5 hr ago

Parents Legally Erase a Child's Age to Abandon Her

Parents Legally Erase a Child's Age to Abandon Her A little girl with a bone disorder stood at the edge of the ocean, then sprinted across the sand, despite months of claiming she could barely walk. This single moment ignited one of the most legally bizarre adoption cases in American history, where two conflicting narratives are supported by real documents. Was she a child with a disability, or an adult masquerading as one? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Natalia Grace, an orphan whose age became the center of a legal battle. We explore the Barnetts' claims of deception and Natalia's alleged abandonment, examining the medical and legal evidence that makes this case impossible to dismiss. Case: Natalia Grace Location: Indiana, USA Condition: Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia Adoption Year: 2010 Key Document: Ukrainian birth certificate - Natalia was adopted through an emergency process completed in roughly twenty-four hours. - Her official Ukrainian birth certificate listed her date of birth as September 4, 2003. - A bone density scan indicated Natalia's skeletal development placed her at a minimum age of fourteen years or older. - A licensed clinical therapist recorded Natalia allegedly stating she was eighteen years old during a 2012 hospitalization. - The Barnetts claimed Natalia had deceived them about her age, while Natalia alleged she was abandoned. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived. We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered. From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie

1 day ago

The Unbroken Window: Canserbero's Final Fall

The Unbroken Window: Canserbero's Final Fall On January 20, 2015, a rapper was found dead outside a building in Venezuela, officially ruled a suicide after he allegedly killed his best friend. But the window he supposedly jumped through was unbroken, with no blood or signs of struggle. What really happened that night? In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Tyron González, known as Canserbero, a defining voice in Spanish-language hip-hop whose death at 26 sparked questions that persist to this day. We explore the details that contradict the official narrative and the missing evidence that leaves the case wide open. Person: Tyron González (Canserbero) Date: January 20, 2015 Location: Maracay, Venezuela Building: Camino Real Status: Unexplained death - Canserbero was 26 years old when he died. - Approximately $6,000 in tour earnings went missing from his apartment. - Carlos Molnar, Canserbero's best friend and producer, was found dead inside the apartment. - Canserbero had no documented history of mental illness. - The window he allegedly jumped from showed no signs of being broken. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived. We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered. From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie

2 days ago

Cop Investigates His Own Murders for Twenty Years

Cop Investigates His Own Murders for Twenty Years A police sergeant in Siberia reported the discovery of a murdered 17-year-old girl, only to be revealed nearly two decades later as the killer himself. How did a uniformed officer manage to investigate his own crimes for so long without suspicion? In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Mijail Popkov, an officer known as "Mijail Smiles" who preyed on women in the struggling post-Soviet city of Angarsk, using his patrol car as a tool for abduction and murder. We explore the systematic nature of his crimes and the psychological profile that allowed him to operate undetected for years. Case: Mijail Popkov Location: Angarsk, Siberia Period: 1992-2012 Status: Arrested, convicted - Mijail Popkov was born in 1964 and joined the police force in 1988. - His victims were women aged 17 to 40, often intoxicated and alone at night. - Popkov used an axe most frequently, but also hammers, knives, and other tools. - Some victims sustained over 170 wounds; some were found missing limbs or hair. - Popkov was 38 years old at the time of his arrest, 20 years after his first murder. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived. We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered. From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie

3 days ago

The Chessboard Killer: 61 Squares, One Note.

The Chessboard Killer: 61 Squares, One Note. A woman left a note with her son's name and a phone number before a walk in Moscow's Bitsa Park, never to return. This small detail, however, became the key to unlocking a fourteen-year reign of terror by a man who had killed in plain sight. How did a simple note expose a killer who marked his victims on a chessboard? In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Alexander Pichushkin, a seemingly ordinary neighbor and coworker whose apartment held a chessboard with 61 marked squares, each representing a life he claimed. We explore how Marina Moskalyova's disappearance finally connected the dots of a systematic and sustained series of murders that had gone unsolved for years in Moscow. Case: The Chessboard Killer Victim: Marina Moskalyova Location: Bitsa Park, Moscow Date of Discovery: June 14, 2006 Killer: Alexander Pichushkin - Alexander Pichushkin was born on April 9, 1974, in Moscow. - He suffered documented neurological damage from a childhood fall, affecting his speech. - Police found a chessboard with 61 marked squares in Pichushkin's apartment on June 16, 2006. - Pichushkin confessed to killing 60 people by the time Marina Moskalyova disappeared. - His first victim, Mijail Odiychuk, was killed on July 27, 1992, in Bitsa Park. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived. We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered. From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie

4 days ago

The Witch of Bogotá Drugged Her Victims Before Burning Them Alive

The Witch of Bogotá Drugged Her Victims Before Burning Them Alive Three women were found dead near Bogotá, their bodies showing blunt trauma and sedatives in their systems. Eight days later, security footage revealed them with a woman police had previously arrested and released. How did this woman, known as "the witch," operate for so long without consequence? In this episode, we delve into the chilling methods of María Concepción Ladino Gutiérrez, who used trust, fear, and superstition to prey on her victims. We explore how she became indispensable to those she would later kill, and the bureaucratic failures that allowed her reign of terror to continue. Case: María Concepción Ladino Gutiérrez Location: Bogotá, Colombia First Victims: Eduardo and Nubia Victim Count: Six confirmed Method: Sedation, blunt trauma, burning - Three women found dead on August 10, 1998, near Paso del Rejo, Bogotá. - Autopsies confirmed benzodiazepines in the victims' systems. - María Concepción Ladino Gutiérrez, born in 1960, was known as "Doña Chonita" or "La Hermana María." - Eduardo and Nubia, an elderly couple, disappeared after María entered their lives; Eduardo's body was found in the Juan Amarillo river. - Carlos Montaña, 54, was sedated with benzodiazepines in October 1994 after renting a room to María. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived. We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered. From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie

5 days ago

The Shower, The Camera, and The Five-Day Silence

The Shower, The Camera, and The Five-Day Silence When friends used a garage code to enter a house in Mesa, Arizona, after five days of silence, they found a locked bedroom and an unmistakable smell. What they discovered behind that door, and the camera thrown into a washing machine, made it impossible to believe this was an accident. In this episode, we delve into the brutal death of Travis Alexander, a man whose silence was immediately noticeable, and the crucial evidence recovered from a deliberately soaked camera. How did a planned trip to Cancún become irrelevant within minutes of a final photograph? Case: Travis Victor Alexander Location: Mesa, Arizona Date: June 4, 2008 Injuries: 29 stab wounds, severed throat, single gunshot wound Evidence: Bloody palm print, long hair strands, digital camera - Travis Alexander was 30 years old and scheduled to travel to Cancún, Mexico. - His body was found in the shower, curled in a fetal position. - A digital camera, belonging to Travis, was found soaked in a washing machine. - The camera contained intimate photographs of Travis and a woman, timestamped June 4 at 1:40 PM. - The last known photograph of Travis alive was taken on June 4 at 5:29 PM, standing in the shower. 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 days ago

Man Convinces Women He's a Talent Scout, Then Takes Them Into the Forest

Man Convinces Women He's a Talent Scout, Then Takes Them Into the Forest In 1998, Selma Ferreira Quirós vanished after leaving her job, her family receiving a ransom call that never repeated. She was one of at least seven women lured into a dense forest in São Paulo by a man with no weapon, only words. How did he convince them to go? In this episode, we explore the chilling case of a man who exploited trust and ambition, leading young women into the Parque del Estado. We examine the unsettling pattern of his approach and the devastating impact on his victims. Case: Francisco de Assis Pereira Location: Parque del Estado, São Paulo Period: 1997-1998 Victims: At least 7 women Survivors: At least 9 women - Selma Ferreira Quirós, 18, disappeared on July 3, 1998, after resigning from her job. - Liz Ángela Francisco da Silva, 21, was last seen in the Eldorado neighborhood in 1997; her body was found on July 28, 1997. - Raquel Mota Rodríguez, 23, called her cousin from a metro station on January 9, 1998, mentioning a modeling offer. - All victims were approached in public spaces by a man on a motorcycle offering modeling work for a cosmetics catalog. - The bodies of seven women were found within a 200-meter area of the Parque del Estado. 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

24 Jul

The Son Who Stayed: Madrid's Cannibal of Ventas

The Son Who Stayed: Madrid's Cannibal of Ventas A sixty-six-year-old woman was last seen alive by her neighbor, smiling and calm, on a quiet Madrid street. Fifteen days later, police found her remains in her apartment, with her twenty-eight-year-old son, Alberto, opening the door. What led to this horrifying discovery, and why did her son remain in the apartment? In this episode, we explore the disturbing case of María Soledad Gómez, her son Alberto, and the tragic events that unfolded in their Madrid apartment. We delve into the documented history of violence, Alberto's past, and the crucial question of his state of mind when police arrived. Person: María Soledad Gómez Age: 66 Location: Ventas neighborhood, Madrid Son: Alberto Sánchez Gómez Incidents of violence: 12 - María Soledad Gómez was last seen alive by her neighbor approximately fifteen days before police found her remains. - Her son, Alberto, had 12 documented incidents of physical violence against his mother. - Alberto received a scholarship to study accounting and finance in Greece in 2015. - He was hospitalized three times at Hospital La Princesa in Madrid for persecutory delusions. - The last time María Soledad spoke with her older son, Miguel, was in January of 2019. 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

Vanished Cases

Parents Legally Erase a Child's Age to Abandon Her

The Unbroken Window: Canserbero's Final Fall

Cop Investigates His Own Murders for Twenty Years

The Chessboard Killer: 61 Squares, One Note.

The Witch of Bogotá Drugged Her Victims Before Burning Them Alive

The Shower, The Camera, and The Five-Day Silence

Man Convinces Women He's a Talent Scout, Then Takes Them Into the Forest

The Son Who Stayed: Madrid's Cannibal of Ventas

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Parents Legally Erase a Child's Age to Abandon Her

The Unbroken Window: Canserbero's Final Fall

Cop Investigates His Own Murders for Twenty Years

The Chessboard Killer: 61 Squares, One Note.

The Witch of Bogotá Drugged Her Victims Before Burning Them Alive

The Shower, The Camera, and The Five-Day Silence

Man Convinces Women He's a Talent Scout, Then Takes Them Into the Forest

The Son Who Stayed: Madrid's Cannibal of Ventas

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