True Consequences - True Crime

Today I am joined by Greg MacAleese, the founder of Crime Stoppers. Greg is a retired Albuquerque Police department officer who had the idea to create a tip line that allowed tipsters to report any information related to unsolved crimes anonymously. This idea grew into a multi-national program that has helped to solve 2 million cases worldwide!
https://www.cabq.gov/police/programs/crimestoppers
https://www.crimestoppersusa.org/

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Today I am joined by my friend and legal guru, Edna. We discuss the Hossencofft case as well as the one degree of separation that Edna had with Diaizien. This is a crazy addition to an absolutely mental case.

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This case is technically a murder case but unfortunately the body of the victim has never been found and it happened over 20 years ago. Much of the information I found helpful in researching this case was in the book September Sacrifice by Mark Horner. I highly recommend people pick up Mark’s book if they want a more in-depth look at the case.

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References:
Horner, M. (2008). September sacrifice. New York: Pinnacle.
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-nmd-2_08-cv-00328/pdf/USCOURTS-nmd-2_08-cv-00328-3.pdf
http://www.cnn.com/2003/LAW/01/07/ctv.henning.trial/
https://www.septembersacrifice.com/hennings-sentence-73-years/
https://www.cnn.com/2002/LAW/09/26/ctv.henning.trial/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Girly_Chew_Hossencofft#Linda_Henning
https://www.koat.com/article/jailhouse-interview-linda-henning/4471831
https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/the-disappearance-of-girly-chew-hossencofft-a-con-man-a-fashion-designer-ufos-and-a-ninja
https://charleyproject.org/case/girly-chew-hossencofft
https://murderpedia.org/female.H/h/henning-linda.htm

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This is an extra special bonus epsiode from my guest spot on Sarah Turney from Voices for Justice's CrimeCon House Arrest Live Podcast. There was a bit of a lag in the software so we aren't cutting each other off as much as it seems. I want to give a special thanks to Sarah Turney for supporting #justiceforjacob

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Today’s case is an extremely sad and tragic case. This is one that stuck with me in my adolescence and I felt it was important to tell this story because it again illustrates how the state of New Mexico has been struggling with dealing with criminal justice issues for a long time. I keep saying that the issues of criminal justice in New Mexico are not new and this is another example that shows we have never been good at holding repeat offenders accountable for their actions. Jail and prison overcrowding have been constant issues for New Mexico and as a result law makers continue to try to come up with new methods for reducing the inmate population and it seems everything they have tried has only resulted in more crime.

For most people March 3rd 1996 would be a normal Sunday but for the employees of the Hollywood Video Store on San Mateo and Zuni in the Southeast of Albuquerque it was going to be a horrific and bloody night. Today I am taking you through a brutal case that resulted in the death of five innocent victims. This is the case of the Hollywood Video Massacre.

References:
Police report and Supplements
Harrison Appeal trial transcript
https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/14/us/early-release-pair-seized-in-5-slayings.html
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/metro/103689metro10-30-03.htm
http://nmcourts.gov
https://apnews.com/article/31463bdea2163502a36810ee32d7c4ba
https://www.abqjournal.com/news/metro/436896metro02-26-06.htm
https://apnews.com/article/b735576075242826a563ab56861fd442
https://apnews.com/article/31463bdea2163502a36810ee32d7c4ba
Nance, J. (2014). Reel to Real: The Video Store Murders. SC: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

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Today we are continuing to look at the very frustrating and difficult case of Robbie Romero. This case has been baffling investigators and family for the last 20 years. When we last spoke, we talked about the various leads the police investigate including the fact that police zeroed in on Robbie’s brother, Ronnie, early in the investigation. We discussed the fact that several psychics came forward and were leading the police in a variety of different paths that led to nowhere. This led to frustration on the part of the family and the community.

References:
Santa Fe Police - Official Police Report.

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Today we are looking at very frustrating and difficult case. This case has been baffling investigators and family for the last 20 years. There have been some recent developments that seemed promising on the face and led to renewed hope. Today I am taking you through the tragic disappearance of 7-year-old Robbie Romero from Santa Fe, NM. This case is especially difficult because it is unsolved. There were so many leads and people identified that it was extremely difficult to know what is relevant and what is not. I am going to try and present you with as much information as possible. Please note that not all of it is relevant. I felt it was important to show you how much information there is and how many false leads there were. It is a lot of detail to digest in one sitting which is why I am breaking this case in two parts. If you are anyone you know has any information that can lead to the location of Robbie or that could lead to the arrest of those responsible please call New Mexico Department of Public Safety 1-800-457-3463 or email [email protected]

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References:
Official Police Report

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On August 31st,2003 a Las Cruces couple decided to take an afternoon to do some target practice near the foothills in Las Cruces New Mexico. As they were driving around, they noticed a woman lying in the desert. The couple got out of their vehicle to investigate and noticed that the woman was not responsive. They called 911 for assistance. Because this happened outside of the city limits both city and county officers were dispatched to the area near Paseo Del Onate in the foothills. This woman's murder would lead to comprehensive change to the law in 26 states which now require DNA samples to be acquired for any felony conviction. The law is known as Katie's Law.

References:
Official Dona Ana sheriff office report on the case.

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Billy the kid was one of the most notorious outlaws in the 1800s and his story has been sensationalized and blown out of proportion so I am going to attempt to tell you the story as close to the truth as I can determine. This version of Billy the Kid isn’t as sexy as many listeners are used to so I apologize for that in advance. But like I said his story has been sensationalized and a certain mythos has been created around his life. Henry McCarty was born on November 23rd (according to some) 1859 in New York City, New York. He was raised in poverty in New York with his mom and father. It is believed that he took the now famous alias of William H. Bonney by using the name of his mom’s boyfriend and her maiden name.

This is the story of Billy the Kid -

References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Tunstall
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Dolan_(Lincoln_County_War)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Fe_Ring
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_County_War
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_McSween
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/billy-the-kid#:~:text=on%20November%2023%2C%201859%2C%20in,got%20involved%20in%20petty%20theft.
https://eagle.rrps.net/UserFiles/Servers/Server_133377/File/NM7_Chapter_05.pdf
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-jamesdolan/
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-lawrencemurphy/
Melzer, R., Kerwin, C. S., & Hill, R. K. (2017). The New Mexico journey. Layton, UT: Gibbs Smith Education.

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True Consequences Season 3 Episode 2 - The Tragic Murder of Victoria Martens.

I have held off covering this case because of the intensity and terrible details involved. But this case has been very frustrating for me and many New Mexicans because it seems to have gone off course. The audio quality isn't the best because the interview was done via Zoom. I am covering this in two parts for this season and will likely release a more in-depth look at the case on Patreon. To become a patron please go to patreon.com/trueconsequences . Today I am taking you through an interview with an advocate who is working to give a voice to Victoria.
I am Eric Carter-Landin and this is True Consequences.

References:
https://www.koat.com/article/documents-reveal-new-details-surrounding-victoria-martens-death/23157086
https://www.abqjournal.com/844611/victorias-nightmare-began-before-fatal-night.html
https://www.fox6now.com/news/i-let-them-do-it-transcripts-reveal-mother-watched-as-10-year-old-daughter-was-raped-killed
https://www.koat.com/article/documents-reveal-new-details-surrounding-victoria-martens-death/23157086
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Victoria_Martens
https://www.koat.com/article/investigation-finds-apd-spokesperson-lied-about-victoria-martens-investigation/11388693
https://www.abqjournal.com/970075/apd-incorrect-when-it-said-detectives-interviewed-victoria-martens-and-her-mom.html
http://nmcourts.gov
https://www.koat.com/article/autopsy-report-released-in-death-of-victoria-martens/8580051
https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2019/02/11/after-failed-indictments-on-sexual-assault-charges-father-tries-to-rebuild-family-career/
https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/new-mexico/2019/01/07/victoria-martens-murder-case-set-begin/2501597002/
https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/victoria-martens-murder-site-now-used-as-apartment-showroom/
https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/national/us/story/2016/aug/25/latest-suspect-new-mexico-girls-killing-hreco/383127/
https://www.koat.com/article/judge-accepts-plea-deal-in-jessica-kelley-case/25779971
https://pressfrom.info/us/news/offbeat/-163418-16-male-dna-samples-gathered-in-nm-girl-victoria-martens-murder-case.html
https://everipedia.org/wiki/lang_en/michelle-martens
https://www.koat.com/article/documents-reveal-new-details-surrounding-victoria-martens-death/23157086
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Victoria_Martens

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