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Secrets in the Desert

Secrets in the Desert

By Toya J

This is a True Crime Podcast that focuses on cases from the hottest parts of the desert in the U.S. The cases that will be examined will include shocking rapes and murders of children, as well as other disappearances and murders that may or may not be solved or gotten a lot of media attention. Our goal is to help generate new leads and tips to help investigators solve some of these old cold cases. This podcast contains graphic recounts of crimes, rapes, and murders, and contains graphic language. Listener discretion is advised.
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Bonus. Rest In Heaven Kobe Bryant đź’”

Secrets in the Desert Jan 27, 2020

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“Amber Alert: The still unsolved case of Amber Hagerman”

“Amber Alert: The still unsolved case of Amber Hagerman”

9 year old Amber Hagerman disappeared after riding her bike at an abandoned Winn Dixie grocery store in 1996. Can her murder be solved all these years later?
Apr 29, 202127:34
Innocents Lost

Innocents Lost

This episode covers the heartbreaking cases of three child murders that happened in my hometown of Las Cruces, NM. All at the hands of one of their “parents”. Rodrigo Bravo was 4 when he was killed by his mother, Devon Boothe 4, was killed by his 10 year old sister at the command of her step father, and 4 month old Kalynn Flores was suffocated by her father.
Dec 22, 202024:47
“Where is Anthonette Cayedito”

“Where is Anthonette Cayedito”

9yo Anthonette Cayedito was abducted from her home at 3am never to be seen or heard from again. Could a mysterious phone call a year after her abduction and a sighting 5 years later be the break the case needs??
Dec 10, 202020:01
The Night Katie Disappeared

The Night Katie Disappeared

Katie Sepich was a beautiful,young, smart 22 year old. Celebrating the Labor Day weekend with her boy friend, roommate, and best friend. After Katie catches her boyfriend cheating on her at this party, she decided to walk the 5 blocks home from the party. Leaving in a hurry Katie didn’t realize she left all her belongings including her house keys at the party but did not want to go back. She tried gaining access to her home through her bedroom window but as she was doing this, Katie was attacked from behind and was raped and strangled right outside her bedroom window. Who would commit such a heinous senseless murder? This is the case of The Night Katie Disappeared.
Nov 27, 202029:41
“The Body in the Canyon”

“The Body in the Canyon”

25 yo Joseph Pruitt Jr wanted to go live his life on an adventure. He ended up in Alamogordo NM. This is where Joseph Pruitt Jr disappeared and was found murdered. Could Joseph be a victim of a serial killer?? Or were the killers closer to home??
Nov 16, 202027:18
David Parker Ray the “Toybox Serial Killer “

David Parker Ray the “Toybox Serial Killer “

David Parker Ray and his sometimes co-conspirators allegedly abducted, raped, murdered, and disposed of 50+ women in New Mexico and Arizona, and not one of these alleged victims bodies have ever been found!!
Nov 01, 202039:43
Where is Tara Calico?

Where is Tara Calico?

Tara Calico disappeared on September 20, 1988 in Belen, NM while out on her daily bike ride. Almost 32 years later Tara has not been seen or heard from again. What happened to Tara Calico?
Sep 19, 202033:30
The Cody Posey Murders

The Cody Posey Murders

14 year old Cody Posey brutally massacred his father, step mother, and step sister at the Sam Donaldson Ranch in New Mexico. Was Cody really abused or did he just want his family out of the way to do as he pleased? Find out on today’s episode of Secrets in the Desert!
Aug 25, 202021:44
Bonus.                                                    Rest In Heaven Kobe Bryant đź’”

Bonus. Rest In Heaven Kobe Bryant đź’”

This is just a little tribute to the one and only Kobe Bryant, the Black Mamba himself, his daughter Gigi and the rest of the victims who tragically lost their lives today January 26, 2020.
Jan 27, 202003:16
The Long List

The Long List

This episode is about the West Mesa Murders out of Albuquerque, NM. At least 19 sex workers were kidnapped of the streets between 2001 and 2005. 11 of the victims were found buried in a sort of mass grave on the West Mesa so the serial killer has been the West Mesa Bone Collector.
Jan 19, 202033:32
The Bowling Alley Murders

The Bowling Alley Murders

Las Cruces New Mexico was shocked by the crime that took place at the only bowling alley in their town on February 10, 1990. 7 people were shot inside the office after 2 gunmen robbed the place and setting the office on fire. Only 3 survived.
Jan 04, 202019:27
The Victoria Martens Murder

The Victoria Martens Murder

10-year-old Victoria Martens was raped, murdered, dismembered, and set on fire on her 10th birthday by her mom Michelle Martens, her mom’s boyfriend Fabian Gonzales, and Fabian’s cousin Jessica Kelly this is her story.
Dec 20, 201921:20
Baby Brianna

Baby Brianna

This case is about the rape and murder a five month old Brianna Mariah Lopez from Las Cruces New Mexico on July 13, 2002.
Dec 13, 201924:03
Welcome to the desert/where it all began

Welcome to the desert/where it all began

Episode one is about the murder of 20-year-old Johnny Ramirez of Las Cruces New Mexico and the attempted murder of Erica Mieja of Las Cruces New Mexico.
Dec 07, 201929:17
Secrets in the Desert

Secrets in the Desert

Dec 04, 201900:60