Cafecito & Crime

Looking from the outside in, it appeared that 31-year-old Saltanat Nukenova had a perfect life. She was beautiful, successful, had a great family, and had a powerful husband who took care of her. What people couldn’t have imagined was that Saltanat was in reality living a nightmare. Her husband, Kuandyk Bishimbaev, was abusing her and would cause her brutal death in 2023. Join us for today’s episode to find out more about Saltanat. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 

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Keana Barnes seemed to have it all growing up: a close-knit family, friends, and a cushy lifestyle. But somewhere things took a turn for her where she decided she no longer wanted those things, and left her privileged life behind for one of uncertainty. While she was couch surfing, one of Keana's friends, PJ Jennings, was found murdered, and when his family let investigators know that she was staying with him at the time, she soon became of person of interest. What investigators didn't expect to find was that Keana was already wanted for another murder that took place...

When Eric Hill and Rosa Li met in late 2002, the couple quickly hit it off, began dating, and married in 2005. It seemed that the Hills were set to start a wonderful life as husband and wife, but Eric soon discovered that this was not going to be the case. After their daughter, Elizabeth, was born in 2006, the couple separated in 2007, and Rosa’s obsession with gaining sole custody intensified. She involved her mother, Mei, in a heinous crime to ensure that Eric would never see his daughter again, which involved harming his grandmother, with whom he had moved in af...

When two members of the Staudte family died in 2012, people thought that the family was a magnet for tragedy. When a third family member was hospitalized in June 2013, things no longer seemed like bad luck to someone in the family's close circle, and so an anonymous tip was placed to the Springfield PD about the sudden deaths that had taken place. When the investigation began, no one could have predicted that the killer was one of the Staudte's very own. 

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The Amato family seemed to be a good family unit from the outside, but things were not as they appeared. Chad and Margaret were parents to Jason, Cody, and Grant, who were great children until one of them seemed to spiral out of control. Grant, in his late 20s, lost his job, lived at home, and began to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from his parents to send to a woman he met on an adult site. With tensions at an all time high within the family, the worst finally happened on January 24, 2019, when Grant shot and killed...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In 2018, 16-year-old junior Danyna Gibson was at the top of her academics at Fitzgerald High School. She was one step closer to becoming the valedictorian of her graduating class and couldn't wait to pursue computer engineering after graduation. Sadly, Danyna wouldn't get to graduate. When issues with a former friend, 17-year-old, Tayana Lewis, exploded into something no one could have imagined, family and friends were left wondering how things took such a dark turn. Join us for today's episode to learn about what happened to Danyna. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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When 24-year-old Alyssa Burkett made it work on October 2, 2020, she had no idea that there was someone there already waiting for her to shoot her. Unfortunately, Alyssa would be killed that day, but investigators would not have to look long before a primary suspect would make himself known, along with a motive. Join us for today’s episode to learn about what happened to Alyssa. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 

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When Jim Krauseneck made it home after work on February 19, 1982, he had no idea the horrific scene he was about to walk into. In their Brighton, NY home, Jim found his wife, Cathy, dead with an axe lodged in her head. When the investigation began, the scene looked like a robbery gone wrong, but after further inspection, the scene looked staged. Suspicion soon fell on Jim but without any concrete evidence against him, the case turned cold. It would be 40 years later, that someone was held accountable for Cathy's death, but what is the correct person put behind bars...

When Aileen Seiden returned with her ex, Zach Abell, she didn't know he would be her demise. Now, in a volatile relationship and on the road without her belongings, Aileen is trying to figure out how to make it back home safely. With a plan set to do just that, all she had to do was make it to Tampa, FL, but sadly, Aileen wouldn't make it there. Her beaten body was discovered off Highway 98 in Apalachicola, FL on April 23, 2018. Join us for today's episode to learn what happened to Aileen. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

When 18-year-old Mandy Stavik returned to her small hometown, Acme, Washington, for Thanksgiving, she never thought it would be the last time she ever did. An avid runner, she went on a post-Thanksgiving day run down her regular route of Strand Rd with the family dog. When the dog made it back to the home alone, and without Mandy, it caused immediate concern. Tragically, Mandy's body was found three days later in the nearby Nooksack River, and her death was ruled a homicide. Her case soon turned cold, and it would take almost 30 years to catch her killer. Join...

When three similar missing persons reports were made in the area of Bradford within months of each other, police suspected they might all be connected but weren’t sure.  While searching for the third missing woman, Suzanne, the police received evidence that would break open all three cases. What they didn’t expect was to find how gruesomely all three women had been killed by the self-proclaimed Crossbow Cannibal. Join us for today’s case to learn more about the three missing women. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started.

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In 2023, a wellness check for Lois and John McCullough was called in by the couple's doctor's office since they had been canceling their doctor's appointments throughout the years. Not only that, but no one had seen them around since the pandemic. When police finally get to speak to their daughter, Virginia McCullough, she reveals things to the police that would leave them in shock as to the whereabouts of Lois and John. Join us for today's episode to learn about what happened to the couple, and how their daughter was involved. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started.  

When 29-year-old business owner Andreen McDonald didn’t show up to work on March 1, 2019, friends and family knew that something was wrong.  As it happens in many cases, her husband, Andre, soon became a person of interest in her disappearance. When he stopped cooperating with investigators and lawyered up, the race was on to prove that he did have something to do with Andreen's disappearance and suspected murder. Join us for today's episode to find out what truly happened to Andreen. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 


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On October 22, 2013, beloved 9th-grade math teacher Colleen Ritzer went to work just as she loved to do every day. On this day, toward the end of the school day, she stayed with a student, Phillip Chism, who was also new to the school, in her classroom in case he needed help with schoolwork. Later in the day, a search ensued for both Colleen and Phillip after neither showed up at their homes. Phillip was found wandering down a highway, and Colleen was tragically found brutally assaulted and murdered. Join us for today’s episode to find out what happened be...

High school senior Brooke Skylar Richardson seemed to have everything going for her. She was a cheerleader, she was a good student, she had a good boyfriend, and was on her way to the University of Cincinnati. But Skylar was keeping a big secret: she was pregnant. Skylar would end up giving birth to a baby alone in the middle of the night at home, and it is what she did next that would unravel her life. Join us for today’s episode to learn what happened next. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 

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When Nadia Ford called her mother, Alla, multiple times on October 5, 2014, and didn't answer, she knew something was wrong. She soon suspected that her mother’s neighbor, Viktoria, knew something about her mother’s whereabouts. Sadly, Alla’s remains would be found, and Viktoria would soon be on the run from the Russian police for Alla’s disappearance and murder. Viktoria would continue her string of crimes in a different country, but Nadia was not going to give up and let her get away with what she had done. Join us for today’s episode to find out how Viktoria w...

On a stormy night on June 3, 2007, police arrived at Etta Jean Westbrook's home to find her dead in her living room in a pool of blood. As the investigation of her death begins, investigators catch a big break early in the case that leads to an arrest. What investigators weren't expecting was that, while looking for more evidence in that case, they'd find that someone else had been killed across the street and no one had seemed to notice, until now. Join us for today's episode to learn about what happened to Etta Jean and the second murder. So...

When Matthew Trussler met Melissa Turner in 2017, he thought he had finally met someone who he genuinely connected with. The couple went on to get engaged and purchase a home in Tampa, FL. Everything seemed to be going well, until October 2019 when Melissa called 911 stating that she found her fiance Matthew in a pool of blood. As the investigation begins, police soon realize that Melissa was not telling them the whole truth about what truly happened in the home between her and Matthew and that she might have had something to do with his death. Join us for today’s...

On Saturday in the fall of 1998, Sara Raras thought she was going to spend the night alone since her son was spending the weekend with his father, Sara's estranged husband. Tragically, what Sara thought was going to be a quiet night, would actually turn deadly and she would never see her son again. As investigators tried to solve Sara's murder, her estranged husband became suspect number one but they would soon find out that they had it all wrong, and it wasn't him who had done it. Instead, it would be someone who they never suspected of. Join us...

Before Christmas break in 2018, 16-year-old Iyana Sawyer didn’t return home from school. It raised immediate concern from her family, not only because it was unlike her, but also because she was pregnant. A large search for Iyana ensued, which led to discovering the worst news her family could have received, that she was no longer alive, and that it was someone close to the family who was involved. Join us for today's episode, so grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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When Maribel Ramos posted an ad on Craiglist for a roommate, she thought that she was going to find someone with whom she could get along. Initially, that was the case, and things were going well with her roommate, KC until he developed feelings for her. Things would take a turn for the worse when Maribel let KC know that she didn’t return his feelings. Join us for today’s episode to learn about what happened to Maribel. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. 

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When Sherri Papini disappeared on November 2, 2016, her husband and family, along with the rest of the nation, waited with bated breath for her return. Her face on a missing poster was all over the place and her story was on every news outlet from the moment she went missing. Twenty-two days would pass by before Sherri was found on a highway with injuries. Eventually, Sherri’s story of abduction would unravel, and what was initially thought to be an abduction and torture case, would turn out to be a hoax. Join us for today’s episode, so grab your cafe...

When Dr. George Blumenschein started feeling unwell on the morning of Sunday, January 27, 2013, he tried to shake it off. He also discarded suggestions from colleagues and his girlfriend to go to the ER and continued his work day. It wasn’t until almost midnight when he finally made it to the ER with failing kidneys, and it was detrimental that doctors found out the cause before it was too late. It would take doctors a couple of days before they discovered the cause, ethylene glycol, the main ingredient in anti-freeze. They concluded that George had been poisoned and investigators wo...

In 1979 and 1980, children in the Claymore suburb of Sydney began to die. Since the community was described as needy and underprivileged, no one ever truly put the pieces together that the deaths had one common thread, Helen Patricia Moore. It wasn't until a specific death in 1980 that one person knew for certain that it was Helen who was involved and would finally put an end to the killing streak. Join us for today's episode to learn more about Helen Patricia Moore. So, grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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On January 3, 2022, Lacey Fletcher's suffering would finally end, which she had been experiencing for about 12 years. The 36-year-old woman would be found in horrific living conditions in the home where she lived, conditions that no one should ever be found in. Her parents, Sheila and Clay Fletcher would be charged with her murder and sentenced for her death. Join us for today's case, so grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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In the early morning hours of December 14, 2006, 55-year-old James Langley woke up to excruciating pain and realized he was on fire. He managed to extinguish himself as his wife went next door to get help. He would be transported to the hospital but would sadly pass away 12 days later. During the investigation, detectives would soon learn that there was someone who had a motive to hurt James and it was someone who they initially wouldn’t have suspected.  Join us for today's episode, so go ahead and grab your cafecito, and let's get started. 

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For today’s episode, we are discussing current true crime cases that we are keeping up with. Thank you for joining us today and for your continued support while we get back on schedule. 

In the early morning hours of December 8, 2000, 22-year-old Trevor Deely was walking home from a night out. He was still planning on going to work that morning, Friday, but unfortunately, he never showed up. When he didn't show up again on Monday, his family was contacted, and the search for Trevor began. Investigators would find CCTV footage of Trevor making a stop at his workplace before heading home but nothing would come of it. To this day, no one knows what happened to Trevor and his body has never been found. Join us for today's episode, so grab your...

Thank you for joining us today. We are currently trying to get back on schedule and are working on it, we promise! So, in the meantime, for today's episode, we discuss current true crime stories that are still developing. 

Story 1. Elias Huzier shot and killed his ex-wife Amber outside of an elementary school, where their oldest child witnessed the crime. After his home was searched, a woman's body was found deceased who was believed to be his girlfriend.

Story 2. A now-former teacher of Klein HISD, Kedria M. Grigsby,  was arrested and charged with compelling prostitution of...