Cafecito & Crime

Story 1. Virgilio Aguilar Mendez, 18, has been in jail since May 19, and charged with felony murder charge after an altercation with Sgt. Michael Kunovich. After the altercation Sgt. Kunovich had a heart attack and passed away. Even though the medical examiner’s report stated that the cause of death was a “natural” cardiac dysrhythmia, or an abnormal heartbeat.

Story 2. Savannah Soto,18, failed to show up at the hospital to be induced on December 23rd. She along with her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra, 22, were reported missing that day. Unfortunately, their deceased bodies were found on December 26th, inside Matthew’s Kia Optima. Two arrests have been made for the murders. 

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Young mom, Kristine Larson, was trying to give her son a stable life, which included separating from her son’s father, Zachary. It appeared that after the separation things were amicable between the two, and they each had moved on. When Kristine’s body is found inside a burning car, the primary suspect is the new guy she is seeing, Derrick. But things soon take a turn when the investigation excludes him and points to Zachary. Join us for today’s episode to find out what happened to Kristine and who killed her. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 

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By 2017, Kelly Turner had spent plenty of time in and out of the hospital with her terminally ill daughter, 7-year-old, Olivia Gant. All types of medical procedures and surgeries were performed on young Olivia throughout the years based on illnesses that her mother told medical professionals that she was suffering from, which were all made up by her. Sadly, Olivia ended up passing away in a hospice in 2017 from the many unnecessary surgeries performed on her and from being pumped with all kinds of drugs. Join us for today’s episode to find out more about what was done to Olivia Gant, and to learn if Kelly Turner was brought to justice for what she did. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started.  

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When 8-year-old Relisha Rudd stopped attending school in March of 2014, the school's social worker contacted her mom to get an excuse letter for her absences. According to Relisha's family, she had been suffering from severe migraines and was in the care of Dr. Tatum.  But things took a dark turn when days turned to weeks, and Relisha was still not back at school, and Dr. Tatum whose care she had been under, was not who he said he was. Join us for today's episode to learn what happened to Relisha Rudd. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

TW: This episode contains talk of suicide. 

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Melinda Pleskovic was a beloved mother, wife, teacher, and member of her community. When she was found murdered in October 2017, everyone was devastated and wondering who could have done such a thing. Initially, it was believed that her murder might have had something to do with all the home breakings they had that year, but as the investigation continued, it was revealed that her killer was someone she knew, and lived in her home. Join us for today’s episode to find out what happened to Melinda. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 

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On April 19, 1997, Giorgio Gallara and Jeremy Giardono, were making a late-night pizza delivery, and they never thought that it would be their last. As the news of Giorgio’s and Jeremy’s murder makes their way around the small town of Franklin, NJ, tips quickly come in on who could’ve killed two very beloved young men. And, no one could have predicted that it was two teenagers who committed such a heinous crime just because they wanted to know what it felt like to kill someone. Join us for today’s episode to find out more about today’s case. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 
 
A source for this case: The Pizza Killers: Just For the THRILL of It by David Laiosa
https://www.amazon.com/Pizza-Killers-Just-THRILL-ebook/dp/B06XQG93PB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30V0HZI0QSQOE&keywords=the+pizza+murders+for+the+thrill+of+it.&qid=1701315467&sprefix=the+pizza+murders+for+the+thrill+of+it.%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1

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On August 31, 2022, the battered body of 24-year-old Jhoana Abigail Ligues was found inside her home by her family and with her husband, Jesus Antonio, nowhere in sight. He immediately became the number one suspect, and a hunt ensued for him. He was eventually caught, but the mystery remains on what exactly led to Johana being murdered by her new husband. And how no one knew what went on behind closed doors from what appeared to be a perfect marriage. Join us for today's case to learn more about to Johana. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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On May 16, 2008, twin sisters Ursula and Sabina Eriksson embarked on a series of events that would shock the country, and it would all begin with boarding a ferry from Ireland to the UK. What makes this case stand out from the rest is that, for the most part, it was all caught on camera as it was unfolding. And, until this day, there has been no explanation from either woman on why they did what they did. And specifically, there is no explanation from Sabina on why one man lost his life. Join us for today’s episode to learn more about Ursula and Sabina. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 

The book used for this case: A Madness Shared by Two: True Story of the M6-Swedish twins Sabina & Ursula Eriksson & the Murder of Glenn Hollinshead
https://www.amazon.com/Madness-Shared-Two-M6-Swedish-Hollinshead-ebook/dp/B00K3GXZRG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Q35LA99Y06PG&keywords=a+madness+shared+by+two&qid=1700105519&sprefix=a+madness+shared+by+two%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-1

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Eric and Kouri Richins seemed to have the perfect life from the outside looking in. They had three boys and the family was doing well financially. Years into their marriage, Eric discovered Kouri was stealing money from him and had suspicions she was doing more than that. When Eric died in the couple’s bedroom in March 2022, Kouri became the only suspect after the results of his autopsy and toxicology report came back. Join us for today’s episode to discover what happened to Eric and if Kouri had anything to do with it. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 

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Sharon Carr was born into the worst possible environment, including abusive parents. As her mother moved them to the UK, it looked like an opportunity to start fresh with a clean slate, but that would not be the case. As she grew older, Sharon became aggressive and hung out with the wrong crowd. It all culminated on a faithful night in June of 1992, when the events of that night would not come to light until years later. Join us for today's episode to find out more about Sharon Carr. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 


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