In the spring of 1985, 11-year-old Alan Brown was going to spend his spring break at his dad's house. He packed his things, hugged his mom, Brenda, and told her he loved her, then went on his way. Unbeknownst to Brenda, it was the last time she would see her son alive. On Friday, April 12, Alan was reported missing by his stepmother, Rosalind Brown.

As the investigation into his disappearance began, detectives were unable to find any information about his whereabouts. That changed on April 30, when Alan's body was found in the Flint River. His death was ruled an accidental drowning, but Brenda knew there was foul play involved. For the next two decades, she was determined to find out who had killed her son, and her efforts paid off. Two people were arrested in connection with Alan's death; however, they were people who were supposed to take care of Alan, not harm him.

Join us for today's episode to learn what happened to Alan Brown, and his mothers journey to find justice. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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In 2022, 23-year-old Kayla Hodgson was living her to the fullest. She was surrounded by family and friends who loved her dearly, and she was also successful in her work life. 

One day in July, someone knocked on her apartment door, whom she had no idea would end her life brutally. As the investigation into her murder began, it didn’t take long for investigators to find clues pointing to Kayla’s killer. The killer who seemed to know Kayla, but Kayla had no idea who they were.

Join us for today’s episode to learn what happened to Kayla. So, grab your cafecito and let’s get started. 

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In October 1988, 29-year-old Robert Haugen was taking life a little slower. He was on disability due to an accident and unable to work, though he made the most of it. When he woke up on the 24th, he thought it would be like any other day. Sadly, it would be his last day alive. Later that afternoon, firefighters were called to Robert's apartment after a fire and discovered his body in a horrific condition. Investigators determined that Robert had been killed before the fire was set. But for someone who was liked by everyone and had no enemies, who would want to murder him in such a manner that was essentially torture?

Join us for today's case to learn what happened to Robert and who did it to him. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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On today’s Reddit with Cafecito episode, we have four wild stories that range from living with a friend who tried to kill you, to running into a girl wielding a knife inside a Jack in the Box, to a hotel guest who may have wanted to harm you, and finally to getting away from a random man on the street who you later found out had assaulted other girls. Again, WILD. 

Join us for today’s episode to hear the full, detailed stories. So, grab your cafecito and let’s get into it. 

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In the fall of 1994, 18-year-old Christa Pike believed she would be starting a new chapter, leaving behind a life of abuse. She appeared to be on the right path, studying nursing at the Job Corps Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. But meeting fellow student Tadaryl Shipp would lead her down a dark path that included a brutal murder.

Join us for today’s case to learn why Christa Pike is the only woman on death row in the state of Tennessee. Grab your coffee, and let’s get started.

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In late June 2011, recent college graduate Lauren Giddings was preparing for the biggest test of her academic career, the bar exam. After returning home to Macon, Georgia, from her younger sister's wedding, Lauren planned to focus solely on studying and shut out the outside world. However, after days of unanswered calls and texts, her family grew worried. After learning that her friends also hadn't heard from her, her family reported her missing to the police. 

As the investigation into Lauren's disappearance began, it wouldn't take long before investigators discovered Lauren's dismembered torso in the garbage at the apartment complex where she lived. And the killer was not far away. 

Join us for today's case to learn what happened to Lauren. So grab your cafecito and let's get started. 

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On September 20, 1983, 22-year-old Laurie Stout was working as a late-night office cleaner in Austin, TX. That night was like any other, except that this time, Laurie wouldn't make it back home to her one-year-old daughter and husband. As she performed her duties, she was ambushed from behind, sexually assaulted, and then strangled to death. Her body was found the following morning by a tenant in the restroom. 

As the investigation into Laurie's murder began, detectives believed they had the perfect suspect, her husband, Gary. But when evidence at the scene excluded Gary, it was time to shift their attention elsewhere. Suspect after suspect was cleared, and it would be years before advances in DNA testing finally provided a match to Laurie's killer. 

Join us for today's episode to learn what happened to Laurie Stout, and how her killer was finally apprehended. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started.

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In today's episode, we cover Reddit stories! In our second episode, we tell four stories that consist of stalkers, being locked in a sauna, and owing a biker gang $260,000. 

So, join us for today's episode, grab your cafeicto, and let's get started. 

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In the very early hours of December 25, 1945, the Sodder family, which consisted of parents George and Jennie and their 10 children, was asleep in their beds when the home caught fire. Georgie, Jennie, and four of their children rushed out of the home, yelling for the other five to run out too, but they didn’t hear them rushing downstairs. Multiple attempts were made to rescue the children and get them to safety, but they were all unsuccessful.

When the fire department finally arrived, the home had burned down. As recovery efforts for the five children’s remains began, the Sodders were shocked to learn that there were none. Investigators claim all five children perished in the fire, though no remains have ever been found. 

Join us for today’s episode to learn what happened to the Sodder children and the theories that have circulated since the tragic fire in 1945. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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What was supposed to be a regular winter day on February 7, 2015, turned out to be 69-year-old Ron Browning’s last day alive. His wife of just nine months, Rexanna, found it strange that he hadn’t contacted her all day, as she had spent it away from home with her family. When she made it home early evening, she stumbled across the most brutal scene with Ron lying on a massive pool of blood, dead. 

As the investigation into Ron’s murder begins, detectives have no leads pointing towards the killer, but it wouldn’t take long before a possible suspect emerges. However, the suspect raised more questions about why Ron was murdered, especially since the two had never met each other.  

Join us for today’s case to learn what happened to Ron and who killed him. So, grab your cafecito and let’s get started. 

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