Women and Crime

Lourdes Contreras

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Ep 294: A woman vanishes just weeks after a Latin Kings’ narcotics bust and 25 years later, her family is still waiting for answers.

This is the Lourdes Contreras story.
Sources for Today's Episode:

  • American Crime Journal https://americancrimejournal.com/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-lourdes-contreras/amp/
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Aurora Police Department
  • Interview with Melanie Manzo
  • Charley Project
  • Department of Justice

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    • Music by Dessert Media
    • Special Thanks to: Melanie Manzo

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