True Crime 24/7

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True crime is rarely defined by a single piece of evidence or one version of events. True Crime 24/7 examines criminal cases through the details that shape investigations: timelines, witness accounts, forensic evidence, unanswered questions, and the decisions that can change the direction of a case. From murders and disappearances to cold cases and complex investigations, the focus stays on understanding what happened, what investigators were able to establish, and what may still remain unresolved. Every case raises questions that go beyond the headline. Which details were known from the beginning? What evidence changed the investigation? Where do witness statements agree, and where do they conflict? How can a timeline expose gaps that were previously overlooked? The show follows these investigative threads carefully, separating established facts from allegations and uncertainty while giving listeners the context needed to understand how criminal cases develop. What to Expect on True Crime 24/7: Immersive Storytelling: Clear, focused narratives guide you through the people, events, and investigative developments surrounding each case without losing sight of the larger picture. Investigative Details: Timelines, evidence, testimony, forensic findings, and unresolved questions are examined to show how individual details can influence the understanding of a crime. Case Context: Each story looks beyond the central incident to examine the circumstances, investigative challenges, and unanswered questions that continue to matter. Behind every investigation are victims, families, communities, and consequences that extend far beyond a case file. The pursuit of answers matters because understanding what happened can clarify responsibility, expose failures, preserve important facts, and keep unresolved questions from disappearing with time. Follow True Crime 24/7 and enable notifications so you never miss the next investigation. Topics Covered: true crime cases, murder investigations, unsolved crimes, cold cases, missing persons, criminal investigations, forensic evidence, crime scene evidence, witness testimony, investigative timelines, unresolved mysteries, homicide cases

  1. 23h ago

    The killer who comforted her victim's mother

    The killer who comforted her victim's mother: The murder of Missy Ávila in California. On the night of October 2, 1985, Missy Ávila disappeared in Angeles National Forest. Three days later, her body was found face down in a creek with a log on her back. The impossible: the convicted killer lived in her mother's house for years, accompanied her to Missy's funeral, and celebrated Thanksgiving with the family while pretending innocence. In this episode, we explore the silent betrayal of two childhood friends driven by teenage envy, the late confession of a witness who kept a secret for three years, and how a mother managed to change California law. The details contradict the sentencing: premeditation was evident, but she was only convicted of second-degree murder. Victim: Missy Ávila Date: October 2, 1985 Location: Angeles National Forest, California Status: Convicted; law enacted in 2013 - Karen lived in Irene's house while she was the killer, comforting her at Missy's funeral. - The body was found with cut hair, multiple bruises, and a log deliberately placed to prevent floating. - The only eyewitness waited three years and demanded immunity before confessing to the crime. - Karen attempted to publish memoirs about the murder in 2013 for profit; the massive campaign by the mother aborted the project. Missy Ávila, Angeles National Forest California, 1985, murder, teenage envy, betrayal, witness, investigation, forensic, justice, Missy law, true crime, true crime Spanish 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

  2. 1d ago

    The mother-in-law who planned a murder at a family gathering

    The mother-in-law who planned murder at a family gathering: The transnational honor crime of Surjit Athwal A mother-in-law summoned her family in Coventry to publicly announce that her daughter-in-law must die. A sister-in-law heard it, secretly called the police... and no one acted. Years later, Surjit disappeared in India without a trace. How could a family carry out a transnational murder and take nearly a decade to face justice? In this episode, we explore the first honor crime case convicted in the UK: the conspiracy between Bachan Kaur Athwal and her son Sukhdave, the life insurance policy activated on the day of the fatal flight, and the warning letter written before the homicide. A terrified witness breaks the silence before the court, revealing how patriarchal control, systematic abuse, and family honor became justification for murder. Victim: Surjit Athwal Date: December 9-18, 1998 Location: Coventry, UK / Ravi River, Punjab, India Status: Convicted (Bachan Kaur Athwal and Sukhdave Athwal, life sentences; Bachan released in 2022) - The life insurance policy was activated on the same day Surjit flew to India, indicating deliberate premeditation. - A warning letter written in December 1998 was located years later, corroborating that the plan was known before the crime. - Sukhdave filed for divorce for abandonment knowing that Surjit was dead; deliberate falsehood before civil courts. - Bachan and Sukhdave forged documents from the Metropolitan Police of London to block investigations in India. Surjit Athwal, Coventry honor crime, 1998, transnational murder, family conspiracy, systemic abuse, delayed justice, forensic investigation, homicide, true crime Spanish 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

  3. 2d ago

    The list that the police ignored before murdering her

    The list that the police ignored before murdering her: The homicide of Banaz Mahmod Banaz Mahmod handed the police a letter with the names of those who planned to kill her. Weeks later, her body was found buried in a suitcase 160 kilometers from her home. The officer who received the report called her manipulative and closed the case. In this episode, we explore how a young woman was murdered despite five documented police contacts, the undercover recording that confesses the crime, and the system that completely failed when she did exactly the right thing to save herself. A case of family honor, institutional negligence, and an investigation that came too late. Victim: Banaz Mahmod Date: January 24, 2006 Location: London, United Kingdom (body found in Birmingham) Status: Convicted (father, uncle, and cousins sentenced to life) - Banaz reported to the police five times between December 2005 and January 2006, handing over a written list with the names of her killers. - On December 31, 2005, her father attempted to kill her; she escaped bleeding and the police labeled her manipulative. - She was raped, tortured, and strangled for over two hours on January 24; her phone was deactivated on January 23. - Rahmat, her partner, who testified against the killers, entered witness protection and died by suicide on March 20, 2016. Banaz Mahmod, London, honor killing, 2006, family crimes, police negligence, forensic investigation, delayed justice, criminal minds, hitmen, true crime Spanish 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

  4. 3d ago

    The sentence before the trigger: Did Sabrina plan the murder?

    The sentence before the trigger: Did Sabrina plan the murder?: The homicide of Robert Limón on the tracks of Tehachapi Two shots in the darkness. A paramedic firefighter who stopped to pray before pulling the trigger, convinced that God was with him. Was Sabrina the mastermind behind the crime, or a woman trapped by a man who dominated her? The evidence screams coordination; the defense whispers manipulation. In this episode, we explore the web of hidden communications - 7,000 calls and messages from a disposable phone in just five months - the failed arsenic poisoning attempt that left a neighbor's dog dead, and the recordings where Jonathan compares his act to King David and Bathsheba. Each piece of evidence closes in, but one question persists: who really orchestrated the death? Victim: Robert Limón Date: August 17, 2014 Location: Tehachapi railway yard, California Status: Sentenced to life imprisonment (Sabrina, 2018); Sentenced to 25 years and 4 months (Jonathan, 2017) - The Christian firefighter prayed before shooting, convinced he was fulfilling divine will according to recorded conversations - 7,000 communications on a disposable phone funded by Sabrina's bank records in just 5 months - Arsenic attempt poisoned a neighbor's dog to test lethal dosage; Sabrina canceled dessert at the last minute - Jonathan's motorcycle, helmet, and red scarf matched security camera footage the night of the crime Robert Limón, Tehachapi railroad murder 2014, arsenic, disposable phone, investigation, hidden truth, conspiracy, premeditated crime, true crime Spanish 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

  5. 4d ago

    Nine years invisible: the kidnapping that the police concealed

    Nine years invisible: the kidnapping that the police concealed: The case of Fusako Sano November 1990. A 9-year-old girl disappears in Japan after being intercepted on her way home. Two hundred personnel, helicopters, and 20,000 flyers mobilize the most extensive search in the country. But Fusako was just 200 meters from a police station, locked in a second-floor room for nearly a decade. How can someone be so close and remain so invisible? In this episode, we explore how a man with a history of attempted kidnapping never appeared in the police records consulted, how the mother bought feminine hygiene products under the orders of the kidnapper without a clear explanation, and why the investigation stopped just a month after it began. The discovery of Fusako at 18 revealed a systemic collapse in police, justice, and mental health that allowed the longest recorded captivity in Japan. Victim: Fusako Sano Date: November 13, 1990 Location: Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, Japan Status: Resolved; perpetrator sentenced to 14 years - Nobuyuki Sato, convicted in June 1989 for attempted kidnapping, did not appear in offender records during the search for Fusako. - Fusako weighed 38 kilograms when found after nine years of captivity, with jaundice and severe muscle atrophy. - Between 200 and 300 physical assaults were estimated during her confinement, with no sexual abuse confirmed by medical examination. - Nobuyuki's mother reported domestic violence in 1996 without authorities taking preventive action. Fusako Sano, Kashiwazaki Niigata Japan 1990, murder, kidnapping, investigation, mystery, forensics, justice, police negligence, criminal minds, true crime Spanish 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

  6. 5d ago

    Seven years captive: The boy who rescued another

    Seven years captive: The boy who rescued another: The kidnapping of Steven Gregory Steiner On December 4, 1972, a seven-year-old boy got into a white Buick in Merced, California. Seven years later, that same boy freed another victim and turned the predator over to the police as a teenager. The central question that haunts this case is impossible: how does a child's mind survive captivity, systematic abuse, and psychological manipulation, and still find the strength to save another? In this episode, we explore the documented captivity of Steven in cabins scattered throughout California, the constant transfers under a false identity, the brainwashing mechanism that kept him captive without chains, and the contradiction between the effective sentence of only five years for his kidnapper versus the recorded criminal recidivism three decades later. We will uncover how the family fractured by this disappearance produced a brother who years later would commit multiple murders. Victim: Steven Gregory Steiner Date: December 4, 1972 - March 1, 1980 Location: Merced, California; Santa Rosa; Willits; Fort Bragg; Ukiah; Manchester Status: Closed case; kidnapper died in prison in 2008 - Kenneth Partner was sentenced to two 7-year sentences to be served concurrently, with 64 months suspended, resulting in only 5 years of actual prison time. - Steven was re-enrolled under the false name Denis Gregory Partner in California schools for seven years without school authorities or neighbors identifying him. - At 71 years old, diabetic and with the aftermath of a stroke, Kenneth attempted to buy a 4-year-old boy in 2003, confirming the absence of rehabilitation. - Steven's older brother, Cari Steiner, was sentenced to death for quadruple murder in Yosemite in 1999, years after the initial family trauma. Steven Gregory Steiner, Merced California 1972, kidnapping, child captivity, sexual abuse, recidivist predator, failed justice, true crime, criminal minds, true criminology, true crime Spanish 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

  7. 6d ago

    Genie: the girl who never learned to speak

    Genie: the girl who never learned to speak. The case of Susan Wiley In 1970, a 13-year-old girl was found in California weighing just 26 kilograms, unable to utter a single word. She had been locked in a dark room, tied to a chair, for over eleven years. The impossible: her brain showed permanent neurological damage in the language hemisphere, comparable to that of a patient with half a brain removed. In this episode, we explore how the system that was supposed to rescue Genie also betrayed her. We analyze the conflict between scientific research and child welfare, total sensory isolation, and why the linguistic advances achieved in four years evaporated after six foster homes. Can a human being recover from the most brutal damage inflicted during the critical years of development? Genie's scientific response challenges everything we thought we knew about neuroplasticity. Victim: Susan Wiley (Genie) Date: Discovery November 4, 1970 Location: Arcadia, California, United States Status: Case closed; Genie alive in 2021, identity reserved - Clark Wiley never spoke to his daughter; instead, he barked and growled at her, and punished with blows any sound she made - Genie's left brain hemisphere (responsible for language and logic) showed almost no activity, identical to patients with a surgically removed hemisphere - At 13 years old, she weighed 26 kilograms, measured 1.20 meters, wore a diaper, and her cognition was equivalent to that of a twelve-month-old baby - After four years of linguistic progress under scientific supervision (1970-1974), she returned to foster homes where she suffered abuse and completely lost the ability to speak Susan Wiley, Genie, Arcadia California 1970, extreme isolation, child abuse, neurology, child development, critical period of language, psychological trauma, true crime Spanish If you want to listen to this podcast without ads and have access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: business@obomedia.com. 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

  8. Oct 23

    The last shirt that Rebeca put on

    The last shirt Rebeca wore: The murder of Donald Malone Jr. The camera in the room records everything: a woman enters, changes into a shirt that says "Shooter's World," returns with a gun, shoots her husband in the head, and then sits down to smoke for 23 minutes while he agonizes. How can such a deliberate action fall within the realm of self-defense? Or do the 23 minutes of immobility tell a different story than what the footage shows? In this episode, we explore the clash between two narratives: the recording that documents every movement of Rebeca versus her claim of traumatic dissociation, the 21 previous police calls that evidence chronic violence versus the home security videos that show mutual aggression, and the question that haunts justice: was she a woman trapped in a battered woman syndrome or someone who committed premeditated homicide in front of her own security cameras? Victim: Donald Malone Jr. Date: July 31, 2012 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Status: Rebeca Marlín Chiever, sentenced to 20 years without parole - Donald installed cameras throughout the house and changed the locks; only he had the keys. - Rebeca completed a risk questionnaire in 2011 warning that Donald would kill her if he was arrested. - The bullet passed through the left side of his head at ear level; with immediate medical attention, he would have survived. - In prison, Rebeca's liver cirrhosis dramatically improved, corroborating the extreme level of alcohol consumption during the relationship. Rebeca Marlín Chiever, Phoenix Arizona 2012, Donald Malone Jr., battered woman syndrome, self-defense, security camera, homicide, second-degree murder, investigation, interrogation, domestic violence, true crime Spanish If you want to listen to this podcast without ads and gain access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written authorization from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: business@obomedia.com. 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

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True crime is rarely defined by a single piece of evidence or one version of events. True Crime 24/7 examines criminal cases through the details that shape investigations: timelines, witness accounts, forensic evidence, unanswered questions, and the decisions that can change the direction of a case. From murders and disappearances to cold cases and complex investigations, the focus stays on understanding what happened, what investigators were able to establish, and what may still remain unresolved. Every case raises questions that go beyond the headline. Which details were known from the beginning? What evidence changed the investigation? Where do witness statements agree, and where do they conflict? How can a timeline expose gaps that were previously overlooked? The show follows these investigative threads carefully, separating established facts from allegations and uncertainty while giving listeners the context needed to understand how criminal cases develop. What to Expect on True Crime 24/7: Immersive Storytelling: Clear, focused narratives guide you through the people, events, and investigative developments surrounding each case without losing sight of the larger picture. Investigative Details: Timelines, evidence, testimony, forensic findings, and unresolved questions are examined to show how individual details can influence the understanding of a crime. Case Context: Each story looks beyond the central incident to examine the circumstances, investigative challenges, and unanswered questions that continue to matter. Behind every investigation are victims, families, communities, and consequences that extend far beyond a case file. The pursuit of answers matters because understanding what happened can clarify responsibility, expose failures, preserve important facts, and keep unresolved questions from disappearing with time. Follow True Crime 24/7 and enable notifications so you never miss the next investigation. Topics Covered: true crime cases, murder investigations, unsolved crimes, cold cases, missing persons, criminal investigations, forensic evidence, crime scene evidence, witness testimony, investigative timelines, unresolved mysteries, homicide cases

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