Vanished Cases

Vanished Cases — true crime stories for listeners who can't let go of a case. A true crime podcast by OBOMEDIA, built on real events. Open the crime files with us. Each episode follows the crime investigation from the first call to the trial — how investigators build a murder case, where a police investigation goes cold, and what justice looks like when it arrives late, or never arrives at all. Some episodes hunt a serial killer who hid in plain sight. Others reconstruct a family murder that tore a town apart, or a murder mystery that turned neighbors against each other. And then there are the missing: a missing person report filed too late; missing persons whose trails went cold within days; a missing woman last seen leaving work; a missing girl whose face was on every screen in the country; a missing man found dead years after he vanished; the missing and murdered whose names deserve to be remembered. We tell every crime story with respect for the victim, for

Vanished Cases is a true crime podcast hosted by OBOMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  She Crawls to the Balcony After Four Months of Captivity

  Aug 19, 202620 min

  She Crawls to the Balcony After Four Months of Captivity A young woman, missing for nearly four months, crawled onto a balcony in Caracas with a fractured jaw and broken ribs. The man she accused was known from day one, yet the system failed to act. What happened during her 114 days of captivity, and why was her abuser allowed to remain free? In this episode, we delve into the harrowing case of Linda Loaiza López, a young woman from rural Venezuela whose dreams of becoming a veterinarian were shattered by a brutal abduction. We explore the systemic failures that allowed her captor to evade justice for months and the incredible resilience that led to her self-rescue. Case: Linda Loaiza López Date of Disappearance: March 27, 2001 Date of Rescue: July 19, 2001 Location: El Rosal district, Caracas, Venezuela Captor: Luis Carrera Almoina - Linda Loaiza López was 18 years old when she was abducted. - She was held captive for 114 days. - Her injuries included a fractured jaw in three places, broken ribs on both sides, traumatic brain injury, and severe malnutrition. - Her sister, Ana Cecilia, spent four days trying to file a missing persons report, facing police inaction. - Linda spent five months in the hospital and underwent fifteen reconstructive surgeries. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived. We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered. From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie

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  The Toy Car Killer: A Signature of Silence

  Aug 18, 202619 min

  The Toy Car Killer: A Signature of Silence On November 17, 2015, authorities in Chihuahua found a human torso inside a car tire in a dry ditch, with the front half of a child's toy car resting deliberately on top. This inexplicable detail would become the chilling signature of a methodical killer operating in the city since at least 2009. What dark pattern did this toy car reveal about the deaths of three men in a single month? In this episode, we delve into the brutal murder of Lorenzo Ernesto Olivas Berrios, a 22-year-old who vanished after going out for dinner, only for his dismembered body to be found in two separate locations. We explore the meticulous nature of his killing and the unsettling discovery of the toy car, which linked his death to a series of unsolved homicides. Case: Lorenzo Ernesto Olivas Berrios Date: November 13, 2015 Location: Chihuahua, Mexico Cause of Death: Blunt force trauma to the skull Weapon: Hammer - Lorenzo Ernesto Olivas Berrios was 22 years old, from Delicias, and had moved to Chihuahua city for work. - His body was found dismembered in two locations: extremities in an abandoned house and torso in a dry drainage ditch. - The torso was placed inside a car tire with the front half of a small plastic toy car on top. - Forensic examination indicated the body was dismembered with a saw after death, and limbs were washed. - Investigators believe the killer had been active since at least 2009, with similar methods in other unsolved cases. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived. We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered. From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie

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  The Clown in Your Basement: 29 Bodies, One House.

  Aug 17, 202621 min

  The Clown in Your Basement: 29 Bodies, One House. In December 1978, a 15-year-old boy vanished after picking up photos for his employer in Des Plaines, Illinois. What investigators found beneath the house of the man he last spoke to would become one of the most horrifying discoveries in American criminal history: 29 bodies hidden under a single house. How could a community stand so close to such a monster and never see it? In this episode, we delve into the chilling life of John Wayne Gacy, a man described as friendly and civic-minded, who dressed as a clown for children's parties while secretly committing unspeakable acts. We explore the impossible question of how he maintained a public persona of respectability while hiding a brutal reality, and the early experiences that shaped his terrifying duality. Case: John Wayne Gacy Location: Des Plaines, Illinois Victims: 29 bodies found Status: Convicted Birth: March 17, 1942 - Gacy's father was an alcoholic and physically violent, instilling fear in the household. - A childhood head injury caused an undetected blood clot, leading to blackouts by age 16. - At age six, Gacy was sexually abused by a family friend, a secret he kept for years. - He worked in a funeral home and was later charged with inappropriate behavior involving bodies. - Gacy was convicted of sexual assault in Iowa, serving 18 months of a 10-year sentence. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived. We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered. From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie

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  Guard Opens Suitcase and Finds a Girl With No Name

  Aug 16, 202622 min

  Guard Opens Suitcase and Finds a Girl With No Name A blue sports bag sat on a Mexico City sidewalk for three days, moved four times, passed by dozens, before someone looked inside. The investigation that followed consumed forensic specialists for years, generating DNA tests, yet ended without a single name for the victim or her killer. What secret did the bag hold that defied every expectation? In this episode, we explore the disturbing case of Ángela, the name given to a child found in a duffel bag, whose story is a paradox of meticulous care and severe abuse. We analyze the baffling contradictions in the evidence and the enduring mystery of her identity and the person who left her there. Case: Unresolved Homicide Location: Colonia Juárez, Mexico City Date of Discovery: March 21, 2015 Victim's Age: 24-30 months Cause of Death: Cranial and cervical trauma - A blue Ralph Lauren duffel bag contained the body of a child, dressed in coordinated clothing and brand-name items. - Forensic examination revealed impeccable dental health but also severe malnutrition and signs of chronic physical abuse. - The child, named Ángela by the forensic team, was never reported missing and her identity remains unknown. - The bag was moved at least four times over three days on a busy, surveilled street before its contents were discovered. - Security cameras captured two men near the bag on Sunday morning, March 22, 2015. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived. We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered. From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie

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  The Krasnodar Cannibals: 30 Victims, 1 Conviction

  Aug 15, 202620 min

  The Krasnodar Cannibals: 30 Victims, 1 Conviction A construction worker found a cell phone buried under asphalt, leading police to a couple whose apartment held human remains, canned preserves, and nineteen strips of human skin. They confessed to thirty victims, but only one conviction followed. What did investigators miss in the years before their gruesome discovery? In this episode, we delve into the lives of Natalia Bachshiva and Dimitri Bachship, the "Krasnodar Cannibals," exploring their backgrounds, the chilling evidence found in their home, and the inconsistencies in the official timeline. How did an ordinary couple become responsible for such horrific acts, and why were so many alleged victims never brought to justice? Case: The Krasnodar Cannibals Location: Krasnodar, Russia Discovery Date: September 11, 2017 Victim Count Claimed: 30 Convictions: 1 - Natalia Bachshiva was a nurse at the Military Academy complex, born January 25, 1975. - Dimitri Bachship was a maintenance worker at the same Military Academy, born January 28, 1982. - Police found seven packages of human meat in their freezer and scalps with hair still attached. - The cell phone contained selfies of Dimitri holding a severed human hand in his mouth. - Elena Bakruseva was the only victim named in a formal conviction. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases. Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived. We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered. From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie

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