The provided episode explores the systemic disparities and challenges faced by Black and Brown families when their loved ones go missing. The stories of David Robinson, Carmen Bolden Day, Abraham Lenoir, and Thypence Jenkins highlight the lack of urgency and inadequate resources often dedicated to finding missing people of color, forcing families to take matters into their own hands. While cases involving missing White people often receive significant media attention and resources, these families endure long investigations, discriminatory practices, and a lack of faith in law enforcement. The text emphasizes the need for a more equitable approach to missing persons cases and the devastating impact these disparities have on families who are left grappling with uncertainty and the burden of searching for their loved ones.

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The episode recounts the 2001 murder of aspiring actress Jennifer Stahl and three others in an apartment above the famous Carnegie Deli in New York City. The epsiode details the investigation, which led to the arrest and conviction of two men, Sean Salley and Andre Smith, for the robbery gone wrong that resulted in the tragic deaths. The episode highlights the victims' lives, their connections to Stahl's marijuana business, and the statements of surviving witnesses, ultimately revealing the motives and circumstances surrounding the crime.

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The episode recounts the unsolved 1977 murder of Sigrid Stevenson, a graduate student at what is now The College of New Jersey. The episode details the investigation into the case, including the numerous suspects, including campus police officers and members of a local theater group. The article also highlights the efforts of a retired detective, a TCNJ alumnus, and a current Ewing detective to solve the case. Despite decades of investigation and advancements in DNA technology, the case remains unsolved, leading the trio to continue advocating for its resolution and the memory of Sigrid Stevenson. The episode concludes by describing the planned dedication of a piano practice room in Stevenson's honor at TCNJ, a testament to the ongoing efforts to keep her memory alive.

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The episode provides an overview of a cold case that will be featured on the Netflix series "Unsolved Mysteries." The case involves the unsolved murders of Kate Brown and Carnell Sledge, who were shot and killed while sitting on a park bench in broad daylight. The episode explores various theories surrounding the murders, including the possibility of a random crime, a hate crime, or a gang-related initiation. Despite numerous investigations and suspect interviews, the case remains unsolved, with authorities hoping that the national spotlight brought by the show will generate new leads and help bring justice to the victims' families.

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This episode is a summary of the events surrounding the 2013 murder of Tommy Brown, a Fort Worth, Texas janitor. Eunice “Cristina” Rodriguez, serving a life sentence for the crime, is the subject of an upcoming episode of "Snapped: Behind Bars," and her testimony reveals that she and her then-lover, Braylon Ellis, fabricated a pregnancy storyline and conspired to rob and kill Brown. Ellis, who helped carry out the beating that led to Brown’s death, is serving life with the possibility of parole in 2043. The article outlines how Rodriguez manipulated both Brown and Ellis, using a complex web of lies and deceit to orchestrate the crime.

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The West Mesa Murders refer to the discovery of eleven women and a fetus buried in Albuquerque, New Mexico between 2001 and 2005. The victims were mostly young Hispanic women involved with drugs and sex work. While initially suspected to be the work of a serial killer, authorities also believe a sex trafficking ring operating in the Southwest may be connected. The case has remained unsolved despite extensive investigation, with numerous suspects considered and cleared over the years, including a local pimp, a pressman known to have violently attacked sex workers, and a convicted serial killer from Colorado. Although no one has been charged with the murders, the case continues to garner attention and the possibility of more victims remains open.

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The episode describes the 2019 Northern British Columbia homicides, which occurred between July 14–19, 2019. Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky are believed to have killed Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese, before killing Leonard Dyck within a six-day timeframe. The RCMP launched a nationwide manhunt, eventually finding the bodies of McLeod and Schmegelsky near the Nelson River in Manitoba. The suspects had committed suicide after recording videos confessing to the murders, but providing no motive or remorse.

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The provided episode details the tragic murder of Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old girl who was killed by her parents, Iftikhar and Farzana Ahmed, in 2003. After years of abuse and pressure to conform to traditional cultural expectations, Shafilea's parents suffocated her with a plastic bag, fearing she brought shame to the family. The murder was initially treated as a missing persons case, but years later, Shafilea's sister, Alesha, revealed the truth during a police interview. This led to the arrest and conviction of the parents, who were sentenced to life in prison for their crime. The case highlights the dangers of honor killings and the importance of challenging cultural norms that can lead to violence against women.

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The episode provides a detailed account of Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a Canadian nurse who confessed to killing eight elderly patients in her care and attempting to kill four others. The investigation into Wettlaufer's actions revealed a complex and disturbing backstory, including her struggles with mental health, personal issues, and a history of drug abuse. The sources explore Wettlaufer's motivations, highlighting her feelings of powerlessness and her reliance on a perceived "divine influence" to justify her actions. The investigation also revealed systematic failures in long-term care facilities that allowed Wettlaufer to commit these crimes undetected for years.

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The episode describes the tragic death of Erica Gamino, a San Jose resident, who was found dead in Tijuana, Mexico. Her family, who believes she was murdered, has been struggling to obtain information about her death from Mexican authorities and is calling for her body to be returned to the United States. The family is seeking assistance from Congressman Ro Khanna's office in hopes of getting answers and closure. Gamino's children are being cared for by family members as the family navigates the difficult situation and continues to seek justice.

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