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A bilingual true crime podcast with a purpose. Join two friends, Stephanie and Jahayra, as they research true crime cases that often are forgotten. Cuento Crimen focuses on cases from their community while implementing their latinx culture and language. New episodes every Wednesday! Episodes in Spanglish except every 10th episode in all Spanish. IG: @cuentocrimenpodcast
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A Mexican-American journalist and a Cuban-Mexican investigative reporter walk into a recording studio with a bottle of tequila and reveal one of the most shocking true crime investigative stories you will ever hear. From Futuro Investigates and Latino USA —in partnership with Lemonada Media—“USA v. García Luna” tells the story of the most powerful Mexican government official ever to face trial in the United States for his alleged ties to the infamous drug lord Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. His ...
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19-year-old Mara Fernanda Castilla's tragic case drew significant attention to issues of gender-based violence and insecurity in Mexico. Mara was a student, who disappeared on September 8, 2017, in Puebla, Mexico. Mara had been out with friends the night she went missing and later used an app called Cabify to get home. However, she never arrived at…
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On July 15, 2010, 17-year-old Norma Lopez attended a summer school class at Valley View High School. After class, she planned to meet her sister and friends. However, she never arrived. Five days after her disappearance, Norma's partially clothed body was discovered in a field about three miles from where she was last seen. Evidence at the crime sc…
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Lauren Landavazo was a 13-year-old girl from Wichita Falls, Texas, who was shot multiple times on September 2, 2016. Laren was walking home from school with her best friend, Makayla Smith, who could tell the story and survived the incident. Her description of the shooter led to the arrest of 20-year-old Cody Lott. In custody, Cody told the unsettli…
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In 1981, the murders of Rachel Zendejas and Lisa Gondek remained a mystery for over 40 years. Even with the extensive investigation, it wasn't until February 2023 that technological advancements allowed the DNA to lead to a breakthrough in the case. Tony Garcia, a 68-year-old Navy veteran was linked to both of the murders. — En 1981, los asesinatos…
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Wade Steven Wilson, born on May 20, 1994, gained infamy as the "Deadpool Killer" due to sharing a name with Marvel's comic book antihero. Convicted for the brutal murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in 2019, Wilson was sentenced to death on August 27, 2024. — Wade Steven Wilson, nacido el 20 de mayo de 1994, ganó infamia como el "Asesino de D…
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Tyler Goodrich, a 35-year-old from Lincoln, Nebraska, was last seen leaving his home on November 5th. In this week's episode, we delve into the events leading up to his disappearance and explore the challenges his husband, Marshall Vogel, has faced in its aftermath. — Tyler Goodrich, de 35 años de Lincoln, Nebraska, fue visto por última vez saliend…
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This week, we delve into the tragic case of 15-year-old Jennifer Zacarias, whose relationship with Anthony Ruiz ended in violence. This relationship ultimately culminated in her murder outside her home, a shocking and senseless act that left her family reeling. — Esta semana profundizamos en el trágico caso de Jennifer Zacarias, de 15 años, cuya re…
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In this week's episode, we delve into the tragic case of 20-year-old Angela Samota, who was brutally murdered in 1984. Angela was a bright and ambitious student at SMU, pursuing studies in computer science and electrical engineering. On the night of October 12, 1984, Angela went out with friends, but as the evening came to a close, she made a chill…
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3 year-old Elijah Vue from Two Rivers, Wisconsin, was reported missing on February 20th, 2024. Elijah was left with his mother's boyfriend, Jesse Vang. Jesse claimed Elijah disappeared while he was taking a nap. 4 months later, Elijah's remains were found. — Elijah Vue, de 3 años, de Two Rivers, Wisconsin, fue denunciado como desaparecido el 20 de …
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On November 3rd, 2006, 16-year-old Terressa Lynn Vanegas was found dead in a puddle across Dickenson High School in Texas. She was last seen leaving a Halloween party a couple of nights before. Despite the investigation efforts this case continues to remain unsolved. — El 3 de noviembre de 2006, Terressa Lynn Vanegas, de 16 años, fue encontrada mue…
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In this week's episode, we discuss the brutal case of Maria Santos Corona, who was found dead outside her home. Maria was found with two chainsaws near her body. Maria left behind six children, although her husband was issued an arrest warrant and believed to have fled the country. — En el episodio de esta semana, hablamos del brutal caso de María …
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16-year-old Aranda Briones, a high school student from Moreno Valley, California, disappeared on January 13, 2019. The investigation revealed that Aranda was last seen with Owen Skyler Shover, a friend from high school. The two had a history together, including Aranda getting Owen expelled from high school. — Aranda Briones, de 16 años, estudiante …
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On January 16th, 2022, Irene Luevano called her oldest daughter to tell her that her boyfriend: Jorge Quintero Lara had stabbed her in the neck. Her family called Phoenix police in an attempt to track her down. After 5 days of searching, Irene's body was found, she was stabbed multiple times. After being charged, Jorge was controversially offered a…
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17-year-old Oscar Rangel was found dead outside a friend's house in Elmendorf, Texas on December 31st, 2020. His body was found in only a T-shirt and boxers, with a tranquilizer drug in his system. While Oscar's family was kept in the dark about the investigation, it wasn't until 3 years later that arrests were made. — Oscar Rangel, de 17 años, fue…
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El día finalmente llegó. Genaro García Luna, quien fuera uno de los hombres más poderosos de México, ha sido sentenciado por una corte en Nueva York a más de 38 años en prisión. En el último episodio de nuestra serie, Maria Hinojosa y Peniley Ramírez nos cuentan qué ocurrió dentro de la corte y nos comparten sus primeras impresiones. Además, nos re…
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The day finally arrived. Genaro García Luna, one of Mexico's former most powerful government officials, has been sentenced to serve more than 38 years in prison by a court in New York. In the last episode of our series, Maria Hinojosa and Peniley Ramírez tell us what happened inside the courthouse and also reveal to us that this isn't the end of th…
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In this week's episode, we discuss the case of Meredith Kercher. On November 1st, 2007, while studying abroad in Italy, Meredith was found dead in her room. The case sparked national attention due to her American roommate at the time, Amanda Knox being accused and wrongfully convicted of the murder. However, DNA samples at the scene pinpointed inve…
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Un año después de la condena del Genaro García Luna, quien fue Secretario de Seguridad Pública de México durante el sexenio de Felipe Calderón, Peniley y Maria vuelven como conductoras de USA vs García Luna y cuentan un nuevo ángulo la historia del exsecretario de seguridad pública mexicano, a pocos días de su audiencia de sentencia. En este episod…
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After a year since his conviction, Peniley and Maria dust off the hosts' seats to continue telling Genaro Garcia Luna’s story as he is just days away from his sentencing hearing. On this episode, former State Department official, John Feely, sits down with our hosts and reveals the flaws in the American justice system that let Garcia Luna run free …
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In 1982, Joyce Tina Gallegos and Gabrielle DiStefano both disappeared and were found murdered in the same area. Although the cases occurred only weeks apart, investigators did not connect the two cases. In 2018, new investigators on the case believe they are connected because both young women were murdered with the same weapon. En 1982, Joyce Tina …
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Introducing a new series that we think you'll love: "Chess Piece: The Elián González Story," from Futuro Studios, in collaboration with iHeartRadio's My Cultura Podcast Network. In 1999, two Florida fishermen found a cherub of a boy named Elián González in the sea on Thanksgiving. The boy had floated alone for days. His mother managed to save her s…
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10-year-old Amberly Mendoza was found dead in her home on the morning of March 9th,1996. Amberly's mother found her unresponsive in her bedroom. Investigators discovered that Amberly was sexually assaulted and the cause of death was asphyxiation. DNA was recovered from the scene, although the case remains unsolved. — Amberly Mendoza, de 10 años, fu…
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On November 7, 2001, 10-year-old Bianca Lebron vanished after getting into a van outside her elementary school in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Witnesses say that she left willingly with a man she called her "uncle", but her family knew no one who fit the description. Despite extensive searches and nationwide media coverage, Bianca has never been found.…
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On June 23rd, 1997, Kristen Modafferi, an 18-year-old college student disappeared. Kristen was ambitious and before starting school she decided to take a summer to move to San Francisco for a photography course at UC Berkeley. She set herself up with two jobs and found a place to rent. She was last seen after finishing her shift at a coffee shop in…
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Yanira Cedillos, a 30-year-old mother of three from Moses Lake, Washington, was murdered in March 2022, after celebrating her birthday. Her ex-boyfriend, Juan Gastelum, is accused of the crime, facing charges of second-degree murder and rape. Two months later, her body was found. — Yanira Cedillos, una mujer de 30 años y madre de tres hijos de Mose…
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Sign the petition!: https://www.justice4carmen.com/carmen On February 9, 2023, Maria del Carmen, a retired U.S. citizen who returned to Colima, Mexico, was kidnapped in broad daylight while watering her garden. Eyewitnesses saw three hooded men force her into a van and disappeared. The kidnappers demanded an unattainable ransom, and after a few sca…
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Adrian Jones was a seven-year-old boy from Kansas City, Kansas. Adrian lived a life consisting of torture and starvation by his father, Michael Jones, and stepmother, Heather Jones. The abuse was relentless, including physical beatings, hunger, and being forced to stand in filthy water in a swimming pool during the cold months. In late 2015, after …
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In December 2018, after earning her bachelor's degree, Grace Millane took a gap year to travel the world. Grace regularly kept in touch with her family back home. During her travels, her birthday fell during her time in New Zealand. Although, after not getting a reply on her birthday they hadn't heard from Grace in three days. The investigation rev…
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Futuro Studios presents Stars and Stars with Isa in collaboration with Stitcher Studios. Each week our host and astrologer, Isa Nakazawa, sits down with some of the most talented stars and thinkers of our time, to find what their birth chart reveals about them and their purpose. You’ll laugh, you might cry, and you’ll definitely connect with your f…
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On December 3rd, 2011, a 2-year-old girl named Priscilla Hernandez from Castroville, California, was found dead. An autopsy confirmed that she was beaten to death. David Leonardo brutally beat Priscilla to death, while initially pleading innocent but later pleading guilty and being sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. Against Priscilla's family…
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For host Maria Garcia, Mexican megastar Juan Gabriel has always held a singular allure. He was a prolific composer and one of the world’s greatest showmen. There was a lightness and a bigness to him—a big queer exuberance. And now, as the first openly gay woman in her family line, Maria looks to Juan Gabriel as a key to reconcile her queerness with…
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In 2002, 13-year-old Laura Ayala disappeared while walking a short distance from her Houston apartment to a convenience store to buy a newspaper. Her mother called the police after discovering her shoes and the newspaper scattered in a nearby parking lot. An intense search commenced, and through DNA evidence two suspects were identified. — En 2002,…
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In August 2013, 18-year-old Isabella Guzman brutally stabbed her mother, Yun Hi Moy, 79 times in their home in Aurora, Colorado. Leading up to the murder, there was continued tension and hostility between Guzman and her mother, including a significant argument and a threatening note from Guzman that read, "You will pay." As the investigation progre…
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20-year-old Madeline Pantoja from Midland County, Texas, disappeared in May 2023. As the search began one of the first people contacted was Madeline's ex-boyfriend: Mario Juan Chacon Jr. Mario's attitude and responses put him on the suspect list. As the story unfolds, the truth of what happened to Madeline is unraveled. Madeline Pantoja, de 20 años…
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17-year-old Maxina Danner was found dead and strangled in September 2004. A San Francisco man, Royce Miller, 21, pleaded not guilty to murdering 17-year-old Maxina, but an investigation of their relationship contradicted his claims. Maxina Danner, de 17 años, fue encontrada muerta y estrangulada en septiembre de 2004. Un hombre de San Francisco, Ro…
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Tyrone Coles asked his new girlfriend, Denise Monique Gay, and her daughter to move in with him, despite family opposition. As time passed, tensions escalated, leading to conflict within the blended family. Martre Coles was preparing to attend a prestigious art and design program when he went missing. Three weeks later, Martre's body was discovered…
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Alexis Valdez, an 18-year-old charged with the gruesome murder of his aunt's boyfriend, Silvestre Diaz-Hernandez. On Christmas Day, Valdez allegedly decapitated the victim and left the head on his aunt's bed as a "present." Valdez was the one who made the 911 call, where he nonchalantly reported the murder. Alexis Valdez, un joven de 18 años acusad…
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Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill, was a cherished member of Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community who was tragically killed at the age of 35. Known as “Chevy”, Hill was the owner of Evollusion, a salon dedicated to creating a safe and affirming space for young black queer individuals. Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill, era un querido miembro de la comunidad LGBT…
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This week we discuss the disappearance of Brian Klecha, a 35-year-old Air Force veteran and Tampa, Florida resident, who vanished without a trace in December 2017. Despite extensive investigations and numerous theories, the case remains unsolved. Esta semana discutimos la desaparición de Brian Klecha, un veterano de la Fuerza Aérea de 35 años y res…
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On April 19th, 2024, Starr Brown, a black transgender woman, was killed in Memphis, Tennessee. About a week later on April 28th, Alexavier Williamson came forward and confessed to the murder. His background reveals this isn't something new to him. El 19 de abril de 2024, Starr Brown, una mujer transgénero, fue asesinada en Memphis, Tennessee. Aprox…
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On September 16th, 2004, Miami police received a phone call from Raul Mata reporting that his daughter had been murdered. 16-year-old Dilicia Mejia was murdered in her own home. No arrests were made at the time. It wasn't until 16 years later, detectives were able to figure out who murdered Dilcia. El 16 de septiembre de 2004, la policía de Miami r…
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On March 22nd, 2010, 4-year-old Paulette Gabara Farah went missing from her bedroom. Despite a search campaign involving media and social networks, Paulette was found dead in the same room 9 days later. This left a question mark as to what really happened to Paulette. El 22 de marzo de 2010, Paulette Gabara Farah, de 4 años, desapareció de su dormi…
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In this week's episode, we dive into the story of Chris Benoit and the murder-suicide he committed against his family. A person who at the time was to be considered one of the greatest sports entertainers/wrestlers, Benoit ultimately left behind an image of himself as a murderer. En el episodio de esta semana, nos sumergimos en la historia de Chris…
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In this week's episode, we discuss the story of the serial killer, El Matachavitas. Mario Alberto Sulú Canché, was from Merida, Yucatan, and continuously struggled for employment. Mario resorted to committing crimes which escalated to the point where he committed murders from 2007 - 2008. En el episodio de esta semana, hablamos de la historia del a…
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This week's episode focuses on the story of Shannon Watts. In August 2018, in Frederick, Colorado, Shanann Watts, her two young daughters, and her unborn child were found murdered. Investigators later revealed the perpetrator to be her husband, Chris Watts. To give the story more coverage, we made this episode in all Spanish. El episodio de esta se…
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