Whether it’s Arizona's housing market, car buying tips, cheap family vacations, how to avoid scams, or just saving money, Gary Harper, Susan Campbell, and the Arizona’s Family On Your Side team are here to make you a more savvy consumer.
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Arizona’s Family journalists Briana Whitney and Serjio Hernandez take a deep dive into both unsolved and solved cases around Arizona — retracing steps, uncovering new evidence, and revealing new theories from those involved in the investigations.
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The Teen Killer Trial In February 2019, a 14-year-old stabbed his aunt to death during a family reunion in Arizona. He was charged as an adult with first degree murder, and confessed to the crime. But in an unprecedented trial where mental health was not admissible, one family was split on either side of the courtroom as this unraveled in front of …
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We’ve all needed medical care, at one point or another. Doctors, tests, procedures. It all adds up and you could be facing some big bills. And now, a new report is revealing a majority of hospitals aren’t giving patients the pricing information they need. Today, we’re talking with Cynthia Fisher, the founder and chair of Patient Rights Advocate. Wh…
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A bigger paycheck may just be one question away. A new survey shows that 82% of full-time workers who asked for a raise this year got one. On this episode, we're talking paychecks with LendingTree's Matt Schultz about how much of a raise people are getting and how to ask for one. We'll also discuss what to do if you're facing a paycut.…
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Unsolved murder of the Yellow Pages heiress
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In 1979, a young woman from Ohio was found shot dead near the Hoover Dam. With a renewed search to find her killer, True Crime Arizona dives into the bizarre clues and evidence surrounding a powder blue Bronco, as detectives try to find new leads on the murder of the “Yellow Pages” heiress, who was set to inherit $40 million at the time of her deat…
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Using AI to Uncover Holiday Shopping Trends and Bargains
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We're about to get involved in what could be a record for consumer holiday spending. But 70 percent of shoppers still rate "price" as one of the most important factors when it comes what to buy. And using artificial intelligence can certainly help you as well as retailers during the holiday season. So, today Justin Burr joins us on the On Your Side…
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Avoiding counterfeits during the online shopping season
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The holiday shopping season is here, and you’re probably doing some of your spending while you’re scrolling. The National Retail Federation says 57% of holiday shoppers will shop online. But there’s a chance you could end up with fake stuff. The counterfeit market is big business, and it could put your health and safety at risk. Today, we’re talkin…
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A Detective’s Confession: I Killed My Wife
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On July 31st 2024, Elizabeth Byrd’s longtime best friend knew something was wrong when Liz didn’t show up for their workout class. After calling police for a welfare check when loved ones found out three young kids were left alone, officers found Liz Byrd dead in her bedroom. Her husband, John Byrd, was a detective for the Maricopa County Attorney’…
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Your Finances and Taxes Following Presidential Election
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The race for the White House ended in a decisive victory for Donald Trump. The Dow soared more than 1,500 points the day the race was called. And now, investors are looking ahead to the transfer of power. Today, we are talking with Shane Stevenson from Winston and Companies Retirement and Financial Services about what the election results mean for …
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Childcare Costs Are Dramatically Increasing
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Being a new parent can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to finances. And childcare fits right into that category. Like everything else, childcare has gone up dramatically. In fact, a recent report released by Bankrate.com indicates that parents spend nearly 15 percent of their income on childcare alone. So today, Alex Gailey joins us on th…
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The True Crime Arizona team heads out to the Arizona desert where Ginger and Christina’s remains were found, and the detectives in the case reveal whether they believe there are more victims of John Flowers and where they may be located. The victims’ families share personal final thoughts about John Flowers getting out of prison in a short number o…
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Gen Z With College Degrees Disappointed With Entry-level Salaries
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Higher education, like earning a college degree, is supposed to help students land jobs with higher salaries. But a new study reveals that's not necessarily the case. Turns out, recent college graduates are somewhat disappointed with their new paychecks and are now struggling financially. On this episode, Sarah Foster joins us. She's an analyst wit…
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After detectives positively identify the other Jane Doe victim, detectives sit face to face with an incarcerated John Flowers in Reno, Nevada, where he puts on quite the performance when questioned. We learn about how each murder case unfolds in the court system, and it’s not how anyone wanted. Detectives reveal their biggest fears with this case.…
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When it comes to paying bills, do you mail in a check or do you pay it online? How about writing a friend or relative? Do you mail a letter or do you simply email them? A new report out by Stamps.com found there is one generation that still relies heavily on putting a stamp on an envelope and putting it in the mail. And you might be surprised to he…
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When Ginger Rios’ remains are discovered in the Arizona desert, so are the remains of another unidentified girl. For years nobody knew who the Jane Doe was. Around 2008, when Myspace comes about, a Phoenix woman can’t find her long lost friend on the new social media network. She grows concerned and reports her missing to police. That ended up open…
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Tips for Getting Your Teen Driving Safely
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Learning to drive is a right of passage for many teenagers, but that learning period can come with a few bumps in the road. Right now, 37 states require teens to enroll and pass a driving education class, but Arizona is not one of them. Maria Wojtczak of DrivingMBA says teens can gain confidence and can even help parents lower their insurance rates…
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Detectives find the remains of Ginger Rios in the Arizona desert and make another horrific discovery while there: Another girl was dead and buried in the same area. While police try to figure out who the Jane Doe victim is, spy shop owner John Flowers goes on the run but is eventually caught and arrested for murder. For the first time, we hear Flow…
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Student Loan Rules Are Changing in October
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We’ve come to the end of something called the “on ramp” repayment program for student loans. As a result, if you’re late or miss a student payment, your credit score will take a hit. So on this episode, we’re talking with Jack Wallace, the Director at Yrefy. He’ll walk us through recent changes for student loan borrowers and what you need to know t…
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A new teenage employee of the Vegas spy shop is asked to do bizarre tasks while the owner, John Flowers, heads to his Phoenix, AZ spy shop. Meanwhile, we learn about his obnoxious antics in Phoenix, and his wife makes a shocking and unexpected confession to officials.
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Take Your Vacation During the "Offseason"
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Everyone likes to take a little time off for a vacation, but then again, we all seem to take our vacations at the same time. That usually causes long lines, higher prices, and overall just a bad experience. So, today, Steve Builday joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He’s the Director of Travel for AARP, and he has some great tips to make your va…
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SPYKILLER PART 1: The Spy Shop Disappearance
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In April 1997, a young woman named Ginger Rios visits the Spycraft store in Las Vegas while her husband waits outside. When she seemingly vanishes after going inside, a frantic search by family and police begins with an odd response from the spy store owner, John Flowers. Police uncover a slew of odd happenings surrounding her disappearance, as we …
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Car Maintenance Myths Debunked: Expert Tips
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Owning a car offers numerous benefits, but it also comes with the responsibility of maintenance, which can often be costly and confusing. In this episode of the On Your Side podcast, Gary Harper and Colin Stanton are joined by automotive expert Jim Garnin to debunk some of the most common car maintenance myths that could be costing you more than ne…
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For many Open Enrollment starts next month depending on where you live and what company you might work for. But don't go into Open Enrollment without at least a little research. Today, Kelsa Dickey is on the On Your Side podcast. She's with Financial Fitness and explains everything you need to know when it comes to making what could be life changin…
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Backpage: The Tragic Story of the Founders of the Phoenix New Times
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Jim Larkin and Michael Lacey made millions, publishing cutting-edge journalism in alternative weekly newspapers across the country. Larkin and Lacey were considered champions of the First Amendment, and their brand of journalism won thousands of awards, including a Pulitzer Prize. But the duo also created Backpage.com, a website that was known for …
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Stolen Innocence: Child Brides of the New FLDS Cult Prophet
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The four-part television series "Stolen Innocence" explores the manipulation and abuse of the FLDS cult that led to the new self-proclaimed prophet Samuel Bateman’s reign and downfall as he awaits sentencing for sexually abusing and kidnapping child brides. True Crime Correspondent Briana Whitney and former AZ Family reporter Mike Watkiss discuss i…
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Buying a car, even a used one, can be one of the biggest purchases a consumer can make. But even if you do get a good deal, there are a number of hidden costs that come along with owning that vehicle. On this episode, we're talking to Shannon Martin of Bankrate. She breaks down some of the hidden costs and tells us exactly how much it costs each ye…
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It's one of the most overlooked maintenance items on a vehicle—we're talking about tires. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 400 people die every year due to tire-related crashes. So, today Glen Hayward joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He's been in the auto repair business for 50 years and he has some really good a…
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Tips for Negotiating Your Salary & Asking for a Raise
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Negotiating your pay can be very intimidating. The same thing can be true if you are asking for a raise. We're joined by Andres Lares from the Shapiro Negotiations Institute to get insight into what to do, and what not to do, when negotiating a salary or asking for a raise.
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As the 4th of July turned to the early morning hours of the 5th, Phoenix Police got a call to the ritzy Renaissance hotel in downtown Phoenix after a security guard found a woman dead in a hotel room. But it turns out that wasn’t the only call they got to the hotel during that time—a man was also walking around naked in the lobby telling staff he w…
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The Phoenix woman found dead next to her alleged stalker
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On July 1st, 2024, 25-year-old Doris Aguilar went missing in Phoenix after leaving for the store. A week later, her car was found abandoned in a mall parking lot. Her family expressed concern about a man who was possibly stalking her outside the gym, but there seemed to be no movement in the case until they hired a private investigator in mid-July.…
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Students are heading back to school, and that can put a financial strain on parents. According to the National Retail Federation, parents will spend an estimated $875 on school supplies, clothing, and other school-related items. Andrea Waroch is a nationally-recognized consumer and money-saving expert joins us to provide some cool tips to save on s…
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In this episode of the On Your Side podcast, Gary Harper and Todd Martin discuss the sensitive topic of financial infidelity, where partners hide financial details from each other. They are joined by Christy Mathern from WalletHub to delve into survey results showing that two out of five Americans have secret financial accounts. They also explore h…
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The Flagstaff Murder of Kelly Paduchowski
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On June 30th, 2024, Kelly Paduchowski was reported missing by the Flagstaff Police Department after her family said she never came back from a run and swim while training for a race. Her car was found at a local trailhead, but cell phone data put her at another trail hours prior. What then unfolded was an arrest of someone close to Kelly, damning e…
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Buying a used car can be an scary experience. You don't want to overpay and you need to make sure the vehicle is mechanically sound. So, on the On Your side podcast, we're talking to an expert about the do's and don'ts of buying a car.
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Smart phones have become a part of our lives. Calls, texting, shopping, navigation, gaming, streaming, the list goes on. How does your screen time compare to others? A new report says Arizonans spend nearly nine hours on their smart phone, more than any other state. On this episode, we talk with Kyle Beierlein with Hosting Advice about the company'…
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On July 29, 1994, 21-year-old Angela Maher was killed in a crash while going to pick up her friend from Old Town Scottsdale as the designated driver. The woman who hit and killed her, 31-year-old Gloria Schulze, was charged with manslaughter and endangerment after admitting she had been drinking and smoking weed. But after her first court appearanc…
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Cyberattacks Hitting Hospitals and Medical Offices
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According to the FBI, the healthcare and public health sector is the most targeted in the United States by ransomware attackers. Why is that and what can you do to keep from becoming a victim? Today, Steven McKeon joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He's a cybersecurity expert and founder of MacguyverTech. He explains that hospitals are targeted …
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We’re doing a little bit of a crash course today for people who are considering jumping into the stock market. Is it a good time to start investing in the market? What does every beginner need to know? Our guest is Shane Stevenson from Winston and Companies Retirement and Financial Services. He'll walk us through the things you need to know to get …
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A Husband and Wife Vanish with Fugitive Ties
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In March 2020, as the world was shutting down at the beginning of the pandemic, Sandee Hines disappeared from her Mesa, Arizona home. But she didn’t just vanish alone. Her husband, Jason Hines, was also gone. Hines was a convicted criminal and became a fugitive on the run for sex crimes against children. The last known surveillance video of Sandee …
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Homeownership is the American dream. You save up for a down payment, you find a house you can afford, and then you buy it. But there's a lot more to owning a home than your mortgage payment. There are unexpected maintenance issues and other expenses that former renters aren't used to paying. So today, Jeff Ostrowski joins us on the On Your Side pod…
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You May Be Driving A Car With A Dangerous Airbag
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Nearly a decade ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ordered a full recall of Takata airbags. However, an estimated 6.4 million of those vehicles are still driving on our roadways with faulty airbags. So, today, Patrick Olsen joins us on the On Your Side podcast. He's with Carfax and he explains that these airbags can be dangerou…
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The Chad Daybell “Doomsday Prophet” Murder Trial
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For nearly two months, the Idaho man known as the “Doomsday Prophet,” Chad Daybell, faced witness after witness as he stood on trial for the murder of his wife Tammy Daybell, and the murders of Lori Vallow’s two young kids Tylee Ryan, and JJ Vallow. The killings were all tied to radical religious beliefs that a Second Coming was approaching, and pe…
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Paying Off Debt or Saving For a Vacation May Be Easier Than You Think
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If you’re struggling to make ends meet or you’re trying to save up for a summer vacation, then it’s time for a summer side gig. Today we are chatting with Kira Caban, who is the head of strategic communications with Instawork, a company that connects businesses with millions of temporary workers. We’ll ask her about the jobs that are out there. Wha…
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Horror in Surprise: A baby shot by his father & a home burns during hostage situation
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On May 17th, 2024, police are called out to a home in Surprise, AZ for an unknown shooting. They learn a woman, Allie, had escaped from being held hostage, but her 6-month-old baby, Jaxson, was still inside with his father and in danger. That man, Todd Marchetti, then shoots his own baby multiple times, and officers go inside to rescue Jaxson. A st…
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New details and 911 calls in Mercedes Vega murder case
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The newly released incident report and 911 calls from the day 22-year-old Mercedes Vega’s body was found in a burning car reveals new details about what was seen on the freeway that day in April 2023. We learn who made the 911 call, what he saw from the road, and what kind of car she was found in – a car that was not hers. Mercedes Vega was shot, h…
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Americans are infatuated with big vehicles. Whether it's a lifted pickup truck, an SUV that seats eight, or even mid-size SUVs, you can't help but see these vehicles just about everywhere you drive. In fact, just three years ago—except for the Mustang—Ford completely stopped making cars altogether so it could concentrate on turning out more trucks …
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You've most likely got them on your phone before. Text messages appearing to be from legitimate companies like your bank, or maybe even Amazon. The messages seem urgent, like telling you someone made a fraudulent transaction from your checking account. Or, you've missed an important delivery and you're asked to click a link for more information. It…
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Who killed teen horse trainer Rachel Hansen?
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On June 4 2022, 19-year-old Rachel Hansen woke up to a stranger in her Gilbert, AZ apartment. The suspect shot her, then left, and Rachel later died at the hospital. The teen had been working for years as a horse trainer and had just moved into that apartment after living on a ranch. Nearly two years later, her murder remains unsolved, but her pare…
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In honor of Mother’s Day, which is right around the corner, we are celebrating moms. Our guest today is Julie Roy, a self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur, wife, and mom of four. She’s also the is the author of "The Multi-Million Dollar Mompreneur." We’re chatting with her about her journey to financial freedom, setting goals, making connections, and…
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It's a word we seem to hear a lot these days: Inflation. Everything from auto insurance to groceries have spike over the past few years. In fact, recent published reports indicate buying groceries have gone up a whopping 23 percent since the pandemic. That means what used to cost you $100 at the grocery store now costs $123. So, what can you do to …
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Movie armorer from Arizona sentenced for ‘Rust’ movie set death
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Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer from Bullhead City, AZ, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for an involuntary manslaughter conviction in the death of Halyna Hutchins. Hutchins was the cinematographer on the movie ‘Rust’ starring Alec Baldwin, when in 2021, a prop gun the actor was rehearsing with on set had a real bullet inside instead of…
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