MURDERED: Mengqi Ji

Crime Junkie

04/24/23

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When a young mother is reported missing, investigators quickly realize she was probably murdered. Their prime suspect is her husband, but a slew of suspicious statements and circumstantial evidence isn’t enough to put him behind bars... until a lucky discovery gives them everything they need.

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF: Elizabeth Santos

April 17, 2023

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Elizabeth Santos’ unexpected and tragic death in 2020 left behind a million questions. Some believe it was the result of a mental health crisis, but many of her loved ones think she’s a victim of foul play, and they’ve been pushing for answers.

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MISSING: Ashley Loring HeavyRunner

May 1, 2023

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When 20-year-old Ashley Loring HeavyRunner goes missing on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana, her older sister Kimberly is forced to pick up the slack of a system that’s designed to fail those it’s supposed to protect. Her investigation leads her to three people who may know what happened to her sister... but none will talk.

If you want a deeper dive into Ashley Loring HeavyRunner’s case, check out Season 3 of Up and Vanished.
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