Vanished Cases

OBOMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT

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. The Valet, The Gym, and The Suitcases.

    2 hr ago

    The Valet, The Gym, and The Suitcases.

    The Valet, The Gym, and The Suitcases. Security cameras captured Karen Esquivel just seven minutes from her job, but she never walked through the door. Days later, an unbearable smell led police to two suitcases containing two women-a 19-year-old student and a 52-year-old neighbor-with no family connection. What brought them to the same room, in the same luggage, on the same afternoon? In this episode, we unravel the seven missing minutes that led to the disappearance of Karen Rebeca Esquivel Espinoza de los Monteros and Adriana Hernández Sánchez, and how a seven-year employee became the unexpected link between two unrelated lives. What did authorities initially get wrong, and what was the true connection? Case: Karen Rebeca Esquivel Espinoza de los Monteros and Adriana Hernández Sánchez Date: September 22, 2016 Location: Naucalpan, Estado de México Victim 1: Karen Rebeca Esquivel Espinoza de los Monteros Victim 2: Adriana Hernández Sánchez - Karen Esquivel was 19 years old, a UNITEC student with a 9.5 academic average, and worked as an instructor at Curves gymnasium. - Adriana Hernández Sánchez was 52 years old, lived in the same building as the Curves gym, and had a mental disability. - Both women were found in two suitcases in a rented room on Calle Presa Necaxa. - Fernando González García, a 38-year-old valet parking attendant at Curves for seven years, was connected to both women. - Karen was last seen on camera at 3:53 PM, seven minutes before her 4:00 PM shift, walking alone on Avenida Adolfo López Mateos. 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

    22 min
  2. Man Buys a Meat Grinder Two Years Before Using It

    1 day ago

    Man Buys a Meat Grinder Two Years Before Using It

    Man Buys a Meat Grinder Two Years Before Using It On July 29, 2008, a man purchased an industrial meat grinder registered to a non-existent name, with his own phone number as the delivery address. Two years later, Adriana Beatriz Giossa, a 55-year-old woman from Argentina, moved into an apartment in Majadahonda, Madrid, where she would become the longest-staying tenant. What happened to Adriana, and why did the landlord's previous tenants disappear so quickly? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Bruno Hernández Vega, a man diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, who rented a room to Adriana Giossa. We explore the strange circumstances surrounding her disappearance, the suspicious messages sent from her phone, and the chilling discovery made by investigators in Bruno's apartment. Case: Adriana Beatriz Giossa Date: April 1, 2015 Location: Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain Perpetrator: Bruno Hernández Vega Equipment: Bright, model PE-22 industrial meat grinder - Bruno Hernández Vega purchased an industrial meat grinder on July 29, 2008. - Adriana Beatriz Giossa, 55, was originally from Argentina and worked at a Burger King. - She rented a room from Bruno Hernández Vega on Calle Esa de Silla, number six, for four months. - Bruno Hernández Vega was 31 years old in 2015 and had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. - Investigators found freshly painted walls, plastic sheeting, and dark reddish stains in the apartment. 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

    17 min
  3. Priest Continues Saying Mass While His Family Hides in Bags

    2 days ago

    Priest Continues Saying Mass While His Family Hides in Bags

    Priest Continues Saying Mass While His Family Hides in Bags On February 12, 2007, a woman called her family from a Catholic parish house in Colombia, claiming she had proof and would make everything public. Three days later, her body and that of her six-year-old daughter were found in the Guática River, while the priest she confronted celebrated mass. What unspeakable secret was he desperate to keep hidden? In this episode, we delve into the clandestine relationship between a priest and a young woman, the birth of their daughter, and the decade-long cover-up that ended in tragedy. We explore the social authority of the Church in small Colombian towns and the lengths to which an institution looked the other way. Case: María del Carmen Arango Cardona and María Camila Díaz Date: February 12, 2007 Location: Risaralda, Colombia Status: Unacknowledged relationship, double homicide Person: José Francey Díaz Toro - María del Carmen Arango Cardona was the eldest of eleven children, born in Buenos Aires, Cauca. - The clandestine relationship between María del Carmen and Father José Francey Díaz Toro lasted for years. - María Camila Díaz was the six-year-old daughter of María del Carmen and Father Díaz Toro. - Father Díaz Toro was transferred to Mistrató in 2005, where María del Carmen and Camila continued to visit him. - María del Carmen found a photographic negative of a woman named Andrea, leading to her final confrontation with the priest. 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

    20 min
  4. Trucker Opens His Cab Door and Fifty Women Look Back

    3 days ago

    Trucker Opens His Cab Door and Fifty Women Look Back

    Trucker Opens His Cab Door and Fifty Women Look Back A woman's body was found on a soccer field in Spain, naked and with a lock of hair cut. The truck parked nearby the night before was already hundreds of kilometers away, but what investigators found inside its cab would reveal a killing spree spanning decades. How long can a man kill before anyone connects the thread? In this episode, we analyze the case of Milena Petro Bahrein, a sex worker whose murder in Spain led investigators to a German truck driver and a chilling pattern of disappearances across Europe. We explore the details that connected a single crime to a much larger, horrifying truth. Date: November 2, 2006 Location: Sant Feliu de Becsa, Spain Victim: Milena Petro Bahrein Suspect: Volcker Eikar Occupation: Truck driver - Milena Petro Bahrein was found strangled, naked, and with a section of her hair cut. - A witness described the suspect requesting a partner with restrained hands. - The truck, a Volvo with a Mitra company logo, was recorded by a surveillance camera. - Volcker Eikar, 46, was a German national whose routes regularly took him through Germany, France, and Spain. - The investigation uncovered a pattern of disappearances across Eikar's delivery routes spanning 32 years. 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

    23 min

  5. 4 days ago

    The Night She Called Her Mother One Last Time

    The Night She Called Her Mother One Last Time A truck driver found a young woman, partially burned and barely alive, on a dirt path at kilometer 8.2 on the Toledo highway. She had gone out to celebrate a city festival and never came home. What happened between Plaza Elíptica and that stretch of highway outside Leganés? In this episode, we delve into the disturbing case of Sandra Palo Bermúdez, a 22-year-old with an intellectual disability, and the events of May 17, 2003, that led to her tragic death. We explore the cruelty of the crime and the controversial legal decisions that followed, forcing a country to question the meaning of justice. Victim: Sandra Palo Bermúdez Date: May 17, 2003 Location: Toledo highway, near Leganés Status: Deceased Event: Abduction, assault, and murder - Sandra Palo Bermúdez was 22 years old and lived in Las Margaritas, Madrid. - She had a 53% intellectual impairment due to a childhood car accident. - On May 16, 2003, she went out with friends for the Fiestas de San Isidro. - She called her mother at 2:30 AM on May 17, the last time her voice was heard. - She was abducted from a bus stop at Plaza Elíptica by four men in a red Citroën. 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

    20 min

  6. 5 days ago

    The Unseen Videos: One Killer Walks Free

    The Unseen Videos: One Killer Walks Free On the night of June 25, 2007, a 33-year-old woman walking home in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, was brutally murdered. Her skull was destroyed, yet her jewelry remained untouched. What makes this case uniquely horrifying is that her killers filmed every attack, every victim. Who were these videos made for? In this episode, we delve into the chilling spree of the Dnipropetrovsk Maniacs, who murdered at least 21 people in a single month. We explore the methodical nature of their attacks, the shocking details of their crimes, and the unsettling fact that one of the perpetrators from privileged families walks free today. Case: Dnipropetrovsk Maniacs Location: Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine Period: June-July 2007 Victims: At least 21 Status: One killer walks free - Yekaterina Ilchenko, 33, was found with a destroyed skull, 20 minutes from her home. - Román Tatarevich, 34, was found five minutes away from Ilchenko, with blunt-force trauma to the head. - On July 6, three people were killed within hours: Igor Nosliadze, Elena Seryona, and Valentina Hansa. - Vadim Yakob survived an attack on July 7, providing the first eyewitness account. - The killers used victims' belongings to clean their weapons, indicating premeditation. 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

    21 min

  7. 6 days ago

    The Smell That Hid a Killer for Fourteen Years

    The Smell That Hid a Killer for Fourteen Years For fourteen years, a distinct, moldy smell was the only clue linking dozens of attacks on the small island of Jersey. This chilling detail, remembered by every survivor, belonged to a man with a wife and neighbors who never suspected a thing. How did a local man terrorize an entire community for over a decade, leaving behind only a scent and a trail of fear? In this episode, we delve into the terrifying case of the Beast of Jersey, exploring how a seemingly ordinary resident meticulously planned his attacks, the precise pattern he followed, and the critical details that eventually led to his capture. We uncover the story of his first victim, a nurse whose survival provided the initial clues, and how the community's close-knit nature became the perfect cover for a predator. Case: The Beast of Jersey Period: 1957-1971 Location: Jersey, English Channel First Victim: 29-year-old nurse First Attack Location: Mont de la Ville, Saint Helier - The attacker used a rope, wore a disguise, and selected targets through careful study. - Victims consistently reported an Irish accent, a soft voice, and a distinct damp, moldy smell. - The attacks followed a precise pattern, often involving the mention of a lost cigarette or lighter. - In 1960, the attacks escalated to include a child taken from his bedroom in Grand Box. - An attempted abduction in Saint Helier in 1960 involved a man posing as a doctor driving a Morris automobile. 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

    23 min

  8. 3 Jul

    Stranger on the Bus Kills a Man While Police Wait Outside

    Stranger on the Bus Kills a Man While Police Wait Outside A man fell asleep on a Greyhound bus, heading home to his pregnant girlfriend. He never arrived. Thirty-four witnesses saw a crime unfold, yet police waited nearly five hours outside the bus. Why did law enforcement stand by while a horrific act continued inside? In this episode, we delve into the final hours of Tim McLean's life, the chilling actions of his attacker, and the controversial decision by police to contain the situation rather than intervene. What truly happened on that Manitoba highway, and what was the devastating aftermath for those involved? Victim: Tim McLean Attacker: Vince Li Date: July 30, 2008 Location: Trans-Canada Highway, Manitoba Event: Greyhound Bus 1170 Incident - Tim McLean was 22 years old and expecting a child with his girlfriend. - Vince Li, 40, boarded the bus with a hunting knife purchased days earlier. - Li attacked Tim McLean without warning, believing he was an extraterrestrial. - Police surrounded the bus for approximately five hours but did not enter. - Forensic examination confirmed Tim McLean was decapitated during the standoff. 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

    21 min
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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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