An international manhunt, missing evidence, and a repossessed Cadillac.

Charles Beltran, Lisa Dykes, and Nina Marano were all charged in the murder of Marisela Botello-Valadez.

As the case moved to trial it was discovered that the lead detective at the Dallas Police Department failed to turn over evidence to prosecutors.

As fireworks flew in the courtroom over the missing evidence, the relationship between the suspects imploded and they began to turn on each other.

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156. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela Botello - Dallas, Texas - [Part 2]

Covering the victims that need it most. Every life matters. Everyone deserves justice.

True crime

A pet store, a crime spree, and mob boss, John Stanfa.

In September of 1996, 90-year-old, Lola Davis was abducted from the Winn-Dixie parking lot in Lumberton, North Carolina.

At the same time police found an abandoned car in that same grocery store parking lot with New Jersey plates. The abandoned car was registered to 19-year-old, Alicia Woodward. 

The next day a ranch worker in Madison, Georgia found the body of Lola Davis. A crime spree that spanned multiple states left investigators stunned.

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168. “No Remorse” - The Case of Lola Davis - Lumberton, North Carolina

A will, an “L” shaped stain, and the “Panty Dropper”.

On July 19th, 2021, a man arrived at the home of 74-year-old Diana Way to purchase a collection of books.

He found Diana unresponsive in her bedroom. When EMS arrived, Diana was pronounced deceased. 

Firefighters found high levels of carbon monoxide throughout the house but what they couldn’t figure out was why…

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167. “72 Acres” - The Case of Diana Way - Dodgeville, Wisconsin

An upcoming marriage, a trip to the beach, and “Ostrich”.
On March 26th, 2021, 35-year-old Rhonda Pattelena and her 33-year-old boyfriend, Jeffrey Buchanan took a walk along Short Sands Beach in York, Maine.
Short Sands was Rhonda’s favorite place on earth.
At 3:54 pm, 911 calls began to pour into the York Police Department. Callers reported that they witnessed someone being assaulted. By the time police arrived, the 33-year-old mother of three was deceased. 
What happened…and why?
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166. “Extreme Cruelty” - The Case of Rhonda Pattelena - York, Maine

Hey guys! I’ve been super sick so my friend, Holly, is here filling in with the case of Renae Marsden.

Renae Marsden was a 20 years old when she jumped to her death at The Gap in Sydney, Australia after her boyfriend of 18 months broke up with her. After her death the truth began unraveling on who her boyfriend truly was.

Listen to her tragic story now.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide please call the Suicide Prevention Hotline:
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Crime with Holly
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The Death of Renae Marsden - Crime With Holly

A trial, a plea deal, and a bunch of excuses.

After 16-year-old Natalie Finn starved to death at the hands of her foster mother, Nicole, both Nicole and Joseph Finn were charged in her murder.

Nicole took her case to trial, and the truth about what was happening behind the closed doors of  805 15th Street in De Moines was revealed through the testimony of the surviving children.

What their testimony revealed was more disturbing than anyone imagined. 

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156. “A Chance Meeting” - The Case of Marisela Botello - Dallas, Texas - [Part 2]

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