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. 8 hr ago

    The Minibus Driver Who Came Home Between Killings

    The Minibus Driver Who Came Home Between Killings A woman boards a minibus alone at 5 AM and survives, filing a formal complaint. For two years, the system does nothing, and at least six other women board the same route and never come home. How did one driver become a predator on a public transport route, and why did no one stop him? In this episode, we analyze the case of César Armando Librado Legorreta, known as El Coqueto, and the institutional failures that allowed him to continue driving. We explore the critical role of the minibus network in the State of Mexico, where millions rely on it as their only option, often at vulnerable hours, and how this trust was exploited. Case: César Armando Librado Legorreta Known As: El Coqueto Date of First Report: June 21, 2010 Location: State of Mexico Victims: At least six women - César Armando Librado Legorreta was born on February 5, 1980, in Mexico City. - He began driving minibuses at age fifteen and operated Route Two between Metro Chapultepec and Valle Dorado. - His coworkers called him El Coqueto due to his vanity and arrogance, not charm. - He had a tattoo of his wife's name, América, and had two children. - He would return home and sleep between his crimes. - The victims had nothing in common except being alone on his bus at night or in the early morning. - One woman survived an attack on June 21, 2010, at 5 AM, and reported it, but no action was taken. - His method involved waiting until one passenger remained, turning off the interior lights, and sometimes faking a mechanical problem to isolate his victim. 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 Minibus Driver Who Came Home Between Killings

  2. 1 day ago

    Poet Keeps His Girlfriend's Body in the Refrigerator

    Poet Keeps His Girlfriend's Body in the Refrigerator Police officers entered a dark apartment in Mexico City to find an altar, a plate of cooked meat, and a horrifying discovery in the refrigerator. This case would expose a pattern of violence and raise the chilling question: how many victims were there, and how did no one see it sooner? In this episode, we delve into the life of José Luis Calva Cepeda, known as the Cannibal of Guerrero, a poet whose words adorned the walls of his victims. We explore the disturbing details of his crimes and the psychological profile that attempted to explain his profound hostility towards women. Case: José Luis Calva Cepeda Location: Mexico City, Colonia Guerrero Date: October 8, 2006 Victim: Alejandra Galeano Status: Confirmed deaths of three women - Police found four colored candles around an altar and cooked meat on a kitchen table. - Alejandra Galeano's family reported her missing on October 7, 2006, naming Calva as their primary suspicion. - Calva was born on June 20, 1969, and fled home at age six due to mistreatment. - Psychiatric evaluations described Calva as a potential psychopath with egocentrism and misogyny. - The first confirmed killing tied to Calva occurred in April 2004, two years before Alejandra'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

    Poet Keeps His Girlfriend's Body in the Refrigerator

  3. 2 days ago

    Woman Confesses She Would Kill Again Before Her Execution

    Woman Confesses She Would Kill Again Before Her Execution On October 9, 2002, Aileen Wuornos, known as the "Spider Woman," declared she would kill again just moments before her execution. Was she a calculating predator, or a victim shaped by a lifetime of violence? In this episode, we explore the life of Aileen Wuornos, from her traumatic childhood in Michigan to her final moments in a Florida execution chamber, examining the tension between monster and victim that defined her case. Person: Aileen Carol Wuornos Birth Date: February 29, 1956 Birth Location: Rochester, Michigan Death Date: October 9, 2002 Aliases: Sandra Cretz, Lord, Christina Grow, Susan Black - Aileen Wuornos was 46 years old at the time of her execution by lethal injection. - Her father, Leo Dale Pittman, died in prison when Aileen was 13. - She was expelled from her family home at 15 and lived in an abandoned car. - She began working as a roadside sex worker in 1974. - Her brother Keith died of esophageal cancer in 1976, and she received $10,000 from his life insurance. 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

    Woman Confesses She Would Kill Again Before Her Execution

  4. 3 days ago

    A Woman Burns Alive in the Valley of Death — No One Knows Her Name

    A Woman Burns Alive in the Valley of Death — No One Knows Her Name Two young girls hiking in Norway's "valley of death" found a woman burning, her body carbonized but her back untouched. She was alive as the fire started, with enough sleeping pills in her system to lose consciousness, and her fingertips had been sanded away. Who was this woman, and why did she go to such lengths to erase her identity? In this episode, we delve into the baffling case of the Isdalen Woman, exploring the strange scene in the valley, the forensic evidence that pointed to both suicide and murder, and the extraordinary efforts she made to remain anonymous. What secrets did she carry that led to her nameless end? Date: November 29, 1970 Location: Isdalen Valley, Bergen, Norway Status: Unidentified Case: Isdalen Woman Evidence: Sanded fingertips, multiple passports, coded notebook - Two young girls discovered the burning body of a woman in Isdalen Valley. - Forensic analysis revealed soot in her lungs, indicating she was alive during the fire. - Toxicology reports showed traces of 50 to 70 sleeping pills in her system. - Her fingertips were systematically abraded, making identification difficult. - Investigators found nine false passports and a coded notebook in her abandoned luggage. 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

    A Woman Burns Alive in the Valley of Death — No One Knows Her Name

  5. 4 days ago

    Queen of Carnage: Her Children Were Hidden in Plain Sight

    Queen of Carnage: Her Children Were Hidden in Plain Sight On March 18, 1989, copper flowerpots on a Veracruz terrace held a horrifying secret: the dismembered remains of two young children, Jaime and Juan Miguel. Their mother, a former carnival queen, had placed them there. How did a city's adored spectacle become the backdrop for such an unthinkable act? In this episode, we delve into the life of Evangelina Tejera Bozada, from her coronation as Carnival Queen of Veracruz to the tragic discovery in her apartment. We explore the hidden dysfunction behind a facade of respectability and the events that led to the deaths of her two sons. Case: The Queen of Carnage Location: Veracruz, Mexico Date: March 18, 1989 Victims: Jaime (3), Juan Miguel (2) Perpetrator: Evangelina Tejera Bozada - Evangelina Tejera Bozada was crowned Carnival Queen of Veracruz in 1983 at age 18. - Over 50,000 people applauded her coronation. - Her father was a prestigious, yet reportedly violent, physician. - Evangelina began drinking by age 15. - The children's remains were found in flowerpots on her terrace. 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

    Queen of Carnage: Her Children Were Hidden in Plain Sight

  6. 5 days ago

    The Triangle Graves: They Knew What Was Coming

    The Triangle Graves: They Knew What Was Coming Two children, aged three and a half years and four months, were found in shallow graves forming a triangle, less than 150 meters from their home. Neighbors reported unsettling sounds and an unusual silence on the morning of March 14, 2019, but what truly happened in Godella, Valencia? In this episode, we explore the complex case of María Gombáu and Gabriel Carvajal, examining the warnings that were present but unheeded, and the institutions that moved too slowly to prevent a tragedy. How did a family's belief system and a deteriorating psychiatric state lead to such a devastating outcome? Case: The Triangle Graves Location: Godella, Valencia Date: March 14, 2019 Victims: Two children, 3.5 years and 4 months old Suspect: Gabriel Carvajal - Children found in shallow graves, 150 meters from home. - Gabriel Carvajal met officers with visible scratches and claimed ignorance of his family's whereabouts. - María Gombáu had psychiatric treatment in Godella since 2017. - Gabriel Carvajal believed in government control through low-frequency signals and practiced esoteric rituals. - Social services conducted a welfare check in 2016, finding the children healthy and attending school. 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 Triangle Graves: They Knew What Was Coming

  7. 6 days ago

    Man Found Sleeping Next to What Remains of His Victim

    Man Found Sleeping Next to What Remains of His Victim On December 14, 2004, officers found a man asleep in a hammock, holding human remains, in an abandoned palapa near Chetumal. This shocking discovery became known as the case of the Cannibal of the Palapa, but how was the path to such a horrific event ever left open? In this episode, we delve into the life of Gumaro de Dios Arias, tracing his disturbing journey from a troubled childhood in Sucena, Tabasco, through a series of violent acts and mental health struggles, to the isolated palapa where he was found. We explore the critical question of how a community and institutions failed to intervene despite clear warning signs. Case: The Cannibal of the Palapa Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Chetumal-Playa del Carmen highway, Quintana Roo Victim: Raúl González (El Pelón, El Guacho) Perpetrator: Gumaro de Dios Arias - Gumaro de Dios Arias was born on April 7, 1978, in Sucena, Tabasco. - At age six, he was sexually abused by a family member. - He suffered a mild cognitive delay after being struck by a tractor-trailer in adolescence. - Gumaro was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. - He confessed to sexually abusing a one-year-old nephew. 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

    Man Found Sleeping Next to What Remains of His Victim

  8. 4 Sept

    Man Stages a Dead Body to Fake Proof of Life

    Man Stages a Dead Body to Fake Proof of Life A cooler was found buried under concrete in Querétaro, Mexico, containing a body. For weeks, the victim's family received calls demanding nine million dollars for his safe return, unaware the man making the calls knew exactly what was beneath that floor. How did Daniel Arismendi López become the man who would stage a dead body to fake proof of life? In this episode, we delve into the early life of Daniel Arismendi López, from his unstable childhood in Miacatlán and Mexico City to his controlling marriage and his entry into organized crime. We explore the pivotal moment he realized kidnapping was "easier money" and how this conclusion led him to become "El Mochaorejas," the Ear Cutter. Person: Daniel Arismendi López Born: July 22, 1958 Birthplace: Miacatlán, Morelos, Mexico Father: Catarino Arizmendi Mother: María López - Daniel Arismendi López was born in Miacatlán, Morelos, Mexico, in a household marked by an alcoholic and volatile father. - His parents separated when he was approximately eight years old, and his mother returned to his father, leaving the children. - He began working around age sixteen, holding various jobs including a brief stint as a Judicial Police officer in Morelos. - He married María de Lourdes Arias on August 27, 1977, and had two children, but was obsessively controlling of his wife. - He learned to steal cars and built an operation of approximately fifteen people, generating up to ninety thousand pesos per month. 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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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
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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    86
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    Clean
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    © 2026 OBOMEDIA Creators
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