incompatible with any accident."
- Two women, including Lucio's mother, were arrested the same night.
- Lucio had five hospital and clinic visits for trauma between December 2020 and March 2021.
- No formal report of abuse was filed with the judicial system in La Pampa during this period.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862628Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Boy Who Saw Everything A security camera captures a five-year-old boy being carried into a house he would never leave alive. Doctors later described his injuries as "incompatible with any accident," yet no formal report of abuse was ever filed....
A security camera captures a five-year-old boy being carried into a house he would never leave alive. Doctors later described his injuries as "incompatible with any accident," yet no formal report of abuse was ever filed. How many people saw what was happening and looked away?

In this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Lucio Abel Dupuy, a five-year-old boy who died in Santa Rosa, Argentina, in 2021. We explore the series of documented injuries he sustained, the legal decisions that placed him in a dangerous home, and the chilling silence from authorities despite multiple hospital visits.

Case: Lucio Abel Dupuy
Date of Death: November 26, 2021
Location: Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
Age: Five years old
Initial Claim: Intruders attacked the boy

- Lucio was declared dead at Hospital Evita at approximately 21:45 hours.
- Medical staff found injuries described as "incompatible with any accident."
- Two women, including Lucio's mother, were arrested the same night.
- Lucio had five hospital and clinic visits for trauma between December 2020 and March 2021.
- No formal report of abuse was filed with the judicial system in La Pampa during this period.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-friend-who-sent-a-child-to-find-your-body--72862627
A man weeps over his best friend's body, shot twice in the head, no weapon in sight. He's the one who called for help, the one the police console, and the one who sent a little girl to find the gruesome scene. But what if his grief was a performance, and the man he mourned was a secret he couldn't afford to keep?

In this episode, we uncover the chilling truth behind the murder of Brad Dennis McCartney, a 43-year-old coal miner from Ohio. We delve into the hidden life of a man whose long-term secret relationship became a deadly liability, and the shocking actions of the person who orchestrated his death.

Case: Brad Dennis McCartney
Date: May 7, 2017
Location: Belmont County, Ohio
Victim Age: 43
Cause of Death: Two gunshot wounds to the head

- Brad Dennis McCartney was born on October 24, 1973, in Cambridge, Ohio.
- David Carcini's car was recorded by a security camera arriving at Brad's house at 1:59 PM and leaving at 3:11 PM on May 7, 2017.
- Brad's cousin, Bradley Strauser, knew he had a secret partner he called "DJ" and that Brad had threatened to reveal their relationship to David's wife.
- Brad's 9-millimeter pistol was found loaded and unfired near his body in the basement.
- The forensic examiner ruled out suicide due to the bullet trajectory being inconsistent with self-infliction.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862627Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Friend Who Sent a Child to Find Your Body A man weeps over his best friend's body, shot twice in the head, no weapon in sight. He's the one who called for help, the one the police console, and the one who sent a little girl to find the gruesome...
A man weeps over his best friend's body, shot twice in the head, no weapon in sight. He's the one who called for help, the one the police console, and the one who sent a little girl to find the gruesome scene. But what if his grief was a performance, and the man he mourned was a secret he couldn't afford to keep?

In this episode, we uncover the chilling truth behind the murder of Brad Dennis McCartney, a 43-year-old coal miner from Ohio. We delve into the hidden life of a man whose long-term secret relationship became a deadly liability, and the shocking actions of the person who orchestrated his death.

Case: Brad Dennis McCartney
Date: May 7, 2017
Location: Belmont County, Ohio
Victim Age: 43
Cause of Death: Two gunshot wounds to the head

- Brad Dennis McCartney was born on October 24, 1973, in Cambridge, Ohio.
- David Carcini's car was recorded by a security camera arriving at Brad's house at 1:59 PM and leaving at 3:11 PM on May 7, 2017.
- Brad's cousin, Bradley Strauser, knew he had a secret partner he called "DJ" and that Brad had threatened to reveal their relationship to David's wife.
- Brad's 9-millimeter pistol was found loaded and unfired near his body in the basement.
- The forensic examiner ruled out suicide due to the bullet trajectory being inconsistent with self-infliction.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1005falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hammer-the-nanny-and-the-ghost-call--72862626
On August 29, 1995, a photograph was taken inside a Springfield, Illinois home: two people lay dead, a hammer nearby, and the man who called 911 claimed he saved his family. The case was closed in 48 hours, only to be reopened four years later by a lawsuit filed by the very man who claimed self-defense. What hidden detail in the crime scene photos shattered his perfect story?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling precision of a man who believed he had thought of everything, tracing the life of Donna Ellen Brown, her adoption of baby Bailey, and a terrifying encounter with a shared-ride driver that set the stage for a double murder. Discover how a seemingly closed case was blown wide open by a wrongful death lawsuit and the silent testimony of forgotten photographs.

Case: Winger Murders
Date: August 29, 1995
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Victims: Donna Ellen Brown, Roger Dale Harrington
Status: Reopened after 4 years

- Donna Ellen Brown was born on November 10, 1963, in Hollywood, Florida.
- Mark Winger, a nuclear engineer, married Donna in 1989.
- On June 1, 1995, they adopted Bailey Elizabeth Winger.
- Donna encountered Roger Dale Harrington, a driver with a documented psychiatric history, on August 23, 1995.
- The case was initially closed in 48 hours as self-defense, with no charges against Mark Winger.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862626Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Hammer, The Nanny, And The Ghost Call On August 29, 1995, a photograph was taken inside a Springfield, Illinois home: two people lay dead, a hammer nearby, and the man who called 911 claimed he saved his family. The case was closed in 48 hours,...
On August 29, 1995, a photograph was taken inside a Springfield, Illinois home: two people lay dead, a hammer nearby, and the man who called 911 claimed he saved his family. The case was closed in 48 hours, only to be reopened four years later by a lawsuit filed by the very man who claimed self-defense. What hidden detail in the crime scene photos shattered his perfect story?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling precision of a man who believed he had thought of everything, tracing the life of Donna Ellen Brown, her adoption of baby Bailey, and a terrifying encounter with a shared-ride driver that set the stage for a double murder. Discover how a seemingly closed case was blown wide open by a wrongful death lawsuit and the silent testimony of forgotten photographs.

Case: Winger Murders
Date: August 29, 1995
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Victims: Donna Ellen Brown, Roger Dale Harrington
Status: Reopened after 4 years

- Donna Ellen Brown was born on November 10, 1963, in Hollywood, Florida.
- Mark Winger, a nuclear engineer, married Donna in 1989.
- On June 1, 1995, they adopted Bailey Elizabeth Winger.
- Donna encountered Roger Dale Harrington, a driver with a documented psychiatric history, on August 23, 1995.
- The case was initially closed in 48 hours as self-defense, with no charges against Mark Winger.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fridge-the-pots-and-the-purple-handbag-abby-s-end--72862625
Her Instagram showed front-row couture in Paris and a curated life, then police opened a refrigerator and found two human legs and a skull with a large hole punched through the back. How did a woman photographed for Monaco magazine become the victim of people she had been supporting for years?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from Abby's January 23rd appearance at a haute couture show to the February 24th discovery of her remains, and we trace the financial and familial ties that framed the case. What single detail in a property's financial records seems to explain everything yet leaves the central question unresolved?

Person: Abby
Date: January 23, 2023 (Paris appearance) and February 24, 2023 (remains found)
Location: Kowloon Tong, Kadoorie Hill house; vehicle near Lion Rock Tunnel
Status: Deceased (remains found)
Associated persons: Anthony One (driver), Alex One (ex-husband), Tan Chun-wan (second husband)

- Two human legs were found inside a refrigerator in an empty apartment on February 24, 2023.
- A skull submerged in vegetable broth in cooking pots on the stove had a large hole punched through its back.
- Abby was photographed on the digital cover of Monaco magazine eleven days before her remains were found.
- Abby purchased a house on Kadoorie Hill in July 2019 and placed it in Cao's name; its market value was $5.73 million.
- Abby paid off the house mortgage in October 2022 and later told the occupants she wanted to sell, triggering the events that followed.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862625Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Fridge, the Pots, and the Purple Handbag: Abby's End Her Instagram showed front-row couture in Paris and a curated life, then police opened a refrigerator and found two human legs and a skull with a large hole punched through the back. How did...
Her Instagram showed front-row couture in Paris and a curated life, then police opened a refrigerator and found two human legs and a skull with a large hole punched through the back. How did a woman photographed for Monaco magazine become the victim of people she had been supporting for years?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from Abby's January 23rd appearance at a haute couture show to the February 24th discovery of her remains, and we trace the financial and familial ties that framed the case. What single detail in a property's financial records seems to explain everything yet leaves the central question unresolved?

Person: Abby
Date: January 23, 2023 (Paris appearance) and February 24, 2023 (remains found)
Location: Kowloon Tong, Kadoorie Hill house; vehicle near Lion Rock Tunnel
Status: Deceased (remains found)
Associated persons: Anthony One (driver), Alex One (ex-husband), Tan Chun-wan (second husband)

- Two human legs were found inside a refrigerator in an empty apartment on February 24, 2023.
- A skull submerged in vegetable broth in cooking pots on the stove had a large hole punched through its back.
- Abby was photographed on the digital cover of Monaco magazine eleven days before her remains were found.
- Abby purchased a house on Kadoorie Hill in July 2019 and placed it in Cao's name; its market value was $5.73 million.
- Abby paid off the house mortgage in October 2022 and later told the occupants she wanted to sell, triggering the events that followed.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-asked-for-books-he-sat-waiting-then-five-shots--72862624
A man sits alone in a Ford Explorer at 10:30 p.m. on December 17, 2000, and five gunshots end his life in a near-empty parking lot outside a psychology practice - and his wife named on a half-million-dollar life insurance policy remains unnervingly calm. Why did a simple pretext about books coax a decorated Air Force captain into waiting alone on that cold night, and what do 88,000 extracted emails reveal about a plan that stretched far beyond a brief affair?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from a warm Christmas dinner to the parking lot shooting and the investigation that shifts from robbery to something far more deliberate. We trace the relationships, the online correspondence, the extracted digital evidence, and the conflicting details that keep this case unresolved; what really happened that December night?

Person: Frank Teer
Date: December 17, 2000
Location: parking lot outside a psychology practice in North Carolina
Age: 31
Evidence: 88,000 emails extracted from Michelle's hard drive

- Frank waited in a Ford Explorer at approximately 10:30 p.m. on December 17, 2000.
- Five gunshots killed Frank in the parking lot outside the office where Michelle practiced.
- Michelle was listed as sole beneficiary on a half-million-dollar life insurance policy.
- Responding paramedics recorded Michelle's pulse as calm and "unremarkable" at the scene.
- Forensic analysts extracted 88,000 emails spanning two years from Michelle's hard drive.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862624Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Asked for Books - He Sat Waiting, Then Five Shots A man sits alone in a Ford Explorer at 10:30 p.m. on December 17, 2000, and five gunshots end his life in a near-empty parking lot outside a psychology practice - and his wife named on a...
A man sits alone in a Ford Explorer at 10:30 p.m. on December 17, 2000, and five gunshots end his life in a near-empty parking lot outside a psychology practice - and his wife named on a half-million-dollar life insurance policy remains unnervingly calm. Why did a simple pretext about books coax a decorated Air Force captain into waiting alone on that cold night, and what do 88,000 extracted emails reveal about a plan that stretched far beyond a brief affair?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from a warm Christmas dinner to the parking lot shooting and the investigation that shifts from robbery to something far more deliberate. We trace the relationships, the online correspondence, the extracted digital evidence, and the conflicting details that keep this case unresolved; what really happened that December night?

Person: Frank Teer
Date: December 17, 2000
Location: parking lot outside a psychology practice in North Carolina
Age: 31
Evidence: 88,000 emails extracted from Michelle's hard drive

- Frank waited in a Ford Explorer at approximately 10:30 p.m. on December 17, 2000.
- Five gunshots killed Frank in the parking lot outside the office where Michelle practiced.
- Michelle was listed as sole beneficiary on a half-million-dollar life insurance policy.
- Responding paramedics recorded Michelle's pulse as calm and "unremarkable" at the scene.
- Forensic analysts extracted 88,000 emails spanning two years from Michelle's hard drive.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1412falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-night-a-seven-year-old-vanished-in-plain-sight-beatriz-s-knife--72862622
A seven-year-old walked through 2,500 people to a water fountain and vanished inside a lit school gym; one hour later a security guard found her body with a knife still embedded in her chest. The security footage that might explain how she disappeared from a guarded entrance was lost, and a later confession contains an impossibility that never made it to court - how did this happen in plain sight?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the graduation crowd to the soot-blackened storage room and follow what investigators and the family discovered afterward, asking whether the missing recordings and a man in a green shirt hold the answers.

Person: Beatriz Angélica Mota Ferreira
Date: December 10, 2015
Location: Colegio Nuestra Señora Auxiliadora gymnasium, Juazeiro, Bahia
Age: 7
Discovery: Body found in storage room with knife embedded one hour after disappearance

- 2,500 people attended the graduation ceremony the night Beatriz disappeared.
- Beatriz was born on February 11, 2008 and was seven years old on the night of December 10, 2015.
- Approximately 30 minutes elapsed between Beatriz leaving for water and her parents realizing she was missing.
- Forensic examiners recorded more than ten stab wounds across her arms, legs, and abdomen.
- A man in a green shirt or jacket was identified on personal phone videos near the fountain, bathrooms, and gymnasium exit.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862622Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Night a Seven‑Year‑Old Vanished in Plain Sight: Beatriz's Knife A seven-year-old walked through 2,500 people to a water fountain and vanished inside a lit school gym; one hour later a security guard found her body with a knife still embedded in...
A seven-year-old walked through 2,500 people to a water fountain and vanished inside a lit school gym; one hour later a security guard found her body with a knife still embedded in her chest. The security footage that might explain how she disappeared from a guarded entrance was lost, and a later confession contains an impossibility that never made it to court - how did this happen in plain sight?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the graduation crowd to the soot-blackened storage room and follow what investigators and the family discovered afterward, asking whether the missing recordings and a man in a green shirt hold the answers.

Person: Beatriz Angélica Mota Ferreira
Date: December 10, 2015
Location: Colegio Nuestra Señora Auxiliadora gymnasium, Juazeiro, Bahia
Age: 7
Discovery: Body found in storage room with knife embedded one hour after disappearance

- 2,500 people attended the graduation ceremony the night Beatriz disappeared.
- Beatriz was born on February 11, 2008 and was seven years old on the night of December 10, 2015.
- Approximately 30 minutes elapsed between Beatriz leaving for water and her parents realizing she was missing.
- Forensic examiners recorded more than ten stab wounds across her arms, legs, and abdomen.
- A man in a green shirt or jacket was identified on personal phone videos near the fountain, bathrooms, and gymnasium exit.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-father-the-drive-and-seventeen-stab-wounds--72862620
She left her home at seventeen with a smile and a code phrase: "eggs and bacon" meant forbidden love. Her body was later found in a car driven by her father to a hospital three hours away, with seventeen stab wounds - several inflicted after death. How did a secret teenage relationship end in a three-hour drive and a story a father would tell in the emergency room?

In this episode, we lay out the events from the secret romance and the June accident to the last hours of July 30, 2003, tracing the moves, the words, and the moments that preceded Amandiv Atwal’s death to ask whether any version of the story fits the facts.

Person: Amandiv Atwal
Person: Rahinder Atwal
Date: July 30, 2003
Location: Kitimat to hospital in British Columbia, Canada
Age: 17

- Amandiv used the code phrase "eggs and bacon" to mean "I love you" during a three-year secret relationship.
- Amandiv’s body was found inside a car that her father drove to a hospital emergency entrance.
- The drive from where the injuries occurred to the hospital took approximately three hours.
- Medical staff identified seventeen stab wounds on Amandiv, with several inflicted after she was already dead.
- On June 2, a car collision left Todd with a punctured lung and two broken ribs, and Rahinder told Amandiv he wished she had died in that accident.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862620Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Father, the Drive, and Seventeen Stab Wounds She left her home at seventeen with a smile and a code phrase: "eggs and bacon" meant forbidden love. Her body was later found in a car driven by her father to a hospital three hours away, with...
She left her home at seventeen with a smile and a code phrase: "eggs and bacon" meant forbidden love. Her body was later found in a car driven by her father to a hospital three hours away, with seventeen stab wounds - several inflicted after death. How did a secret teenage relationship end in a three-hour drive and a story a father would tell in the emergency room?

In this episode, we lay out the events from the secret romance and the June accident to the last hours of July 30, 2003, tracing the moves, the words, and the moments that preceded Amandiv Atwal’s death to ask whether any version of the story fits the facts.

Person: Amandiv Atwal
Person: Rahinder Atwal
Date: July 30, 2003
Location: Kitimat to hospital in British Columbia, Canada
Age: 17

- Amandiv used the code phrase "eggs and bacon" to mean "I love you" during a three-year secret relationship.
- Amandiv’s body was found inside a car that her father drove to a hospital emergency entrance.
- The drive from where the injuries occurred to the hospital took approximately three hours.
- Medical staff identified seventeen stab wounds on Amandiv, with several inflicted after she was already dead.
- On June 2, a car collision left Todd with a punctured lung and two broken ribs, and Rahinder told Amandiv he wished she had died in that accident.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-showed-them-what-he-did-then-drove-to-the-beach--72862619
She was found where no one looks: a twenty-one-year-old college graduate with thirty-one impact wounds, discovered at the edge of an upscale Morelia development on September 25, 2020. Two friends were shown what he had done, the car trunk was scrubbed more than once, and then he drove to a beach hotel - so why did those people stay silent?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from the gray Volkswagen Polo that picked her up to the scrubbing of the trunk and the two phone calls he made the same evening, detailing the investigative and forensic record that would surface across a two-and-a-half-year legal process. What did the phone records and witness interviews ultimately reveal about who knew and when they knew?

Person: Jessica González Villaseñor
Date: September 25, 2020
Location: Altozano, Morelia, Michoacán
Age: 21
Cause: Hemorrhagic cranial trauma from multiple blunt-force injuries

- The body was found on September 25, 2020 at the edge of a residential development in Altozano.
- Forensic exam recorded thirty-one blunt-force impact wounds across head, face, neck, arms, chest, thighs, and legs.
- Forensic specialist Giovanni testified in August 2022 that the death from multiple blunt cranial trauma could have lasted minutes or hours.
- On the afternoon of September 21, 2020 a gray Volkswagen Polo picked Jessica up in Colonia Mártires de la Plaza and drove toward Altozano.
- Diego wrapped Jessica in a blue sheet, placed her in the trunk, supervised a carwash where the trunk was scrubbed more than once, then drove to a beach hotel in Jalisco.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862619Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Showed Them What He Did - Then Drove to the Beach She was found where no one looks: a twenty-one-year-old college graduate with thirty-one impact wounds, discovered at the edge of an upscale Morelia development on September 25, 2020. Two friends...
She was found where no one looks: a twenty-one-year-old college graduate with thirty-one impact wounds, discovered at the edge of an upscale Morelia development on September 25, 2020. Two friends were shown what he had done, the car trunk was scrubbed more than once, and then he drove to a beach hotel - so why did those people stay silent?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from the gray Volkswagen Polo that picked her up to the scrubbing of the trunk and the two phone calls he made the same evening, detailing the investigative and forensic record that would surface across a two-and-a-half-year legal process. What did the phone records and witness interviews ultimately reveal about who knew and when they knew?

Person: Jessica González Villaseñor
Date: September 25, 2020
Location: Altozano, Morelia, Michoacán
Age: 21
Cause: Hemorrhagic cranial trauma from multiple blunt-force injuries

- The body was found on September 25, 2020 at the edge of a residential development in Altozano.
- Forensic exam recorded thirty-one blunt-force impact wounds across head, face, neck, arms, chest, thighs, and legs.
- Forensic specialist Giovanni testified in August 2022 that the death from multiple blunt cranial trauma could have lasted minutes or hours.
- On the afternoon of September 21, 2020 a gray Volkswagen Polo picked Jessica up in Colonia Mártires de la Plaza and drove toward Altozano.
- Diego wrapped Jessica in a blue sheet, placed her in the trunk, supervised a carwash where the trunk was scrubbed more than once, then drove to a beach hotel in Jalisco.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1393falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-growled-and-spat-flesh-the-night-a-man-became-a-dog--72862618
The sirens, the taser, the trained police dog - and a nineteen-year-old who spat a piece of human flesh onto the pavement and then growled. Two independent forensic experts reached the same baffling conclusion about evidence from that night; what did they see that no court, toxicology report, or psychology textbook could fully explain?

In this episode, we tell the story of Austin Harold and the August 15, 2016 evening when he walked into a Martin County garage and everything ordinary changed. We follow the timeline from his online videos and steroid use to the confrontation in the open garage and ask: what crossed the line between mental disturbance and something else entirely?

Person: Austin Harold
Date: August 15, 2016
Location: Martin County, Florida
Victims: Michelle Jones (53), Joseph Jones Steven III (59)
Origin: Jupiter, Palm Beach County

- Austin Harold was 19 years old and a college sophomore at Florida State University at the time of the incident.
- The victims, Michelle Jones (53) and Joseph Jones Steven III (59), were sitting in their open garage facing the street when the attack occurred.
- Three police officers, a trained dog, and a taser were required to remove Austin from the body he was crouching over.
- Four days before the attack Austin posted a video announcing he would stop using steroids.
- Two independent forensic experts, one hired by the defense and one by the prosecution, examined the same evidence and reached the same unexpected conclusion.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862618Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:06 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Growled and Spat Flesh: The Night a Man Became a Dog The sirens, the taser, the trained police dog - and a nineteen-year-old who spat a piece of human flesh onto the pavement and then growled. Two independent forensic experts reached the same...
The sirens, the taser, the trained police dog - and a nineteen-year-old who spat a piece of human flesh onto the pavement and then growled. Two independent forensic experts reached the same baffling conclusion about evidence from that night; what did they see that no court, toxicology report, or psychology textbook could fully explain?

In this episode, we tell the story of Austin Harold and the August 15, 2016 evening when he walked into a Martin County garage and everything ordinary changed. We follow the timeline from his online videos and steroid use to the confrontation in the open garage and ask: what crossed the line between mental disturbance and something else entirely?

Person: Austin Harold
Date: August 15, 2016
Location: Martin County, Florida
Victims: Michelle Jones (53), Joseph Jones Steven III (59)
Origin: Jupiter, Palm Beach County

- Austin Harold was 19 years old and a college sophomore at Florida State University at the time of the incident.
- The victims, Michelle Jones (53) and Joseph Jones Steven III (59), were sitting in their open garage facing the street when the attack occurred.
- Three police officers, a trained dog, and a taser were required to remove Austin from the body he was crouching over.
- Four days before the attack Austin posted a video announcing he would stop using steroids.
- Two independent forensic experts, one hired by the defense and one by the prosecution, examined the same evidence and reached the same unexpected conclusion.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1458falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-day-a-mall-bathroom-window-stole-a-four-year-old--72862617
A four-year-old with blue eyes and tight blonde curls vanished through an unlocked mall bathroom window in seconds while a state caseworker waited outside - and the search that followed stretched nearly two thousand days. The disappearance involved a stolen red 2005 Chevy Cobalt, a hostage the night before, and a coordinated plan that crossed an international border; how did a supervised visit turn into an engineered abduction?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the documented bruises that led the state to take custody, through months of supervised visits, to the October 25, 2018 disappearance and the investigators' trail that goes quiet after the border crossing. What does the planning revealed by the carjacking and accomplices tell us about who took Aranza and where she might have been taken?

Person: Aranza María Ochoa López
Date: April 17, 2014 (birth) and October 25, 2018 (disappearance)
Location: Vancouver, Washington (shopping center restroom)
Event: Carjacking and hostage, October 24, 2018
Status: Amber Alert issued October 27, 2018; later canceled when authorities believed suspect crossed into Mexico

- Aranza was four years old at the time of disappearance and had been in state custody for more than a year.
- The supervised visits occurred twice a week with a caseworker escorting mother and daughter to the restroom door.
- On October 24, 2018 four people forced entry into a Centralia apartment, held a man captive, and stole a red 2005 Chevy Cobalt.
- The red 2005 Chevy Cobalt was used the next day to extract Aranza from the mall after the restroom window was found open.
- An Amber Alert was issued two days later to more than 24 cities and later canceled when authorities concluded Esmeralda had crossed into Mexico.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862617Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Day a Mall Bathroom Window Stole a Four‑Year‑Old A four-year-old with blue eyes and tight blonde curls vanished through an unlocked mall bathroom window in seconds while a state caseworker waited outside - and the search that followed stretched...
A four-year-old with blue eyes and tight blonde curls vanished through an unlocked mall bathroom window in seconds while a state caseworker waited outside - and the search that followed stretched nearly two thousand days. The disappearance involved a stolen red 2005 Chevy Cobalt, a hostage the night before, and a coordinated plan that crossed an international border; how did a supervised visit turn into an engineered abduction?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the documented bruises that led the state to take custody, through months of supervised visits, to the October 25, 2018 disappearance and the investigators' trail that goes quiet after the border crossing. What does the planning revealed by the carjacking and accomplices tell us about who took Aranza and where she might have been taken?

Person: Aranza María Ochoa López
Date: April 17, 2014 (birth) and October 25, 2018 (disappearance)
Location: Vancouver, Washington (shopping center restroom)
Event: Carjacking and hostage, October 24, 2018
Status: Amber Alert issued October 27, 2018; later canceled when authorities believed suspect crossed into Mexico

- Aranza was four years old at the time of disappearance and had been in state custody for more than a year.
- The supervised visits occurred twice a week with a caseworker escorting mother and daughter to the restroom door.
- On October 24, 2018 four people forced entry into a Centralia apartment, held a man captive, and stole a red 2005 Chevy Cobalt.
- The red 2005 Chevy Cobalt was used the next day to extract Aranza from the mall after the restroom window was found open.
- An Amber Alert was issued two days later to more than 24 cities and later canceled when authorities concluded Esmeralda had crossed into Mexico.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-on-the-kennel-8-44-pm-that-changed-a-dynasty--72862616
A sixteen-second Snapchat at 8:44 PM on June 7, 2021 captured three voices on a family hunting property-Paul, Maggie and a voice later identified as Alex-just seventy-two minutes before two people were found shot in that same dog kennel. How did a ruling family name, rooted in a 110-year legal dynasty, unravel into a murder conviction decided in under three hours?

In this episode, we walk through the timeline, the evidence and the moments that shifted how investigators and a community saw the Murdaughs, leading to a March 2, 2023 guilty verdict that left a son unable to meet his father's eyes. What did the 8:44 PM recording and the phone location data reveal about who was at Moselle that night?

Person: Alex Murdaugh
Person: Maggie Kennedy Murdaugh
Person: Paul Terry Murdaugh
Date: June 7, 2021
Event: Conviction on March 2, 2023

- Snapchat video recorded at 8:44 PM on June 7, 2021 captured three voices including Paul's and Maggie's.
- Seventy-two minutes after the video, at 10:00 PM, Alex Murdaugh called 9-1-1 to report finding his wife and son shot.
- Alex's 9-1-1 call lasted four minutes and officers noted no blood on his hands and no tears on his face.
- Cell tower records placed Alex's device at Moselle at 9:00 PM, contradicting his claim of being at his father's nursing home.
- The jury convicted Alex Murdaugh of both murders on March 2, 2023 after deliberating for less than three hours.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862616Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaVoices on the Kennel: 8:44 PM That Changed a Dynasty A sixteen-second Snapchat at 8:44 PM on June 7, 2021 captured three voices on a family hunting property-Paul, Maggie and a voice later identified as Alex-just seventy-two minutes before two...
A sixteen-second Snapchat at 8:44 PM on June 7, 2021 captured three voices on a family hunting property-Paul, Maggie and a voice later identified as Alex-just seventy-two minutes before two people were found shot in that same dog kennel. How did a ruling family name, rooted in a 110-year legal dynasty, unravel into a murder conviction decided in under three hours?

In this episode, we walk through the timeline, the evidence and the moments that shifted how investigators and a community saw the Murdaughs, leading to a March 2, 2023 guilty verdict that left a son unable to meet his father's eyes. What did the 8:44 PM recording and the phone location data reveal about who was at Moselle that night?

Person: Alex Murdaugh
Person: Maggie Kennedy Murdaugh
Person: Paul Terry Murdaugh
Date: June 7, 2021
Event: Conviction on March 2, 2023

- Snapchat video recorded at 8:44 PM on June 7, 2021 captured three voices including Paul's and Maggie's.
- Seventy-two minutes after the video, at 10:00 PM, Alex Murdaugh called 9-1-1 to report finding his wife and son shot.
- Alex's 9-1-1 call lasted four minutes and officers noted no blood on his hands and no tears on his face.
- Cell tower records placed Alex's device at Moselle at 9:00 PM, contradicting his claim of being at his father's nursing home.
- The jury convicted Alex Murdaugh of both murders on March 2, 2023 after deliberating for less than three hours.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-workshop-pit-son-s-secret-that-buried-three-lives--72862615
The neighborhood smelled for fifteen days before anyone knew why - a mechanic's workshop with a recently cemented pit was hiding three bodies, including a daughter six weeks from graduation. How could the man who kept playing loud parties and driving the family truck be living above the graves while everyone believed the parents were traveling?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events that led neighbors, family, and police to uncover what had been concealed beneath a layer of cement, and why a routine family silence turned into the first clue that something was wrong.

Person: Santos Lucio Bravo Gómez
Person: Rosibel Murillo
Person: Lucía Letizia Bravo Murillo
Person: Nahum Isaías Bravo Torres
Date: April 10, 2015

- Three bodies were found buried under a layer of cement in an oil-change pit on April 10, 2015.
- The three victims were a father, his partner, and their 22-year-old daughter who was six weeks from graduating.
- The bodies had been dead for roughly two weeks when police opened the pit.
- Neighbors noticed a smell from the workshop for fifteen days before the discovery.
- Nahum Isaías Bravo Torres, age 25, continued living in the house and driving the family pickup during the sixteen days after March 26, 2015.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862615Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Workshop Pit: Son's Secret That Buried Three Lives The neighborhood smelled for fifteen days before anyone knew why - a mechanic's workshop with a recently cemented pit was hiding three bodies, including a daughter six weeks from graduation....
The neighborhood smelled for fifteen days before anyone knew why - a mechanic's workshop with a recently cemented pit was hiding three bodies, including a daughter six weeks from graduation. How could the man who kept playing loud parties and driving the family truck be living above the graves while everyone believed the parents were traveling?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events that led neighbors, family, and police to uncover what had been concealed beneath a layer of cement, and why a routine family silence turned into the first clue that something was wrong.

Person: Santos Lucio Bravo Gómez
Person: Rosibel Murillo
Person: Lucía Letizia Bravo Murillo
Person: Nahum Isaías Bravo Torres
Date: April 10, 2015

- Three bodies were found buried under a layer of cement in an oil-change pit on April 10, 2015.
- The three victims were a father, his partner, and their 22-year-old daughter who was six weeks from graduating.
- The bodies had been dead for roughly two weeks when police opened the pit.
- Neighbors noticed a smell from the workshop for fifteen days before the discovery.
- Nahum Isaías Bravo Torres, age 25, continued living in the house and driving the family pickup during the sixteen days after March 26, 2015.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1386falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-whispered-senor-robbie-the-teacher-left-in-sugarcane--72862614
A barefoot three-year-old wandered a Baton Rouge street in June 2016 with torn, bleeding soles, repeating one name: "Señor Robbie." That single word cut through alibis and cellphone records and sent investigators toward sugarcane fields where a teacher would be found days later - but how did a night in a car turn into murder?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from the moment a neighbor called 911 to the discovery that connected a teacher, her estranged colleague, and the cellphone trace that contradicted his story. How did a child’s repeated whisper become the key to unraveling a carefully constructed alibi?

Person: Lintel Washington
Person: Robert Giovanti Marx
Person: Deriel Washington
Date: June 2016
Location: Baton Rouge and sugarcane fields near Roseland, Iberville Parish

- The child was three years old and found barefoot with torn, bleeding soles.
- Lintel Washington was 40 years old and seven months pregnant at the time.
- Robert Giovanti Marx was born in 1977 and served as second assistant principal at Lintel’s school.
- Lintel’s body was not found until five days after she disappeared.
- Cell tower records showed Robert’s phone tracing from Baton Rouge south toward Iberville Parish, contradicting his bar alibi.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862614Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:07 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Whispered 'Señor Robbie' - The Teacher Left in Sugarcane A barefoot three-year-old wandered a Baton Rouge street in June 2016 with torn, bleeding soles, repeating one name: "Señor Robbie." That single word cut through alibis and cellphone...
A barefoot three-year-old wandered a Baton Rouge street in June 2016 with torn, bleeding soles, repeating one name: "Señor Robbie." That single word cut through alibis and cellphone records and sent investigators toward sugarcane fields where a teacher would be found days later - but how did a night in a car turn into murder?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from the moment a neighbor called 911 to the discovery that connected a teacher, her estranged colleague, and the cellphone trace that contradicted his story. How did a child’s repeated whisper become the key to unraveling a carefully constructed alibi?

Person: Lintel Washington
Person: Robert Giovanti Marx
Person: Deriel Washington
Date: June 2016
Location: Baton Rouge and sugarcane fields near Roseland, Iberville Parish

- The child was three years old and found barefoot with torn, bleeding soles.
- Lintel Washington was 40 years old and seven months pregnant at the time.
- Robert Giovanti Marx was born in 1977 and served as second assistant principal at Lintel’s school.
- Lintel’s body was not found until five days after she disappeared.
- Cell tower records showed Robert’s phone tracing from Baton Rouge south toward Iberville Parish, contradicting his bar alibi.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-wrote-her-own-death-released-on-bail-he-came-back--72862613
A woman wrote the name of her future killer, the method, and the certainty he would return - all recorded six months before every detail happened. How did a Crown Court judge's decision twelve days before her death allow a man on bail to come back and finish what she had foreseen?

In this episode, we tell the story of Jane Elizabeth Clough from her childhood in Nelson to her work at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, the relationship with colleague Jonathan Vass, the assaults, the charges she brought, and the bail decision that preceded her murder. What failures in the system and the people around her made her precise warning fatal?

Person: Jane Elizabeth Clough
Date of birth: 1984
Location: Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Lancashire
Person: Jonathan Vass
Event: Bail released twelve days before Jane's death

- Jane wrote diary entries in January 2010 predicting by name and method how she would die.
- Jane qualified as a nurse in 2007 at age 22 and worked in the Emergency Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
- Jane became pregnant in January 2009 and gave birth to daughter Imogen in October 2009.
- Jane reported nine counts of sexual abuse and four counts of assault in late November 2009.
- A Crown Court judge released Jonathan Vass on bail twelve days after his arrest, with conditions not to contact Jane or approach her hometown.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862613Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:00:07 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Wrote Her Own Death-Released On Bail, He Came Back A woman wrote the name of her future killer, the method, and the certainty he would return - all recorded six months before every detail happened. How did a Crown Court judge's decision twelve...
A woman wrote the name of her future killer, the method, and the certainty he would return - all recorded six months before every detail happened. How did a Crown Court judge's decision twelve days before her death allow a man on bail to come back and finish what she had foreseen?

In this episode, we tell the story of Jane Elizabeth Clough from her childhood in Nelson to her work at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, the relationship with colleague Jonathan Vass, the assaults, the charges she brought, and the bail decision that preceded her murder. What failures in the system and the people around her made her precise warning fatal?

Person: Jane Elizabeth Clough
Date of birth: 1984
Location: Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Lancashire
Person: Jonathan Vass
Event: Bail released twelve days before Jane's death

- Jane wrote diary entries in January 2010 predicting by name and method how she would die.
- Jane qualified as a nurse in 2007 at age 22 and worked in the Emergency Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
- Jane became pregnant in January 2009 and gave birth to daughter Imogen in October 2009.
- Jane reported nine counts of sexual abuse and four counts of assault in late November 2009.
- A Crown Court judge released Jonathan Vass on bail twelve days after his arrest, with conditions not to contact Jane or approach her hometown.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-text-hotel-footage-a-life-sentence-voided--72862612
A young woman sent one ordinary text at 3:00 a.m. saying she would leave before seven - then a hotel camera shows a man walking out alone at 6:30 a.m., and her body is found the next day. How did a case with recorded footage, a documented timeline, and forensic evidence of over an hour of sustained violence produce no prison sentence?

In this episode, I tell the sequence of events from the last message to the discovery, following hotel records, security footage, witness statements, and the forensic report to ask how justice stalled despite filmed evidence and a mother’s insistence - what in the process allowed a life sentence to be overturned?

Person: Andrea Cañera Salgado
Date: March 28-29, 2021
Location: Hotel El Rey Poeta, Avenida Adolfo López Mateos, Nezahualcóyotl
Cause of death: Cerebral edema caused by asphyxia (strangulation)
Age: 21

- Last outgoing text was sent at approximately 3:00 a.m. on March 28, 2021, saying she would leave before seven for work.
- Security camera recorded Christopher exiting the hotel alone at approximately 6:30 a.m. on March 28, 2021.
- Forensic report documented blows from elbows, fists, knees, and feet inflicted over more than one hour while she was still alive.
- A hotel maid found Andrea’s body on the morning of March 29, 2021; a different maid had noticed the room’s television at maximum volume during the night.
- Christopher accompanied Andrea’s mother to the Ministerio Público and helped file a missing-person report on March 29, 2021, the same day the body matching Andrea’s description was reported found.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862612Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:06 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Last Text: Hotel Footage, A Life Sentence Voided A young woman sent one ordinary text at 3:00 a.m. saying she would leave before seven - then a hotel camera shows a man walking out alone at 6:30 a.m., and her body is found the next day. How did...
A young woman sent one ordinary text at 3:00 a.m. saying she would leave before seven - then a hotel camera shows a man walking out alone at 6:30 a.m., and her body is found the next day. How did a case with recorded footage, a documented timeline, and forensic evidence of over an hour of sustained violence produce no prison sentence?

In this episode, I tell the sequence of events from the last message to the discovery, following hotel records, security footage, witness statements, and the forensic report to ask how justice stalled despite filmed evidence and a mother’s insistence - what in the process allowed a life sentence to be overturned?

Person: Andrea Cañera Salgado
Date: March 28-29, 2021
Location: Hotel El Rey Poeta, Avenida Adolfo López Mateos, Nezahualcóyotl
Cause of death: Cerebral edema caused by asphyxia (strangulation)
Age: 21

- Last outgoing text was sent at approximately 3:00 a.m. on March 28, 2021, saying she would leave before seven for work.
- Security camera recorded Christopher exiting the hotel alone at approximately 6:30 a.m. on March 28, 2021.
- Forensic report documented blows from elbows, fists, knees, and feet inflicted over more than one hour while she was still alive.
- A hotel maid found Andrea’s body on the morning of March 29, 2021; a different maid had noticed the room’s television at maximum volume during the night.
- Christopher accompanied Andrea’s mother to the Ministerio Público and helped file a missing-person report on March 29, 2021, the same day the body matching Andrea’s description was reported found.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buried-before-her-first-day-the-groomed-stranger-who-killed-chrisbelis--72862611
A 22-year-old graduate and newly hired employee was buried in a backyard and discovered by stray dogs just days before her first day of work; the man who killed her had spent ten days grooming her online and used a false name. How did a cheerful night at a beach club end with eight stab wounds, a hurried burial, and a suspect who stayed in town?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the first online messages through the discovery of the body, covering the dates, locations, and actions that link the victim and the suspect - and ask how calculated choices turned a planned future into a grave.

Person: Chrisbelis de Jesús Sarmiento Yularte
Age: 22
Date: April 18, 2022
Location: La Fundación sector, San Diego (yard behind a house)
Suspect: Jesús Alejandro Alcalá Romero (used alias Alejandro Ferrer)

- Chrisbelis met the suspect online on March 30, 2022, and they messaged for ten days before meeting.
- They first met in person on April 9, 2022, at Mojitos Beach, a nighttime venue.
- Medical examiners estimated the body had been buried for four to five days when found on April 18, 2022.
- The suspect stabbed the victim eight separate times, wounds concentrated at the mandible, right side, neck, and front of the skull.
- The victim recorded a voice message to her mother the night of April 9, 2022, at Mojitos Beach; that was the last time her mother heard her voice.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862611Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaBuried Before Her First Day: The Groomed Stranger Who Killed Chrisbelis A 22-year-old graduate and newly hired employee was buried in a backyard and discovered by stray dogs just days before her first day of work; the man who killed her had spent...
A 22-year-old graduate and newly hired employee was buried in a backyard and discovered by stray dogs just days before her first day of work; the man who killed her had spent ten days grooming her online and used a false name. How did a cheerful night at a beach club end with eight stab wounds, a hurried burial, and a suspect who stayed in town?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the first online messages through the discovery of the body, covering the dates, locations, and actions that link the victim and the suspect - and ask how calculated choices turned a planned future into a grave.

Person: Chrisbelis de Jesús Sarmiento Yularte
Age: 22
Date: April 18, 2022
Location: La Fundación sector, San Diego (yard behind a house)
Suspect: Jesús Alejandro Alcalá Romero (used alias Alejandro Ferrer)

- Chrisbelis met the suspect online on March 30, 2022, and they messaged for ten days before meeting.
- They first met in person on April 9, 2022, at Mojitos Beach, a nighttime venue.
- Medical examiners estimated the body had been buried for four to five days when found on April 18, 2022.
- The suspect stabbed the victim eight separate times, wounds concentrated at the mandible, right side, neck, and front of the skull.
- The victim recorded a voice message to her mother the night of April 9, 2022, at Mojitos Beach; that was the last time her mother heard her voice.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1362falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-sent-someone-to-kill-her-after-her-haircut-why--72862610
A suburban haircut became the last ordinary moment in a woman's life: Fara Baker was shot in the head in her garage after returning from the hairdresser, and two juries over thirteen years concluded her husband paid a young man to do it. How did a police officer, firefighter and father end up implicated in a plotted garage execution, and what led jurors to believe a thousand-dollar promise could buy a life?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the night of November 9, 1994 through the eventual convictions, presenting the people, phone records, witnesses and small, unsettling details that tied the case together. Why did routine - a haircut, a garage return, a church alibi - become the threads prosecutors pulled to reach a verdict?

Person: Robert Alan Frata
Person: Fara Baker
Date: November 9, 1994
Location: suburban neighborhood northwest of Houston, Texas
Amount: $1,000

- Fara Baker was born August 5, 1961 and was 33 years old when she died.
- Robert Frata married Fara on May 7, 1983 and had three children aged 7, 6, and 4 at the time of her death.
- A masked intruder had entered the home one month before the shooting and used a stun gun on Fara; she told investigators she believed Robert was behind it.
- The shooter, Howard, was 18 years old and was connected via Joseph Pitas, an ex-con and gym companion of Robert.
- Robert had taken out a $200,000 life insurance policy on Fara with himself as beneficiary.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862610Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Sent Someone to Kill Her After Her Haircut-Why? A suburban haircut became the last ordinary moment in a woman's life: Fara Baker was shot in the head in her garage after returning from the hairdresser, and two juries over thirteen years...
A suburban haircut became the last ordinary moment in a woman's life: Fara Baker was shot in the head in her garage after returning from the hairdresser, and two juries over thirteen years concluded her husband paid a young man to do it. How did a police officer, firefighter and father end up implicated in a plotted garage execution, and what led jurors to believe a thousand-dollar promise could buy a life?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the night of November 9, 1994 through the eventual convictions, presenting the people, phone records, witnesses and small, unsettling details that tied the case together. Why did routine - a haircut, a garage return, a church alibi - become the threads prosecutors pulled to reach a verdict?

Person: Robert Alan Frata
Person: Fara Baker
Date: November 9, 1994
Location: suburban neighborhood northwest of Houston, Texas
Amount: $1,000

- Fara Baker was born August 5, 1961 and was 33 years old when she died.
- Robert Frata married Fara on May 7, 1983 and had three children aged 7, 6, and 4 at the time of her death.
- A masked intruder had entered the home one month before the shooting and used a stun gun on Fara; she told investigators she believed Robert was behind it.
- The shooter, Howard, was 18 years old and was connected via Joseph Pitas, an ex-con and gym companion of Robert.
- Robert had taken out a $200,000 life insurance policy on Fara with himself as beneficiary.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-said-no-the-night-they-erased-jessica-lal-s-truth--72862609
The room held over a hundred people when Jessica Lal was shot, yet within seven years thirty-two witnesses stood in court and swore they had seen nothing. How does a crowded restaurant, a fired .22 round, and two spent cartridges become a story of erased truth and vanished forensic evidence?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the April 29, 1999 farewell at Tamarind Court to the February 2006 acquittal: who was there, what was scrubbed from the scene, which physical evidence vanished from trial, and how witness testimony shifted - leaving one central question: how did a system built to protect the truth become the means of its erasure?

Person: Jessica Lal
Date: April 29, 1999
Location: Tamarind Court, Mehrauli, south Delhi
Accused: Manu Sharma
Trial verdict date: February 2006

- Over a hundred guests were present at the private farewell party the night Jessica Lal was shot.
- Jessica Lal was 34 years old and bartending at Tamarind Court when she refused Manu Sharma a drink.
- Manu Sharma was 23 years old and his father was Venod Sharma, a former government minister.
- Two spent cartridges recovered from Manu Sharma’s car were a ballistic match to the bullet taken from Jessica’s skull.
- By the first trial in February 2006, thirty-two witnesses had recanted or turned hostile, and Manu Sharma and twelve co-accused were acquitted.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862609Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Said No: The Night They Erased Jessica Lal's Truth The room held over a hundred people when Jessica Lal was shot, yet within seven years thirty-two witnesses stood in court and swore they had seen nothing. How does a crowded restaurant, a fired...
The room held over a hundred people when Jessica Lal was shot, yet within seven years thirty-two witnesses stood in court and swore they had seen nothing. How does a crowded restaurant, a fired .22 round, and two spent cartridges become a story of erased truth and vanished forensic evidence?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the April 29, 1999 farewell at Tamarind Court to the February 2006 acquittal: who was there, what was scrubbed from the scene, which physical evidence vanished from trial, and how witness testimony shifted - leaving one central question: how did a system built to protect the truth become the means of its erasure?

Person: Jessica Lal
Date: April 29, 1999
Location: Tamarind Court, Mehrauli, south Delhi
Accused: Manu Sharma
Trial verdict date: February 2006

- Over a hundred guests were present at the private farewell party the night Jessica Lal was shot.
- Jessica Lal was 34 years old and bartending at Tamarind Court when she refused Manu Sharma a drink.
- Manu Sharma was 23 years old and his father was Venod Sharma, a former government minister.
- Two spent cartridges recovered from Manu Sharma’s car were a ballistic match to the bullet taken from Jessica’s skull.
- By the first trial in February 2006, thirty-two witnesses had recanted or turned hostile, and Manu Sharma and twelve co-accused were acquitted.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-of-lies-how-a-call-lured-a-son-into-murder--72862608
The call that promised reconciliation was the last safe thing a seventeen-year-old heard before he was wrapped in a singed comforter and left on a country road; his mother, the person who summoned him, became the accused. What turns ordinary words into instruments of deception, and how did a private, three-year pattern of escalating abuse end in a public, brutal death?

In this episode, we tell the story of a small town case that moved from a family kitchen to a forensic table and courtroom testimony, tracing the timeline from a coming-out at fourteen to a December call that drew him home-what finally happened after that call?

Person: Itarbely Lozano Pereyra
Person: Tatiana Ferreira Lozano Pereyra
Date: January 7, 2017
Location: rural stretch of São Paulo state
Age: 17

- Body found wrapped in an edredón, partially burned, with puncture wounds on January 7, 2017.
- Itarbely worked the checkout line at the same supermarket where his mother was manager.
- He told his mother he was gay at age 14; abuse escalated over the next three years.
- Tatiana had called Itarbely on December 29, 2016, promising a reconciliation that led him to return home.
- The town where the family lived had roughly 34,000 people and a visible church from many streets.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862608Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaMother of Lies: How a Call Lured a Son into Murder The call that promised reconciliation was the last safe thing a seventeen-year-old heard before he was wrapped in a singed comforter and left on a country road; his mother, the person who summoned...
The call that promised reconciliation was the last safe thing a seventeen-year-old heard before he was wrapped in a singed comforter and left on a country road; his mother, the person who summoned him, became the accused. What turns ordinary words into instruments of deception, and how did a private, three-year pattern of escalating abuse end in a public, brutal death?

In this episode, we tell the story of a small town case that moved from a family kitchen to a forensic table and courtroom testimony, tracing the timeline from a coming-out at fourteen to a December call that drew him home-what finally happened after that call?

Person: Itarbely Lozano Pereyra
Person: Tatiana Ferreira Lozano Pereyra
Date: January 7, 2017
Location: rural stretch of São Paulo state
Age: 17

- Body found wrapped in an edredón, partially burned, with puncture wounds on January 7, 2017.
- Itarbely worked the checkout line at the same supermarket where his mother was manager.
- He told his mother he was gay at age 14; abuse escalated over the next three years.
- Tatiana had called Itarbely on December 29, 2016, promising a reconciliation that led him to return home.
- The town where the family lived had roughly 34,000 people and a visible church from many streets.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-came-for-a-miracle-found-a-smiling-killer-instead--72862607
A young woman arrived for a promised spiritual cleansing and three days later was found dead, rigid and oddly arranged, while the man who killed her sat in the room smiling. How did a ritual in a family home turn into a methodical killing that left fingerprint patterns showing at least two people had applied simultaneous force?

In this episode, we present the sequence of events, the people involved, the forensic findings, and the unresolved questions that make this case so haunting. What exactly happened in that closed second-floor room over two days, and why did the killer keep smiling?

Person: Estrella Paola Morales Pérez
Date: November 4-6, 2010
Location: Costa Hermosa neighborhood, Soledad, Atlántico, Colombia
Person: Edgar Alberto Gómez Romero
Cause: Rigid, cold body with fingerprint patterns indicating at least two assailants

- Estrella was 28 years old at the time of death on November 4, 2010.
- Edgar was born December 6, 1971, and was 38 in 2010.
- Edgar had a formal psychiatric diagnosis since 2006: bipolar affective disorder with psychotic magical-religious episodes.
- Medical examiner Marjorie Cervantes Herrera identified fingerprint patterns across three zones: abdomen, right hand, and neck.
- Neighbors called police on the afternoon of November 5 after hearing sounds described as not belonging to a ceremony.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862607Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Came for a Miracle - Found a Smiling Killer Instead A young woman arrived for a promised spiritual cleansing and three days later was found dead, rigid and oddly arranged, while the man who killed her sat in the room smiling. How did a ritual...
A young woman arrived for a promised spiritual cleansing and three days later was found dead, rigid and oddly arranged, while the man who killed her sat in the room smiling. How did a ritual in a family home turn into a methodical killing that left fingerprint patterns showing at least two people had applied simultaneous force?

In this episode, we present the sequence of events, the people involved, the forensic findings, and the unresolved questions that make this case so haunting. What exactly happened in that closed second-floor room over two days, and why did the killer keep smiling?

Person: Estrella Paola Morales Pérez
Date: November 4-6, 2010
Location: Costa Hermosa neighborhood, Soledad, Atlántico, Colombia
Person: Edgar Alberto Gómez Romero
Cause: Rigid, cold body with fingerprint patterns indicating at least two assailants

- Estrella was 28 years old at the time of death on November 4, 2010.
- Edgar was born December 6, 1971, and was 38 in 2010.
- Edgar had a formal psychiatric diagnosis since 2006: bipolar affective disorder with psychotic magical-religious episodes.
- Medical examiner Marjorie Cervantes Herrera identified fingerprint patterns across three zones: abdomen, right hand, and neck.
- Neighbors called police on the afternoon of November 5 after hearing sounds described as not belonging to a ceremony.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1363falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-came-out-on-fire-the-neighbor-who-heard-the-scream--72862606
At two in the morning a neighbor heard a man screaming in the street while his skin peeled away in sheets - he told her his partner had thrown boiling water on him. The burns' pattern and depth later altered the course of the case, and the same kind of attack had happened at least twice; who knew what, and when, hangs over every detail. How long can someone stay silent out of love for a child?

In this episode, we follow the timeline of April 14-15, 2012 in Manuel Alberti, the family reports and referrals that existed before the night of the attack, and the immediate actions Matías took after fleeing the room - including walking his infant daughter to her grandmother - to understand the contradictions that complicated investigators' path to a verdict.

Person: Lucas Matías Cuello
Person: Florencia Soledad Trías
Date: April 14-15, 2012
Location: Manuel Alberti, Buenos Aires province
Event: At least two prior similar incidents noted by family

- Matías was 23 years old on the night of the attack and father to a seven-month-old daughter named Morena.
- Florencia was 19 years old and born July 30, 1992.
- A social worker referral to DINAF was made on November 30, 2011 for domestic violence concerns.
- Neighbors heard repeated arguments through thin walls, and Julia Sandoval heard Matías scream that boiling water had been thrown on him.
- After leaving the burning scene, Matías walked his infant daughter to Florencia's mother's home before returning to the room.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862606Sat, 01 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Came Out on Fire: The Neighbor Who Heard the Scream At two in the morning a neighbor heard a man screaming in the street while his skin peeled away in sheets - he told her his partner had thrown boiling water on him. The burns' pattern and depth...
At two in the morning a neighbor heard a man screaming in the street while his skin peeled away in sheets - he told her his partner had thrown boiling water on him. The burns' pattern and depth later altered the course of the case, and the same kind of attack had happened at least twice; who knew what, and when, hangs over every detail. How long can someone stay silent out of love for a child?

In this episode, we follow the timeline of April 14-15, 2012 in Manuel Alberti, the family reports and referrals that existed before the night of the attack, and the immediate actions Matías took after fleeing the room - including walking his infant daughter to her grandmother - to understand the contradictions that complicated investigators' path to a verdict.

Person: Lucas Matías Cuello
Person: Florencia Soledad Trías
Date: April 14-15, 2012
Location: Manuel Alberti, Buenos Aires province
Event: At least two prior similar incidents noted by family

- Matías was 23 years old on the night of the attack and father to a seven-month-old daughter named Morena.
- Florencia was 19 years old and born July 30, 1992.
- A social worker referral to DINAF was made on November 30, 2011 for domestic violence concerns.
- Neighbors heard repeated arguments through thin walls, and Julia Sandoval heard Matías scream that boiling water had been thrown on him.
- After leaving the burning scene, Matías walked his infant daughter to Florencia's mother's home before returning to the room.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-gave-her-everything-then-she-left-him-in-the-trunk--72862605
A blue Mercedes sat baking in the Nevada desert for days until a passerby smelled something human and called police; inside they found a 71-year-old man with his face destroyed and a blood-crusted baseball bat in the trunk. How did a lifelong child psychiatrist who gave a young woman more than half a million dollars end up dying in a stranger’s garage while asking that someone lie to protect her?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the discovery of the car to the tangled relationships that preceded it, laying out the financial support, the changing behavior, and the final, protective words spoken by the victim - what does that choice reveal about motive and responsibility?

Person: Thomas Kirbuchar
Date (birth): February 16, 1948
Date (discovery): March 7, 2019
Age: 71
Person: Kelsy Turner (born Elsy Nicole Turner, May 5, 1993)

- The car was found east of Las Vegas near the flat expanse around Lake Mead after sitting in the heat for days.
- Officers found a baseball bat crusted with dried blood when they opened the trunk.
- Thomas Kirbuchar had spent forty years at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula as a child psychiatrist.
- Judy Earp estimated Thomas had spent more than $500,000 supporting Kelsy Turner across nearly two years.
- Kelsy Turner was 24 when she met Thomas and had two young sons and modeling images in publications like Playboy Italia and Maxim.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862605Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Gave Her Everything - Then She Left Him In The Trunk A blue Mercedes sat baking in the Nevada desert for days until a passerby smelled something human and called police; inside they found a 71-year-old man with his face destroyed and a...
A blue Mercedes sat baking in the Nevada desert for days until a passerby smelled something human and called police; inside they found a 71-year-old man with his face destroyed and a blood-crusted baseball bat in the trunk. How did a lifelong child psychiatrist who gave a young woman more than half a million dollars end up dying in a stranger’s garage while asking that someone lie to protect her?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the discovery of the car to the tangled relationships that preceded it, laying out the financial support, the changing behavior, and the final, protective words spoken by the victim - what does that choice reveal about motive and responsibility?

Person: Thomas Kirbuchar
Date (birth): February 16, 1948
Date (discovery): March 7, 2019
Age: 71
Person: Kelsy Turner (born Elsy Nicole Turner, May 5, 1993)

- The car was found east of Las Vegas near the flat expanse around Lake Mead after sitting in the heat for days.
- Officers found a baseball bat crusted with dried blood when they opened the trunk.
- Thomas Kirbuchar had spent forty years at the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula as a child psychiatrist.
- Judy Earp estimated Thomas had spent more than $500,000 supporting Kelsy Turner across nearly two years.
- Kelsy Turner was 24 when she met Thomas and had two young sons and modeling images in publications like Playboy Italia and Maxim.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1159falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-photographed-her-her-body-was-never-found-manly-s-silent-evidence--72862602
A child vanished from a familiar Manly street in August 1986, and for twelve years the only clear trace of her was a roll of film hidden in a storage unit - photos of the missing nine-year-old standing beside the man who lived next door. The photography turned out to be the case's quietest, most disturbing evidence: frames preserved while her family plastered posters across the suburb. How did proximity and ordinary trust bury the truth until 1998?

In this episode, we tell the story of Samantha Knight and the seemingly ordinary neighbor, Michael Anthony Gilder, whose photographs surfaced years later. We follow the missing-person case from the day Samantha left to buy a toothbrush through the discovery in a storage unit that forced investigators to re-open questions about who could vanish without a trace.

Person: Samantha Knight
Date: 19 August 1986
Location: Manly, Sydney
Person: Michael Anthony Gilder
Date: 20 October 1950

- Samantha Knight was nine years old when she left her apartment building on a Tuesday afternoon in August 1986 and never returned.
- Samantha was last seen by a neighbor leaving to buy a toothbrush and never arrived at the pharmacy nor came home that evening.
- Michael Anthony Gilder was born on 20 October 1950 and lived in the same apartment building as Samantha and her mother.
- Detectives recovered a roll of film from Gilder's storage unit in the western suburbs in 1998 that included photographs of Samantha at a birthday party standing next to Gilder.
- The roll of film sat in the storage unit for twelve years while annual press coverage and missing-person posters kept Samantha’s name visible without resolving the case.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862602Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Photographed Her; Her Body Was Never Found-Manly's Silent Evidence A child vanished from a familiar Manly street in August 1986, and for twelve years the only clear trace of her was a roll of film hidden in a storage unit - photos of the missing...
A child vanished from a familiar Manly street in August 1986, and for twelve years the only clear trace of her was a roll of film hidden in a storage unit - photos of the missing nine-year-old standing beside the man who lived next door. The photography turned out to be the case's quietest, most disturbing evidence: frames preserved while her family plastered posters across the suburb. How did proximity and ordinary trust bury the truth until 1998?

In this episode, we tell the story of Samantha Knight and the seemingly ordinary neighbor, Michael Anthony Gilder, whose photographs surfaced years later. We follow the missing-person case from the day Samantha left to buy a toothbrush through the discovery in a storage unit that forced investigators to re-open questions about who could vanish without a trace.

Person: Samantha Knight
Date: 19 August 1986
Location: Manly, Sydney
Person: Michael Anthony Gilder
Date: 20 October 1950

- Samantha Knight was nine years old when she left her apartment building on a Tuesday afternoon in August 1986 and never returned.
- Samantha was last seen by a neighbor leaving to buy a toothbrush and never arrived at the pharmacy nor came home that evening.
- Michael Anthony Gilder was born on 20 October 1950 and lived in the same apartment building as Samantha and her mother.
- Detectives recovered a roll of film from Gilder's storage unit in the western suburbs in 1998 that included photographs of Samantha at a birthday party standing next to Gilder.
- The roll of film sat in the storage unit for twelve years while annual press coverage and missing-person posters kept Samantha’s name visible without resolving the case.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1382falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-went-missing-at-a-birthday-found-27-years-later-dna-confirmed--72862601
The chill begins in a paused moment: two parents loosen their grip for a breath and a three-year-old disappears into a crowded park of 75,000 visitors. Decades later a woman in Toluca, at midnight, matches a missing-child photo to her own face - and the date everyone celebrated every year turns out to be the date of the disappearance. How did a birthday become a twenty-seven-year cover story, and who kept the truth buried?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the October 1, 1995 disappearance in Bosque de Chapultepec through the life lived as Rocío in Toluca, and the moment a photograph rekindled a vanished identity. We follow the institutional delays, the parallel lives, and the evidence that finally connects them: what changed when a DNA confirmation arrived?

Date: October 1, 1995
Location: Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City
Person: Juana Bernal Ramírez (born June 16, 1992)
Alternate name: Rocío (name registered in Toluca del Lerdo)
Distance: 60 kilometers between Mexico City and Toluca del Lerdo

- The park receives approximately 75,000 visitors on a single day and spans eight square kilometers.
- Parents reported Juana missing and had to wait 32 hours before authorities filed a formal report.
- Juana was three years old at the time of disappearance; born June 16, 1992.
- A couple in Toluca registered a three-year-old on the same date and named her Rocío; Toluca is about 60 kilometers west of Mexico City.
- The woman who found the photograph did so at midnight while scrolling a missing-children database, then compared it to a photo of her own son.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862601Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Went Missing at a Birthday - Found 27 Years Later, DNA Confirmed The chill begins in a paused moment: two parents loosen their grip for a breath and a three-year-old disappears into a crowded park of 75,000 visitors. Decades later a woman in...
The chill begins in a paused moment: two parents loosen their grip for a breath and a three-year-old disappears into a crowded park of 75,000 visitors. Decades later a woman in Toluca, at midnight, matches a missing-child photo to her own face - and the date everyone celebrated every year turns out to be the date of the disappearance. How did a birthday become a twenty-seven-year cover story, and who kept the truth buried?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the October 1, 1995 disappearance in Bosque de Chapultepec through the life lived as Rocío in Toluca, and the moment a photograph rekindled a vanished identity. We follow the institutional delays, the parallel lives, and the evidence that finally connects them: what changed when a DNA confirmation arrived?

Date: October 1, 1995
Location: Bosque de Chapultepec, Mexico City
Person: Juana Bernal Ramírez (born June 16, 1992)
Alternate name: Rocío (name registered in Toluca del Lerdo)
Distance: 60 kilometers between Mexico City and Toluca del Lerdo

- The park receives approximately 75,000 visitors on a single day and spans eight square kilometers.
- Parents reported Juana missing and had to wait 32 hours before authorities filed a formal report.
- Juana was three years old at the time of disappearance; born June 16, 1992.
- A couple in Toluca registered a three-year-old on the same date and named her Rocío; Toluca is about 60 kilometers west of Mexico City.
- The woman who found the photograph did so at midnight while scrolling a missing-children database, then compared it to a photo of her own son.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1469falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-buried-them-behind-his-house-the-police-knew-nothing--72862600
A neighbor’s failed calls and a two-week dead police phone line left officers making three passes down the wrong alley before a man walked them to house number eleven - by then Jacqueline Cristina Palomo was already dead. Inside that house police would eventually uncover eleven graves and at least thirty-seven bodies; how did a dismissed policeman build a secret killing ground under his own yard without being stopped?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events that led neighbors to call emergency services more than thirty times on May 7, 2021, describe Hugo Ernesto Osorio Chávez’s background and methods, and trace how victims were lured and buried behind his home - could the system have prevented it?

Person: Hugo Ernesto Osorio Chávez
Date: May 7, 2021
Location: Callejón Estévez, barrio Las Flores, Chalchuapa, Santa Ana
Event: Excavation of eleven graves, recovery of at least thirty-seven bodies
Status: Previously removed from National Civil Police in 2005 for abuse of a minor

- Neighbors placed more than thirty calls to emergency services on the night of May 7, 2021, reporting a woman screaming.
- The local police substation phone line had been dead for two weeks after a lightning storm.
- Officers made three passes down the same alley and could not locate house number eleven until a neighbor escorted them.
- By the time police reached the house, Jacqueline Cristina Palomo was dead and subsequent searches led to eleven separate graves.
- Hugo Osorio was removed from the National Civil Police in 2005 and later imprisoned until 2011, then reoffended with alleged attempts in August 2012 and continued activities leading up to 2021.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862600Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Buried Them Behind His House - The Police Knew Nothing A neighbor’s failed calls and a two-week dead police phone line left officers making three passes down the wrong alley before a man walked them to house number eleven - by then Jacqueline...
A neighbor’s failed calls and a two-week dead police phone line left officers making three passes down the wrong alley before a man walked them to house number eleven - by then Jacqueline Cristina Palomo was already dead. Inside that house police would eventually uncover eleven graves and at least thirty-seven bodies; how did a dismissed policeman build a secret killing ground under his own yard without being stopped?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events that led neighbors to call emergency services more than thirty times on May 7, 2021, describe Hugo Ernesto Osorio Chávez’s background and methods, and trace how victims were lured and buried behind his home - could the system have prevented it?

Person: Hugo Ernesto Osorio Chávez
Date: May 7, 2021
Location: Callejón Estévez, barrio Las Flores, Chalchuapa, Santa Ana
Event: Excavation of eleven graves, recovery of at least thirty-seven bodies
Status: Previously removed from National Civil Police in 2005 for abuse of a minor

- Neighbors placed more than thirty calls to emergency services on the night of May 7, 2021, reporting a woman screaming.
- The local police substation phone line had been dead for two weeks after a lightning storm.
- Officers made three passes down the same alley and could not locate house number eleven until a neighbor escorted them.
- By the time police reached the house, Jacqueline Cristina Palomo was dead and subsequent searches led to eleven separate graves.
- Hugo Osorio was removed from the National Civil Police in 2005 and later imprisoned until 2011, then reoffended with alleged attempts in August 2012 and continued activities leading up to 2021.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/collarbone-tattoo-how-a-stranger-s-ink-unraveled-a-hidden-life--72862599
The first thing a passerby noticed was the smell; the first identifying detail was a small tattoo on a collarbone that became the only link between a body in a vacant lot and a family who did not yet know she was missing. Who was the woman whose name emerged only after a stranger's walk and a photographed tattoo forced a community to look?

In this episode, we follow how a single inked mark connected an unidentified body found near Bulevar Gaspar Luken to a 26-year-old woman from Caborca, and how grassroots searchers stepped in when official channels stayed silent - could one photograph change everything?

Person: Cristina Lizbeth Beltrán Noroña
Age: 26
Location: Hermosillo, Sonora
Discovery date: November 7, 2021
Investigation: Feminicide case opened by Fiscalía de Sonora

- The body was found wrapped in a sheet in an empty lot near Bulevar Gaspar Luken on the morning of November 7, 2021.
- The only visible identifying mark was a tattoo on the woman's clavicle photographed by Madres Buscadoras de Sonora.
- No documents, wallet, or phone were found with the body; no missing persons report existed at the time.
- The Madres Buscadoras de Sonora received the alert and posted the tattoo image after the prosecutor's office declined to publish identification information.
- Cristina had a daughter named Yareli and a half-brother, Luis Alberto Beltrán, who publicly requested help for the mother's travel and accommodation to identify the body.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862599Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaCollarbone Tattoo: How a Stranger's Ink Unraveled a Hidden Life The first thing a passerby noticed was the smell; the first identifying detail was a small tattoo on a collarbone that became the only link between a body in a vacant lot and a family...
The first thing a passerby noticed was the smell; the first identifying detail was a small tattoo on a collarbone that became the only link between a body in a vacant lot and a family who did not yet know she was missing. Who was the woman whose name emerged only after a stranger's walk and a photographed tattoo forced a community to look?

In this episode, we follow how a single inked mark connected an unidentified body found near Bulevar Gaspar Luken to a 26-year-old woman from Caborca, and how grassroots searchers stepped in when official channels stayed silent - could one photograph change everything?

Person: Cristina Lizbeth Beltrán Noroña
Age: 26
Location: Hermosillo, Sonora
Discovery date: November 7, 2021
Investigation: Feminicide case opened by Fiscalía de Sonora

- The body was found wrapped in a sheet in an empty lot near Bulevar Gaspar Luken on the morning of November 7, 2021.
- The only visible identifying mark was a tattoo on the woman's clavicle photographed by Madres Buscadoras de Sonora.
- No documents, wallet, or phone were found with the body; no missing persons report existed at the time.
- The Madres Buscadoras de Sonora received the alert and posted the tattoo image after the prosecutor's office declined to publish identification information.
- Cristina had a daughter named Yareli and a half-brother, Luis Alberto Beltrán, who publicly requested help for the mother's travel and accommodation to identify the body.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seconds-changed-everything-how-a-missing-girl-reappeared-in-a-mall--72862598
A stranger in an Asheville shopping mall recognized a teenage girl from a fifteen-second Netflix clip and ended six years of silence - but why did one short segment beat every official system? The missing child had been gone for 6 years, 10 months, and 8 days before being found standing in a mall nearly 1,000 miles from her Illinois birthplace; what question about custody and disappearance still remains unanswered?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the day a nine-year-old vanished to the moment she was identified in a shopping center, covering the custody history, the court orders, the documented messages that shifted the case, and the unusual role of a streaming clip that led to her recovery. How did shared communication records, interstate moves, and a single 15-second clip shape the outcome?

Person: Keyla
Date of disappearance: July 5, 2017
Date found: May 13, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Location found: Shopping center in Asheville, North Carolina
Custody decision: Judge granted Ryan primary custody in January 2017

- Keyla was born June 5, 2008 in Wheaton, Illinois.
- She disappeared on July 5, 2017, after an authorized visit during a long holiday weekend.
- She was identified on May 13, 2023, at age 14, standing inside a shopping center in Asheville, NC.
- A merchant recognized her from a 15-second true crime documentary segment he had watched the year before.
- An arrest warrant for felony child abduction was issued on July 28, 2017; Heather posted $250,000 bail in North Carolina before surrendering in Kane County, Illinois.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862598Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaSeconds Changed Everything: How a Missing Girl Reappeared in a Mall A stranger in an Asheville shopping mall recognized a teenage girl from a fifteen-second Netflix clip and ended six years of silence - but why did one short segment beat every...
A stranger in an Asheville shopping mall recognized a teenage girl from a fifteen-second Netflix clip and ended six years of silence - but why did one short segment beat every official system? The missing child had been gone for 6 years, 10 months, and 8 days before being found standing in a mall nearly 1,000 miles from her Illinois birthplace; what question about custody and disappearance still remains unanswered?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the day a nine-year-old vanished to the moment she was identified in a shopping center, covering the custody history, the court orders, the documented messages that shifted the case, and the unusual role of a streaming clip that led to her recovery. How did shared communication records, interstate moves, and a single 15-second clip shape the outcome?

Person: Keyla
Date of disappearance: July 5, 2017
Date found: May 13, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Location found: Shopping center in Asheville, North Carolina
Custody decision: Judge granted Ryan primary custody in January 2017

- Keyla was born June 5, 2008 in Wheaton, Illinois.
- She disappeared on July 5, 2017, after an authorized visit during a long holiday weekend.
- She was identified on May 13, 2023, at age 14, standing inside a shopping center in Asheville, NC.
- A merchant recognized her from a 15-second true crime documentary segment he had watched the year before.
- An arrest warrant for felony child abduction was issued on July 28, 2017; Heather posted $250,000 bail in North Carolina before surrendering in Kane County, Illinois.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1373falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-filmed-her-dying-the-school-that-let-norma-walk-into-murder--72862597
The video of a fourteen-year-old girl being beaten was online for weeks while the school and the hospital knew and did nothing - the footage shows at least nineteen blows and a stunned crowd. Who failed Norma Lizbeth Ramos Pérez, and how did every institution around her let a wounded girl go back inside a school where her attacker waited?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events that led from years of bullying to the February 21, 2023 confrontation, following the timeline from family reports to the recorded fight and the medical response that returned Norma to the school. What choices by the school, the hospital and officials turned a fight into a death?

Person: Norma Lizbeth Ramos Pérez
Date: February 21, 2023
Location: Escuela Secundaria Número Quinientos Dieciocho, San Juan Teotihuacán
Parents: Braulio Ramos and Francisca Pérez
Director: Elizabeth Hernández Rosales

- Norma was born on April 25, 2008, and did not reach her fifteenth birthday.
- The fight began around 1:30 PM on February 21, 2023, with dozens of students present.
- Azahara Aylin Martínez delivered seven blows to Norma's head, then at least twelve more strikes while Norma was on the ground.
- Civil Protection agents treated a broken, bleeding nose and applied a basic dressing before sending Norma back inside the school.
- Norma's family sang Las Mañanitas at Parroquia San Juan Evangelista on what would have been her fifteenth birthday, three weeks after her burial.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862597Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThey Filmed Her Dying - The School That Let Norma Walk Into Murder The video of a fourteen-year-old girl being beaten was online for weeks while the school and the hospital knew and did nothing - the footage shows at least nineteen blows and a...
The video of a fourteen-year-old girl being beaten was online for weeks while the school and the hospital knew and did nothing - the footage shows at least nineteen blows and a stunned crowd. Who failed Norma Lizbeth Ramos Pérez, and how did every institution around her let a wounded girl go back inside a school where her attacker waited?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events that led from years of bullying to the February 21, 2023 confrontation, following the timeline from family reports to the recorded fight and the medical response that returned Norma to the school. What choices by the school, the hospital and officials turned a fight into a death?

Person: Norma Lizbeth Ramos Pérez
Date: February 21, 2023
Location: Escuela Secundaria Número Quinientos Dieciocho, San Juan Teotihuacán
Parents: Braulio Ramos and Francisca Pérez
Director: Elizabeth Hernández Rosales

- Norma was born on April 25, 2008, and did not reach her fifteenth birthday.
- The fight began around 1:30 PM on February 21, 2023, with dozens of students present.
- Azahara Aylin Martínez delivered seven blows to Norma's head, then at least twelve more strikes while Norma was on the ground.
- Civil Protection agents treated a broken, bleeding nose and applied a basic dressing before sending Norma back inside the school.
- Norma's family sang Las Mañanitas at Parroquia San Juan Evangelista on what would have been her fifteenth birthday, three weeks after her burial.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-garden-that-hid-her-convicted-without-a-body-20-years-later--72862596
There is a conviction in this case secured without a body, yet Debbie Griggs' remains lay in a garden forty miles away beneath a lawn where three children played for years. How did a marriage, missing legal paperwork, and a disappearing sail lead to a guilty verdict when the body was not found at the time?

In this episode, we tell how events from May 1999 through a 2019 trial unfolded: the timeline of Debbie's disappearance, the early investigative gaps, the financial moves that changed the couple's status, and the evidence recovered two decades later - all hinging on the question of whether the reconciliation was ever real.

Person: Debbie Griggs (born Débora Elizabeth Cameron)
Date: May 5-6, 1999
Location: Crossroads, Kent
Event: Reported missing; car found abandoned May 12, 1999
Status: Conviction secured without a body (trial in 2019)

- Debbie was four months pregnant when she was last seen on the evening of May 5, 1999.
- Andrew Griggs waited 24 hours before reporting Debbie missing to police.
- Neighbors reported seeing Debbie's white Peugeot leave the property twice on May 6, once around 2:00 pm and again around 4:00 pm.
- Debbie’s car was found abandoned 1.5 kilometers from the house on May 12, 1999, with blood in the boot that matched her.
- In March 1999 Andrew opened a new business account in his name only and closed the joint business account on May 6, 1999.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862596Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Garden That Hid Her: Convicted Without a Body, 20 Years Later There is a conviction in this case secured without a body, yet Debbie Griggs' remains lay in a garden forty miles away beneath a lawn where three children played for years. How did a...
There is a conviction in this case secured without a body, yet Debbie Griggs' remains lay in a garden forty miles away beneath a lawn where three children played for years. How did a marriage, missing legal paperwork, and a disappearing sail lead to a guilty verdict when the body was not found at the time?

In this episode, we tell how events from May 1999 through a 2019 trial unfolded: the timeline of Debbie's disappearance, the early investigative gaps, the financial moves that changed the couple's status, and the evidence recovered two decades later - all hinging on the question of whether the reconciliation was ever real.

Person: Debbie Griggs (born Débora Elizabeth Cameron)
Date: May 5-6, 1999
Location: Crossroads, Kent
Event: Reported missing; car found abandoned May 12, 1999
Status: Conviction secured without a body (trial in 2019)

- Debbie was four months pregnant when she was last seen on the evening of May 5, 1999.
- Andrew Griggs waited 24 hours before reporting Debbie missing to police.
- Neighbors reported seeing Debbie's white Peugeot leave the property twice on May 6, once around 2:00 pm and again around 4:00 pm.
- Debbie’s car was found abandoned 1.5 kilometers from the house on May 12, 1999, with blood in the boot that matched her.
- In March 1999 Andrew opened a new business account in his name only and closed the joint business account on May 6, 1999.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1379falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-took-la-vida-es-bella-to-a-jetta-left-for-dead-at-dawn--72862595
The collarbone tattoo read "La vida es bella" - a hopeful phrase inked by a twenty-one-year-old law student who was later found wrapped in a blanket with nineteen burn wounds and strangled. A security camera captured her stepping into a gray Volkswagen Jetta at 1:48 a.m., and an automatic plate reader recorded that same Jetta at 2:35 a.m.; what happened in between?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from the Prime Club in Pachuca to the outskirts of Tizayuca, tracing the last confirmed movements of Lorena Berenice Tinoco Gasparino and the vehicle that carried her, and we ask how a night that began ordinary ended with a body left by a dirt path.

Person: Lorena Berenice Tinoco Gasparino
Date of disappearance: October 27, 2019
Date of discovery: October 29, 2019
Location of discovery: Colonia Huitzilla, outskirts of Tizayuca, Hidalgo
Cause of death: Asphyxia by strangulation

- Tattoo text: "La vida es bella" on her collarbone
- Age: 21 at time of death
- Number of external burn wounds: 19, sustained while alive
- Time on security camera entering Jetta: 1:48 a.m.
- Time on license plate reader near Tolcayuca: 2:35 a.m.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862595Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Took "La Vida Es Bella" to a Jetta - Left for Dead at Dawn The collarbone tattoo read "La vida es bella" - a hopeful phrase inked by a twenty-one-year-old law student who was later found wrapped in a blanket with nineteen burn wounds and...
The collarbone tattoo read "La vida es bella" - a hopeful phrase inked by a twenty-one-year-old law student who was later found wrapped in a blanket with nineteen burn wounds and strangled. A security camera captured her stepping into a gray Volkswagen Jetta at 1:48 a.m., and an automatic plate reader recorded that same Jetta at 2:35 a.m.; what happened in between?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from the Prime Club in Pachuca to the outskirts of Tizayuca, tracing the last confirmed movements of Lorena Berenice Tinoco Gasparino and the vehicle that carried her, and we ask how a night that began ordinary ended with a body left by a dirt path.

Person: Lorena Berenice Tinoco Gasparino
Date of disappearance: October 27, 2019
Date of discovery: October 29, 2019
Location of discovery: Colonia Huitzilla, outskirts of Tizayuca, Hidalgo
Cause of death: Asphyxia by strangulation

- Tattoo text: "La vida es bella" on her collarbone
- Age: 21 at time of death
- Number of external burn wounds: 19, sustained while alive
- Time on security camera entering Jetta: 1:48 a.m.
- Time on license plate reader near Tolcayuca: 2:35 a.m.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-minutes-between-a-quiet-street-and-a-girl-s-burning-body--72862594
A coastal neighborhood looked ordinary until a column of smoke broke the silence and a twelve-year-old girl's body was found upstairs with eleven stab wounds and a fractured skull. Forensic chemistry later showed the mattress fire started 20-30 minutes before smoke was visible-so how did seven minutes between an open door and visible smoke become the case's decisive mystery?

In this episode, we follow the sequence of events on November 26, 2020, when firefighters discovered Melissa Chávez Ardiles dead in her Villa Talinay home, and trace the conflicting claims that hinge on a single seven-minute window between a mother's departure and the first sight of smoke. Could the fire's timing and security footage that showed no one entering the house after the mother left resolve what happened inside?

Date: November 26, 2020
Location: Villa Talinay, Coquimbo, Chile
Person: Melissa Chávez Ardiles
Age: 12
Time gap: 7 minutes

- Melissa was found in an upstairs bedroom with eleven stab wounds and a fractured skull.
- Forensic chemistry established the fire started 20-30 minutes before smoke became visible to neighbors.
- Melissa had been dead for approximately one hour before the fire reached her.
- At 10:30 AM Luis Santander left the house with his son; at 11:15 AM Mirtha Ardiles left in a taxi leaving the rear door open.
- Security camera footage showed no one entering the house after Mirtha walked out the door.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862594Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaSeven Minutes Between a Quiet Street and a Girl's Burning Body A coastal neighborhood looked ordinary until a column of smoke broke the silence and a twelve-year-old girl's body was found upstairs with eleven stab wounds and a fractured skull....
A coastal neighborhood looked ordinary until a column of smoke broke the silence and a twelve-year-old girl's body was found upstairs with eleven stab wounds and a fractured skull. Forensic chemistry later showed the mattress fire started 20-30 minutes before smoke was visible-so how did seven minutes between an open door and visible smoke become the case's decisive mystery?

In this episode, we follow the sequence of events on November 26, 2020, when firefighters discovered Melissa Chávez Ardiles dead in her Villa Talinay home, and trace the conflicting claims that hinge on a single seven-minute window between a mother's departure and the first sight of smoke. Could the fire's timing and security footage that showed no one entering the house after the mother left resolve what happened inside?

Date: November 26, 2020
Location: Villa Talinay, Coquimbo, Chile
Person: Melissa Chávez Ardiles
Age: 12
Time gap: 7 minutes

- Melissa was found in an upstairs bedroom with eleven stab wounds and a fractured skull.
- Forensic chemistry established the fire started 20-30 minutes before smoke became visible to neighbors.
- Melissa had been dead for approximately one hour before the fire reached her.
- At 10:30 AM Luis Santander left the house with his son; at 11:15 AM Mirtha Ardiles left in a taxi leaving the rear door open.
- Security camera footage showed no one entering the house after Mirtha walked out the door.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-got-in-to-silence-the-calls-then-he-accelerated--72862593
A seventeen-year-old girl climbed into a car just to make the honking stop and never came home: witnesses heard a loud engine rev and no brake squeal before the white Fiat Uno slammed into a parked municipal truck. This episode centers on a well-lit street in Monte Maíz, a fractured leg for the driver, and a passenger who died six days later-so was it a crash or something far more deliberate?

In this episode, we present the timeline, the messages recovered before the night, the immediate scene details, and the legal decisions that followed, asking whether the available evidence supports the initial ruling of negligent driving or points toward intentional harm.

Person: Nayara Agostina Barbia Contin
Date: April 26, 2017 (crash) / May 3, 2017 (death)
Location: Calle Corrientes, Monte Maíz, Córdoba, Argentina
Person: Gustavo Fabián Villarreal, age 28
Charge: Culpable homicide charged May 31, 2017

- Nayara was 17 years old and died on May 3, 2017 after six days in a coma from encephalic mass loss and multiple fractures.
- Thirteen days before the crash Gustavo sent a WhatsApp message saying “if you leave me, I will kill you, and then I will kill myself.”
- The crash occurred at approximately 10:30 PM on a well-lit Calle Corrientes with no other vehicles present.
- Witnesses reported hearing a loud, sharp engine rev just before impact and no squeal of brakes or swerve.
- Gustavo sustained a fractured leg, was conscious at the scene, hospitalized in a general ward, and released after being charged with culpable homicide on May 31, 2017.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862593Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Got In To Silence the Calls - Then He Accelerated A seventeen-year-old girl climbed into a car just to make the honking stop and never came home: witnesses heard a loud engine rev and no brake squeal before the white Fiat Uno slammed into a...
A seventeen-year-old girl climbed into a car just to make the honking stop and never came home: witnesses heard a loud engine rev and no brake squeal before the white Fiat Uno slammed into a parked municipal truck. This episode centers on a well-lit street in Monte Maíz, a fractured leg for the driver, and a passenger who died six days later-so was it a crash or something far more deliberate?

In this episode, we present the timeline, the messages recovered before the night, the immediate scene details, and the legal decisions that followed, asking whether the available evidence supports the initial ruling of negligent driving or points toward intentional harm.

Person: Nayara Agostina Barbia Contin
Date: April 26, 2017 (crash) / May 3, 2017 (death)
Location: Calle Corrientes, Monte Maíz, Córdoba, Argentina
Person: Gustavo Fabián Villarreal, age 28
Charge: Culpable homicide charged May 31, 2017

- Nayara was 17 years old and died on May 3, 2017 after six days in a coma from encephalic mass loss and multiple fractures.
- Thirteen days before the crash Gustavo sent a WhatsApp message saying “if you leave me, I will kill you, and then I will kill myself.”
- The crash occurred at approximately 10:30 PM on a well-lit Calle Corrientes with no other vehicles present.
- Witnesses reported hearing a loud, sharp engine rev just before impact and no squeal of brakes or swerve.
- Gustavo sustained a fractured leg, was conscious at the scene, hospitalized in a general ward, and released after being charged with culpable homicide on May 31, 2017.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1448falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/locked-dna-neighbor-s-cigarette-23-years-of-lies-revealed--72862592
Cold evidence pointed away from the man who spent more than twenty years behind bars: a complete DNA profile from the crime scene did not match him, and the real killer lived across the street. How did a confessed narrative built over seven polygraphs and nine interrogations survive for decades when the biological evidence said otherwise?

In this episode, we tell the story of the murder of Angie Dodge and the investigations that followed, starting the morning her coworkers found her body in her Idaho Falls apartment on June 13, 1996. We follow the interrogation tactics, the ignored DNA, and the long fight that finally forced the case back open: who benefited from believing the wrong story for so long?

Person: Angie Dodge
Date: June 13, 1996
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Age: 18
Relative: Carol Dodge

- A complete biological DNA profile was recovered from the back bedroom crime scene in 1996.
- Christopher was interrogated nine times and given seven polygraph tests over twenty-one days.
- Christopher provided six different versions of events during interrogation.
- Detective Jeff Pratt described the crime scene as one of the most violent he'd encountered.
- Steven Drissing reviewed the interrogation transcripts in 2013 and concluded the confession was produced through deception and sustained psychological pressure.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862592Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaLocked DNA, Neighbor's Cigarette, 23 Years of Lies Revealed Cold evidence pointed away from the man who spent more than twenty years behind bars: a complete DNA profile from the crime scene did not match him, and the real killer lived across the...
Cold evidence pointed away from the man who spent more than twenty years behind bars: a complete DNA profile from the crime scene did not match him, and the real killer lived across the street. How did a confessed narrative built over seven polygraphs and nine interrogations survive for decades when the biological evidence said otherwise?

In this episode, we tell the story of the murder of Angie Dodge and the investigations that followed, starting the morning her coworkers found her body in her Idaho Falls apartment on June 13, 1996. We follow the interrogation tactics, the ignored DNA, and the long fight that finally forced the case back open: who benefited from believing the wrong story for so long?

Person: Angie Dodge
Date: June 13, 1996
Location: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Age: 18
Relative: Carol Dodge

- A complete biological DNA profile was recovered from the back bedroom crime scene in 1996.
- Christopher was interrogated nine times and given seven polygraph tests over twenty-one days.
- Christopher provided six different versions of events during interrogation.
- Detective Jeff Pratt described the crime scene as one of the most violent he'd encountered.
- Steven Drissing reviewed the interrogation transcripts in 2013 and concluded the confession was produced through deception and sustained psychological pressure.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-brought-divorce-papers-then-three-gunshots-in-colonia-del-valle--72862591
A young singer walked into a middle-class Mexico City restaurant carrying divorce papers and never walked out-three shots ended her life while a gold-plated pistol disappeared and reappeared days later in a red truck. Who wrote the cryptic words and circles on the tablecloth and why was the weapon found blocks away after surveillance showed a man entering the private room with a heavy bag?

In this episode, we follow the documented timeline from the formal domestic violence complaint to the night of June 23, 2022, and lay out the key physical evidence and surveillance footage that frame the unanswered questions about responsibility and motive. Could the bureaucratic handling of prior warnings and the movement of the gun be the missing pieces that explain what happened to Irma?

Person: Irma Lidia Gamboa Jiménez
Date: June 23, 2022
Location: Suntori del Valle, Colonia del Valle, Benito Juárez, Mexico City
Age: 21 (per official records)
Other Person: Jesús Hernández Alcocer

- Irma filed a formal domestic violence complaint on December 19, 2021, describing being struck, dragged by her hair, nearly drowned in a jacuzzi, and tased in the stomach.
- Irma and Jesús married on May 27, 2021, when she was 20 and he was 78; she requested a divorce within four months.
- Surveillance footage at 8:25 p.m. recorded Jesús’s driver, 42-year-old Benjamín Hernández Mendoza, leaving then meeting Omar, who entered the private dining area carrying a bag or box.
- Three gunshots were fired in the private room; the firearm was not found at the scene but later located in a red truck in a residential development near the couple’s home.
- A tablecloth found on the table had preexisting writing with words including “blood problems,” “dishonest,” and “diabetes,” surrounded by circles and figures.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862591Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Brought Divorce Papers - Then Three Gunshots in Colonia del Valle A young singer walked into a middle-class Mexico City restaurant carrying divorce papers and never walked out-three shots ended her life while a gold-plated pistol disappeared...
A young singer walked into a middle-class Mexico City restaurant carrying divorce papers and never walked out-three shots ended her life while a gold-plated pistol disappeared and reappeared days later in a red truck. Who wrote the cryptic words and circles on the tablecloth and why was the weapon found blocks away after surveillance showed a man entering the private room with a heavy bag?

In this episode, we follow the documented timeline from the formal domestic violence complaint to the night of June 23, 2022, and lay out the key physical evidence and surveillance footage that frame the unanswered questions about responsibility and motive. Could the bureaucratic handling of prior warnings and the movement of the gun be the missing pieces that explain what happened to Irma?

Person: Irma Lidia Gamboa Jiménez
Date: June 23, 2022
Location: Suntori del Valle, Colonia del Valle, Benito Juárez, Mexico City
Age: 21 (per official records)
Other Person: Jesús Hernández Alcocer

- Irma filed a formal domestic violence complaint on December 19, 2021, describing being struck, dragged by her hair, nearly drowned in a jacuzzi, and tased in the stomach.
- Irma and Jesús married on May 27, 2021, when she was 20 and he was 78; she requested a divorce within four months.
- Surveillance footage at 8:25 p.m. recorded Jesús’s driver, 42-year-old Benjamín Hernández Mendoza, leaving then meeting Omar, who entered the private dining area carrying a bag or box.
- Three gunshots were fired in the private room; the firearm was not found at the scene but later located in a red truck in a residential development near the couple’s home.
- A tablecloth found on the table had preexisting writing with words including “blood problems,” “dishonest,” and “diabetes,” surrounded by circles and figures.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1261falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pastor-the-missing-boy-and-the-night-the-church-burned--72862590
Fear and mistrust coil in the smallest details: a fourteen-year-old leaves home at 5:30 p.m., two men convicted of murder later walk free, and the institution that employed the killers was ordered to pay two million reals. What really happened in the hours between Lucas leaving his uncle’s house and the night the church burned, and why do the official accounts keep shifting?

In this episode, I tell the story of Lucas Vargas Terra and the sequence of events in Salvador that led from a vanished teenager to convictions, appeals, and questions about responsibility. We follow the timeline, the conflicting witness statements, the church transfers, and the court order that compensated Lucas’s family - but can those facts explain the gaps?

Person: Lucas Vargas Terra
Date of birth: October 19, 1986
Disappearance date: March 21, 2001
Convictions: Three men convicted of his murder (22 months after disappearance)
Settlement: Court-ordered payment of two million reals to Lucas’s family

- Lucas left his uncle’s house at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2001.
- Lucas called his father at 9:30 p.m. the night before he vanished, saying he was fine.
- Silvio Roberto Santos Galiza, age 21 and auxiliary pastor, was transferred twice after incidents at prior congregations.
- Lucas’s body was found 43 days after he disappeared.
- Two of the three convicted men were walking free 22 years later while appeals continued.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862590Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Pastor, the Missing Boy, and the Night the Church Burned Fear and mistrust coil in the smallest details: a fourteen-year-old leaves home at 5:30 p.m., two men convicted of murder later walk free, and the institution that employed the killers...
Fear and mistrust coil in the smallest details: a fourteen-year-old leaves home at 5:30 p.m., two men convicted of murder later walk free, and the institution that employed the killers was ordered to pay two million reals. What really happened in the hours between Lucas leaving his uncle’s house and the night the church burned, and why do the official accounts keep shifting?

In this episode, I tell the story of Lucas Vargas Terra and the sequence of events in Salvador that led from a vanished teenager to convictions, appeals, and questions about responsibility. We follow the timeline, the conflicting witness statements, the church transfers, and the court order that compensated Lucas’s family - but can those facts explain the gaps?

Person: Lucas Vargas Terra
Date of birth: October 19, 1986
Disappearance date: March 21, 2001
Convictions: Three men convicted of his murder (22 months after disappearance)
Settlement: Court-ordered payment of two million reals to Lucas’s family

- Lucas left his uncle’s house at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2001.
- Lucas called his father at 9:30 p.m. the night before he vanished, saying he was fine.
- Silvio Roberto Santos Galiza, age 21 and auxiliary pastor, was transferred twice after incidents at prior congregations.
- Lucas’s body was found 43 days after he disappeared.
- Two of the three convicted men were walking free 22 years later while appeals continued.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1376falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-single-sock-on-the-hill-what-they-never-confessed--72862589
A lone white sock hung from a tree while the matching sock stayed on an eleven-month-old boy found on a hillside six days after he vanished - a single piece of evidence that police bagged and a silence that never fit the ransom theory. What happened between the farm’s false door and the hill where a white canvas bag was found remains the unanswered detail that drives this episode.

In this episode, we follow the timeline from the night Luis Santiago Lozano disappeared to the discovery on September 30, 2008, and the months of investigation that never produced a complete explanation; why did the expected ransom call never come, and what did the man responsible never confess?

Person: Luis Santiago Lozano
Date: September 30, 2008
Location: hillside of Lourdes
Mother: Clara Ivonne Lozano Germán
Suspect: Orlando Pelayo Rincón

- Luis Santiago was eleven months and three days old when he disappeared.
- He was born on October 27, 2007, in Chía.
- The child was taken from a small farm in the rural district of Tiquisa on the night of September 24, 2008.
- Investigators found a white canvas bag on the hillside of Lourdes on the morning of September 30, 2008.
- Orlando Pelayo Rincón died in a prison hospital in Valledupar on April 21, 2023, after nearly fifteen years in custody.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862589Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Single Sock on the Hill: What They Never Confessed A lone white sock hung from a tree while the matching sock stayed on an eleven-month-old boy found on a hillside six days after he vanished - a single piece of evidence that police bagged and a...
A lone white sock hung from a tree while the matching sock stayed on an eleven-month-old boy found on a hillside six days after he vanished - a single piece of evidence that police bagged and a silence that never fit the ransom theory. What happened between the farm’s false door and the hill where a white canvas bag was found remains the unanswered detail that drives this episode.

In this episode, we follow the timeline from the night Luis Santiago Lozano disappeared to the discovery on September 30, 2008, and the months of investigation that never produced a complete explanation; why did the expected ransom call never come, and what did the man responsible never confess?

Person: Luis Santiago Lozano
Date: September 30, 2008
Location: hillside of Lourdes
Mother: Clara Ivonne Lozano Germán
Suspect: Orlando Pelayo Rincón

- Luis Santiago was eleven months and three days old when he disappeared.
- He was born on October 27, 2007, in Chía.
- The child was taken from a small farm in the rural district of Tiquisa on the night of September 24, 2008.
- Investigators found a white canvas bag on the hillside of Lourdes on the morning of September 30, 2008.
- Orlando Pelayo Rincón died in a prison hospital in Valledupar on April 21, 2023, after nearly fifteen years in custody.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1428falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-night-the-cameras-slept-murder-at-hotel-mansion-inaya--72862588
The hotel’s security cameras were simply not functioning the night a 43-year-old surgeon disappeared; her body was found washed and the phone set to airplane mode, the breakfast she scheduled untouched. How did a night with three men present turn into a scene with no footage, a cleaned room, and more questions than answers?

In this episode, we lay out the timeline, the forensic findings, and the people who were at Hotel Mansión Inaya that weekend to follow the only traces that remained - injuries, key logs, and a forensic dog - and ask whether the full truth was ever reached.

Person: María Luisa Cedeño Quesada
Age: 43
Location: Hotel Mansión Inaya, Manuel Antonio
Date: July 18-20, 2020
Case: Homicide with three men arrested, one convicted

- María Luisa scheduled breakfast for 8:00 a.m. and never received it.
- Security cameras at the hotel were not functioning that night.
- The forensic window for the attack spans between 00:00 and 04:48 on July 20, 2020.
- Autopsy found trauma to the brainstem, displacement of the first two vertebrae, and multiple neck hemorrhages.
- Three men were arrested after the killing; only one was ultimately convicted.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862588Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Night the Cameras Slept: Murder at Hotel Mansión Inaya The hotel’s security cameras were simply not functioning the night a 43-year-old surgeon disappeared; her body was found washed and the phone set to airplane mode, the breakfast she...
The hotel’s security cameras were simply not functioning the night a 43-year-old surgeon disappeared; her body was found washed and the phone set to airplane mode, the breakfast she scheduled untouched. How did a night with three men present turn into a scene with no footage, a cleaned room, and more questions than answers?

In this episode, we lay out the timeline, the forensic findings, and the people who were at Hotel Mansión Inaya that weekend to follow the only traces that remained - injuries, key logs, and a forensic dog - and ask whether the full truth was ever reached.

Person: María Luisa Cedeño Quesada
Age: 43
Location: Hotel Mansión Inaya, Manuel Antonio
Date: July 18-20, 2020
Case: Homicide with three men arrested, one convicted

- María Luisa scheduled breakfast for 8:00 a.m. and never received it.
- Security cameras at the hotel were not functioning that night.
- The forensic window for the attack spans between 00:00 and 04:48 on July 20, 2020.
- Autopsy found trauma to the brainstem, displacement of the first two vertebrae, and multiple neck hemorrhages.
- Three men were arrested after the killing; only one was ultimately convicted.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1435falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wall-that-hid-her-how-torremolinos-secret-began-to-bleed--72862586
A mother's daily calls went unanswered for nine years after a 22-year-old beauty contestant sent a final message from Torremolinos on July 7, 2014. The life behind an attic wall was only revealed after a second woman's death in May 2023-so what was built to hide, and who kept living above it?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from Sibora Gagani's last communication to the accidental discovery that ended the long silence, asking how a seaside town's transience and nine years of official dead ends concealed the truth.

Person: Sibora Gagani
Date: July 7, 2014
Age: 22
Location: Torremolinos
Event: Second woman's death in May 2023 led to discovery

- Sibora sent her last message to family on July 7, 2014.
- Sibora was 22 years old at the time of her last contact.
- Elizabeth Shahini, Sibora's mother, called her every morning without exception before the disappearance.
- Marco Gallo Romeo was 15 years older than Sibora and lived in Torremolinos for nine years after her disappearance.
- A 28-year-old woman named Paula died in a ground-floor apartment on Sanginés in May 2023, an event that led to the discovery behind the attic wall.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862586Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Wall That Hid Her: How Torremolinos' Secret Began to Bleed A mother's daily calls went unanswered for nine years after a 22-year-old beauty contestant sent a final message from Torremolinos on July 7, 2014. The life behind an attic wall was...
A mother's daily calls went unanswered for nine years after a 22-year-old beauty contestant sent a final message from Torremolinos on July 7, 2014. The life behind an attic wall was only revealed after a second woman's death in May 2023-so what was built to hide, and who kept living above it?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from Sibora Gagani's last communication to the accidental discovery that ended the long silence, asking how a seaside town's transience and nine years of official dead ends concealed the truth.

Person: Sibora Gagani
Date: July 7, 2014
Age: 22
Location: Torremolinos
Event: Second woman's death in May 2023 led to discovery

- Sibora sent her last message to family on July 7, 2014.
- Sibora was 22 years old at the time of her last contact.
- Elizabeth Shahini, Sibora's mother, called her every morning without exception before the disappearance.
- Marco Gallo Romeo was 15 years older than Sibora and lived in Torremolinos for nine years after her disappearance.
- A 28-year-old woman named Paula died in a ground-floor apartment on Sanginés in May 2023, an event that led to the discovery behind the attic wall.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-screamed-ten-times-inside-a-police-academy-no-one-opened-door--72862585
Her screams echoed down a police academy corridor and every officer on the floor heard them, yet no one opened a door; her phone recorded two hours of audio that ends with her repeating one phrase ten times before silence. How did a criminal defense attorney who fought gender violence walk into a building of law and never come out?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the night she entered the Escuela Superior de Policía to the discovery of her body eleven days later, using the audio recording, camera footage and security logs that shaped the investigation. What do those records reveal about who heard her and who chose not to act?

Person: María Belén Bernal
Date: September 10-21, 2022
Location: Escuela Superior de Policía, Pomasqui; Cerro Casitawa
Status: Body found; cause of death strangulation, asphyxia, and severe blunt trauma
Related Person: Germán Fernando Cáceres del Salto

- Entry log records María Belén entering the academy at just after 1:00 AM on September 11, 2022 with no recorded exit.
- Her phone captured two hours of audio later recovered when her son unlocked the screen.
- The audio ends with María Belén repeating one phrase ten times, then silence.
- Her body was found on September 21, 2022 at Cerro Casitawa wrapped in a blanket.
- Forensic report confirmed strangulation, asphyxia, and severe blunt trauma to the right side of her head.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862585Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:00:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Screamed Ten Times Inside a Police Academy - No One Opened Door Her screams echoed down a police academy corridor and every officer on the floor heard them, yet no one opened a door; her phone recorded two hours of audio that ends with her...
Her screams echoed down a police academy corridor and every officer on the floor heard them, yet no one opened a door; her phone recorded two hours of audio that ends with her repeating one phrase ten times before silence. How did a criminal defense attorney who fought gender violence walk into a building of law and never come out?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the night she entered the Escuela Superior de Policía to the discovery of her body eleven days later, using the audio recording, camera footage and security logs that shaped the investigation. What do those records reveal about who heard her and who chose not to act?

Person: María Belén Bernal
Date: September 10-21, 2022
Location: Escuela Superior de Policía, Pomasqui; Cerro Casitawa
Status: Body found; cause of death strangulation, asphyxia, and severe blunt trauma
Related Person: Germán Fernando Cáceres del Salto

- Entry log records María Belén entering the academy at just after 1:00 AM on September 11, 2022 with no recorded exit.
- Her phone captured two hours of audio later recovered when her son unlocked the screen.
- The audio ends with María Belén repeating one phrase ten times, then silence.
- Her body was found on September 21, 2022 at Cerro Casitawa wrapped in a blanket.
- Forensic report confirmed strangulation, asphyxia, and severe blunt trauma to the right side of her head.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1362falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bones-a-pot-on-the-stove-and-the-missing-head--72862583
The pot was still on the stove when investigators arrived, and inside were fifty-six bones - out of the body's two hundred and six - with the head and torso never recovered. Neighbors had watched children help carry bags into the woods and a missing man’s social security payments were tied to the woman across the street; what really happened that night, and why were key parts of the body never found?

In this episode, you will hear the sequence of events from the morning James disappeared through the discoveries that followed, including the neighbor relationships, financial ties, and the odd details that drew investigators in; will those details answer why fifty-six bones were left in a pot and where the missing head and torso went?

Person: James
Person: Candy Medina
Person: Angela Stoll
Date: April 3, 2013
Location: Volusia County, Florida

- 56 bones were recovered from a pot on the stove.
- James was 180 centimeters tall and weighed over 100 kilograms.
- James had three tattoos described as "gringo" on his neck, a Metallica skull on his right calf, and "NCC" on his right forearm.
- James and Candy had been together for 17 years and had two children together; Candy had an additional son from before.
- Angela Stoll was born April 7, 1972, in Makok, Thailand, and had been married three times.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862583Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:00:06 +0000Creator at ObomediaBones, a Pot on the Stove, and the Missing Head The pot was still on the stove when investigators arrived, and inside were fifty-six bones - out of the body's two hundred and six - with the head and torso never recovered. Neighbors had watched...
The pot was still on the stove when investigators arrived, and inside were fifty-six bones - out of the body's two hundred and six - with the head and torso never recovered. Neighbors had watched children help carry bags into the woods and a missing man’s social security payments were tied to the woman across the street; what really happened that night, and why were key parts of the body never found?

In this episode, you will hear the sequence of events from the morning James disappeared through the discoveries that followed, including the neighbor relationships, financial ties, and the odd details that drew investigators in; will those details answer why fifty-six bones were left in a pot and where the missing head and torso went?

Person: James
Person: Candy Medina
Person: Angela Stoll
Date: April 3, 2013
Location: Volusia County, Florida

- 56 bones were recovered from a pot on the stove.
- James was 180 centimeters tall and weighed over 100 kilograms.
- James had three tattoos described as "gringo" on his neck, a Metallica skull on his right calf, and "NCC" on his right forearm.
- James and Candy had been together for 17 years and had two children together; Candy had an additional son from before.
- Angela Stoll was born April 7, 1972, in Makok, Thailand, and had been married three times.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-night-a-girl-trusted-a-friend-whispers-from-yara-s-last-ride--72862582
The ordinary dusk of a small Argentine city turned lethal: a sixteen-year-old left home with a bicycle and a folder and never returned, her body found five days later with hands and feet bound, semi-buried a few blocks away. How did every protective system - neighbors, police, and protocols - fail so completely that a trail became only a memory?

In this episode, we lay out the timeline from the evening Sabrina "Yara" Rueda left home on September 23, 2020, to the discovery of her body, documenting the people, decisions, and missed chances that shaped those five days; will the gaps in response explain why she was never saved?

Person: Sabrina "Yara" Rueda
Date: September 23-25, 2020
Location: Palpalá, Jujuy, Argentina
Cause: Anoxia (strangulation by ligature)
Perpetrators: Tomás Fernández (16), Raúl Arnaldo "Nano" (40), Esteban Mauricio Abad (owner of red vehicle)

- Yara left home just before sundown on September 23, 2020, carrying a bicycle and a folder.
- Her family filed a missing person report the same evening; police initially told them she had probably run off with her boyfriend.
- Formal acceptance of the missing person case occurred more than 24 hours after her disappearance when the Fiscalía assistant reportedly refused to trigger Alerta Sofía while watching a football match.
- Forensic examiners established Yara died between September 23 and September 25, 2020, from anoxia due to ligature strangulation, with bruising on her face.
- Her body was found five days after she disappeared, semi-buried in a vacant lot a few blocks from her house with her national identification card left beside her.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862582Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:07 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Night a Girl Trusted a Friend - Whispers from Yara's Last Ride The ordinary dusk of a small Argentine city turned lethal: a sixteen-year-old left home with a bicycle and a folder and never returned, her body found five days later with hands and...
The ordinary dusk of a small Argentine city turned lethal: a sixteen-year-old left home with a bicycle and a folder and never returned, her body found five days later with hands and feet bound, semi-buried a few blocks away. How did every protective system - neighbors, police, and protocols - fail so completely that a trail became only a memory?

In this episode, we lay out the timeline from the evening Sabrina "Yara" Rueda left home on September 23, 2020, to the discovery of her body, documenting the people, decisions, and missed chances that shaped those five days; will the gaps in response explain why she was never saved?

Person: Sabrina "Yara" Rueda
Date: September 23-25, 2020
Location: Palpalá, Jujuy, Argentina
Cause: Anoxia (strangulation by ligature)
Perpetrators: Tomás Fernández (16), Raúl Arnaldo "Nano" (40), Esteban Mauricio Abad (owner of red vehicle)

- Yara left home just before sundown on September 23, 2020, carrying a bicycle and a folder.
- Her family filed a missing person report the same evening; police initially told them she had probably run off with her boyfriend.
- Formal acceptance of the missing person case occurred more than 24 hours after her disappearance when the Fiscalía assistant reportedly refused to trigger Alerta Sofía while watching a football match.
- Forensic examiners established Yara died between September 23 and September 25, 2020, from anoxia due to ligature strangulation, with bruising on her face.
- Her body was found five days after she disappeared, semi-buried in a vacant lot a few blocks from her house with her national identification card left beside her.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-hid-him-in-a-freezer-for-twelve-years-why--72862581
The ordinary banality of a moving truck, a sealed freezer and a storage unit hid a mummified body for over a decade - a man found taped inside a chest freezer in Somerville matched a 1980s photo and had a fatal gunshot wound to the back of his skull. Why would a woman carry that secret across states, silence her children, and keep the corpse in a freezer until confessing on her deathbed?

In this episode, we recount the timeline from a 1998 cross-country move to the discovery on November 12, 2004, tracing Geraldine Kelly’s life with John from Somerville to Ventura and back, and we ask: what motive, if any, explains why she kept him frozen and hidden for twelve years?

Person: Geraldine Kelly
Person: John Kelly
Date: November 12, 2004
Location: Planet Self Storage, Somerville, Massachusetts
Cause: gunshot wound to the back of the skull

- The moving truck transported furniture, boxes, and one sealed freezer in late October 1998.
- The freezer remained unplugged and taped shut in a storage unit for six years before discovery.
- Geraldine confessed on November 12, 2004, while dying of stage-four breast cancer in a Somerville hospital.
- Forensic examiners confirmed the mummified body matched a late 1980s photograph and identified three tattoos.
- A handgun recovered from Geraldine’s apartment fired ammunition matching the bullet recovered from John’s head.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862581Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Hid Him in a Freezer for Twelve Years - Why? The ordinary banality of a moving truck, a sealed freezer and a storage unit hid a mummified body for over a decade - a man found taped inside a chest freezer in Somerville matched a 1980s photo and...
The ordinary banality of a moving truck, a sealed freezer and a storage unit hid a mummified body for over a decade - a man found taped inside a chest freezer in Somerville matched a 1980s photo and had a fatal gunshot wound to the back of his skull. Why would a woman carry that secret across states, silence her children, and keep the corpse in a freezer until confessing on her deathbed?

In this episode, we recount the timeline from a 1998 cross-country move to the discovery on November 12, 2004, tracing Geraldine Kelly’s life with John from Somerville to Ventura and back, and we ask: what motive, if any, explains why she kept him frozen and hidden for twelve years?

Person: Geraldine Kelly
Person: John Kelly
Date: November 12, 2004
Location: Planet Self Storage, Somerville, Massachusetts
Cause: gunshot wound to the back of the skull

- The moving truck transported furniture, boxes, and one sealed freezer in late October 1998.
- The freezer remained unplugged and taped shut in a storage unit for six years before discovery.
- Geraldine confessed on November 12, 2004, while dying of stage-four breast cancer in a Somerville hospital.
- Forensic examiners confirmed the mummified body matched a late 1980s photograph and identified three tattoos.
- A handgun recovered from Geraldine’s apartment fired ammunition matching the bullet recovered from John’s head.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1452falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-night-she-sent-that-photo-two-falls-one-unanswered-truth--72862580
A bruised face, a cry at 1:10 a.m., and by sunrise both were dead - a twelve-floor fall captured on camera that shows hands but not intent. The unresolved question: did he pull her back in or push her out, and what did she go back for?

In this episode, we lay out the timeline, the messages, the footage, and the official findings to present the facts surrounding the deaths of Sara Arauco Mendoza and Dagner Joaquín Rojas Talamas, and ask whether the evidence supports homicide, accident, or something else.

Person: Sara Arauco Mendoza
Person: Dagner Joaquín Rojas Talamas
Date: April 27, 2021
Location: Condominio Santa Cruz, Calle Suárez Arana, Santa Cruz
Case: Intimate Partner Violence; two falls from twelfth-floor window

- At 1:10 a.m. Sara sent four messages including "Look what you did to me" and a photograph showing a split nose and swelling.
- Sara was born May 11, 1996 and planned to marry on her 25th birthday, May 11, 2021.
- Building camera footage shows Sara hanging from the twelfth-floor window with Dagner above her; footage could not determine intention.
- First responder Jim Nájera reported Sara fell first and Dagner fell seconds later from the same window; both were pronounced dead at the scene.
- Forensic director Naira Padilla Morena documented bruising on Sara’s lower right eyelid and thorax and abrasions on Dagner’s chest and back consistent with a pre-fall physical altercation.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862580Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:00:03 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Night She Sent That Photo: Two Falls, One Unanswered Truth A bruised face, a cry at 1:10 a.m., and by sunrise both were dead - a twelve-floor fall captured on camera that shows hands but not intent. The unresolved question: did he pull her back...
A bruised face, a cry at 1:10 a.m., and by sunrise both were dead - a twelve-floor fall captured on camera that shows hands but not intent. The unresolved question: did he pull her back in or push her out, and what did she go back for?

In this episode, we lay out the timeline, the messages, the footage, and the official findings to present the facts surrounding the deaths of Sara Arauco Mendoza and Dagner Joaquín Rojas Talamas, and ask whether the evidence supports homicide, accident, or something else.

Person: Sara Arauco Mendoza
Person: Dagner Joaquín Rojas Talamas
Date: April 27, 2021
Location: Condominio Santa Cruz, Calle Suárez Arana, Santa Cruz
Case: Intimate Partner Violence; two falls from twelfth-floor window

- At 1:10 a.m. Sara sent four messages including "Look what you did to me" and a photograph showing a split nose and swelling.
- Sara was born May 11, 1996 and planned to marry on her 25th birthday, May 11, 2021.
- Building camera footage shows Sara hanging from the twelfth-floor window with Dagner above her; footage could not determine intention.
- First responder Jim Nájera reported Sara fell first and Dagner fell seconds later from the same window; both were pronounced dead at the scene.
- Forensic director Naira Padilla Morena documented bruising on Sara’s lower right eyelid and thorax and abrasions on Dagner’s chest and back consistent with a pre-fall physical altercation.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1144falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/last-call-at-1-00-am-who-killed-sharon-la-hechicera--72862579
A leading tecnocumbia star was found unconscious on asphalt at 1:00 AM with a fractured skull, seatbelt marks, and a two-year-old son in the car - yet her partner’s account says a white vehicle sped off. Why did Giovanni López Tello’s car face the wrong direction, and how did surveillance footage and forensics rewrite the last thirty minutes of Sharon’s life?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the call for help at 01:00 on January 4, 2015 through the forensic findings, witness statements, and the discovery of a third vehicle on ECO-911 recordings, asking whether the initial witness account can be trusted.

Person: Edi Rosario Bermeo Cisneros (Sharon La Hechicera)
Date: January 4, 2015
Location: Coastal highway between Monteverde and San Pablo, Santa Elena province
Age: 40
Partner: Giovanni López Tello

- Sharon was found unconscious on the asphalt 300 meters from Giovanni’s car.
- Sharon’s last recorded words, spoken around 01:00, were “Ayuda. Giovanito.”
- Sharon died from a fractured skull at the base, internal hemorrhaging, a lacerated lung, a broken left leg, and deep abrasions.
- Forensic examiners found seatbelt markings indicating she was bracing inside a moving vehicle, not standing outside.
- Analysis of 38 ECO-911 surveillance recordings identified a third vehicle driven by Luis Correa Dávila that struck Sharon and showed broken windows and altered rims.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862579Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Creator at ObomediaLast Call at 1:00 AM - Who Killed Sharon La Hechicera? A leading tecnocumbia star was found unconscious on asphalt at 1:00 AM with a fractured skull, seatbelt marks, and a two-year-old son in the car - yet her partner’s account says a white vehicle...
A leading tecnocumbia star was found unconscious on asphalt at 1:00 AM with a fractured skull, seatbelt marks, and a two-year-old son in the car - yet her partner’s account says a white vehicle sped off. Why did Giovanni López Tello’s car face the wrong direction, and how did surveillance footage and forensics rewrite the last thirty minutes of Sharon’s life?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the call for help at 01:00 on January 4, 2015 through the forensic findings, witness statements, and the discovery of a third vehicle on ECO-911 recordings, asking whether the initial witness account can be trusted.

Person: Edi Rosario Bermeo Cisneros (Sharon La Hechicera)
Date: January 4, 2015
Location: Coastal highway between Monteverde and San Pablo, Santa Elena province
Age: 40
Partner: Giovanni López Tello

- Sharon was found unconscious on the asphalt 300 meters from Giovanni’s car.
- Sharon’s last recorded words, spoken around 01:00, were “Ayuda. Giovanito.”
- Sharon died from a fractured skull at the base, internal hemorrhaging, a lacerated lung, a broken left leg, and deep abrasions.
- Forensic examiners found seatbelt markings indicating she was bracing inside a moving vehicle, not standing outside.
- Analysis of 38 ECO-911 surveillance recordings identified a third vehicle driven by Luis Correa Dávila that struck Sharon and showed broken windows and altered rims.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1375falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-walked-into-a-trap-the-man-buried-alive-after-a-date--72862578
A man who cared for elderly parents and drove three hours for a single online date was found half-buried, naked and covered in mud; forensic pathologists discovered soil and dust in his nose, mouth and esophagus - proof he was still breathing when buried. How did a dating profile called "Dulce Ángel" become the doorway to murder, and who engineered the trap?

In this episode, we follow the sequence of events from the Badoo profile to the field outside Pedrola where the body was found, tracing the people, places and evidence that link an online meeting to a staged killing. What patterns emerge that show this was not an isolated crime but a deliberate operation?

Person: José Antonio Delgado Fresnedo
Date: September 6, 2019 (date of meeting) and September 27, 2019 (body found)
Location: Pedrola, Zaragoza (fields outside the town)
Age: 54
Profile name: "Dulce Ángel" (Badoo)

- Forensic exam found soil and dust inside the victim's nose, mouth and esophagus, indicating he was breathing when buried.
- The body was discovered half-buried in a crop field near Pedrola on September 27, 2019, about 21 days after the meeting.
- José Antonio drove approximately three hours from Vizcaya to Luceni for the date and left on the evening of September 6, 2019, with a small bag and his phone.
- The "Dulce Ángel" profile was one of at least three similar accounts ("Daniela Mendoza" and "Bella") created shortly before separate attacks and closed immediately after.
- Hedangelling Candy Arrieta Landazabal, age 34 in 2019 and originally from Zulia, Venezuela, was identified as the person behind the "Dulce Ángel" profile and had been in Spain under asylum for three months.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862578Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:04 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Walked Into a Trap: The Man Buried Alive After a Date A man who cared for elderly parents and drove three hours for a single online date was found half-buried, naked and covered in mud; forensic pathologists discovered soil and dust in his nose,...
A man who cared for elderly parents and drove three hours for a single online date was found half-buried, naked and covered in mud; forensic pathologists discovered soil and dust in his nose, mouth and esophagus - proof he was still breathing when buried. How did a dating profile called "Dulce Ángel" become the doorway to murder, and who engineered the trap?

In this episode, we follow the sequence of events from the Badoo profile to the field outside Pedrola where the body was found, tracing the people, places and evidence that link an online meeting to a staged killing. What patterns emerge that show this was not an isolated crime but a deliberate operation?

Person: José Antonio Delgado Fresnedo
Date: September 6, 2019 (date of meeting) and September 27, 2019 (body found)
Location: Pedrola, Zaragoza (fields outside the town)
Age: 54
Profile name: "Dulce Ángel" (Badoo)

- Forensic exam found soil and dust inside the victim's nose, mouth and esophagus, indicating he was breathing when buried.
- The body was discovered half-buried in a crop field near Pedrola on September 27, 2019, about 21 days after the meeting.
- José Antonio drove approximately three hours from Vizcaya to Luceni for the date and left on the evening of September 6, 2019, with a small bag and his phone.
- The "Dulce Ángel" profile was one of at least three similar accounts ("Daniela Mendoza" and "Bella") created shortly before separate attacks and closed immediately after.
- Hedangelling Candy Arrieta Landazabal, age 34 in 2019 and originally from Zulia, Venezuela, was identified as the person behind the "Dulce Ángel" profile and had been in Spain under asylum for three months.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1386falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-left-a-body-went-to-work-the-night-roxana-fought-back--72862577
The morning after, a twenty-three-year-old single mother locked her door, pushed her street-food cart through Nezahualcóyotl, and kept working while a dismembered body lay in the room she had just left - was it murder or survival? Two court rulings eight days apart would call the same night two irreconcilable things, leaving one central question: which version of that night is true?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the rented room to the trial record, laying out both Roxana Ruiz Santiago’s account and the witnesses’ account so you can weigh the conflict yourself: did she act in self-defense after an assault, or did a different sequence of violence happen that night?

Person: Roxana Ruiz Santiago
Person: Sinaí Cruz Cruz
Date: May 8, 2021
Location: Nezahualcóyotl
Status: Arrested May 9, 2021

- Roxana was 23 years old and a single mother who sold french fries from a street cart in May 2021.
- Sinaí was 22 years old, the eldest of four siblings, and worked at a nearby abarrotera, arriving by bicycle daily.
- On the night of May 7-8, they left together at approximately 1:30 a.m. and returned ten minutes later to pick up beers; that is the last confirmed moment.
- Police arrested Roxana on May 9, 2021 after officers found black plastic bags containing dismembered body parts she had placed in the street.
- Forensic evidence at trial determined Sinaí died from a severe blow to the head followed by strangulation, a sequence emphasized by the prosecution.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862577Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:35:45 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Left a Body, Went to Work: The Night Roxana Fought Back The morning after, a twenty-three-year-old single mother locked her door, pushed her street-food cart through Nezahualcóyotl, and kept working while a dismembered body lay in the room she...
The morning after, a twenty-three-year-old single mother locked her door, pushed her street-food cart through Nezahualcóyotl, and kept working while a dismembered body lay in the room she had just left - was it murder or survival? Two court rulings eight days apart would call the same night two irreconcilable things, leaving one central question: which version of that night is true?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from the rented room to the trial record, laying out both Roxana Ruiz Santiago’s account and the witnesses’ account so you can weigh the conflict yourself: did she act in self-defense after an assault, or did a different sequence of violence happen that night?

Person: Roxana Ruiz Santiago
Person: Sinaí Cruz Cruz
Date: May 8, 2021
Location: Nezahualcóyotl
Status: Arrested May 9, 2021

- Roxana was 23 years old and a single mother who sold french fries from a street cart in May 2021.
- Sinaí was 22 years old, the eldest of four siblings, and worked at a nearby abarrotera, arriving by bicycle daily.
- On the night of May 7-8, they left together at approximately 1:30 a.m. and returned ten minutes later to pick up beers; that is the last confirmed moment.
- Police arrested Roxana on May 9, 2021 after officers found black plastic bags containing dismembered body parts she had placed in the street.
- Forensic evidence at trial determined Sinaí died from a severe blow to the head followed by strangulation, a sequence emphasized by the prosecution.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1244falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lung-on-the-beach-how-spain-erased-romina-s-last-trace--72862576
A single human lung washed up on a Canary Islands shore on January 5, 2019 - the only piece of Romina Celeste Núñez Rodríguez ever recovered, later destroyed by an administrative error at the Institute of Legal Medicine. The lung’s DNA match was confirmed on February 21, 2019, but by then the rest of her body was gone and the state had already erased the last trace; how did routine failures let this happen?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from Romina’s arrival in Spain in 2010 to the moment a tourist found the lung at Las Cucharas beach, and we trace the missed chances: dismissed complaints, a hospital visit, neighbors who saw smoke for three days. How did a party in 2017, a fast-moving relationship, and a sequence of bureaucratic failures culminate in a destroyed piece of evidence?

Person: Romina Celeste Núñez Rodríguez
Date found: January 5, 2019
DNA confirmation: February 21, 2019
Suspect: Raúl Díaz Chacón
Birthplace: Asunción, Paraguay

- Romina was born in 1990 and arrived in Spain in 2010 at age 20.
- The tourist found the lung at Las Cucharas beach in Costa Teguise on January 5, 2019.
- Romina’s last confirmed call to her mother was from a private number on December 31, 2018.
- Neighbors reported smoke from a barbecue on January 2, 3, and 4, 2019; one neighbor called the fire department.
- The lung’s DNA match to Romina was confirmed on February 21, 2019.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862576Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:35:42 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Lung on the Beach: How Spain Erased Romina's Last Trace A single human lung washed up on a Canary Islands shore on January 5, 2019 - the only piece of Romina Celeste Núñez Rodríguez ever recovered, later destroyed by an administrative error at...
A single human lung washed up on a Canary Islands shore on January 5, 2019 - the only piece of Romina Celeste Núñez Rodríguez ever recovered, later destroyed by an administrative error at the Institute of Legal Medicine. The lung’s DNA match was confirmed on February 21, 2019, but by then the rest of her body was gone and the state had already erased the last trace; how did routine failures let this happen?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from Romina’s arrival in Spain in 2010 to the moment a tourist found the lung at Las Cucharas beach, and we trace the missed chances: dismissed complaints, a hospital visit, neighbors who saw smoke for three days. How did a party in 2017, a fast-moving relationship, and a sequence of bureaucratic failures culminate in a destroyed piece of evidence?

Person: Romina Celeste Núñez Rodríguez
Date found: January 5, 2019
DNA confirmation: February 21, 2019
Suspect: Raúl Díaz Chacón
Birthplace: Asunción, Paraguay

- Romina was born in 1990 and arrived in Spain in 2010 at age 20.
- The tourist found the lung at Las Cucharas beach in Costa Teguise on January 5, 2019.
- Romina’s last confirmed call to her mother was from a private number on December 31, 2018.
- Neighbors reported smoke from a barbecue on January 2, 3, and 4, 2019; one neighbor called the fire department.
- The lung’s DNA match to Romina was confirmed on February 21, 2019.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/missing-for-eight-years-found-with-his-mother-the-quiet-captivity--72862575
Something that looks like protection can hide a different kind of imprisonment: a seventeen-year-old vanished in 2015, appeared bloodied outside a Houston church in 2023, and for eight years neighbors say he lived behind his mother’s house while a public search and fundraising continued. How could missing posters, billboards, and a GoFundMe coexist with a teen reportedly seen at the family property - and who was the man called "Dolf"?

In this episode, we tell the timeline of events from Rudy Farías’s disappearance to his 2023 return and present the conflicting accounts that kept the case unsettled. What the 2018 police search missed - and what neighbors later described - forces the question: was Rudy hidden in plain sight, and if so, by what?

Person: Rudy Farías
Date: March 6, 2015
Location: southeast Houston
Event: Found unconscious outside a church on June 29, 2023
Family member: Mother Yani Santana

- Rudy disappeared on March 6, 2015 while walking his dogs and left without his asthma inhaler.
- A GoFundMe launched on March 22, 2015 raised $2,000.
- Billboards with Rudy’s face were erected along Highway 59 North on National Missing Children’s Day in 2017.
- Neighbors reported a young man called "Dolf" living at the property near Yani Santana for years; one neighbor named Brody Conway Lee said he spent time with Dolf regularly.
- Police searched the mother’s property in 2018 after relatives reported seeing Rudy but found nothing.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862575Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:35:38 +0000Creator at ObomediaMissing for Eight Years, Found With His Mother - The Quiet Captivity Something that looks like protection can hide a different kind of imprisonment: a seventeen-year-old vanished in 2015, appeared bloodied outside a Houston church in 2023, and for...
Something that looks like protection can hide a different kind of imprisonment: a seventeen-year-old vanished in 2015, appeared bloodied outside a Houston church in 2023, and for eight years neighbors say he lived behind his mother’s house while a public search and fundraising continued. How could missing posters, billboards, and a GoFundMe coexist with a teen reportedly seen at the family property - and who was the man called "Dolf"?

In this episode, we tell the timeline of events from Rudy Farías’s disappearance to his 2023 return and present the conflicting accounts that kept the case unsettled. What the 2018 police search missed - and what neighbors later described - forces the question: was Rudy hidden in plain sight, and if so, by what?

Person: Rudy Farías
Date: March 6, 2015
Location: southeast Houston
Event: Found unconscious outside a church on June 29, 2023
Family member: Mother Yani Santana

- Rudy disappeared on March 6, 2015 while walking his dogs and left without his asthma inhaler.
- A GoFundMe launched on March 22, 2015 raised $2,000.
- Billboards with Rudy’s face were erected along Highway 59 North on National Missing Children’s Day in 2017.
- Neighbors reported a young man called "Dolf" living at the property near Yani Santana for years; one neighbor named Brody Conway Lee said he spent time with Dolf regularly.
- Police searched the mother’s property in 2018 after relatives reported seeing Rudy but found nothing.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1399falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-wrote-a-death-letter-drove-into-the-alaskan-trap--72862573
He mailed a letter to his parents that said open it only if something bad happened, then drove to a trail near a microwave tower ninety miles south of Anchorage and was shot three times in the back. Two people were convicted in connection to the killing, both convictions were later overturned, and one man died in prison before his conviction was vacated - so who really set the trap Kent walked into?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events leading up to Kent Leping's death and the tangled legal aftermath, following the relationships, insurance changes, and the letter he sent that he knew might be read posthumously. What motive, paperwork, or person turned loneliness and charm into a lethal setup?

Person: Kent Leping
Date: May 2, 1996
Location: Trail near a microwave tower roughly 90 miles south of Anchorage
Cause: Shot three times in the back
Born: September 6, 1959

- Kent mailed a letter to his parents instructing them to open it only if something bad happened to him.
- Kent was shot three times in the back at an unmarked trail near a microwave tower on May 2, 1996.
- Kent and Michelle opened a joint bank account and each took out $1,000,000 life insurance policies naming each other as beneficiaries in February 1996.
- One week before May 2, 1996, Kent changed his insurance beneficiaries to name his parents instead of Michelle.
- Two people were eventually convicted in connection with Kent's death, but both convictions were later overturned and no one was definitively convicted.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862573Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:35:35 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Wrote a Death Letter - Drove Into the Alaskan Trap He mailed a letter to his parents that said open it only if something bad happened, then drove to a trail near a microwave tower ninety miles south of Anchorage and was shot three times in the...
He mailed a letter to his parents that said open it only if something bad happened, then drove to a trail near a microwave tower ninety miles south of Anchorage and was shot three times in the back. Two people were convicted in connection to the killing, both convictions were later overturned, and one man died in prison before his conviction was vacated - so who really set the trap Kent walked into?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events leading up to Kent Leping's death and the tangled legal aftermath, following the relationships, insurance changes, and the letter he sent that he knew might be read posthumously. What motive, paperwork, or person turned loneliness and charm into a lethal setup?

Person: Kent Leping
Date: May 2, 1996
Location: Trail near a microwave tower roughly 90 miles south of Anchorage
Cause: Shot three times in the back
Born: September 6, 1959

- Kent mailed a letter to his parents instructing them to open it only if something bad happened to him.
- Kent was shot three times in the back at an unmarked trail near a microwave tower on May 2, 1996.
- Kent and Michelle opened a joint bank account and each took out $1,000,000 life insurance policies naming each other as beneficiaries in February 1996.
- One week before May 2, 1996, Kent changed his insurance beneficiaries to name his parents instead of Michelle.
- Two people were eventually convicted in connection with Kent's death, but both convictions were later overturned and no one was definitively convicted.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1445falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-trusted-him-to-the-bakery-what-he-never-said-about-jacqueline--72862572
The sight of a ten-year-old stepping into a gray pickup with a man who had served seven years in prison should have set off alarms-yet Jacqueline walked in without hesitation and was never seen alive again. Her skeletonized remains were found eleven days later; the convicted man has never explained what happened after the gas station. What did the phone records and security footage hide, and why did her family wait eighteen months to hear anything?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events recorded on cameras, phone towers, and in court documents, laying out the timeline from Jacqueline leaving the restaurant to the discovery of her body and the gaps that remain. We focus on the unanswered moments between the gas station stop and the place the convicted man said he went-moments that the evidence contradicts.

Person: Jacqueline Velasco Martínez
Date: September 7, 2012
Location: outside Ricuras Gloria restaurant, Barrio Santander, Cali
Status: remains found skeletonized in cane field eleven days later; convicted man sentenced to 43 years and 4 months
Age: ten years old

- Jacqueline left her mother's restaurant at approximately 4:20 PM on September 7, 2012.
- Eleven days later a sugarcane cutter found her skeletonized remains near the airport road.
- The convicted man, Oscar Eduardo Cadavid, was 39 years old and had served about seven years in prison before the family moved in.
- Investigators identified Jacqueline by the clothing her mother had sewn.
- A court in Cali sentenced the man to forty-three years and four months, yet he never described what happened after the gas station.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862572Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:35:31 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Trusted Him to the Bakery - What He Never Said About Jacqueline The sight of a ten-year-old stepping into a gray pickup with a man who had served seven years in prison should have set off alarms-yet Jacqueline walked in without hesitation and...
The sight of a ten-year-old stepping into a gray pickup with a man who had served seven years in prison should have set off alarms-yet Jacqueline walked in without hesitation and was never seen alive again. Her skeletonized remains were found eleven days later; the convicted man has never explained what happened after the gas station. What did the phone records and security footage hide, and why did her family wait eighteen months to hear anything?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events recorded on cameras, phone towers, and in court documents, laying out the timeline from Jacqueline leaving the restaurant to the discovery of her body and the gaps that remain. We focus on the unanswered moments between the gas station stop and the place the convicted man said he went-moments that the evidence contradicts.

Person: Jacqueline Velasco Martínez
Date: September 7, 2012
Location: outside Ricuras Gloria restaurant, Barrio Santander, Cali
Status: remains found skeletonized in cane field eleven days later; convicted man sentenced to 43 years and 4 months
Age: ten years old

- Jacqueline left her mother's restaurant at approximately 4:20 PM on September 7, 2012.
- Eleven days later a sugarcane cutter found her skeletonized remains near the airport road.
- The convicted man, Oscar Eduardo Cadavid, was 39 years old and had served about seven years in prison before the family moved in.
- Investigators identified Jacqueline by the clothing her mother had sewn.
- A court in Cali sentenced the man to forty-three years and four months, yet he never described what happened after the gas station.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1165falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-blue-pool-dismemberment-a-missing-heart-and-a-wrong-door--72862571
A blue plastic kiddie pool, a human body burned inside, and a heart placed in a separate bag - all discovered near Gray Lake in the early hours of September 14, 2016. How did a routine visit to a university bar turn into a night that ended with dismemberment, a missing heart, and a case that remains officially undetermined?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from Jackie Banda Griff’s ordinary evening to the discovery at Gray Lake, laying out the timeline, surveillance evidence, phone pings, and the person who says he was looking for someone else. What happened in the roughly two-and-a-half-hour window between Jackie leaving the bar and her phone going silent?

Person: Jackie Banda Griff
Date: September 14, 2016
Location: Gray Lake / Denton, Texas
Age: 24
Status: Cause of death officially undetermined

- Jackie was born March 4, 1992, and was 24 years old at the time of her death.
- Firefighters responding early on September 14, 2016 found a blue plastic children's pool with a dismembered human body burning inside.
- A human heart was found separately, carefully placed inside a bag beside the pool.
- Surveillance footage shows Jackie leaving a university bar shortly after 11:00 PM with Charles Din Bryant; her phone pinged near Bryant’s residence at 11:57 PM.
- Jackie’s phone’s last recorded signal was at 1:32 AM on September 14, 2016 near Blue Mound Road; it went silent after that.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862571Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:35:29 +0000Creator at ObomediaThe Blue Pool: Dismemberment, a Missing Heart, and a Wrong Door A blue plastic kiddie pool, a human body burned inside, and a heart placed in a separate bag - all discovered near Gray Lake in the early hours of September 14, 2016. How did a routine...
A blue plastic kiddie pool, a human body burned inside, and a heart placed in a separate bag - all discovered near Gray Lake in the early hours of September 14, 2016. How did a routine visit to a university bar turn into a night that ended with dismemberment, a missing heart, and a case that remains officially undetermined?

In this episode, we tell the sequence of events from Jackie Banda Griff’s ordinary evening to the discovery at Gray Lake, laying out the timeline, surveillance evidence, phone pings, and the person who says he was looking for someone else. What happened in the roughly two-and-a-half-hour window between Jackie leaving the bar and her phone going silent?

Person: Jackie Banda Griff
Date: September 14, 2016
Location: Gray Lake / Denton, Texas
Age: 24
Status: Cause of death officially undetermined

- Jackie was born March 4, 1992, and was 24 years old at the time of her death.
- Firefighters responding early on September 14, 2016 found a blue plastic children's pool with a dismembered human body burning inside.
- A human heart was found separately, carefully placed inside a bag beside the pool.
- Surveillance footage shows Jackie leaving a university bar shortly after 11:00 PM with Charles Din Bryant; her phone pinged near Bryant’s residence at 11:57 PM.
- Jackie’s phone’s last recorded signal was at 1:32 AM on September 14, 2016 near Blue Mound Road; it went silent after that.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-walked-free-the-boy-who-left-a-head-at-school--72862569
A janitor found two dismembered cats and, at the school entrance, the severed head of an eleven-year-old with eyes removed and a red-ink note folded inside the mouth - a calculated message that provoked a 500-officer manhunt and rewrote Japan’s approach to juvenile crime. How did a case that began with such brutality end with the boy walking free, married to a fan and publishing a book?

In this episode, we recount the events from the first hammer attacks in February to the discovery at Tynohata Elementary on May 27, 1997, describe the evidence left at multiple scenes, and follow how the investigation and legal outcomes unfolded to raise a broader question about justice and protection for children.

Person: Shinichiro Azuma
Date: May 27, 1997
Location: Tynohata Elementary, Kobe
Case: Severed head left at school; prior hammer attacks in February-March 1997
Status: Subject later released, married to a fan, published a book

- More than 500 police officers were assigned to the investigation by the end of May 1997.
- The victim at the school was an eleven-year-old boy; the cut on the head ran from ear to ear and the eyes were removed.
- Two cats were found near the entrance, their bodies cut apart and arranged with precision before the head was discovered.
- Ayaka Yamashita, age ten, was struck with a hammer on March 10 and died on March 16 from a brain contusion.
- In his diary dated March 16, Shinichiro Azuma described the attack on Ayaka as a "sacred experiment" and recorded carrying a hammer for that purpose.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862569Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:35:26 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Walked Free: The Boy Who Left a Head at School A janitor found two dismembered cats and, at the school entrance, the severed head of an eleven-year-old with eyes removed and a red-ink note folded inside the mouth - a calculated message that...
A janitor found two dismembered cats and, at the school entrance, the severed head of an eleven-year-old with eyes removed and a red-ink note folded inside the mouth - a calculated message that provoked a 500-officer manhunt and rewrote Japan’s approach to juvenile crime. How did a case that began with such brutality end with the boy walking free, married to a fan and publishing a book?

In this episode, we recount the events from the first hammer attacks in February to the discovery at Tynohata Elementary on May 27, 1997, describe the evidence left at multiple scenes, and follow how the investigation and legal outcomes unfolded to raise a broader question about justice and protection for children.

Person: Shinichiro Azuma
Date: May 27, 1997
Location: Tynohata Elementary, Kobe
Case: Severed head left at school; prior hammer attacks in February-March 1997
Status: Subject later released, married to a fan, published a book

- More than 500 police officers were assigned to the investigation by the end of May 1997.
- The victim at the school was an eleven-year-old boy; the cut on the head ran from ear to ear and the eyes were removed.
- Two cats were found near the entrance, their bodies cut apart and arranged with precision before the head was discovered.
- Ayaka Yamashita, age ten, was struck with a hammer on March 10 and died on March 16 from a brain contusion.
- In his diary dated March 16, Shinichiro Azuma described the attack on Ayaka as a "sacred experiment" and recorded carrying a hammer for that purpose.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-called-her-chosen-she-left-home-to-worship-a-stranger--72862568
The pull of a stranger on Facebook turned a grieving teenager into a recruit for an apocalyptic doctrine, and she left home with hidden bags and six thousand euros missing; how did two years of online grooming erase everyone she loved? What did it take for her to board a plane to Lima convinced she was chosen to repopulate the earth?

In this episode, we hear the voice of someone who escaped and trace the two-year online path that rebuilt a girl's reality, the family silence that let it happen, and the moment she left Elche to meet a man she had never seen in person - what happened next and why did no one notice?

Person: Patricia Aguilar
Date: 7 January 2017
Location: Elche, Alicante, Spain
Person: Félix Steven Manrique Gómez
Age: Patricia Aguilar was eighteen when she departed

- Patricia was born in December 1999 in Elche, Alicante.
- Patricia lost her uncle José at age twenty-nine to hepatitis before she turned sixteen.
- Félix Manrique presented a YouTube channel named "Gnosis Buddhism Prophecies Venerable Prince Master."
- Patricia left Elche on 7 January 2017 and boarded a flight to Lima, Peru on 8 January 2017.
- Alberto Aguilar discovered €6,000 missing from the family's savings after Patricia left.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862568Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:35:22 +0000Creator at ObomediaHe Called Her Chosen - She Left Home to Worship a Stranger The pull of a stranger on Facebook turned a grieving teenager into a recruit for an apocalyptic doctrine, and she left home with hidden bags and six thousand euros missing; how did two...
The pull of a stranger on Facebook turned a grieving teenager into a recruit for an apocalyptic doctrine, and she left home with hidden bags and six thousand euros missing; how did two years of online grooming erase everyone she loved? What did it take for her to board a plane to Lima convinced she was chosen to repopulate the earth?

In this episode, we hear the voice of someone who escaped and trace the two-year online path that rebuilt a girl's reality, the family silence that let it happen, and the moment she left Elche to meet a man she had never seen in person - what happened next and why did no one notice?

Person: Patricia Aguilar
Date: 7 January 2017
Location: Elche, Alicante, Spain
Person: Félix Steven Manrique Gómez
Age: Patricia Aguilar was eighteen when she departed

- Patricia was born in December 1999 in Elche, Alicante.
- Patricia lost her uncle José at age twenty-nine to hepatitis before she turned sixteen.
- Félix Manrique presented a YouTube channel named "Gnosis Buddhism Prophecies Venerable Prince Master."
- Patricia left Elche on 7 January 2017 and boarded a flight to Lima, Peru on 8 January 2017.
- Alberto Aguilar discovered €6,000 missing from the family's savings after Patricia left.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1413falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hand-buried-in-atacama-the-twenty-eight-days-they-waited--72862566
A human hand pushed up through the Atacama dirt on Christmas Eve 2010-fingers half-open, visible only after twenty-eight days had passed while a family kept vigil for a daughter who would never return. How did a nursing student vanish fifty meters from her front door and remain undiscovered for four weeks, and what did a forensic technique used for the first time in Chile reveal about the case?

In this episode, we tell the story of Cecilia Julio Volados and the investigation that followed her disappearance, tracing the timeline from her last steps to the discovery on a mining road and the forensic breakthrough that changed everything. What did the science on Cecilia’s hands show, and why did prosecutors frame the answers differently than the courts?

Person: Cecilia Julio Volados
Date: November 27-December 25, 2010
Location: Antofagasta / Atacama Desert (Vallenar origin)
Age: 21 years old
Suspect: Daniel Marcelo Rojas Paul, released November 3, 2010

- Cecilia was last seen at approximately 11:00 PM on November 27, 2010, walking about 50 meters from Daniela’s apartment to her student residence.
- The human hand was found pushing through the dirt on a mining road on Christmas Eve, December 25, 2010-28 days after she disappeared.
- Daniel Marcelo Rojas Paul entered the apartment building housing Daniela three separate times on November 27, 2010.
- Rojas Paul had been released from prison on November 3, 2010, exactly 23 days before Cecilia vanished, after a prior three-year sentence for robbery.
- A forensic technique applied to evidence from Cecilia’s hands was used for the first time in Chilean history during this investigation.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862566Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:35:19 +0000Creator at ObomediaHand Buried in Atacama: The Twenty-Eight Days They Waited A human hand pushed up through the Atacama dirt on Christmas Eve 2010-fingers half-open, visible only after twenty-eight days had passed while a family kept vigil for a daughter who would...
A human hand pushed up through the Atacama dirt on Christmas Eve 2010-fingers half-open, visible only after twenty-eight days had passed while a family kept vigil for a daughter who would never return. How did a nursing student vanish fifty meters from her front door and remain undiscovered for four weeks, and what did a forensic technique used for the first time in Chile reveal about the case?

In this episode, we tell the story of Cecilia Julio Volados and the investigation that followed her disappearance, tracing the timeline from her last steps to the discovery on a mining road and the forensic breakthrough that changed everything. What did the science on Cecilia’s hands show, and why did prosecutors frame the answers differently than the courts?

Person: Cecilia Julio Volados
Date: November 27-December 25, 2010
Location: Antofagasta / Atacama Desert (Vallenar origin)
Age: 21 years old
Suspect: Daniel Marcelo Rojas Paul, released November 3, 2010

- Cecilia was last seen at approximately 11:00 PM on November 27, 2010, walking about 50 meters from Daniela’s apartment to her student residence.
- The human hand was found pushing through the dirt on a mining road on Christmas Eve, December 25, 2010-28 days after she disappeared.
- Daniel Marcelo Rojas Paul entered the apartment building housing Daniela three separate times on November 27, 2010.
- Rojas Paul had been released from prison on November 3, 2010, exactly 23 days before Cecilia vanished, after a prior three-year sentence for robbery.
- A forensic technique applied to evidence from Cecilia’s hands was used for the first time in Chilean history during this investigation.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1381falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-vanished-at-fourteen-returned-alone-with-a-note-and-secrets--72862564
A quiet note on a desk, a folded apology, and a fourteen-year-old who vanished at 4:00 a.m. with only a phone, a laptop and one comic book - then reappeared four years later in a town 1,500 miles from home asking to be removed from the missing list. What happened during those four years, and why did she leave in the first place?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from the morning Jessica Grijalva found her daughter's empty bed to the Silver Alert that Arizona had never issued before, and we lay out the unresolved facts that still refuse to settle. What do the discarded medication, the items taken, and the single handwritten promise reveal about Alicia Cristina Navarro's disappearance and return?

Person: Alicia Cristina Navarro
Date: September 15, 2019
Age at disappearance: 14
Location of family: Glendale, Arizona
Distance to reappearance: fifteen hundred miles

- Alicia left her bedroom at approximately 4:00 a.m., leaving a folded handwritten note on her desk saying she was sorry, she had to go, and she would be back soon.
- She had turned fourteen twelve days before her disappearance and measured four feet seven inches tall, weighing just under ninety pounds.
- She left behind her daily medication for high-functioning autism, as well as her phone charger and laptop charger.
- Items she took: her laptop, her phone, some makeup, and Iron Man volume 120, subtitled "Demon in a Bottle"; she did not take money or extra clothes.
- Arizona issued its first Silver Alert for a person under fourteen without dementia the morning she disappeared, and the search lasted eleven months with hundreds of tips and dozens of investigators.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72862564Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:35:16 +0000Creator at ObomediaShe Vanished at Fourteen - Returned Alone with a Note and Secrets A quiet note on a desk, a folded apology, and a fourteen-year-old who vanished at 4:00 a.m. with only a phone, a laptop and one comic book - then reappeared four years later in a...
A quiet note on a desk, a folded apology, and a fourteen-year-old who vanished at 4:00 a.m. with only a phone, a laptop and one comic book - then reappeared four years later in a town 1,500 miles from home asking to be removed from the missing list. What happened during those four years, and why did she leave in the first place?

In this episode, we follow the timeline from the morning Jessica Grijalva found her daughter's empty bed to the Silver Alert that Arizona had never issued before, and we lay out the unresolved facts that still refuse to settle. What do the discarded medication, the items taken, and the single handwritten promise reveal about Alicia Cristina Navarro's disappearance and return?

Person: Alicia Cristina Navarro
Date: September 15, 2019
Age at disappearance: 14
Location of family: Glendale, Arizona
Distance to reappearance: fifteen hundred miles

- Alicia left her bedroom at approximately 4:00 a.m., leaving a folded handwritten note on her desk saying she was sorry, she had to go, and she would be back soon.
- She had turned fourteen twelve days before her disappearance and measured four feet seven inches tall, weighing just under ninety pounds.
- She left behind her daily medication for high-functioning autism, as well as her phone charger and laptop charger.
- Items she took: her laptop, her phone, some makeup, and Iron Man volume 120, subtitled "Demon in a Bottle"; she did not take money or extra clothes.
- Arizona issued its first Silver Alert for a person under fourteen without dementia the morning she disappeared, and the search lasted eleven months with hundreds of tips and dozens of investigators.

To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.

© 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.]]>1326falsefull