Coworkers & Crime

The Unsolved Case of Evelyn Hernandez

In May 2002, 24‑year‑old Evelyn Hernández — nine months pregnant — vanished from her San Francisco neighborhood along with her five‑year‑old son, Alex. Nearly three months later, Evelyn’s torso was found in the San Francisco Bay. Her unborn baby was missing. Alex was missing. And the case received only a fraction of the attention given to similar Bay Area disappearances that same year. This episode examines the timeline, the investigation, the systemic disparities, and the unanswered question that still haunts the case: Where is Alex Hernández? Sources News Reporting San Francisco Chronicle https://www.sfchronicle.com [https://www.sfchronicle.com] (Search: “Evelyn Hernandez 2002”) Mercury News https://www.mercurynews.com [https://www.mercurynews.com] (Search: “Evelyn Hernandez torso found”) KTVU Fox 2 https://www.ktvu.com [https://www.ktvu.com] (Search: “Evelyn Hernandez case”) KRON4 News https://www.kron4.com [https://www.kron4.com] (Search: “Evelyn Hernandez San Francisco”) Law Enforcement FBI Missing Child Bulletin: Alex Hernández https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/alexis-hernandez [https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/alexis-hernandez] ( [https://www.bing.com/search?q=%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fbi.gov%2Fwanted%2Fkidnap%2Falexis-hernandez%22&utm_source=copilot.com]fbi.gov [http://fbi.gov] in Bing) [https://www.bing.com/search?q=%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fbi.gov%2Fwanted%2Fkidnap%2Falexis-hernandez%22&utm_source=copilot.com] San Francisco Police Department — Missing Persons https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/units/missing-persons [https://www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/units/missing-persons] ( [https://www.bing.com/search?q=%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sanfranciscopolice.org%2Fyour-sfpd%2Funits%2Fmissing-persons%22&utm_source=copilot.com]sanfranciscopolice.org [http://sanfranciscopolice.org] in Bing) [https://www.bing.com/search?q=%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sanfranciscopolice.org%2Fyour-sfpd%2Funits%2Fmissing-persons%22&utm_source=copilot.com] Additional Context Associated Press Archives https://apnews.com [https://apnews.com] (Search: “Evelyn Hernandez 2002”) SF Superior Court Records https://www.sfsuperiorcourt.org [https://www.sfsuperiorcourt.org] (Search: “Hernandez 2002 missing persons”) If You Have Information SFPD: (415) 553‑0123 FBI Tip Line: 1‑800‑CALL‑FBI NCMEC: 1‑800‑THE‑LOST

The Women Without Names: Inside INTERPOL’s Identify Me Cases

Across Europe, dozens of women were found murdered or dead under suspicious circumstances — and for decades, no one knew their names. In 2023, INTERPOL launched Identify Me, the first public release of Black Notice extracts, asking the world to help identify 22 women whose bodies were discovered in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The initiative has since expanded to 46 cases across six countries. In this episode, Rachel and Krystal examine how these women were found, why their identities remained unknown for so long, and how a global appeal — amplified by media outlets like the BBC — has already led to long‑awaited breakthroughs.

The Case That Created The Amber Alert

In 1996, nine‑year‑old Amber Hagerman was abducted in broad daylight in Arlington, Texas. Her murder remains unsolved — but her name sparked a nationwide movement that has saved over a thousand children. In this episode, we explore Amber’s case, the creation of the AMBER Alert, what qualifies (and doesn’t qualify) for an alert, and the other alert systems that exist today. We also highlight a real case where an AMBER Alert saved a child’s life. This is the story of a tragedy that reshaped public safety — and the legacy of a little girl who deserved so much more. Topics Covered: * The abduction and murder of Amber Hagerman * The early investigation and systemic challenges * How the AMBER Alert was created * DOJ & NCMEC criteria for issuing an alert * Why some cases don’t qualify * Silver, Blue, Ashanti, Camo, and other alert systems * A child saved by an AMBER Alert * Where Amber’s case stands today Sources: See full list at the end of the episode. If you have information about Amber Hagerman’s case: Contact Arlington Police Department.

Unsolved: Killing Fields

is episode explores the Texas Killing Fields, a stretch of land between Houston and Galveston where multiple women were found over decades. What began as isolated disappearances—like Heidi Fye, Laura Miller, and Audrey Cook—eventually revealed a disturbing pattern centered around Calder Road. Despite early suspicions and a key suspect, Clyde Hedrick, the case went unresolved for years due to limited technology and investigative gaps. In 2026, a new arrest brought movement, but with Hedrick’s death, the question of justice remains unsettled. 🎬 References * Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields (Netflix) * The Killing Fields (2011 documentary) * KHOU, ABC13, Houston Public Media * KPRC/Click2Houston, KVUE, KENS5 * Dateline NBC, 48 Hours * Yahoo News, AOL

Interview with a Corrections Nurse

Special Episode: Interview with a Correctional Nurse (Krystal’s Grandmother) In this special Orientation episode, we sit down with a very important guest — Krystal’s grandmother — to talk about her real-life experience working as a correctional nurse inside a jail.