Vanished Cases

Creator at Obomedia

Vanished Cases — true crime stories for listeners who can't let go of a case. A true crime podcast by OBOMEDIA, built on real events. Open the crime files with us. Each episode follows the crime investigation from the first call to the trial — how investigators build a murder case, where a police investigation goes cold, and what justice looks like when it arrives late, or never arrives at all. Some episodes hunt a serial killer who hid in plain sight. Others reconstruct a family murder that tore a town apart, or a murder mystery that turned neighbors against each other. And then there are the missing: a missing person report filed too late; missing persons whose trails went cold within days; a missing woman last seen leaving work; a missing girl whose face was on every screen in the country; a missing man found dead years after he vanished; the missing and murdered whose names deserve to be remembered. We tell every crime story with respect for the victim, for the families, and for those who survived. From the infamous case the whole world watched to the unsolved case you have never heard of, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime, our true crime reports bring you real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries — one true crime case at a time, straight from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. Because if a killer is still out there, the story is not over. Every true crime story in our archive begins with a question no one could answer: an unsolved murder, a cold case reopened decades later, a mysterious death the coroner couldn't explain, a disappearance that never made sense. New episodes every week. Listen ad-free and unlock premium episodes: 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved.

  1. 23 hr ago

    Family Found Dead While Father Claims They Simply Left

    Family Found Dead While Father Claims They Simply Left A neighbor reported a man burning clothes and a strange smell, leading to a discovery that shocked a community. What unspeakable acts did the father commit, and why did he live with his family's remains for six days? In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of the Los Héroes Tecámac family murders, exploring the timeline of events, the victims' lives, and the disturbing actions of a former federal police officer. How did a man trained in law enforcement manage to conceal such a horrific crime for so long? Case: Los Héroes Tecámac Family Murders Victims: Esther Alicia Castro Luzanilla (36), Alessandra López Castro (5), Loreto López Castro (1 year, 4 months) Location: Los Héroes Tecámac Housing Complex, Estado de México, Mexico Date of Discovery: January 7, 2018 Perpetrator: José de Jesús López Bautista - The family was found on a bed, covered by a white blanket with gray stripes and a layer of white lime. - The father, José de Jesús López Bautista, claimed his family had left on January 2nd. - López Bautista was a former federal police officer, discharged for aggressive behavior and apparent drug use. - The killings are believed to have occurred between the final hours of December 31, 2017, and the opening hours of January 1, 2018. - López Bautista's brother, Marco Antonio, was the first to raise the alarm about Esther's disappearance. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. 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

    Family Found Dead While Father Claims They Simply Left

  2. 1 day ago

    The Pig Farm: 49 Women, One Missing Inhaler

    The Pig Farm: 49 Women, One Missing Inhaler In 2002, a routine weapons check at a pig farm in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, uncovered a .22 caliber revolver with a vibrator attached and an asthma inhaler belonging to a missing woman. This discovery at Robert William Picton's farm would lead to one of Canada's most disturbing criminal cases, involving at least 49 vanished women. How did so many disappearances go unnoticed for so long? In this episode, we delve into the world of Robert Picton and the vulnerable women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside who frequented his farm, examining the social isolation, the parties at "Piggy Palace," and the systemic failures that allowed a serial killer to operate for decades. What factors contributed to the delayed investigation into these disappearances? Case: Robert William Picton Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Date of Discovery: February 5, 2002 Number of Missing Women: At least 49 Farm Size: Approximately seven hectares - Officers found a .22 caliber revolver with a vibrator attached to its barrel in the kitchen. - An asthma inhaler bearing the name of a missing woman was found at the farm. - The farm hosted large parties at "Piggy Palace," a non-profit organization. - Women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, many facing addiction and instability, attended these parties. - Charges against Picton for a 1997 attack were suspended due to the witness's drug use history. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. 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

    The Pig Farm: 49 Women, One Missing Inhaler

  3. 2 days ago

    Killer Walks Free and Murders Four People in Three Weeks

    Killer Walks Free and Murders Four People in Three Weeks A man released from prison after threatening judges and being denied mental health treatment went on to murder four people in Omaha, Nebraska, in just three weeks. How could a system designed to protect the public fail so catastrophically? In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of the four victims' deaths and the critical errors made by the Nebraska prison system that allowed a dangerous individual to walk free. We explore the question of where calculated violence ends and genuine madness begins. Case: Omaha Murders Location: Omaha, Nebraska Date: August 2013 Victims: Four Weapon: Browning Classic Magnum twelve-gauge shotgun - Juan Uribe Peña, 26, and Jorge Cagigas Ruiz, 29, were found with head wounds in a white Ford pickup truck. - Jorge Cagigas Ruiz raised his hands to cover his face, and the bullet passed through his hand before reaching his temple. - Andrea Kruger, 33, a married mother of three, was found with multiple gunshot wounds after closing her bar. - Curtis Bradford, a former convict, was found shot twice in the back the morning after taking a photo with Nikko Jenkins. - Nikko Jenkins had written threatening letters to two judges and was denied mental health treatment before his release. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. 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

    Killer Walks Free and Murders Four People in Three Weeks

  4. 3 days ago

    Parents Legally Erase a Child's Age to Abandon Her

    Parents Legally Erase a Child's Age to Abandon Her A little girl with a bone disorder stood at the edge of the ocean, then sprinted across the sand, despite months of claiming she could barely walk. This single moment ignited one of the most legally bizarre adoption cases in American history, where two conflicting narratives are supported by real documents. Was she a child with a disability, or an adult masquerading as one? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Natalia Grace, an orphan whose age became the center of a legal battle. We explore the Barnetts' claims of deception and Natalia's alleged abandonment, examining the medical and legal evidence that makes this case impossible to dismiss. Case: Natalia Grace Location: Indiana, USA Condition: Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia Adoption Year: 2010 Key Document: Ukrainian birth certificate - Natalia was adopted through an emergency process completed in roughly twenty-four hours. - Her official Ukrainian birth certificate listed her date of birth as September 4, 2003. - A bone density scan indicated Natalia's skeletal development placed her at a minimum age of fourteen years or older. - A licensed clinical therapist recorded Natalia allegedly stating she was eighteen years old during a 2012 hospitalization. - The Barnetts claimed Natalia had deceived them about her age, while Natalia alleged she was abandoned. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. 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

    Parents Legally Erase a Child's Age to Abandon Her

  5. 4 days ago

    The Unbroken Window: Canserbero's Final Fall

    The Unbroken Window: Canserbero's Final Fall On January 20, 2015, a rapper was found dead outside a building in Venezuela, officially ruled a suicide after he allegedly killed his best friend. But the window he supposedly jumped through was unbroken, with no blood or signs of struggle. What really happened that night? In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Tyron González, known as Canserbero, a defining voice in Spanish-language hip-hop whose death at 26 sparked questions that persist to this day. We explore the details that contradict the official narrative and the missing evidence that leaves the case wide open. Person: Tyron González (Canserbero) Date: January 20, 2015 Location: Maracay, Venezuela Building: Camino Real Status: Unexplained death - Canserbero was 26 years old when he died. - Approximately $6,000 in tour earnings went missing from his apartment. - Carlos Molnar, Canserbero's best friend and producer, was found dead inside the apartment. - Canserbero had no documented history of mental illness. - The window he allegedly jumped from showed no signs of being broken. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. 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

    The Unbroken Window: Canserbero's Final Fall

  6. 5 days ago

    Cop Investigates His Own Murders for Twenty Years

    Cop Investigates His Own Murders for Twenty Years A police sergeant in Siberia reported the discovery of a murdered 17-year-old girl, only to be revealed nearly two decades later as the killer himself. How did a uniformed officer manage to investigate his own crimes for so long without suspicion? In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Mijail Popkov, an officer known as "Mijail Smiles" who preyed on women in the struggling post-Soviet city of Angarsk, using his patrol car as a tool for abduction and murder. We explore the systematic nature of his crimes and the psychological profile that allowed him to operate undetected for years. Case: Mijail Popkov Location: Angarsk, Siberia Period: 1992-2012 Status: Arrested, convicted - Mijail Popkov was born in 1964 and joined the police force in 1988. - His victims were women aged 17 to 40, often intoxicated and alone at night. - Popkov used an axe most frequently, but also hammers, knives, and other tools. - Some victims sustained over 170 wounds; some were found missing limbs or hair. - Popkov was 38 years old at the time of his arrest, 20 years after his first murder. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. 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

    Cop Investigates His Own Murders for Twenty Years

  7. 6 days ago

    The Chessboard Killer: 61 Squares, One Note.

    The Chessboard Killer: 61 Squares, One Note. A woman left a note with her son's name and a phone number before a walk in Moscow's Bitsa Park, never to return. This small detail, however, became the key to unlocking a fourteen-year reign of terror by a man who had killed in plain sight. How did a simple note expose a killer who marked his victims on a chessboard? In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Alexander Pichushkin, a seemingly ordinary neighbor and coworker whose apartment held a chessboard with 61 marked squares, each representing a life he claimed. We explore how Marina Moskalyova's disappearance finally connected the dots of a systematic and sustained series of murders that had gone unsolved for years in Moscow. Case: The Chessboard Killer Victim: Marina Moskalyova Location: Bitsa Park, Moscow Date of Discovery: June 14, 2006 Killer: Alexander Pichushkin - Alexander Pichushkin was born on April 9, 1974, in Moscow. - He suffered documented neurological damage from a childhood fall, affecting his speech. - Police found a chessboard with 61 marked squares in Pichushkin's apartment on June 16, 2006. - Pichushkin confessed to killing 60 people by the time Marina Moskalyova disappeared. - His first victim, Mijail Odiychuk, was killed on July 27, 1992, in Bitsa Park. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. 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

    The Chessboard Killer: 61 Squares, One Note.

  8. 27 Jul

    The Witch of Bogotá Drugged Her Victims Before Burning Them Alive

    The Witch of Bogotá Drugged Her Victims Before Burning Them Alive Three women were found dead near Bogotá, their bodies showing blunt trauma and sedatives in their systems. Eight days later, security footage revealed them with a woman police had previously arrested and released. How did this woman, known as "the witch," operate for so long without consequence? In this episode, we delve into the chilling methods of María Concepción Ladino Gutiérrez, who used trust, fear, and superstition to prey on her victims. We explore how she became indispensable to those she would later kill, and the bureaucratic failures that allowed her reign of terror to continue. Case: María Concepción Ladino Gutiérrez Location: Bogotá, Colombia First Victims: Eduardo and Nubia Victim Count: Six confirmed Method: Sedation, blunt trauma, burning - Three women found dead on August 10, 1998, near Paso del Rejo, Bogotá. - Autopsies confirmed benzodiazepines in the victims' systems. - María Concepción Ladino Gutiérrez, born in 1960, was known as "Doña Chonita" or "La Hermana María." - Eduardo and Nubia, an elderly couple, disappeared after María entered their lives; Eduardo's body was found in the Juan Amarillo river. - Carlos Montaña, 54, was sedated with benzodiazepines in October 1994 after renting a room to María. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. 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

    The Witch of Bogotá Drugged Her Victims Before Burning Them Alive
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Vanished Cases — true crime stories for listeners who can't let go of a case. A true crime podcast by OBOMEDIA, built on real events. Open the crime files with us. Each episode follows the crime investigation from the first call to the trial — how investigators build a murder case, where a police investigation goes cold, and what justice looks like when it arrives late, or never arrives at all. Some episodes hunt a serial killer who hid in plain sight. Others reconstruct a family murder that tore a town apart, or a murder mystery that turned neighbors against each other. And then there are the missing: a missing person report filed too late; missing persons whose trails went cold within days; a missing woman last seen leaving work; a missing girl whose face was on every screen in the country; a missing man found dead years after he vanished; the missing and murdered whose names deserve to be remembered. We tell every crime story with respect for the victim, for the families, and for those who survived. From the infamous case the whole world watched to the unsolved case you have never heard of, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime, our true crime reports bring you real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries — one true crime case at a time, straight from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. Because if a killer is still out there, the story is not over. Every true crime story in our archive begins with a question no one could answer: an unsolved murder, a cold case reopened decades later, a mysterious death the coroner couldn't explain, a disappearance that never made sense. New episodes every week. Listen ad-free and unlock premium episodes: 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved.

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  • Creator
    Creator at Obomedia
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 OBOMEDIA Creators
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