Cafecito & Crime

In the spring of 1999, a 14-year-old girl, using the alias Ah Fong, contacted the Hong Kong police about the ghost of a woman who haunted her. According to Ah Fong, the only way to get rid of this said ghost was to confess to the horrific murder of a woman that she had been part of. When police learn of the heinous details of the murder of 23-year-old Fan Man-yee, they were left speechless. Based on the evidence at the crime scene, she was brutally tortured and raped before finally succumbing to injuries. But even after her death, Fan Man-yee was not able to escape the torture. Join us for today's case to learn what happened to Fan Man-yee. So grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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In the fall of 2017, Brigida Uto, a wife and mother, fell ill with no apparent cause for her illness. Though she sought medical help for months, doctors were not able to figure out what was wrong with her and what was causing her debilitating symptoms.  After losing all hope, Dr. LaPoint, also a board-certified toxicologist, would be the one to solve the mystery. Brigida was suffering from an intentional poisoning of the very toxic metal, thallium. As the investigation begins to determine who could have committed this crime against Brigida, detectives learn that it was the person she would least have expected. Join us for today’s case to learn about what happened to Brigida. So, grab your cafecito and let’s get started. 

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In the fall of 1974, 19-year-old Arlis Perry moved to California with her new husband, Bruce Perry, where he was attending Standard University. A few weeks later, on the night of October 12, the couple argued, prompting Arlis to go to nearby Stanford Memorial Church to pray. When she didn't come home, Bruce contacted the police, and she was later found brutally murdered inside the church. It took many decades to finally identify her killer, and while that was accomplished, he was never brought to justice. Join us for today's case to find out what happened to Arlis. So grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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When a woman named Brandi Watkins arrived at her boyfriend's home on the late afternoon of May 19, 2002, she was not expecting to walk into the horrific scene that she did. There, lying in the foyer, were the dead bodies of her boyfriend, 48-year-old Carter Elliott, and family friend, 25-year-old Timmy Wayne Robertson. As the investigation begins, detectives are stumped to find no leads as to who could've killed them. But a month after the murders, a big clue that breaks the case wide open appears when Carter's ex-wife, Lark Swatz, is kidnapped by her soon-to-be ex-husband, Dick Conte. Join us for today's case to learn what happened to Carter and Timmy Wayne. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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In June of 1977, 10-year-old Denise Milner, 9-year-old Michele Guse, and 8-year-old Lori Farmer were settled into their tent on a stormy night at Camp Scott in Oklahoma. The following morning, on June 13, a camp counselor made a horrific discovery. She came upon the body of a murdered little girl, Denise. Shortly after, the bodies of Michele and Lori were also discovered. As the investigation began, detectives learned of many odd occurrences that had taken place before the girls arrived at camp, and also noises that were heard the night that they were killed. Though one man, Gene Leroy Hart, was tried and acquitted for the murder of the three girls in 1979, many believe that he was the only possible murderer. Join us for today's episode to learn what happened in the very early morning of June 13. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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When college junior Jesse Valencia got home from a party in the early hours of June 5, 2004, in Columbia, Missouri, he had no idea it would be the last party he'd ever attend. Later that afternoon, at 2 pm, his deceased body was discovered in a yard between two houses. As the investigation into his murder begins, detectives soon learn that Jesse was a social butterfly and had many friends and no real enemies. That is, until they find out about a possible person of interest they didn't see coming, someone who was one of their own. Join us for today's episode to learn what happened to Jesse. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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On October 31, 2022, pregnant 33-year-old Ashley Bush met up with a woman she had connected with through Facebook, thinking it was to help her find a job. But what she didn't know was that this woman, whose real name was Amber Waterman, had different plans. Those plans included killing her and taking her baby so she could pass it off as her own. Join us for today's episode to learn about what happened to Ashley and her baby Valkyrie. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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When 41-year-old Rhoni Reuter woke up on October 4, 2007, she had no idea that she and her unborn child would be killed, but tragically, that is what happened just before 8 am. When investigators discover a typed note in her purse about her cheating boyfriend of 17 years, Shaun Gayle, he is the first person they want to speak to. From Shaun, they learn that he was involved with other women, and that one of them may have been Rhoni's killer. But when that woman gets cleared of all wrongdoing, another, Marni Yang, gets catapulted into the forefront as a primary suspect. Join us for today's case to learn who killed Rhoni and her unborn child, and why. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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In 2019, 41-year-old Gurpreet Singh presented himself to the outside world as someone who had it all figured out and had the money to show for it. What he didn't want others to know was that he was struggling financially, and he and his family were barely getting by. He even enlisted the help of his father-in-law, Hakiakat Pannag, who lived with him and his wife, Shalinderjit, along with other family members, to help him pay it off, which caused a strain in the relationship. So, when Gurpreet walks into his home on the night of April 28 to find 4 members of his family, including his wife, murdered, he soon becomes the primary suspect. Join us for today's episode to learn what led to the tragic ending. So, grab your cafecito and let's get started. 

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On the night of September 28, 2001, law enforcement in Fremont County, CO, had no idea that it would turn out to be the worst night of many of their careers. What started as a routine 911 call escalated into the death of Deputy Jason Schwartz, injuries to other officers, and the critical injury of one. A manhunt started for the Stovall twins, Michael and Joel, who led multiple agencies on a 24-hour chase, but luckily, it ended without any additional serious injuries. Join us for today's case to find out what caused such a terrifying night. So, grab your cafecitos and let's get started. 

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