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• S03E06: Taken Two Soon; The Tragic Cases of Marilyn Ginel and Lisa Velasquez

  In March 2006 in the Bronx, New York, three children watched in horror as their pregnant mother, 37-year-old Marilyn Ginel was brutally beaten and stabbed to death by her ex boyfriend, Robert Coakley and his wife, Maria Coakley. 12 years later in 2018, Marilyn's eldest daughter, 25-year-old Lisa Marie Velasquez would meet a similar fate when she was brutally beaten to death with a hammer by 34-year-old Daquan Wheeler as she tried to help her friend, Ciara Martinez after she stated that Daquan was beating her and had fled with their child. Ciara and Daquan proceeded to then dismember Lisa and place her remains in trash bags in two park near the area. SourcesWRAL (2018)NY Times (2006)CBS (2018)NY Times (2006)NY Post (2018)Evil Intentions- Slain as her Kids Watched, Daughter Betrayed and Cut in Pieces- Marilyn Ginel, Lisa Velasquez Crime Files- Death Strikes Twice - Marilyn Ginel and Lisa Marie Velasquez Murders Audio:PIX11 News- Wake held for Bronx Woman who was found murdered, dismembered

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• S03E05: The Cruel Chemistry of Revenge: The Case of Mark Van Dongen

  In the early morning hours of September 22, 2015 in Bristol, UK, a man could be heard shouting through the streets. Neighbors thought this was some sort of prank or the sounds of animals, but when they exited their flats, they realized this was no joke. 27-year-old Mark Van Dongen wearing only boxers could be seen covered in a mud-like substance which was determined to be his skin disintegrating and melting off. His ex, Berlinah Wallace had snuck back into her flat where he was sleeping alone and dumped 98% sulfuric acid on his face and body. Mark endured unimaginable suffering over the next 15 months until he ultimately chose to be euthanized in Belgium.SourcesBBC (2018)Evolution News (2017)BBC News (2018) - 999 call Independent (2018)The Case That Redefined Cruelty. The Ruthless Case of Mark Van Dongen- Crime A to Z (2025) The Guardian (2018)

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• S03E04: Voices That Echo: The Tragedy and Triumph of Judy Malinowski

  This episode honors the life and legacy of Judy Malinowski, a courageous woman whose voice transcended unimaginable pain to ignite change. After surviving a horrific act of domestic violence that left her with life-threatening burns, on June 2, 2015 by her estranged boyfriend, Michael Slager, Judy became a beacon of resilience, fighting for justice until her final moments. Her groundbreaking 3- hour testimony from her hospital bed led to the conviction of her attacker and inspired legislative reform through “Judy’s Law.” . This is the story of a life that turned tragedy into triumph, reminding us all of the strength of the human spirit.SourcesDocumentary- The Fire That Took HerLaw & Crime (2018)NBC (2017) Business Insider (2023)

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• S03E03: Recent Crime Cases

  This episode features four stories that occurred in recent years, some of which are still ongoing. #1 Rachel HenryOn January 20, 2020, members of 22-year-old Rachel Henry's family were present at their Prague, Oklahoma home when all three of Rachel's children were discovered deceased on the living room couch, staged to look as if they were sleeping. #2 Neil HowardOn September 13, 2023, 46-year-old Neil Howard was drunk when he attacked his 60-year-old mother, Norma Caraker in their home with a bungee cord. He wrapped it around her neck and left her body in her bed. He made an attempt to accuse an assailant that broke in, but was ultimately arrested as his story did not line up. It was said that Neil was tired of his mother dating and not giving him enough money. Neil was also tried in the 2005 murder of his father, but was acquitted. #3 Asia GuercyOn January 26, 2025, 25-year-old Asia Guercy and her friend, 31-year-old Charles Dark were ran off the road by a vehicle being drove by Asia's husband, 31-year-old Isaac Albert Perez. The vehicle drove through a chain link fence and into a flood canal, instantly killing both Asia and Charles. #4 Sam NordquistSam was a 24-year-old bi-racial, transgender male who left his home in Minnesota to be with his lover he met online, 38-year-old Precious Arzauga. He was to stay with her for two weeks in Canandaigua, New York, but when his family stopped hearing from him from January to February 2025, they became concerned and sent police to check up on Room 22 at Patty's Lodge, a hotel considered a "last-resort" place for many down on their luck. Room 22 is where Sam and Precious had been staying. Sam's body was located on February 13 wrapped in plastic in a field about a 20-minute drive from the hotel. He had been beaten, tortured, and sexually assaulted for over a month, held hostage at the hotel by seven perpetrators. SourcesThe Telegraph (2023)People (2025)MSN (2025)People (2025)The Sun (2025)People (2025)NBC News (2025)NY Times (2025)NBC News (2025)Find Law (2025)NY Times (2025)

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• S03E02: The Fisher Family Murders

  On the night of April 9, 2001, a loud argument could be heard coming from the Fisher family home in Scottsdale, Arizona between Robert Fisher and his wife, Mary Fisher. The next morning at around 8:42 AM, an explosion could be heard coming from the home which then erupted into flames. Upon investigation, the bodies found in the home were that of 37-year-old Mary Fisher, and the Fisher children, Brittney (10) and Robert, Jr. (Bobby, 12). The children's' throats had been slashed, and Mary suffered a gunshot wound to the back of the head. Robert Fisher was nowhere to be found. He had become the number one suspect. Police launched a search for Robert that has spanned 25 years, but so far, Robert remains missing. Sources:FBI Press Release (2002) CNN (2016) The Arizona Republic (2004)The Arizona Republic (2001) Arizona Central (2021)The Arizona Republic (2002) KDVR (2014)Documentary- Finding Robert Fisher Documentary- Where is Robert Fisher?

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