35 stab wounds: the crime that the police already knew about

The Michigan Freezer: Three Years of Deadly Secrets

The Michigan Freezer: Three Years of Deadly Secrets: The Case of Michelle Blair An eviction order for unpaid rent was the only thing separating Detroit from one of the most heinous crimes in its history. When law enforcement opened that freezer in March 2015, they discovered two bodies wrapped in plastic - siblings who had been missing for almost three years. The impossible question: how could a mother live with her murdered children under the same roof, having breakfast alongside them, while collecting state assistance? In this episode, we explore the contradictions that tear apart this homicide: Michelle Blair's confession about sexual abuse that investigators never proved, the testimony of her surviving daughter that contradicts every word, and the documented scars of sustained torture that paint a completely different picture. Maternal justice or calculated monstrosity? The forensic facts speak louder than any excuse. Victims: Steven Gage Berry, Stony Blair Date: August 2012 - May 2013 (murders); March 24, 2015 (discovery) Location: Detroit, Michigan, Martin Luther King neighborhood Status: Michelle Blair - Life imprisonment without parole, June 2015 - The bodies remained in the freezer for 2.5 years while Blair received $771 monthly in state assistance for her "missing" children. - The surviving daughter testified that her brother denied abuse until Blair threatened him with beatings; the "confession" was fabricated under duress. - Child Protective Services investigated Blair in 2002 and 2005 for suspected abuse; both times she was allowed to retain full custody. - A medical examination found 25 scars and wounds on Matthew, burns and a broken tooth on Gabi - documented evidence of prolonged torture without state intervention. Michelle Blair, Detroit Michigan homicide, 2015, serial murder, criminal minds, forensic investigation, imperfect crimes, justice, true crime Spanish If you want to listen to this podcast ad-free and gain access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: business@obomedia.com [business@obomedia.com].

Gabi's last selfie: blood ignored in Moab

The last selfie of Gabi: ignored blood in Moab: The murder of Gabrielle Petito A young woman disappears during a road trip in a white van. Police had her in front of them with blood on her face, crying, apologizing for "being in a bad mood" - and they let her go. How did they overlook such an obvious domestic violence scene? In this episode, we explore the fatal contradictions that allowed the killer to escape: Gabi's selfie with blood under her left eye versus the police conclusion that she was the aggressor, the text messages written by someone else after her disappearance, and the letter from the killer's mother mentioning shovels and burials. Every piece of forensic evidence points to a truth that authorities took too long to recognize. Victim: Gabrielle Petito Date: July 2 - September 19, 2021 Location: Moab, Utah; Grand Teton, Wyoming; Northport, Florida Status: Homicide solved; killer deceased (suicide); civil lawsuit ongoing - Moab police separated the couple after a 911 call but did not document Gabi's selfie with blood on her face taken that same night. - Brian sent a text message posing as Gabi three days after she went missing, addressed to her grandfather with a nickname she never used. - The killer's mother wrote a letter mentioning taking a shovel and burying a body, found among his belongings after his death. - They agreed to a payment of 3 million dollars to the killer's parents, while the Petito family faces a 50 million civil lawsuit against the Moab police. Gabrielle Petito, Moab Utah murder, 2021, domestic violence, police investigation, forensic, homicide, suspense, mystery, true crime, true crime Spanish If you want to listen to this podcast ad-free and have access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: business@obomedia.com [business@obomedia.com].

The unlocked door and the invisible predator

The unlocked door and the invisible predator: The murder of Briana Denison A young woman sleeping on a couch, just meters away from her friend. An unsecured glass door. At 4 a.m. on January 20, 2008, Briana Denison disappears from a house in Reno without leaving an audible trace. How does a man enter an occupied home, abduct his victim, and vanish in silence? In this episode, we explore three previous identical attacks linked by DNA, a gray Toyota Tacoma with incriminating clues, and another woman's underwear found alongside the body. A pattern of trophies, unexplained nighttime absences, and a girlfriend who breaks her alibi reveal how a pipe installer operated as a silent predator in the university shadows. Victim: Briana Denison Date: January 20, 2008 Location: Reno, Nevada Status: Guilty - Life imprisonment + death penalty (2010) - James Michael Biela enters the house without forcing the lock; visible orange socks under branches confirm intent to conceal, not accidental entry. - Four victims linked by DNA in 3 months; the fourth attack occurred earlier, but stolen underwear appears alongside Briana months later. - Biela's girlfriend discovers women's clothing in his truck during a trip to Sierra Washington; her testimony destroys the only defense of an alibi. - The underwear found on the body did not belong to Briana; the origin and purpose were never publicly resolved, suggesting prior trophy behavior. Briana Denison, Reno Nevada 2008, murder, silent predator, abduction, Toyota Tacoma, DNA, forensic investigation, serial homicide, justice, true crime Spanish If you want to listen to this podcast ad-free and gain access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written authorization from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: business@obomedia.com [business@obomedia.com].

Natalia: five profiles, a killer State

Natalia: five profiles, a murderous State. The case of Natalia Melman, the teenager who disappeared. February 3, 2001. A 15-year-old student leaves two bars in Mar del Plata and never returns. Five distinct genetic profiles will appear on her body. The same police officers who led the search were her murderers. A forensic investigation reveals an institutional cover-up so systematic that it took 22 years to achieve definitive sentences. In this episode, we explore the impossible contradictions that define this homicide: how Natalia's body was found 800 meters from an area that the police claimed to have thoroughly searched, why a fifth DNA profile remains unidentified decades later, and how the Argentine State murdered one of its citizens and directed its own investigation. From the prohibition of disseminating images to post-mortem cut nails and a police van repainted white, every detail exposes a perfect crime that was not so perfect. Victim: Natalia Melman Date: February 3, 2001 Location: Mar del Plata, Argentina Status: Multiple convictions; one unidentified fifth suspect - Five distinct genetic profiles on the body, but none of the culprits acknowledged their actions or apologized. - The body was found exactly 800 meters from the area that the police claimed to have meticulously combed for days. - Sergeant Ricardo Panadero remained active in the police force for seven years after his DNA matched 97 percent with forensic evidence. - A law reduced El Gallo's sentence from 19 years to 4 years, while the three police officers received reductions that sparked Saturday marches for years. Natalia Melman, Mar del Plata 2001, murder, corrupt police, DNA, institutional cover-up, forensic investigation, imperfect crime, Argentine justice, criminal minds, homicide, unsolved mystery, true crime Spanish If you want to listen to this podcast without ads and gain access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written authorization from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: business@obomedia.com [business@obomedia.com].

Two bodies, three convicted, four DNA profiles unanswered.

Two bodies, three convicted, four DNA profiles unanswered: The homicide of Marina Menegaz and María José Coni Two young Argentine women wrapped in plastic, found 40 meters apart with two days between their deaths. When the police discovered Marina on February 25, 2016, María José was possibly still alive somewhere nearby. A forensic mystery that begins with a decision to hitchhike and ends with an investigation riddled with inconsistencies. In this episode, we explore the contradictions surrounding the case: the toxicology revealing benzodiazepines in both victims, the inexplicable change in the date of death of María José between autopsies, and the three genetic profiles found at the crime scene that were never identified. Do three convicted individuals really explain everything that happened that night, or does the true criminal network remain hidden? Victims: Marina Menegaz and María José Coni Date: February 22-27, 2016 Location: Montañita, Santa Elena Province, Ecuador Status: Convicted; case technically open - Benzodiazepine administered to both victims nullifies consent explanation in taxi - Second autopsy changed María José's death from February 22 to 25 without public justification - Three unidentified DNA profiles found at the scene not linked to any of the convicted - Femur fracture in María José incompatible with confessed version of crime in single dwelling Marina Menegaz, María José Coni, Ecuador 2016, homicide, serial killer, forensic, mystery, investigation, true crime, criminal minds, true crime Spanish If you want to listen to this podcast ad-free and gain access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written authorization from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: business@obomedia.com [business@obomedia.com].