Best Borderland Crimes Podcasts (2024)

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5 Years Later: Trial for Aug. 3, 2019 Walmart shooter still pending 16:49

1M ago16:49

16:49

The November 5, 2024 election could change who leads the prosecution of the Aug. 3 Cielo Vista Walmart shooting trial. As the Borderland marks the fifth anniversary of the deadliest mass shooting in El Paso's history, we are nowhere near the start of the state trial for the man who claimed responsibility for the massacre in a federal court last yea…

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Justice Delayed: El Paso Girl Waits 8 Years to Face Accused Rapist 25:41

21d ago25:41

25:41

An El Paso girl has tried to move past the sexual assault she endured when she was only 5 years old. The girl is now 17, locked in the grinding wheels of the justice system. Edward Alvarado is facing multiple charges of continuous sex abuse of a child, and has been in jail since 2016 awaiting a jury trial. ABC-7's Stephanie Valle investigates what …

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"Perpetually Tortured:" A Family Vows Vigilance as Killers Plead Guilty 30:27

2M ago30:27

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On May 17, 2024, three murder suspects who all had once faced a capital murder charge formally accepted their sentences as part of a plea agreement. Adam Acosta, Tristan Chilton, and Brandon Olsen pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of murder in the death of Tyler Croke, 23. In 2017, Croke was ambushed in a friend's East El Paso apartment while showe…

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Mitigating risk amid Namibia’s oil boom 41:09

2M ago41:09

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Huge oil discoveries in the deep coastal waters off Namibia over the last two years are generating a wave of energy investor interest in the country’s hydrocarbon reserves – the recent finds potentially turning it into one of Africa’s top petroleum producers in the coming years. In this webinar, our experts discuss the opportunities for investors i…

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Who Killed Kimberly? Daughter Seeks Answers 34:13

3M ago34:13

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Kimberly Esparza was walking home with her husband after watching a football game at a bar Sunday night when she was hit by a car and killed. The driver left the scene, and Esparza, a 32-year-old mother of two, died on the street. More than 12 years after her death, Esparza's oldest daughter is trying to get to the bottom of what happened. She not …

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Keeping a Killer Incarcerated 24:48

6M ago24:48

24:48

Jennifer Ann Crecente, 18, was a high school senior and preparing to graduate with honors. On Feb. 15, 2006, she was shot to death by a former boyfriend. Friends and family knew he was controlling, manipulative and later, learned about how he was verbally abusive. Despite having a felony criminal history and evidence showing he planned the shooting…

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"I want my mother's story known:" The murder of Mary Corral 27:58

7M ago27:58

27:58

El Pasoan Maria Luisa Corral was found dead on April 29, 2005. The 20-year-old had been beaten and strangled; her lifeless body was shoved inside a bedroom closet of the Lower Valley home belonging to the mother of Corral's boyfriend, 19-year-old Richard Flores. Flores had thrown himself a birthday party at the house the night before, and was nowhe…

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The Final Punishment: An eyewitness account of a killer’s execution 31:14

9M ago31:14

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ABC-7 anchor and Borderland Crimes podcast producer Stephanie Valle served as a media witness to an execution in Huntsville, TX. On Dec. 4, 2001, the man behind a chilling crime that stunned the El Paso community was arrested. David Renteria was charged with capital murder in the death of Alexandra Flores, 5, who had gone missing more than two week…

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The Wait for Justice Ends 26:58

10M ago26:58

26:58

At long last, there is a conclusion in the case centered around a deadly shooting outside an east El Paso bar in the early morning hours of Jan. 29, 2017. The suspected shooter, Moises Galvan, was arrested at the scene. Galvan was accused of murdering RJ Franco, 22, and gravely wounding Franco's friend, David Ortega. Galvan claimed the shooting hap…

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Debrief// PART 2 - Jennifer Amell , Jane Boroski, & Invisible Tears 38:35

10M ago38:35

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Part 2 of a fascinating conversation debriefing season 1 of Dark Valley and updates in cases between host, Jennifer Amell, lone survivor of CRVK Jane Boroski, and her cohosts on Invisible Tears, Amanda and Drew Bedard. Jane and Amanda tell us how they banded together with other NH families of the missing and murdered to stage a demonstration in fro…

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Debrief// PART 1 - Jennifer Amell , Jane Boroski, & Invisible Tears 54:58

10M ago54:58

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A fascinating debrief of Season 1 of Dark Valley with host, Jennifer Amell, lone survivor of CRVK, Jane Boroski, and her cohosts on Invisible Tears, Amanda and Drew Bedard. This conversation is brought to you in 2 parts. In part 1, we discuss Jane’s feelings and impressions post-season 1. We talk stab patterns and new ways in which these cases conn…

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Chapter 12 | End at the Beginning 1:02:17

1y ago1:02:17

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Part 12 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. In the finale for season one of Dark Valley, find out what happened to Jane Boroski's unborn child. Then, Jennifer gives you the most compelling lead on the identity of the Connecticut River Valley killer yet through the case of Heidi Martin. Stay tuned for Season 2! Dark Valley…

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Chapter 11 | In Memoriam 1:03:54

1y ago1:03:54

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Part 11 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Jennifer navigates the memories of a person of interest's children and Dr. Philpin sends Jennifer a package labeled: Jane Boroski. Then, we travel back in time. Get early access to episodes of Dark Valley on Apple Subscription to Crawlspace+Missing Premium Not an Apple user? Go …

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Chapter 10 | Blood Brothers 51:06

1y ago51:06

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Part 10 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Jennifer explores the potential connection between a 2004 missing woman's case to the earlier Valley murders. It seems women keep disappearing around two brothers. Episodes of Dark Valley are released weekly. Episodes of Dark Valley are released weekly. Get early access to episo…

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Chapter 9 | Not My Bad Man 59:02

1y ago59:02

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Part 9 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. People think the Connecticut River Valley cases are solved. But are they? We explore the possibility of Michael Nicholoau as a suspect and the complicated relationship between Jane and a private investigator. Episodes of Dark Valley are released weekly! Get early access to episod…

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Chapter 8 | Jane's Story 55:22

1y ago55:22

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Part 8 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Jane tells the story of her encounter with the Valley Killer on August 6, 1988. We also get to meet a surprise guest. Episodes of Dark Valley are released weekly. Get early access to episodes of Dark Valley on Apple Subscription to Crawlspace+Missing Premium Not an Apple user? Go…

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Interlude// A Behind the Scenes Conversation 1:11:29

1y ago1:11:29

1:11:29

A breakdown of the Connecticut River Valley Killer victims and suspects. Host Jennifer Amell has a behind-the-scenes conversation with Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna of Crawlspace Media. The production team recaps these cases, gives insights, shares NEW details, and prepares the way for the epic second half of Dark Valley. Episode 8 will be rele…

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Chapter 7 | Storm of the Century 44:05

1y ago44:05

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Part 7 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Barbara Agnew left a ski mountain in southern Vermont just as a massive snowstorm swept through New England. Just 10mins from home, Barbara pulled off the highway at a rest stop for an unknown reason. There, someone brutally attacked and abducted her. Special thanks to Jane Boros…

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ESG intelligence in response to supply chain regulation 58:27

1y ago58:27

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Companies across Europe and the US face increasingly complex requirements regarding human rights and environmental pressure points in their supply chains. In this podcast we examine the practicalities of these requirements.

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Chapter 6 | Over the River 41:05

1y ago41:05

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Part 6 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Lynda Moore's murder is the most controversial case in the Connecticut River Valley file. All other victims were killed when outside and vulnerable. Lynda was killed in her home. Was the Valley Killer changing his MO? Special thanks to Jane Boroski and Dr. John Philpin. All episo…

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Chapter 5 | She Looked Away 46:22

1y ago46:22

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Part 5 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Eva Morse was feeling ill and decided to leave work early. But instead of hitchhiking back home, she vanished from the shoulder of Rt.12 way past where she lived. Where was Eva headed? Who abducted her? Who killed her? Special thanks to Jane Boroski, Frank Morse, and Dr. John Phi…

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Chapter 4 | Butterfly Effect 52:58

1y ago52:58

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Part 4 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Bernice Courtemanche and Ellen Fried's bodies are found; Jennifer and Jane visit these sites. Jennifer uncovers a detail that completely changes the story of Ellen's abduction. Special thanks to Jane Boroski, Gretchen, Carrie, and Toby Colby. All episodes will be public and relea…

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Chapter 3 | Dial Tone 48:08

1y ago48:08

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Part 3 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. 1985- Bernice Courtemanche and Ellen Fried are abducted by the Valley Killer from Claremont, New Hampshire. Bernice is hitchhiking in Claremont, New Hampshire. Ellen is talking to her sister on a payphone in Claremont. Both victims are at or near Leo's Market. Is the killer using…

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The importance of defendant due diligence 40:30

1y ago40:30

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Deminor General Counsel UK, Emily O'Neill (EON), speaks with Tim Roberts, Director and Patrick Kelkar, Managing Director, Americas, at The Risk Advisory Group. In this interview with Emily, Tim and Patrick give a fascinating insight into the processes and methodologies involved in understanding defendant organisations and identifying their assets.…

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Chapter 1 | Begin at the End 46:36

1y ago46:36

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Part 1 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. Jane Boroski was seven months pregnant when she was stabbed 27 times by an unknown man. Miraculously, she survived. But, Jane later finds out she is the only survivor a serial killer who prowled the Connecticut River Valley in the 1980s and killed at least 8 women before her. Now…

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Chapter 2 | Time Will Tell 41:21

1y ago41:21

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Part 2 of the investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer. In 1981, Betsy Critchley is abducted while hitchhiking in Massachusetts. Her body is found a few weeks later in the woods of Unity, New Hampshire. But Betsy might have grabbed a piece of evidence that will break her case wide open. Special thanks to Jane Boroski, Geri Critchley, …

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Cross-border investigations - Pitfalls, challenges and colourful tales 1:02:36

1+ y ago1:02:36

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We explore some of the key issues that arise during the course of a complex internal investigation, both from a legal and investigative perspective. In particular, we look at lessons learned and best practices based on our experience as practitioners. We discuss the interplay between the legal framework, the internal and external environment for th…

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Abduction at an ATM: The Murder of Sophia Martinez 1:14:35

1+ y ago1:14:35

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Sophia Martinez, 18, headed out to a blind date on Friday, March 10, 2000. But she never made it to the dance club in downtown El Paso. Sophia’s body was found in the desert just north of the city limits the following day; she had been shot numerous times. The only clue to what happened was a grainy ATM surveillance video showing someone shooting h…

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Attacker Shoots Couple, Kills Wife in Act of Suspected Political Extremism 31:11

2y ago31:11

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The peace and quiet in an affluent, historic Central El Paso neighborhood was shattered by gunfire during a violent attack in Nov. 2020. Georgette Kaufmann, a respected state attorney and beloved mother and wife, was killed. Her husband Daniel was shot, but survived. The gunman escaped into the night, not to be found for almost a year. The suspect’…

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Introducing Dark Valley: an Investigation into the Connecticut River Valley Killer 1:18

2y ago1:18

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Listen to a trailer for Dark Valley, a 12-part investigative series about the Connecticut River Valley Killer and his victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Crawlspace Media & Glassbox Media

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“We Want to Find Her Body:” The Disappearance and Death of Erika Gaytan 1:02:41

2y ago1:02:41

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The date between Erika Gaytan and Ricardo Marquez to a concert ended with Gaytan not returning home. Her family immediately believed something terrible happened to the 29-year-old woman; her mother said there was no way she would abandon her 7-year-old son. Continuous searches throughout El Paso – including in the sprawling desert east of the city …

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Investigating Greenwashing 59:52

2y ago59:52

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This webinar is in partnership with the Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi). Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) investigations are taking center stage at the moment with climate change and sustainability foremost on all our minds. What is greenwashing? How do you avoid it and what are the potential outcomes for organisations subject …

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Witnessed: Borderlands- Trailer 2:26

2+ y ago2:26

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The tall-but-true tale of a charismatic outlaw, an iconic small-town sheriff, and the record-setting drug bust that ensnared them both. Set in the rugged Texas borderlands, host Rob D’Amico transports listeners back to the U.S. side of the border for the opening salvo of the War on Drugs … where so much dirty money was swirling across the Rio Grand…

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Chapter 1: A Wild Place 46:54

2+ y ago46:54

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It's the 1970s in Far West Texas, and local bad boy Robert Chambers has always found his way to trouble — women, drugs, rock stars, mountain lions. And when cocaine starts flowing across the Mexican border like never before, Robert dives in headfirst. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Chapter 5: The Informant 41:26

2+ y ago41:26

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Recently arrived federal agents Dale and Kelly team up to finally get Robert Chambers — then find an unexpected source of help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Campside Media / Sony Music Entertainment

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Chapter 2: The Outlaw 45:28

2+ y ago45:28

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As law enforcement starts to sniff around, Robert steps into the shoes of a legendary drug lord. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Campside Media / Sony Music Entertainment

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Chapter 3: Just Say No 37:11

2+ y ago37:11

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Beloved local sheriff Rick Thompson takes on a starring role as an anti-narcotics crusader in the Reagan Administration's War on Drugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Campside Media / Sony Music Entertainment

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Chapter 6: Oh Sh*t 45:41

2+ y ago45:41

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Dale and Kelly hit the jackpot, make their first arrest, and close in on their second. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Campside Media / Sony Music Entertainment

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Chapter 8: Survival 50:26

2+ y ago50:26

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Nothing really ends in the borderlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Campside Media / Sony Music Entertainment

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Chapter 4: The Door 44:04

2+ y ago44:04

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Sheriff Thompson tightens his grip on power in Far West Texas, but rumors swirl his reach is even greater than that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Campside Media / Sony Music Entertainment

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Chapter 7: Conspiracy 39:10

2+ y ago39:10

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As a federal trial comes to a swift end, the community in Far West Texas grapples with the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Campside Media / Sony Music Entertainment

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“We Feel Victimized All Over Again:” Veteran’s Murder Unresolved After Five Years 41:08

2+ y ago41:08

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An Army vet who survived combat in Afghanistan was murdered in El Paso. Tyler Croke was in the shower at a friend’s apartment when he was ambushed, held at gunpoint, then brutally killed. A total of five people – some of them soldiers – were arrested and charged with Tyler’s murder. El Paso police investigators said they had wanted to rob Tyler of …

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32 Years Later and Still No Resolution in Las Cruces Bowling Alley Massacre 10:55

2+ y ago10:55

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In this special episode of Borderland Crimes, ABC-7 talks with one of the survivors of the massacre at Las Cruces Bowl on the 32nd anniversary of the crime. Ida Holguin recounts the morning two men held her and six others at gunpoint, shooting them and leaving them for dead. Three of the five who died were children. If you have information in the c…

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A Murder Case, a Mistrial and Misconduct Allegations: The Death of RJ Franco 33:13

2+ y ago33:13

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RJ Franco was shot to death outside of a bar in east El Paso on Jan. 29, 2017. The moments leading up to the shooting, as well as the shooting itself, were caught on surveillance camera and the suspect was arrested at the scene. The suspect, Moises Galvan, told police he shot Franco in self-defense. Nearly 5 years after the shooting, Galvan remains…

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Lured from the Toy Aisle: The Kidnapping and Murder of Alexandra Flores 1:01:53

3y ago1:01:53

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A little girl got separated from her family during a holiday shopping trip to a busy retail store and seemed to vanish into thin air. Dread settled in for her family and the entire community once surveillance camera video emerged, showing the 5-year-old girl walking out of the store with an unknown man. The girl was found dead the following morning…

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Blood and Heartbreak: A Murder by the Rio Grande Goes Unsolved for 27 Years 44:43

3y ago44:43

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The murder of Robert Rocha, 43, has remained unsolved for nearly three decades. The retired U.S. Navy veteran and father of three daughters was found shot to death at Mesilla Dam outside Las Cruces, NM, on June 28, 1994. The Dona Ana County Sheriff's detectives still haven't arrested and charged anyone with the crime. But Rocha's daughter thinks so…

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“We Don’t Know Who Can Have That Kind of Hate:” Family Torn Apart After Son Murders Mother 1:07:06

3+ y ago1:07:06

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When Gloria Marmolejo, a 54-year-old mom and grandmother, was found dead in the southern New Mexico desert in the summer of 2009, her family pleaded for the community’s help to find whoever murdered her. But investigators with the El Paso Police Department believed her son, David, was the killer -- and they learned he was hiding other secrets big e…

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Women in Compliance | Building a career in compliance: challenge and change 34:22

3+ y ago34:22

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In this podcast we are joined by Elizabeth Wilks-Wood, Vice President of Compliance at Carlsberg Group, to discuss her experience of developing a compliance-focused career across multiple sectors.

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A Mass Murder and a Cover-up: The Massacre at Porvenir, TX 38:00

3+ y ago38:00

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An El Paso woman learned a horrible secret about her family: her great-grandfather had been massacred, along with 14 other men and boys, on Jan. 28, 1918. When Arlinda Valencia learned who was to blame for the terrible act, she realized more needed to be done to expose the dark past of a legendary law enforcement agency, the Texas Rangers. Learn mo…

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Deaths in the Desert: A Serial Killer's Personal Graveyard 1:02:16

4y ago1:02:16

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In the summer of 1987, a serial killer stalked the streets of El Paso, Texas. The bodies of six teenage girls and young women were found buried in the desert in the northeast outskirts of town. All had been reported missing earlier that year. An extensive investigation led police to David Leonard Wood, a former convict recently behind bars for rape…

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