Best Dervishes Podcasts (2024)

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Dying Before You Die, Etc. 7:06

3d ago7:06

7:06

Send us a Text Message. See transcript Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We believe the message should be free, but it costs e…

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Speaking About Speaking 9:10

3d ago9:10

9:10

Send us a Text Message. See transcript. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We believe the message should be free, but it costs …

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Episode 111. The Case of Maribel Ramos 59:01

5d ago59:01

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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 feel…

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Learning You 14:00

10d ago14:00

14:00

Send us a Text Message. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We believe the message should be free, but it costs equipment, renta…

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Episode 110. The Case of Sherri Papini 1:13:29

11d ago1:13:29

1:13:29

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 i…

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Truth and Trust Sohbet 39:04

14d ago39:04

39:04

Send us a Text Message. A free wheeling spiritual discussion (sohbet) about: what is Truth/truth? Also dipping into what it means to Trust - in regards to finding a worthy spiritual teacher. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support …

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Royalty 7:03

23d ago7:03

7:03

Send us a Text Message. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We believe the message should be free, but it costs equipment, renta…

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How To Change 14:11

1M ago14:11

14:11

Send us a Text Message. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We believe the message should be free, but it costs equipment, renta…

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Episode 109. The case of George Blumenschein 1:08:21

25d ago1:08:21

1:08:21

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 doc…

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Episode 108. Serial Killer: Helen Patricia Moore 44:02

2M ago44:02

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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 …

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Episode 107. The Tragic Case of Lacey Fletcher 1:01:49

2M ago1:01:49

1:01:49

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…

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Breath and Subtlety Sohbet June 16, 2024 34:04

2M ago34:04

34:04

Send us a Text Message. Talking about focusing on how important being aware of your breath is. Then we speak about how to tune into the subtle worlds around us, Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney wher…

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Episode 106. The Case of James Langley 55:08

2M ago55:08

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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 ther…

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Episode 105. Current True Crime Stories: Efren Allen and Takesha William, Ashley Parmeley 39:09

3M ago39:09

39:09

It’s another current true crime stories for today’s episode. We’re still chugging along here so thank you for joining us today and for your continued support while we get back on schedule. Takesha Williams, 24, and Efrem Allen 25, were arrested and charged with charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child after their 3-year-old son was found unr…

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This Sacred Moment 12:20

3M ago12:20

12:20

Send us a Text Message. Spiritual practice is just the beginning. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We believe the message sho…

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Episode 104. Current True Crime Stories: Jose Cortez, Murad Dervish, and Joseph Schexnider 40:47

3M ago40:47

40:47

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. Jose Cortez, 39, was arrested in the Mexican city of Iztacalco, after raping and murdering a 17-year-old. After further investigation, he was found to be a serial k…

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Episode 103. The Disappearance of Trevor Deely 52:06

3M ago52:06

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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 Tr…

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Episode 102. Current Crime Stories: Elias Huizar, Kedria Grigsby, Angelina Belinda Calderon and Fernando Vega 37:00

4M ago37:00

37:00

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 …

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Episode 101. The Murder of Angela Samota 49:25

4M ago49:25

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In the early morning hours of October 13, 1984, 20-year-old Angela Samota went home after dropping off some friends from a night out. After arriving, she got a knock on her door and had no idea her killer was on the other side. Sadly, it would take 24 years until Angela's killer was brought to justice, and it was all due to her friend Sheila's unre…

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Episode 100. Cannibal: Armin Meiwes 1:34:19

4M ago1:34:19

1:34:19

In 2001, 38-year-old Armin Meiwes would fulfill his life fantasy to consume another human. Having grown up with a domineering mother, an absent father, and both of his brothers having moved away when he was just young, it affected him deeply. So much so, that he believed that if he consumed another person, they would never leave him and would be wi…

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Episode 99. The Murder of Maria Belen Bernal 50:52

5M ago50:52

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In September 2022, 34-year-old Maria Belen Bernal was not seen again after going to drop off a burger for her husband, who was working an overnight shift as a Lieutenant in a police academy. Tragically, her body was found ten days later, three miles from where she was last seen. All signs point to her husband, German, as her killer, especially sinc…

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Episode 98. The Murder of Irene Garza 1:20:32

5M ago1:20:32

1:20:32

On April 16, 1960, 25-year-old Irene Garza went to confession as she did every Saturday, but on this particular night, Irene would not make it home afterward. Her body would be floating in a canal five days after her disappearance, and unfortunately, by 1962, her case would go cold. It would be until 2002 when her case got taken over by the Texas R…

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What Are You Looking For? 22:12

5M ago22:12

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Send us a Text Message. You will find what you are looking for. But is it what you want to look for? Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing s…

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Episode 97. Serial Killer: Harvey Glatman Part 2 48:37

5M ago48:37

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In today’s case, we conclude the case of Harvey Glatman. We’ll learn about Harvey’s downfall, and the woman, responsible for it, Lorraine—as well as some of his trial, and possible connections to unsolved murders in Colorado. So, grab your cafecito, and let’s get started. You can follow us on Instagram at @cafecitoandcrimepod. Or you can send us a …

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Episode 96. Serial Killer: Harvey Glatman 48:59

5M ago48:59

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Harvey Glatman's mother, Ophelia, noticed something was wrong with her son from a young age. She tried to get him professional help several times but was told that his behavior was normal. Since Harvey never received the help he needed, as he got older, his actions became increasingly severe and ultimately led him to kill his first victim, Judy Dul…

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Competence in Work, Home and Life 13:52

6M ago13:52

13:52

Send us a Text Message. See transcript. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We believe the message should be free, but it costs …

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Episode 95. The Tragic Murder of Jack Grigsby 53:41

6M ago53:41

53:41

In 2009, Jack Grigsby was, for the most part, enjoying the retired life. At the age of 72, he had some health problems but was doing okay. His divorce from his second wife, Cathie Grigsby, was also set to be settled that summer. Unfortunately, Jack would be shot and killed in his home before then. Join us for today's episode to find out what happen…

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Sohbet February 18. 2024: Culture and It's gods 51:16

6M ago51:16

51:16

Send us a Text Message. Every human culture has had, besides music, the need for gods and goddesses. Why? What drives us to worship and idolize those who exhibit a purity of an essence, whether beautiful or evil? This is a free-wheeling discussion with two murids on a subject I've been contemplating for a while. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, cur…

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Episode 94. The Tragic Murder of Mary Yoder 51:07

6M ago51:07

51:07

On July 20, 2015, Dr. Mary Yoder began her Monday at her practice that she owned with her husband, William Yoder. It was after lunch time when Mary became sick and struggled to make it through her workday. She believed it was a stomach bug, but when she didn't get any better the next day, she decided to go to the hospital. Sadly, Mary went into car…

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Sohbet February 12. 2024: Attachments 33:09

6M ago33:09

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Send us a Text Message. Discussion on defining attachments and habits. Discussion of how to be present, and looking for one's Optimal Presence. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, …

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Nafs: The Ongoing Abusive Relationship 10:38

6M ago10:38

10:38

Send us a Text Message. See transcript. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Email shaykhibrahim@ansarisufiorder.org Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet…

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Episode 93. The Case of Narumi Kurosaki 51:48

6M ago51:48

51:48

When Narumi Kurosaki broke up with Nicolas Zepeda in October 2016, she thought she could finally move on from their relationship and start fresh with someone new. Which she did, and things seemed to be going great with her new boyfriend, until Nicolas appeared back in her life a couple of months later. She was seen out having dinner with him on Dec…

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Episode 92. The Tragic Case of Samantha Josephson 1:04:11

7M ago1:04:11

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In March 2019, 21-year-old Samantha Josephson had everything going for her. She was due to graduate from the University of South Carolina that May and would attend Drexel University of Law soon after. To celebrate her accomplishments, Samantha and her friends decided to go out and celebrate. Soon, after 2 am, Samantha decided to head home without h…

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Sohbet January 28, 2024: Perception 50:54

7M ago50:54

50:54

Send us a Text Message. Discussion of how different perceptions change our world view. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We be…

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Episode 91. The Case of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke Part 2 1:28:41

7M ago1:28:41

1:28:41

In today’s episode, we will conclude the case of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke. We will discuss how Jasmine’s distaste for her family came to be and how her relationship with Jeremy became the catalyst for the murders of her family. The book used as a source: Runaway Devil by Robert Remington and Sherri Zickefoose https://www.amazon.com/Run…

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A Sufi Exercise: No Defense 9:02

7M ago9:02

9:02

Send us a Text Message. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We believe the message should be free, but it costs equipment, renta…

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Episode 90. The Case of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke Part 1 1:01:30

7M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Marc and Debra Richardson had overcome a lot to get to where they were in April 2006. They both worked hard in their younger years to overcome addiction and also worked from the ground up to build a stable and great home for their two kids, Jasmine and Jacob. Everything seemed to be going well until 12-year-old Jasmine began to associate herself wi…

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Getting Comfortable (Being Uncomfortable) 20:32

7M ago20:32

20:32

Send us a Text Message. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We believe the message should be free, but it costs equipment, renta…

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Episode 89. The Unsolved Murder of Nima Louise Carter 37:25

7M ago37:25

37:25

The morning of November 1, 1977, began like any other day for George and Rose Carter. That was until they went to they went into their 19-month-old daughter’s room, Nima, and she was nowhere to be found. She would be found a month later deceased in an abandoned house four blocks away from her home, and there would be no suspects. Nima’s case brough…

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Sohbet Jan 7 2024: Developing Your Witness 37:52

8M ago37:52

37:52

Send us a Text Message. The ability to observe without judgement, investment or expectation is a place we all have within us. Some might even call it our soul. How to activate or awaken it is available if we make the effort. Here we discuss a couple of experiences and ideas. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appr…

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Episode 88. Current Crime Stories: Virjilio Mendez, Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra 39:58

7M ago39:58

39:58

Story 1. Virgilio Aguilar Mendez, 18, has been in jail since May 19, and charged with felony murder charge after an altercation with Sgt. Michael Kunovich. After the altercation Sgt. Kunovich had a heart attack and passed away. Even though the medical examiner’s report stated that the cause of death was a “natural” cardiac dysrhythmia, or an abnorm…

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Episode 87. The Murder of Kristine Larson 47:33

8M ago47:33

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Young mom, Kristine Larson, was trying to give her son a stable life, which included separating from her son’s father, Zachary. It appeared that after the separation things were amicable between the two, and they each had moved on. When Kristine’s body is found inside a burning car, the primary suspect is the new guy she is seeing, Derrick. But thi…

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Episode 86. The Tragic Death of Olivia Gant 46:42

8M ago46:42

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By 2017, Kelly Turner had spent plenty of time in and out of the hospital with her terminally ill daughter, 7-year-old, Olivia Gant. All types of medical procedures and surgeries were performed on young Olivia throughout the years based on illnesses that her mother told medical professionals that she was suffering from, which were all made up by he…

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Propulsion on the Spiritual Path 11:16

8M ago11:16

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Send us a Text Message. See Transcript Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We believe the message should be free, but it costs e…

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Episode 85. The Disappearance of Relisha Rudd 52:33

8M ago52:33

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When 8-year-old Relisha Rudd stopped attending school in March of 2014, the school's social worker contacted her mom to get an excuse letter for her absences. According to Relisha's family, she had been suffering from severe migraines and was in the care of Dr. Tatum. But things took a dark turn when days turned to weeks, and Relisha was still not …

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Gender in Spirituality 5:52

8M ago5:52

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Send us a Text Message. It is not what you are, it is who you are. Please help make the world a better place. Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and …

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Episode 84. The Murder of Melinda Pleskovic 50:03

9M ago50:03

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Melinda Pleskovic was a beloved mother, wife, teacher, and member of her community. When she was found murdered in October 2017, everyone was devastated and wondering who could have done such a thing. Initially, it was believed that her murder might have had something to do with all the home breakings they had that year, but as the investigation co…

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Episode 83. The Tragic Murders of Giorgio Gallara and Jeremy Giordano 1:06:04

9M ago1:06:04

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On April 19, 1997, Giorgio Gallara and Jeremy Giardono, were making a late-night pizza delivery, and they never thought that it would be their last. As the news of Giorgio’s and Jeremy’s murder makes their way around the small town of Franklin, NJ, tips quickly come in on who could’ve killed two very beloved young men. And, no one could have predic…

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On Culture 9:29

9M ago9:29

9:29

Send us a Text Message. See transcript Salaam Alaykum, murids, seekers, curious and interested listeners, We appreciate you, and are happy to share our Sufi Message. Your donation will help support our Sufi Centre in Sydney where we offer Zikr, Sohbet, spiritual counselling and healing services. We believe the message should be free, but it costs e…

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Episode 82. The Murder of Jhoana Abigail Ligues 41:08

9M ago41:08

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On August 31, 2022, the battered body of 24-year-old Jhoana Abigail Ligues was found inside her home by her family and with her husband, Jesus Antonio, nowhere in sight. He immediately became the number one suspect, and a hunt ensued for him. He was eventually caught, but the mystery remains on what exactly led to Johana being murdered by her new h…

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