Best Matthew Reyes Podcasts (2025)

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EP 155: The tragic case of Sheylla Cabrera. 25:17

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6h ago25:17

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Una madre dedicada desaparece, dejando a sus seres queridos con angustia — y la sospecha cae sobre la persona más cercana a ella. Esta es la historia de una mujer que intento de escapar de un matrimonio abusivo y terminó en tragedia, y la persecución internacional del esposo acusado de quitarle la vida. Este es el trágico caso de Sheylla Cabrera. P…

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EP 154: The tragic case of Jose Reyes Ramos 38:14

6d ago38:14

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In May 2013, Jose Reyes Ramos seemed to vanish without a trace. His family searched tirelessly, hanging flyers across Chicago and calling everyone they knew, but no one had seen him. What made his disappearance even more unsettling was a single, cryptic text Jose sent just before he went missing—one word that left his loved ones shaken and investig…

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Episode 320: Karla Estela Rivera - Kids Like Us 16:11

3h ago16:11

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In this week's story, teller Karla Estela Rivera recalls her experience learning to love her sexuality and the way she built a home for her child that would make their own experience open, loving, and joyous.By 2nd Story

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EP 153: The Murder of Matthew Webb 24:59

14d ago24:59

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1 de agosto del 2022… Lo que comenzó como un día normal para Matthew Webb, de tan solo 23 años, terminó en una tragedia inimaginable. Matthew se despertó aquella mañana pensando que sería otro día cualquiera en el trabajo. Era un joven trabajador, responsable, que tenia dos empleos —uno de ellos en McDonald 's — mientras también estudiaba para cons…

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EP 152: The tragic murder of Luis Baños Noberto 24:11

22d ago24:11

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On January 14th, 2025, 27-year-old Luis Baños Norberto was found dead inside the Baytown apartment he shared with his fiance. At first, the scene suggested suicide. But as investigators dug deeper, new evidence raised serious questions about what really happened that morning—and who was responsible. This is the tragic case of Luis Baños Norberto. Y…

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Episode 319: Connie Shirakawa - Journey To Jerome 16:10

10d ago16:10

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In this week's story, teller Connie Shirakawa recalls her experience on a pilgrimage to the former internment camp site where her parents met and the community she found among the generations of Japanese Americans she traveled with.By 2nd Story

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Episode 318: Dana Black - My Nana, My Mom's Mom, My Best Friend 18:42

25d ago18:42

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In this week's story, teller Dana Black looks back on her relationship with her grandmother, celebrating the little traditions they found together and how she honored her loss.By 2nd Story

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EP 151: The Tragic Case of Kaylah Love 27:01

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El 17 de marzo de 2024, una tranquila tarde en el vecindario de East Garfield Park, en Chicago, se vio sacudida por un crimen devastador. Cerca de un área de juegos en Horan Park, encontraron el cuerpo de una joven. La vida de una na adolescente de 16 años llena de sueños y talento, fue arrebatada demasiado pronto. Este es el tragico asesinato de K…

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EP 150: The tragic case of Amanda Lee Zubia 28:05

1M ago28:05

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In July 2004, 17-year-old Amanda Lee Zubia vanished without warning. Days of desperate searching ended with a discovery that would shatter her family forever—marked by unimaginable cruelty, betrayal, and the devastating truth about who was involved. This is the tragic case of Amanda Lee Zubia. You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Pod…

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Episode 317: LaTanya Lane - Fighting 14:38

1M ago14:38

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In this week's story, teller LaTanya Lane shares how she found, then learned to love, the fighter inside of her.By 2nd Story

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EP 149: The Tragic Murder of Natalia Segura Cordero 19:02

2M ago19:02

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Natalia Segura Cordero estaba a punto de cumplir 15 años el 16 de julio. Su familia ya hacía planes para celebrarla, para verla feliz, y rodeada de seres queridos. Pero todo eso fue arrebatado de la forma más cruel. El 27 de junio del 2025 se convirtió en el día más doloroso para su familia: la última vez que vieron a su hija con vida. Este es el t…

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EP 148: The Femicide of Margarita, Meredith, Medellín, and Karla Tapia Trujillo 31:41

2M ago31:41

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On July 4th, searchers from Buscadoras por la Paz Sonora made a devastating discovery near Highway 36 in Sonora, Mexico—three little girls found murdered, dressed in pajamas, holding one another. A day earlier, their mother’s body had been found nearby, executed and discarded. In this episode, we uncover the chilling timeline of betrayal and violen…

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Episode 316: Matthew Braun - I Needed To Move 15:24

2M ago15:24

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In this week's story, teller Matthew Braun recalls his struggle with financial and personal stagnation and the way he found satisfaction and community in movement.By 2nd Story

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EP 147: The Tragic Murder of Kamila Pacassi Zanga 50:52

2M ago50:52

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Kamila tenía el sueño de ser maestra. Luchó contra la distancia, el cansancio y las dificultades, para darle una mejor vida a su hijo. Pero lo que jamás imaginó fue que el peligro no estaba en la carretera ni en el sacrificio, sino en el salón de su clase. Este es el tragico asesinato de Kamila Pacassi Zanga. Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio e…

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Episode 315: Timothy David Rey - OUR Town 15:44

3M ago15:44

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In this week's story, we celebrate Pride with teller Timothy David Rey's story of growing up gay in 1980s small town America.By 2nd Story

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Episode 314: Darren Meyers - Meeting Mrs. Meyers 14:43

3M ago14:43

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In this week's story, teller Darren Meyers reflects on some recent forays into dating and the way that growing up as an only child has impacted his philosophy.By 2nd Story

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EP 146: The tragic case of Olivia Lucia Pacheco Beltran 31:51

4M ago31:51

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Mental illness doesn’t just affect one person—it impacts entire families. For mothers, watching a child suffer while systems fail can be heartbreaking. This episode tells the tragic story of Olivia, a devoted mother and activist, and how unhealed trauma and untreated mental illness can unravel even the deepest love. You can listen to our NEW episod…

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Episode 313: Lynnette Li - Move Those Feet 16:18

4M ago16:18

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In this week's story, teller Lynnette Li shares her experience of being caught between caring for her aging father and parenting her growing children.By 2nd Story

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EP 145: The Tragic Murder of Rachelle Lopez. 19:31

4M ago19:31

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Hoy hablaremos de un caso desgarrador ocurrido en Fontana, California. Una madre, una trabajadora dedicada, una mujer alegre y amorosa fue asesinada brutalmente dentro de su propio hogar —un lugar que se supone debe ser nuestro refugio seguro. Este es el tragico asesinato de Rachelle Lopez. Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Po…

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EP 144: The Tragic Case of Camilo Esteban Miramontes 23:33

4M ago23:33

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In a quiet California town, a baby is rushed to the hospital with injuries so severe that it left doctors speechless. As investigators dig deeper, a haunting story of neglect, deception, and unthinkable cruelty begins to unravel. Who failed to protect this small child? And how did it come to this? This is the tragic case of Camilo Esteban Miramonte…

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Episode 312: Kim L Hunt - Momma Said 14:14

5M ago14:14

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In this week's story, teller Kim L Hunt recalls the confidence and optimism her mother constantly spread throughout her youth and how it’s followed her into adulthood.By 2nd Story

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EP 143: The Tragic Case of Abbriella Faye Elliott 24:19

5M ago24:19

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Between 2003 and 2016, the National Violent Death Reporting System recorded 2,188 homicides of youth aged 11–18, with about 7% involving a current or former boyfriend as the perpetrator. A 2021 CDC survey also revealed that 1 in 12 high school students face physical dating violence and 1 in 10 face sexual dating violence. These alarming statistics …

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EP 142: The disappearance of Maria del Carmen Lopez 21:13

5M ago21:13

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On February 9th, 2023, 63-year-old Maria del Carmen Lopez was taken from her home in Pueblo Nuevo, Colima, Mexico, in broad daylight. What followed was a chilling silence, broken only by a ransom call and a family’s unwavering determination to bring her home. Her disappearance sparked a cross-border search filled with questions, heartbreak, and unc…

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Episode 311: Courtney Kotloski - Look For The Good Guys 14:39

5M ago14:39

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In this week's story, teller Courtney Kotloski shares how she, along with her kids, developed a way to find strength and positivity in the face of fear.By 2nd Story

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EP 141: The Tragic Murder of Mia and Kai Inoue 31:19

5M ago31:19

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Los hijos buscan en sus padres amor, consuelo y, sobre todo, protección. Pero, ¿qué sucede cuando esa seguridad es destrozada por las mismas manos destinadas a protegerlos? Esta es la historia de dos niños que nunca imaginaron que la mayor amenaza vendría de casa. Este es el tragico asesinato de Mia y Kaih Inoue Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodi…

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Episode 310: McKenzie Chinn & Mykele Deville - Spark & Shine 18:23

5M ago18:23

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In this week's story, tellers McKenzie Chinn and Mykele Deville look back at the way they found each other through the chaos and violence of the world around them.By 2nd Story

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EP 140: The Tragic Case of Pamela Alcantara Rubiera 39:39

5M ago39:39

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A 26-year-old woman from the Bronx, known for her unwavering faith, compassion, and commitment to helping others, was found dead on the outskirts of the city — leaving those who knew her heartbroken and searching for answers. After vanishing on an otherwise quiet Sunday night, her disappearance raised more questions than anyone could have imagined.…

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EP 139: The tragic murder of London Olsen 35:35

6M ago35:35

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Today, we bring you a case that is both heartbreaking and disturbing—a case that raises questions about how a child slipped through the cracks and how the person who is supposed to love and protect her, failed her and took her life away. This is the tragic case of London Olsen. You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all o…

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Episode 309: Wyl Villacres - Pink Tutu 15:26

6M ago15:26

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In this week's story, teller Wyl Villacres explores the dissonance he felt when young love clashed with harsh reality on a teenage trip abroad.By 2nd Story

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EP 138: The tragic murder of Joselyn Johana Toaquiza 31:00

6M ago31:00

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Turning 21 is meant to be a milestone—a celebration of new beginnings, independence, and dreams waiting to unfold. For Joselyn Johana Toaquiza, it should have been just that. After reconnecting with a childhood friend, she accepted the invitation to celebrate her 21st birthday at an Airbnb. On the surface, it seemed like a thoughtful gesture , but …

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EP 137: The tragic murder of Jessica Tinoco 22:01

6M ago22:01

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Imaginen recibir esta llamada: una niña al otro lado de la línea, aterrorizado, suplicando ayuda para su madre. Una madre, una hija, una amiga, arrebatada demasiado pronto y de una manera tan cruel y trágica. Esta es una historia sobre el amor de una madre, la pérdida y el impactante y devastador efecto de la violencia doméstica. Este es el asesina…

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Episode 308: Maegan Gwaltney - Motherhood (Or Lack Thereof) 14:34

6M ago14:34

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In this week's story, teller Maegan Gwaltney reflects on the mother she once planned to be and the way we grieve and grow from the invisible losses of life.By 2nd Story

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EP 136: The tragic case of Maria Jose Ordaz Chavarria 26:59

7M ago26:59

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In 2016, Gerardo Ordaz believed that he needed spiritual cleansing. Desperate to get rid of what he thought was an evil presence he went to a church seeking divine intervention. What unfolded remains a haunting and tragic mystery that haunts Gerado to this day. This is the tragic case of Maria Jose Ordaz Chavarria. You can listen to our NEW episode…

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Episode 307: Finding Humanity At The DMV - Abra Millman 16:08

7M ago16:08

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In this week's story, teller Abra Millman shares her frantic search for proper documentation before her wedding, and the unexpected place that showed her mercy.By 2nd Story

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Episode 306: RJ Silva - Mangoes In Manila 15:45

7M ago15:45

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In this week's story, teller RJ Silva shares his experience being pulled between two worlds when he brought his husband to visit his home country for the very first time.By 2nd Story

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Episode 305: Bobbie & Liz Rice - West Suburban Chinese School (西郊實驗中文學校) 20:29

8M ago20:29

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In this week's story, mother-daughter duo Bobbie & Liz Rice share stories of their shared Chinese values and experiences, as well as the ways they've helped each other to evolve and change.By 2nd Story

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EP 135: The tragic murder of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez and her baby, Yovanny Jadiel Lopez. 44:29

8M ago44:29

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What should have been a joyful time turned into an unimaginable tragedy for 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa Lopez. After seeking help with baby items on a Facebook page, she fell into the hands of strangers who posed as generous helpers but harbored sinister intentions. This is the heartbreaking story of Marlen Ochoa Lopez and her baby, Yovanny Jadiel Lop…

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Episode 304: Making A Whole From Broken Pieces 16:36

8M ago16:36

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In this week's story, our teller shares the lead up to - and follow up of - her marriage's end, and how she found her path forward through the grief of the transition.By 2nd Story

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EP 134: The case of Angelina Camillia González 20:56

9M ago20:56

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Angelina estaba emocionada de cumplir 18 años este mes de enero. Her birthday is actually next Tuesday, el dia 7 de enero, pero desafortunadamente, alguien decidió quitarle la vida el 20 de Diciembre. Ahora una familia tuvo que pasar las fiestas navideñas y el año nuevo sin su hija y hermana. Tristemente, deben de seguir su vida sin su querida Ange…

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EP 133 - The Tragic Case of Esterling Meza García 19:13

9M ago19:13

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As the world celebrated the arrival of a new year, Esterling Meza García’s life was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence. What should have been a night of joy and new beginnings turned into a nightmare when she was fatally shot while waiting for an Uber outside her Miami home. In this episode, we uncover the devastating events leadin…

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Episode 303: Martinique Haller - The Egging 18:16

9M ago18:16

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In this week's story, teller Martinique Haller reflects on an act of rebellion from her youth and the understanding - if not forgiveness - that time has brought her.By 2nd Story

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EP 132: The tragic murder of Breana y Aurora Rouhselang. 26:16

9M ago26:16

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El caso de Breana Rouhselang es una historia desgarradora que conmocionó a la ciudad de Mishawaka en Indiana. Breana, una joven de 17 años tenía un futuro prometedor por delante. Trágicamente, en diciembre del 2018, su vida y la de su hija fueron arrebatadas. Este brutal acto no solo destrozó a su familia, sino que también dejó a toda una comunidad…

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EP 131: The tragic case of Norma Lopez 37:28

9M ago37:28

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The disappearance of 17-year-old Norma Lopez sent shockwaves through the Inland Empire in July 2010. She vanished without a trace while walking home from summer school, leaving her loved ones desperate for answers. Her friends and family retraced her steps, only to uncover chilling remnants—her school binder, purse, and a broken earring. For a deca…

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Episode 302: Stephanie Chavara - You Are Here 17:48

9M ago17:48

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In this week's story, Stephanie Chavara returns home and wrestles with both the vulnerability of putting down roots in familiar soil.By 2nd Story

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EP 130: The Tragic Case of Gabriella González 24:48

10M ago24:48

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En el episodio de hoy, estaremos hablando sobre el impacto devastador de la violencia doméstica. Exploramos la historia de una joven mujer que perdio su vida trágicamente en las manos de su pareja abusiva. Su caso es un duro recordatorio de cómo el control, la manipulación y el miedo pueden atrapar a las personas en relaciones peligrosas. Este es e…

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Episode 301: Jim Lupo - 4/6/14 17:57

10M ago17:57

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In this week's story, teller Jim Lupo reflects on his youth spent caring for his ill mother, and how he looks towards his future with that past in mind.By 2nd Story

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EP 129: The Disappearance of Bianca Carrasco 26:04

10M ago26:04

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A young mother vanishes without a trace. On May 1, 2016, Bianca Carrasco disappeared after a heated argument with her husband in San Antonio, Texas. While her children were told she left for another man, her family refuses to believe she disappeared willingly. They continue to fight for answers and seek the public's help. This is the heartbreaking …

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Podcast Update! 1:27

10M ago1:27

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We know it’s been a little quiet around here, but we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes. Thank you for sticking with us! We’re excited to announce that a brand-new episode is coming your way this Wednesday! See you soon 🤍🎧✨ #TrueCrimePodcast #NewEpisodeAlert #ThankYou — Sabemos que ha estado un poco tranquilo por aquí, pero hemos estado trabaja…

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Episode 300: 25th Anniversary Story Soiree 1:07:44

10M ago1:07:44

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In this week's episode, we celebrate our 300th episode! Join us for a trio of stories along with a bit of nostalgia and reminiscing along the way!By 2nd Story

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EP 128: El Caso de Melanie Barragan Guzman 21:23

10M ago21:23

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En la última semana, ha circulado un video sobre el crimen cometido contra Melanie Guzmán. Tal vez algunos de ustedes ya lo hayan visto, pero es importante hablar de este caso. Actualmente, Melanie está luchando por recuperarse de sus heridas, mientras que su agresor, Christian de Jesús Rojas Martínez, sigue prófugo. Este es el caso de Melanie Barr…