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Neglect: The Streamer and the Silent Crib

A two-year-old boy was found dead in his crib in Clinton Township, Michigan, starved to death while his mother streamed on Twitch. Featuring real court audio from the sentencing, Obscura examines the 2023 case of Sierra Pearl Zaitona and Jonathon Matthew Cheek, two parents who let their child waste away in silence. The boy had been in foster care before being returned to his biological parents, Sierra Pearl Zaitona and Jonathon Matthew Cheek, both of Clinton Township. According to court records, the child was healthy and thriving under state care. The decision to reunify the family would prove fatal. What happened after his return would become one of Macomb County's most disturbing neglect cases in recent memory. On Thursday, March 16, 2023, Zaitona discovered her son dead in his crib and called 911. Cheek was not home at the time, instead visiting his own mother's residence. When first responders arrived at the Clinton Township home, they found the toddler beyond saving and living conditions that told a story of prolonged neglect. The Macomb County Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and determined the cause of death was fatal starvation. A child who had once been healthy had slowly wasted away, unfed and unnoticed, while ordinary life carried on around him. Zaitona had established a presence on Twitch as a livestreamer. While the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office did not draw a direct line between her streaming activity and the neglect, the case drew national attention on social media. The contrast between a screen glowing with followers and a crib growing silent became the defining image of this tragedy. Both parents were arrested and charged with second-degree murder, a life felony, and second-degree child abuse, a ten-year felony. Bond was set at one million dollars cash for each defendant. The case moved through the Macomb County Circuit Court, with District Court Judge Jacob Femminineo Jr. binding both parents over for trial in March 2024. Rather than face trial, both parents entered no contest pleas. On December 18, 2024, Jonathon Matthew Cheek, then 26, was sentenced to 24 to 50 years for second-degree murder and 86 months to 10 years for second-degree child abuse, served concurrently. On April 9, 2025, Sierra Pearl Zaitona, then 29, received the same sentence of 24 to 50 years for murder and 43 months to 10 years for child abuse. She was placed on Michigan's Central Registry for Child Abuse and Neglect. Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido spoke at sentencing. "When parents betray the sacred trust to nurture and protect," he said, "we must ensure that the scales of justice tip in favor of accountability." Neither parent will be eligible for release before 2047. This episode features court audio from the sentencing hearings and examines the child welfare system decisions that preceded this tragedy. Listener discretion advised. Support Obscura: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/obscuracrimepodcast/ Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/obscura/ Apple Premium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/black-label/id6443660911 Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/OBSCURA * Check out Chime: https://chime.com/OBSCURA * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code OBSCURA for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/obscura Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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30 min
7 APR.

COLD CASE: Leslie Preer | Chevy Chase, Maryland 2001

Leslie Preer was murdered in her Chevy Chase, Maryland home on May 2, 2001. For 23 years the case sat cold. This episode features court audio from the August 2025 sentencing and the genetic genealogy breakthrough that finally identified her killer. Leslie Ann Jennings Preer, 48, was a wife, mother, and former University of Florida journalism student. Born in North Kingstown, Rhode Island in 1952 and raised across the country in a large military family, she settled in Chevy Chase in 1982 with her husband Sandy and their daughter Lauren. She volunteered at a local library teaching English to immigrants and newcomers. Friends and family remembered her as gentle, intelligent, and kind. On the morning of May 2, 2001, Leslie did not show up for work. A welfare check at her home on Drummond Avenue revealed she had been beaten and strangled inside the house. There was no forced entry. Blood and skin cells from her attacker were recovered from the dining room, hallway, and near the kitchen. DNA under her fingernails told investigators exactly who did it. The problem was, he was not in any database. Suspicion fell on her husband, Sandy Preer. He was cleared, but the cloud of suspicion followed him for years. Sandy passed away in 2017 before he ever saw justice for his wife. In 2022, Montgomery County investigators Tara Augustin and Alyson Dupouy reopened the file. They uploaded the crime scene DNA to a public genetic genealogy database. The search traced a distant relative in Romania, which narrowed the field until one name surfaced in old case notes. Lauren Preer's high school boyfriend, Eugene Gligor. For five years he had sat at the Preer family dinner table. He had shared their holidays, their game nights, their home on Drummond Avenue. In June 2024, investigators followed Gligor to Washington Dulles International Airport and retrieved a discarded water bottle. The DNA matched. On June 18, 2024, federal marshals arrested Eugene Gligor at his apartment in Washington, D.C. In May 2025 he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. On August 28, 2025, Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge David Lease sentenced him to 30 years with all but 22 years suspended, followed by five years of supervised probation. Prosecutors Donna Fenton and Jodie Mount handled the case. Gligor remains incarcerated at the Maryland Correctional Training Center. Sandy Preer was posthumously vindicated. This episode features court audio from the 2025 sentencing hearing and archival case reporting. Listener discretion advised. Support Obscura: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/obscuracrimepodcast/ Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/obscura/ Apple Premium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/black-label/id6443660911 Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/OBSCURA * Check out Chime: https://chime.com/OBSCURA * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code OBSCURA for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/obscura Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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35 min
2024-07-03

BLACK LABEL: Parkland Part 1

Echoing pain from the Parkland hallways. The harrowing first part of our deep-dive into Parkland's aftermath lays the foundation for understanding the acute trauma left in its wake. Accounts stem from those in the crossfire, with raw emotion surging through recorded tapes. Black Label provides an unadulterated look at the facts, refusing embellishment in favor of the raw truth. As you hear testimony and official recordings, witness the heartbreak unfolding with each word. This narrative is only the beginning, charting the depth of a crisis that reshaped lives in far-reaching ways. Access Black Label: Patreon | Apple Premium Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/OBSCURA * Check out Chime: https://chime.com/OBSCURA * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code OBSCURA for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/obscura Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2024-07-03

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40 min
SÄSONG 39, AVSNITT 1

Balham, London: The Priory Poisoning Mystery

Content Warning This episode contains discussions of domestic abuse, poisoning, and death. Support resources are listed at the end of these notes. This Episode Season 39: The Balham Mystery. April 1876—a successful barrister collapses in his bedroom after drinking from a bedside water jug. For three agonizing days, doctors begged him to name his poisoner. He never would. This is the story of Charles Bravo, and the Victorian murder that has never been solved. Behind the elegant facade of The Priory, a villa in Balham, South London, lay a tangle of secrets: a wealthy widow's scandalous past, a controlling husband who knew everything, and a companion with everything to lose. The Victim Charles Delauney Turner Bravo was thirty years old when he died. A barrister called to the bar, Charles came from a prosperous family of Portuguese Jewish ancestry. He was ambitious, charming, and by all accounts, determined to control every aspect of his household—including his wife's considerable fortune. Charles married Florence Campbell Ricardo in December 1875, knowing full well about her four-year affair with the famous hydropathy physician Dr. James Gully. What should have been a fresh start for Florence became something else entirely: a marriage built on leverage and suspicion. The Crime On the evening of April 18, 1876, Charles Bravo dined at The Priory with his wife Florence and her companion, Jane Cannon Cox. He retired to his bedroom around 8:30pm. Shortly after, servants heard a bedroom door crash open. Charles staggered into the hallway, his face contorted in agony, crying out for hot water. Jane Cox reached him first—a detail that would later prove crucial. Charles had been poisoned with antimony, likely administered in his bedside water jug. The dose was massive: 20-40 grains of tartar emetic, ten times the lethal amount. For three days, as doctors fought to save him, Charles was asked repeatedly who had poisoned him. His only answer: "I have told you all I know." The Investigation Charles Bravo died at 5:20am on April 21, 1876. The first inquest returned an open verdict—insufficient evidence to determine what had happened. But public outrage demanded answers. A second inquest, lasting 23 days and calling over 40 witnesses, became a Victorian sensation. Florence Bravo took the stand and admitted everything: the affair with Gully, a pregnancy, a possible miscarriage. Dr. James Gully, 66 years old and once one of England's most respected physicians, saw his reputation destroyed. Jane Cox, whose position in the household was under threat from Charles's cost-cutting, gave contradictory testimony that convinced no one. The verdict: "Wilful murder by person or persons unknown." Three suspects. No conviction. No justice. Historical Context The Bravo case emerged during a period when Victorian marriage laws trapped women in impossible situations. Florence had inherited £40,000 (approximately £5 million today) from her first husband, an alcoholic who died at 27. Yet as a married woman, she had limited control over her own life. Divorce required proving both adultery and cruelty—nearly impossible for women of her class. The case also highlighted Victorian England's reputation as a "poisoner's paradise." Antimony was readily available in most households, used to treat horses in stables. The science of toxicology was still developing, and many poisonings went undetected or unprosecuted. Sources (Chicago Notes-Bibliography format): Primary: The National Archives, Coroner's Inquest Records, Bravo Case (1876) Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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17 min
2024-07-10

BLACK LABEL: Parkland Part 2

Legacies marred by loss in Parkland. Marching forward from the aftermath, the Parkland tragedy leaves deep scars. Part two witnesses the continued flow of information from that fateful day, as the strength of survivors and the grief of those lost become intertwined. Dive into the depths of investigation, revealing the emotional undertow that haunts those left behind. The dense layers of testimony and reports unfold through Black Label's careful curation, stripping bare the chaos hidden beneath the headlines. Featuring collected audio evidence that echoes through silent corridors, the episode brings gravity to the void left by shattered hopes. Access Black Label: Patreon | Apple Premium Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/OBSCURA * Check out Chime: https://chime.com/OBSCURA * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code OBSCURA for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/obscura Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2024-07-10

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41 min
2024-06-26

MURDERED: Walter Lopez | Unspecified Location

Martha Montoya's world shatters as her daughter unveils a dark secret. Walter Lopez, her stepfather, harbors a hidden cruelty. Walter Lopez, age 42, was a man known for his stern demeanor, but few knew the softer side he showed his stepdaughter, often exchanging smiles and sharing jokes. On an otherwise quiet day, the Lopez household exploded in chaos after Martha Montoya's teen daughter revealed to her the unsettling truth about Walter's actions. The daughter, on the brink of her 13th birthday, rather than longing for presents, only wished for her stepfather’s departure due to reasons no child should endure. The investigation began with whispers of family disputes, growing until the truth was undeniable. Evidence soon painted a grim picture, revealing a pattern of manipulative behavior that had gone unnoticed. Revelations of the hidden torment Walter inflicted unraveled the safety of what was once a home. Lopez was arrested, and in trial, witness testimonies and Lopez's own faltering statements became pivotal. Found guilty, his sentencing brought a semblance of justice to a family left in pieces. Lopez now serves his time, a silence settling where turmoil once roared. This episode features interrogation footage and court recordings. Listener discretion advised. Support Obscura:Patreon | Website | Apple Premium Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/OBSCURA * Check out Chime: https://chime.com/OBSCURA * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code OBSCURA for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/obscura Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2024-06-26

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25 min
31 MARS · BONUSINNEHÅLL

Black Label: The Station Nightclub Fire

Black Label: The Station Nightclub Fire Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/OBSCURA * Check out Chime: https://chime.com/OBSCURA * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code OBSCURA for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/obscura Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

31 mars · Bonusinnehåll

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33 min
16 MARS

USA Unsolved 16 (CA) - Jenny Lin

This episode of Asian Madness covers an unsolved case: USA Unsolved 16 (CA) - Jenny Lin. Join Jess as she investigates this case that remains without answers. If you have any information related to this case, please contact local law enforcement. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

16 mars

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17 min
SÄSONG 38, AVSNITT 3

London: A Murder Verdict in Victorian Court

A Victorian courtroom drama unfolds as a chilling murder verdict is delivered in 19th-century London, a place of evolving laws and societal norms. This episode, nestled in the heart of Season 38's exploration of 'The Rugeley Poisoner,' uncovers the judicial outcomes and societal impact of murder trials during this transformative era. Episode 3 follows the toxic trail left by the infamous Dr. William Palmer. This physician, perceived by many as a respectable figure, secretly loitered in deceitful practices. Before accusations shadowed over him, Palmer was known for his medical expertise and charm, captivating the trust of many. This case's significance lies in its pivotal role in shaping forensic science and challenging perceptions of professionalism and truth within Victorian society. It underscored the era’s limitations in legal frameworks concerning evidence and the interpretation of scientific data. Case details chart Palmer’s methodical approach to eliminating those around him, using poison, an agent of death that walked hand in hand with mystery. As the case unravelled, evidence pointed to a methodical plot built on small errors and oversight, leading detectives through a maze of deceit. The Victorian era bridged the old and new in terms of judicial practice. Emerging scientific techniques clashed with antiquated beliefs, reflecting broader social unrest amidst rapid industrialization and class divisions. Listeners will enter the Victorian courtrooms, visualizing the tension-laden trials through dramatizations and expert narratives. Insights into legal and social standards will illuminate the blurred lines between truth and justice in a rapidly changing world. --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypod Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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29 min
30 MARS

Girl in the Box: Felicia Teo

Episode 138 of Asian Madness: Girl in the Box: Felicia Teo. Join Jess as she covers this case in detail, examining the evidence and the people involved. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

30 mars

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33 min

The darkest true crime cases are the ones you've never heard of. Obscura investigates murders written off as accidents, disappearances dismissed as runaways, and obscure cases buried in forgotten files. Host Justin Drown delivers unflinching investigations through real archival audio, court records, and graphic forensic detail. No comedy. No sanitized narratives. Only the complete truth. New episodes every Tuesday.

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Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. Foul Play is a historical true crime podcast that investigates the most chilling murder cases from the 1800s and early 1900s across the United States and the United Kingdom. Hosted by investigative crime journalists Shane Waters — who pioneered crime podcasting in 2008 — and Wendy Cee, each season unravels one complete criminal case through original research, court records, and primary source material. This isn't sensationalized true crime. Every season of Foul Play puts victims first — their names, their stories, their humanity — before examining how murder investigations unfolded in an era before modern forensics, when justice was far from guaranteed. From Victorian poisoners in London to Gilded Age killers in America, Foul Play brings historical true crime to life with cinematic storytelling and relentless accuracy. Every fact is verified. Every claim is sourced. Every story is told with the gravity it deserves. New seasons of this historical true crime podcast release throughout the year, with episodes dropping weekly on Tuesdays. Hello, friend. Welcome to Foul Play.

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Embark on an unprecedented journey into the dark mind of America's most elusive serial killer. This definitive 24-episode series, complemented by 4 exclusive bonus episodes, offers the most exhaustive exploration of the Zodiac case ever created. We unravel every chilling detail—from cryptic ciphers and taunting letters to overlooked evidence and the profiles of potential suspects. All major theories are meticulously examined and presented in a captivating, easily digestible narrative. Stay with us as we continue to update future episodes with new discoveries, striving to shed light on a mystery that has baffled investigators for decades. If you're a true crime enthusiast seeking depth and clarity, this is the series you've been waiting for. If you have suggestions for this series contact me at Shane@blacklabelpodcasts.com

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Welcome to Disaster, where the most bone-chilling monsters aren't of the two-legged variety. Hosted by Justin Drown, the mastermind behind Obscura, this podcast takes you on a gripping journey through the most horrifying disasters, each with a mind of its own.From natural calamities to man-made catastrophes, we unravel the terrifying tales that intertwine chaos and crime. Join us as we navigate through the ominous landscapes of disasters, revealing the eerie narratives that lurk within, waiting to be uncovered. Brace yourself for Disaster, where true crime meets the relentless force of calamity.

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Paranormal encounters. Cryptid sightings. UFO reports. Unsolved mysteries that defy explanation. Welcome to The Haunted Bunker—where mysteries hide. Each week, brothers Shane and Josh Waters take turns presenting the unexplained to each other. One brother researches the mystery, one reacts fresh—and the gang explores alongside us. This isn't a debate show. We don't debunk. We don't prove. We PRESERVE mysteries with wonder and respect for the witnesses who experienced them. From Bigfoot and Mothman to haunted locations and phenomena that science can't explain—if it makes you wonder "what if?"—we're diving in. 🗓️ New episodes every Tuesday ⭐ Premium members: Early access Fridays + exclusive Unmasked episodes on Patreon and Apple Podcasts Join the gang. The bunker door is open. Where Mysteries Hide.

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