Cuento Crimen: A True Crime Podcast

A bilingual true crime podcast with a purpose. Join two friends, Stephanie and Jahayra, as they research true crime cases that often are forgotten. Cuento Crimen focuses on cases from their community while implementing their latinx culture and language.


New episodes every Wednesday!

Episodes in Spanglish except every 10th episode in all Spanish.


IG: @cuentocrimenpodcast

Society & Culture
1
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Mara Fernanda Castilla
19-year-old Mara Fernanda Castilla's tragic case drew significant attention to issues of gender-based violence and insecurity in Mexico.
23 min
2
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Norma Lopez
On July 15, 2010, 17-year-old Norma Lopez planned to meet her sister and friends. However, she never arrived.
19 min
3
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Lauren Landavazo
24 min
4
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Rachel Zendejas & Lisa Gondek
In 1981, the murders of Rachel Zendejas and Lisa Gondek remained a mystery for over 40 years.
14 min
5
The Story of Wade Wilson: The Deadpool Killer
Wade Steven Wilson was convicted for the brutal murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in 2019, Wilson was sentenced to death on August 27, 2024
25 min
6
DESAPARICION/MISSING: Tyler Goodrich
Tyler Goodrich, a 35-year-old from Lincoln, Nebraska, was last seen leaving his home on November 5th.
20 min
7
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Jennifer Zacarias
This week, we delve into the tragic case of 15-year-old Jennifer Zacarias, whose relationship with Anthony Ruiz ended in violence.
11 min
8
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Angela Samota
In this week's episode, we delve into the tragic case of 20-year-old Angela Samota, who was brutally murdered in 1984.
27 min
9
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Elijah Vue
15 min
10
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Terressa Lynn Vanegas
On November 3rd, 2006, 16-year-old Terressa Lynn Vanegas was found dead in a puddle across Dickenson High School in Texas.
12 min
11
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Maria Santos Corona
In this week's episode, we discuss the brutal case of Maria Santos Corona, who was found dead outside her home
15 min
12
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Aranda Briones
16-year-old Aranda Briones disappeared on January 13, 2019.
15 min
13
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Irene Luevano
On January 16th, 2022, Irene Luevano called her oldest daughter to tell her that her boyfriend: Jorge Quintero Lara had stabbed her in the neck.
19 min
14
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Oscar Rangel
17-year-old Oscar Rangel was found dead outside a friend's house in Elmendorf, Texas on December 31st, 2020
16 min
15
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Meredith Kercher
In this week's episode, we discuss the case of Meredith Kercher.
28 min
16
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Joyce Tina Gallegos and Gabr...
14 min
17
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Amberly Ann Mendoza
10-year-old Amberly Mendoza was found dead in her home on the morning of March 9th, 1996.
15 min
18
DESAPARICION/MISSING: Bianca Lebron
On November 7, 2001, 10-year-old Bianca Lebron vanished after getting into a van outside her elementary school in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
20 min
19
DESAPARICION/MISSING: Kristen Deborah Modafferi
On June 23rd, 1997, Kristen Modafferi, an 18-year-old college student disappeared.
19 min
20
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Yanira Cedillos
Yanira Cedillos, a 30-year-old mother of three was murdered in March 2022, after celebrating her birthday.
14 min
21
DESAPARICION/MISSING: Maria Del Carmen
On February 9, 2023, Maria del Carmen, a retired U.S. citizen who returned to Colima, Mexico, was kidnapped in broad daylight while watering her garden.
11 min
22
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Adrian Jones
Adrian Jones was a seven-year-old boy from Kansas City, Kansas. In late 2015, after enduring months of torture, Adrian died
31 min
23
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Grace Millane
In December 2018, Grace Millane took a gap year to travel the world. The last time she was seen alive was with her Tinder date, Jesse Kempson.
21 min
24
ASSESINATO/MURDER: Priscilla Rose Hernandez
On December 3rd, 2011, a 2-year-old girl named Priscilla Hernandez from Castroville, California, was found dead. An autopsy confirmed that she was beaten to death.
13 min
25
DESAPARICION/MISSING: Laura Ayala
In 2002, 13-year-old Laura Ayala disappeared while walking a short distance from her Houston apartment to a convenience store to buy a newspaper
26 min