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  • She Left for a Birthday Party and Never Came Back

    She Left for a Birthday Party and Never Came Back
    Oct 6 2026
    She Left for a Birthday Party and Never Came Back

    On July 4, 2021, Melisa Alejandra Palacios Chacón left her home in Guatemala for a friend's birthday party, but she never arrived. The next morning, her body was found, her face unrecognizable, and the subsequent investigation uncovered not one, but two crimes. What happened to Melisa, and why did the search for justice threaten to bury the truth?

    In this episode, we delve into the life of Melisa, a veterinary student and animal lover, and the circumstances surrounding her brutal death. We explore the initial investigation, the identification of two suspects, and the crucial evidence found on their phones. What was the motive behind this horrific act, and why has it remained legally unproven?

    Key Data:
    Victim: Melisa Alejandra Palacios Chacón
    Date of Death: July 5, 2021
    Age: 21 years old
    Location: Río Hondo, Guatemala
    Cause of Death: Repeated blunt-force trauma to the head
    Mother: Anabela Chacón, National Civil Police agent

    Evidence Bullets:
    - Melisa was identified by her shoes and a piece of fabric from her dress.
    - Forensic specialists ruled out sexual assault, indicating a different motive.
    - Investigators identified two suspects, María Fernanda and José Luis, known to Melisa.
    - Digital devices of the accused contained chat messages explicitly discussing the attack on Melisa.
    - The prosecution considered the chat messages central to establishing premeditation for murder.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    19 min
  • The Veteran, The Church, and The Grocery Bag Killer

    The Veteran, The Church, and The Grocery Bag Killer
    Oct 5 2026
    The Veteran, The Church, and The Grocery Bag Killer

    A woman survived a point-blank gunshot to the head, the bullet fragments in her skull becoming the key to unlocking a chilling secret. How did a decorated military veteran, a father of five, and a churchgoing family man become one of Washington State's most prolific serial killers, operating for over two decades in plain sight?

    In this episode, we delve into the double life of Robert Lee Jades Jr., a man who held positions of authority while preying on vulnerable women. We explore the shocking details of his crimes, his methods, and the question of how he managed to evade detection for so long.

    Case: Robert Lee Jades Jr.
    Location: Washington State
    First Killings: Summer of 1975
    Last Confirmed Victim: 1998
    Surviving Victim: 1998

    - A woman was shot in the head on August 1, 1998, and survived, leading to the killer's eventual capture.
    - Robert Lee Jades Jr. was a decorated military veteran with eleven commendations, including three Army Achievement Medals.
    - Jades worked as a corrections officer inside the Washington State Penitentiary and flew transport aircraft for the military.
    - His victims were predominantly white women, often connected to addiction or sex work, and he used grocery bags to cover their heads.
    - One victim, Stacy Elizabeth Jan, was initially attributed to the Green River Killer for years.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    18 min
  • Guitarist Finds a Stranger Dead After Two Confessions Contradict Each Other

    Guitarist Finds a Stranger Dead After Two Confessions Contradict Each Other
    Oct 4 2026
    Guitarist Finds a Stranger Dead After Two Confessions Contradict Each Other

    On a summer night in 1997, a man was found dead in a Gothenburg park, shot twice. The investigation uncovered a satanic order and two men who each confessed to being present at the killing, yet blamed the other for firing the gun. How can two confessions both be true and false at the same time?

    In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of Joseph Ben Medar, a regular in Gothenburg's nightlife who approached two strangers asking if they were Satanists. We explore the lives of John Andreas Notbay, an extreme metal musician, and Víctor Draconi, a member of the Luciferian Misanthropic Order, and the conflicting accounts that left a murder unsolved.

    Case: Joseph Ben Medar Murder
    Date: July 23, 1997
    Location: Killers Park, Gothenburg
    Victim: Joseph Ben Medar, 36
    Suspects: John Andreas Notbay, Víctor Draconi
    Organization: Luciferian Misanthropic Order

    - On July 23, 1997, a 16-year-old found a man dead with two gunshot wounds in Killers Park.
    - The victim, Joseph Ben Medar, had no identification documents, only a bag and a wool cap.
    - Joseph approached John Andreas Notbay and Víctor Draconi in a park frequented by gay men, asking if they were Satanists.
    - John Andreas Notbay was a music journalist and session guitarist for bands like Dection and Nifalheim.
    - Víctor Draconi, also known as Blad, authored a ritual text titled Lier Acerate under the pseudonym Freer Nemedial.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    21 min
  • Neighbor Finds One Detail on a Moto That Condemns a Killer

    Neighbor Finds One Detail on a Moto That Condemns a Killer
    Oct 3 2026
    Neighbor Finds One Detail on a Moto That Condemns a Killer

    A woman's body was found on a dirt road, her clothing torn and her body stabbed twenty-three times. The man convicted of her murder was a well-known community volunteer with no criminal record. How did a single drop of blood on a motorcycle pedal unravel thirty-two days of misdirection?

    In this episode, we analyze the murder of Edenis Barrera Ramírez in Agua Azul, Colombia, and the investigation that led to the conviction of a man known in the community. What hidden tensions in her life might have played a role in her tragic end?

    Case: Murder of Edenis Barrera Ramírez
    Date: March 19, 2017
    Location: Agua Azul, Casanare, Colombia
    Victim: Edenis Barrera Ramírez, 32 years old
    Cause of Death: Stabbed twenty-three times

    - On March 19, 2017, Henry Patarroyo and his wife found Edenis Barrera Ramírez's body on a dirt road at kilometer 5.5 between Agua Azul and Maní.
    - Edenis Barrera Ramírez was 32 years old, a kitchen assistant, and a Civil Defense volunteer with two sons, aged sixteen and eleven.
    - On the evening of March 18, 2017, Edenis attended community festivities at the Coliseo del Corregimiento de San José del Buboy.
    - At approximately 3:00 AM on March 19, a witness saw Edenis, intoxicated, leaving the coliseo with Daimer Ipus Medina.
    - At 3:15 AM, Edenis called Carlos Uriel Díaz, stating she was in a disagreement, which was the last confirmed contact with her.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

    © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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    19 min
  • Girl Vanishes After Trusting a Facebook Message She Never Should Have

    Girl Vanishes After Trusting a Facebook Message She Never Should Have
    Oct 2 2026
    Girl Vanishes After Trusting a Facebook Message She Never Should Have

    A fifteen-year-old girl stepped out of her home to meet someone she trusted, only to vanish into the night. Her body was found seven days later, revealing a meticulously planned abduction that began with a fake online identity. How did a familiar name on social media lead to such a devastating betrayal?

    In this episode, we analyze the chilling case of Nicole Cable, a vibrant teenager whose life was cut short by a predator who used a fabricated online persona to gain her trust. We delve into the digital trail that ultimately led investigators to the truth, and the sinister plan that unfolded after a seemingly innocent Facebook message.

    Case: Nicole Cable
    Date: May 13, 2013
    Location: Glenburn, Maine
    Victim: Nicole Cable, 15 years old
    Cause of Death: Asphyxia by compression of the neck

    - Nicole Cable, 15, left her home in Glenburn, Maine, at 9 PM on May 13, 2013, to meet someone she believed was "Brian Butterfield."
    - Her body was discovered seven days later, on May 20, 2013, in a wooded area of Old Town, Maine, seven miles from her home.
    - The "Brian Butterfield" Facebook account was a fake identity created by Kyle D., 20, from Orono, who had met Nicole months prior.
    - Kyle D. had described his plan to abduct Nicole to his brother weeks before the event, intending to "rescue" her later as a hero.
    - Investigators subpoenaed Facebook records, tracing the fake account's activity to Kyle D.'s family home in Orono.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    17 min
  • The Beach Trip That Ended In Machetes And Disfigured Faces

    The Beach Trip That Ended In Machetes And Disfigured Faces
    Oct 1 2026
    The Beach Trip That Ended In Machetes And Disfigured Faces

    Three friends left for a spontaneous beach trip, but their journey ended with their bodies discovered in a riverbank, hands bound, mouths gagged, and faces disfigured. What horrific events led to the brutal murder of these young women, and who was behind such a heinous act?

    In this episode, we delve into the disappearance and murder of Juliana Macías, Denise Reina, and Nayeli Tapia, three young women whose lives were cut short. We explore the details of their last known movements and the shocking discovery that shook Ecuador, leaving their families searching for answers long after the verdict.

    Case: The Same Riverbank Murders
    Victims: Juliana Macías, Denise Reina, Nayeli Tapia
    Location: Same, Esmeraldas province, Ecuador
    Date of Discovery: April 7, 2023
    Cause of Death: Torture, deep lacerations at the neck, machete wounds

    - On April 7, 2023, fishermen found three bodies partially buried in a riverbank near Same, Ecuador.
    - All three women had their hands bound, mouths gagged, and faces severely disfigured.
    - One victim could only be identified by her feet due to the extent of her injuries.
    - The women had left Santo Domingo four days earlier for an unplanned trip to the beach.
    - Evidence later showed that the vehicle they were in was never intended to take them to the beach.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    18 min
  • Woman Found Dead Inside Unplugged Freezer at Boyfriend's Restaurant

    Woman Found Dead Inside Unplugged Freezer at Boyfriend's Restaurant
    Sep 30 2026
    Woman Found Dead Inside Unplugged Freezer at Boyfriend's Restaurant

    A 31-year-old woman was found dead inside an unplugged industrial freezer in a closed restaurant, five days after she was last seen alive. The official explanation states she was using the freezer as a bed, but her family and friends find this impossible to believe. What really happened to Nini Johana Montaña?

    In this episode, we analyze the perplexing discovery of Nini Johana Montaña's body in Panajachel, Guatemala, and the conflicting accounts surrounding her death. We explore the details of her life, her business, and the circumstances leading up to her disappearance. How could a responsible, non-impulsive woman end up in such a bizarre and tragic situation?

    Case: Nini Johana Montaña
    Location: Panajachel, Guatemala
    Date of Discovery: May 28, 2025
    Age: 31 years old
    Nationality: Colombian

    - Nini Johana Montaña's body was found inside an industrial freezer that had been disconnected from its power source.
    - Her cell phone was resting beside her body on a layer of cardboard.
    - The restaurant where she was found belonged to her boyfriend, who was in the United States at the time.
    - Nini was last seen alive five days before her body was discovered, on May 23, 2025.
    - The restaurant was locked and closed to the public, requiring owner authorization for access.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    18 min
  • Farmer Finds His Wife's Hat Floating by a Bridge

    Farmer Finds His Wife's Hat Floating by a Bridge
    Sep 29 2026
    Farmer Finds His Wife's Hat Floating by a Bridge

    On a cold Friday afternoon in the Kunurana highlands of Peru, Dina Quispe left to collect her livestock and never returned. Two days later, her husband identified her hat floating by a bridge, leading to a gruesome discovery: Dina's body had been dismembered into eight parts, her face skinned, and organs removed. Who could commit such a calculated and horrific act in a small, isolated community where everyone knew each other?

    In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Dina Quispe's murder, exploring the unique challenges of life in the remote Puno region and the shocking truth behind a neighbor's quiet demeanor. We uncover the meticulous planning behind a brutal crime that left a community in disbelief.

    Case: Dina Quispe
    Date: March 15, 2019
    Location: Kunurana highlands, Puno region, southern Peru
    Victim: Dina Quispe, 27 years old
    Suspect: Wilfredo Rodríguez, 23 years old
    Cause of Death: Strangulation by rope, followed by a cut to the throat

    - Dina Quispe's body was dismembered into eight separate parts.
    - The skin of Dina Quispe's face had been removed.
    - Several of Dina Quispe's internal organs were missing from the scene.
    - The primary cause of death was strangulation by rope, followed by a cut to the throat with a bladed instrument.
    - The attack occurred near a bridge, in a concealed position behind stored hay.

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    Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.

    We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.

    From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.

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    18 min