When Jimmy McClain, a beloved teacher and coach at Ridgeway High School, didn't show up to work two days in a row, colleagues began to worry. A welfare check was requested, and when officers showed up at his home, they discovered him deceased. As the investigation took off, we quickly learned that Jimmy had no real enemies, but leads soon began to point to someone close to him. Join us for today's to learn who killed Jimmy McClain in cold blood. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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On September 17, 2023, when the mother of Zoraida Bartolomei hadn't been able to get a hold of her 32-year-old daughter, she worried and asked the police to perform a wellness check. When officers arrived at the home that evening they had no idea they would be walking into a horrific scene. Not only was Zoraida found deceased but also her husband, two sons, and the family dogs. As the investigation ramps up, Zoraida's affair with her coworker named Nathaniel Huey Jr. comes to light, and he soon becomes suspect number one. However, detectives soon learn that Nathaniel wasn't the one who planned out the murders, he was just the one to carry them out. So, who was the mastermind behind it all? Join us for today's case to learn about this twisted case, and what truly happened to Zoraida and her family. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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On November 22, 2012, Thanksgiving Day, Nick Brady and Haile Kifer, were supposed to meet with the rest of their family to celebrate the holiday, but the teenagers never showed up. Their families quickly began to worry and filed missing person reports 24 hours later after they couldn’t reach them. It wouldn’t take long before Nick and Haile were found, and sadly, they were not alive. Investigators learned that they were both killed while burglarizing a home. While the homeowner, Byron Smith, stated that he shot them in self-defense, the investigation leads them to believe otherwise. Join us for today’s case to learn what really happened to Nick and Haile. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 

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When 51-year-old Steven Riley Jr. received the news that he would inherit millions in 2023, he believed all his problems would be finally solved. He planned to start over and leave his old life behind, including his long-time girlfriend, 47-year-old Ina Kenoyer. The couple's relationship had been rocky for some time, so when Steven suddenly passed away, it wasn't long before investigators turned their full attention to Ina. Join us for today's episode to discover what happened to Steven and whether Ina was truly involved. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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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.


Alison's Book
I Have Life: Alison's Journey by Marianne Thamm
https://www.amazon.com/Have-Life-Alisons-Journey-Marianne-ebook/dp/B01G8WS2CG

Movie, Alison
https://www.amazon.com/Alison-Christia-Visser/dp/B077464V7W

You can donate to Alison's trust for her medical expenses.
Nedbank Trust Account No. 1302230492
Alison Trust
For international donations, include SWIFT code NEDSZAJJ
Payee Address: 157 Cape Rd, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6001.
Description: Donation
Purpose: Gifts (BOP Code 401)

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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