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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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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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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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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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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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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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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In this week's episode, we discuss the tragic case of the Maldonado Family. Back in September 2018, the entire family was discovered deceased, with the suspect being someone least anticipated. En el episodio de esta semana, discutimos el trágico caso de la Familia Maldonado. En septiembre de 2018, se descubrió que toda la familia había fallecido y …
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In this week's episode, we speak on the tragic story of Evangelina Tejara Bosada. A woman who once had everything at the palm of her hand, but lived a lifestyle that led to a devastating downfall. En el episodio de esta semana hablamos de la trágica historia de Evangelina Tejara Bosada. Una mujer que alguna vez tuvo todo en la palma de su mano, per…
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Aida Curi, born on December 15th, 1939, was the third child among five born to Syrian parents. At the young age of 5, Aida lost her father, and her mother was forced to move to Rio de Janeiro for work. At 18, finishing school, she was at the start of her life. However, her life was cut short tragically on July 18th, 1958, when she fell victim to mu…
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Bart and Krista Halderson epitomized the picture-perfect family—a blissfully married couple with two promising sons, Mitchell and Chandler. Two successful children with their lives ahead of them and parents being still in love with one another. However, on a 4th of July weekend, Bart and Krista take a trip to their family cabin but their son Chandl…
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In this week's episode, we discuss the tragic triple homicide in Elche, Spain, where an entire family fell victim. While the son was the only one who knew what happened. En el episodio de esta semana, hablamos del trágico triple homicidio en Elche, España, donde toda una familia fue víctima. Mientras que el hijo fue el único que supo lo sucedido. —…
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This week we cover the case of Lisa Marie Young, a 21-year-old Indigenous Canadian woman who vanished from Nanaimo, British Columbia, on June 30, 2002. Lisa had been out with friends, enjoying a night at a local nightclub followed by two house parties. However, her evening took a dark turn when she accepted a ride to a fast-food restaurant from a m…
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On August 1st, 1998, Jayson Artis disappeared during his visit to Tijuana, Mexico, where he was celebrating his younger brother Steven Thomas's birthday. They became separated around 1:30 am. Two days later, Jayson's family received a call from the American Consulate informing them that he had been found dead. However, the results of the autopsy on…
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Karen Ruiz, a woman determined to leave her past behind, resided in Los Angeles with her 3-year-old daughter. Unfortunately, on January 6th, 2021, Karen was killed in front of her daughter's daycare. Karen Ruiz, una mujer decidida a dejar atrás su pasado, residía en Los Ángeles con su hija de 3 años. Desafortunadamente, el 6 de enero de 2021, Karen…
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Taylor Robinson, born in January 1994, was a determined individual with a clear focus on her aspiration to become a neonatal nurse. On May 3rd, 2013, Taylor's mother dropped her off at work. However, upon returning to pick her up the following morning, she discovered Taylor was nowhere to be found. Taylor Robinson, nacida en enero de 1994, era una …
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A strong Trigger Warning is advised for this week's episode. Born on February 14th, 2002, "Baby" Brianna Lopez was brought into this world to only know pain and suffering. At 5 months, her death came from the abuse she suffered from her parents and her uncle. Se recomienda una fuerte advertencia de activación para el episodio de esta semana. Nacida…
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We advise a strong Trigger Warning for this week's episode as we address the topic of suicide. On November 29th, 2016, Brandy Vela endured an endless amount of cyberbullying to the point where she decided to take her own life. This week we delve into the story of what evil actions Brandy had to live through daily. Recomendamos una fuerte advertenci…
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On January 11th, 2023, the tragic murder of 21-year-old Anggy Diaz occurred in her home. This week, we delve deeper into the relationship between Anggy and her recently wedded husband, Jarrod Dicus, who was the primary suspect in the investigation. El 11 de enero de 2023 ocurrió en su casa el trágico asesinato de Anggy Díaz, de 21 años. Esta semana…
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This week we're sharing the case of missing 26-year-old Arelie Garcia. Arelie disappeared on September 22nd, 2022, as she was heading out for her morning shift at work. This would be the final sighting of her. The last known footage captures her leaving her home at 6 am, wearing a black hoodie and leggings. If you have any information on Arelie's w…
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We advise a strong Trigger Warning for this episode. This week we discuss the story of David Parker Ray, also known as The Toy-box Killer. David used his soundproof semi-trailer to torture and sexually assault his victims. Additionally, keeping them captive for 2-3 months. Recomendamos una fuerte advertencia de activación para este episodio. Esta s…
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This week, we delve into the case of the serial killer known as La Matataxista. In 2010, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, witnessed a surge in reports of taxi drivers mysteriously disappearing. The revelation of the killer's scheme only came to light when a survivor managed to escape, providing authorities with crucial information. Esta semana nos adentramos en…
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