When 25-year-old Stephanie Parze began dating John Ozbilgen in the summer of 2019, she thought she had found the perfect man. She described their relationship as a fairytale and was head over heels. However, not long into their relationship, Stephanie began to lose her sparkle and held back from posting on social media, which was not like her at all. It turned out that things between her and John weren't as great as everyone thought, and when she went missing in October, he became the primary suspect. Join us for today's episode to find out what happened to Stephanie Parze. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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When a taxi driver in Busan, South Korea, contacted the police about a strange woman he had given a ride to Nakdong River in the middle of the night, they did not expect to discover the horrific truth about what she had done. Jung Yoo-Jung, the 23-year-old woman was soon arrested and confessed to the unimaginable crime that she committed "out of curiosity." Join us for today's case to find out more about Jung Yoo-Jung. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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In 2003, 17-year-old Diego Gonzalez had his whole life in front of him. He was a senior in high school, a star wrestling athlete, beloved by his friends and family, and had plans to join the military after he graduated. Sadly, he wouldn't get to live out his life plans as Diego would be found dead on November 10, 2003. The investigation soon hits a wall when there are no leads as to who would have done this to Diego, but after speaking with his brother, Omar, investigators soon learn that there was one person who had issues with Diego, and it was all over a girl. Join us for today's case to learn what happened to Diego. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started.

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When 98-year-old Margaret Douglas's neighbors hadn't seen her in a couple of days, they contacted her family to let them know. Her nephew, Howard, entered her home through an open door and made a horrific discovery, Margaret's dead body. For weeks, investigators had no leads in her case, but that soon changed when a neighbor of Margaret's, 17-year-old Gavon Ramsay, was questioned by police for a different crime. Upon looking through Gavon's phone, investigators found a direct link to Margaret's death, and it was one no one saw coming. Join us in today's to find out what happened and what part Gavon played in it. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 


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On December 17, 1994, 27-year-old Alison Botha, spent her Saturday with her friends at the beach. Later that night, after midnight, Alison went to drop off her friend back at her place, and it never crossed her mind how life was about to change once she returned home. While about to exit her car, a man opened her door, and held a knife to her throat, asking her to move over. Over the next 90 minutes, Alison was kidnapped, rapped, attacked, and left for dead. But, the one thing her attackers never counted on, was Alison miraculously surviving. Join us for today's case, to find out what happened to Alison and how she found the strength to fight for her life, and make sure her attackers were put behind bars. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started.


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I Have Life: Alison's Journey by Marianne Thamm
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When 21-year-old Valentina Trespalacios moved in with her boyfriend, John, in January 2023, she had no idea that he would end up murdering her. Valentina grew up in a struggling household in Bogota, Colombia, and all she strived for was to be successful so she could help provide for her family. As she gained some success as a DJ, she met John online, who immediately began to lavish her with money and gifts and they began to date long-distance. After a toxic relationship, the couple broke up and got back together with John promising that things were going to be different and he was going to move to Bogota so they could finally be together. Not long after he arrived in Bogota so they could begin their new life together, Valentina's body was found on January 22 in a dumpster. With only one suspect in her murder, the race was on to find John before he got away. Join us for today's episode to find out what happened to Valentina. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 


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In 2018, 16-year-old junior Danyna Gibson was at the top of her academics at Fitzgerald High School. She was one step closer to becoming the valedictorian of her graduating class and couldn't wait to pursue computer engineering after graduation. Sadly, Danyna wouldn't get to graduate. When issues with a former friend, 17-year-old, Tayana Lewis, exploded into something no one could have imagined, family and friends were left wondering how things took such a dark turn. Join us for today's episode to learn about what happened to Danyna. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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When 24-year-old Alyssa Burkett made it work on October 2, 2020, she had no idea that there was someone there already waiting for her to shoot her. Unfortunately, Alyssa would be killed that day, but investigators would not have to look long before a primary suspect would make himself known, along with a motive. Join us for today’s episode to learn about what happened to Alyssa. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 

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When Jim Krauseneck made it home after work on February 19, 1982, he had no idea the horrific scene he was about to walk into. In their Brighton, NY home, Jim found his wife, Cathy, dead with an axe lodged in her head. When the investigation began, the scene looked like a robbery gone wrong, but after further inspection, the scene looked staged. Suspicion soon fell on Jim but without any concrete evidence against him, the case turned cold. It would be 40 years later, that someone was held accountable for Cathy's death, but what is the correct person put behind bars? Join us for today's case to learn about what happened to Cathy Krauseneck. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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When Aileen Seiden returned with her ex, Zach Abell, she didn't know he would be her demise. Now, in a volatile relationship and on the road without her belongings, Aileen is trying to figure out how to make it back home safely. With a plan set to do just that, all she had to do was make it to Tampa, FL, but sadly, Aileen wouldn't make it there. Her beaten body was discovered off Highway 98 in Apalachicola, FL on April 23, 2018. Join us for today's episode to learn what happened to Aileen. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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