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A chilling wave of murders sweeps through Little Haiti, a Miami neighborhood that is home to many Haitian exiles. The victims are radio broadcasters, using the airwaves to demand democracy at home. Little Haiti is up in arms, calling for justice for the fallen heroes, but the investigation stalls. To this day, the masterminds remain free. And rumors persist … about cocaine trafficking, CIA assets, and transnational coups. Ana Arana, who first investigated the crimes thirty years ago, teams up with Oz Woloshyn to find answers to a case that continues to haunt her.
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Check out the first episode of "The Burden," a brand new podcast from our friends at Orbit Media. EPISODE 1: THE SCOOP New York Times journalist Frances “Frenchy” Robles gets a tip about a group of wrongfully convicted men in the New York State prison system. The common denominator: many were arrested by the same detective. Frenchy tracks down the story in a surprise visit to prison. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the famous border city of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, hundreds of women go missing. The ones that are found have strange symbols carved on their bodies. Some have their wrists bound with shoelaces. All are discarded like garbage. The story of Forgotten investigates what or who is responsible — a serial killer, organ traffickers, a Satanic Cult? — and pursues an investigation with law enforcement on both sides of the border, terrified witnesses, and corrupt authorities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 1 - For the last three decades, women have gone missing in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, right across the border from El Paso, Texas. Some are found later, bearing the telltale signs of a serial killer. Hosts Oz Woloshyn and Mónica Ortiz Uribe begin their investigation into who could be responsible for these horrific crimes. We speak with the FBI’s former top agent on the border, as well as the journalist who’s gone the farthest in investigating the killings, Diana Washington Valdez. And we visit the family of Sagrario González Flores, whose murder remains unsolved. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 2 - Oz and Monica explore the case of Lilia Alejandra Andrade, whose abduction and murder revealed disturbing evidence that connects to other crimes. We meet the former Chief of Forensics in Juárez, to learn why he warned of a serial killer. And Diana shares disturbing details of how the victims were selected. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 3 - We travel to downtown Juárez, where many of the victims were last seen alive, and where journalists are unwelcome. Oz and Monica visit the offices of El Diario, Juárez’s local paper, to learn about the risks faced by those who seek the truth. And Diana receives strange threats as she gets closer to exposing who is behind the crimes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 4 - It's 2001 and eight women's bodies are discovered in a well trafficked area of Ciudad Juárez. Oz and Mónica visit the site of the mass grave with the former chief forensic investigator and take a closer look at some unusual crime scene details. Two suspects confess to the crimes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 5 - Doubts about the bus drivers' guilt in the Cotton Field murders inspire two prominent lawyers to come to their defense. The lawyers question the police investigation and start to receive threats. Dante Almarez, the "Devil's Lawyer," is on a personal mission to uncover the truth of who is responsible for the murders of the women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this bonus episode, Mónica gives us a sneak peak into the side of Juárez that is often discussed, but rarely understood. We meet cultural anthropologist and border expert Howard Campbell, who has deeply researched the various criminal networks at work in Ciudad Juárez by spending time on the ground. We'll be back next week with a new episode that takes us even further into the Juárez underworld. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 6 - Journalist Alfredo Corchado interviews an eyewitness from the Juárez underworld, who claims to know what's happening to the murdered women. A suspect is arrested in Sagrario Gonzalez's case. And the FBI begins a secret cross-border operation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 7 - Uncovering who is behind the murders of women begins to suggest a much larger conspiracy. But how far does it reach? And does it stop at the border? Alfredo keeps digging, and we look for answers in Júarez's past. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FORGOTTEN - EP 8: Metido

FORGOTTEN - EP 8: Metido

2020-07-1455:211

Episode 8 - One of the biggest challenges of getting to the bottom of the femicides is knowing who to trust, and who is metido - involved with the dark side. FBI agent Hardrick Crawford begins speaking out, calling the murders "crimes against humanity." But as he becomes involved with the Juárez elite, he makes powerful enemies. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 9 - We examine the details that connect many of the murder victims to Juárez's foreign-owned factories, also known as maquiladoras. A Mexican customs investigation takes an unusual turn, leading Diana to a new line of investigation for who else could be involved in the murders.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 10 - Another mass grave is discovered in 2012, suggesting a new wave of femicides. Oz investigates connections between the cartels and the international banking system, and Mónica returns to Juárez for a final conversation with Paula Flores about what happened after Sagrario disappeared. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mónica is joined by Colombian journalist and Univision news anchor Ilia Calderón for a conversation about the drivers of femicide around the world, and Ilia’s new book "My Time to Speak: Reclaiming Ancestry and Confronting Race." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this special bonus episode, Mónica revisits a protest march she attended in México to mark International Women's Day, back at the beginning of 2020. We examine the situation on the ground in Juárez today, share a small update from the Flores family, and answer one of our most frequently asked questions: What can we do, in the continuing fight against femicide and gender violence? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Four radio broadcasters are assassinated on the streets of Miami. Rumors swirl about who wanted them shut up. Some suspect a far-reaching conspiracy. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Black Book

The Black Book

2023-04-2739:402

When music promoter and DJ Jean-Claude Olivier is shot outside a club in Miami, Little Haiti wonders – how much further is this going to go? Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Truth and Bullets

Truth and Bullets

2023-05-0435:461

The investigation into Olivier’s killing begins, and another young radio journalist is shot. It can’t be a coincidence.  Available to all on May 4, 2023. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cocaine Colonels

Cocaine Colonels

2023-05-1136:591

An explosion of cocaine trafficking through Haiti is fuelling gangs in Miami. The radio broadcasters are calling out the drug trade on air. A fateful concert lights a fuse. Available to all on May 11, 2023. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Death Squad

Death Squad

2023-05-1842:23

A coup in Haiti empowers a new paramilitary squad, bold enough to face down the U.S. military. In Miami, the black book resurfaces – and the killings continue. ​​Available to all on May 18, 2023. Like what you hear? Follow us @kscope_nyc on Twitter and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 18th
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Michael Spencer

these episodes all cut off at the end

May 6th
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Megan

what would have happened if the women were left alive? absolutely nothing. no one believes rape victims, domestic violence victims, etc. "I was dragged into this house, I saw powerful men, I was raped and tortured", and no one -- not the law enforcement, not the media, not ordinary people -- would believe her. she would be treated as the criminal. so this does not explain why the women were killed. also, why target, why "select" the maquiladora workers? why gather data on them and then "select" them? there are brothels everywhere. there must be homeless girls everywhere too. these are usually people who are extremely vulnerable to violence, yaknow the "usual" prey. the more likely women that "no one notices when they disappear". the fine reputation of international industry would not be threatened if these monsters targeted their "usual", "allowed" prey. so I am skeptical that raunchy, violent sex parties and male bonding explain why the maquiladora women are targeted, why they are sur

Sep 19th
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Megan

"It's serial killers, and serial killers are an American phenomenon!" "it's drug cartels!" "it's the lack of a functioning law enforcement and Judicial system!" well aren't these lovely CONTRIBUTING reasons. it is demoralizing how blind even the smart people are to the one obvious reason: misogyny and the second-class, almost subhuman, status of women in many societies.

Sep 19th
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Megan

the Texas killing field, the west Mesa bone collector, the long Island serial killer, the Atlantic city strangler. and this series of mass graves and brutal murders of women and girls. superficial similarities between these cases, besides multiple victims, are often the indifference of law enforcement. and/or the selective targeting of victims at their most vulnerable moment.

Sep 19th
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James Shephard

Who sings the song in the introduction?

Mar 24th
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Sandra Marin

I want more. Great podcast!

Jan 17th
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Costa, H.T.

such a great work done in this show, but this bonus episode talking about racism is ridiculous.

Aug 22nd
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lynn

sick of the "I have women in my family, I have to do something!" narrative. you should care about that a human being was raped and murdered regardless of whether or not you know a woman 🙄

Aug 17th
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lynn

"mating matters" seriously this is the ads they play? are we all fucking cavemen? gross. do better.

Aug 17th
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lynn

police are more about looking good than actually stopping the murders. fucking assholes

Aug 14th
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lynn

this postcast is very well done. the soundtrack is 🔥

Aug 14th
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LadyMae

If only the US decriminalized drugs, drug trafficking, or went after the banks that slow for money laundering. This is terrible. Time to write a few letters to Congress.

Aug 12th
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Amy C Campbell

what a charmed life I've been blessed with. God Bless the murdered and kidnapped women and girls and their families. 🕊🙏

Aug 10th
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Moni

Have they considered sending a sample to the US to compare it and entered into CODIS for any known offenders? it's so incredibly close to the border I would not doubt that it's a possibly someone in the US who has committed a crime and hopping the border hoping they do not get caught.

Jul 30th
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Monica Cochran

I just heard of this podcast yesterday, and I binged the whole thing (so far) in one day. I love it. I love the song . I am so proud of the journalists who have stood their ground for justice. I love how Oz does such a great job pronouncing the Mexican words. I can't say I'm surprised by any of it, growing up in the borderland , but to hear how deep it goes is scary. Good job. I can't wait to hear the rest and I am go get Diana's book now.

Jul 30th
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Christy

Woah! Wait a second! I love this podcast but bringing Judge Kavanaugh into this is absolutely ridiculous!!! Why didn't you bring up the accusations against Joe Biden. Much stronger and deeply concerning accusations than Judge Kavanaugh. Holding powerful men accountable even if they are Democrats. It's disgusting that you played partisan politics! We need to hold ALL sides accountable even when it's inconvenient.

Jul 28th
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Christy

One of my favorite podcasts. My heart cries out for these targeted men and women.

Jul 28th
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Nada Clontz

Such a horrible, horrible story, and real shame for Mexico! The action/inaction of Mexican authorities is despicable. Thank you, Monica and Oz, for bringing this story to us. Thanks to all the brave reporters in the world who risk their lives to do the work of law enforcement. All this suffering - so that Americans can party. That's despicable, too. And the most despicable thing is decades of useless prohibition of drugs and the pointless war on drugs. If drugs were legalized, regulated and taxed, cartels would be quickly dispatched to the trash heap of history. their whole point of existence would cease to exist. What good did alcohol prohibition in the 1920s do? Nothing but the rise of organized crime. we're living in the age of another pointless prohibition and it's costing thousands of innocent people their lives.

Jul 21st
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DøliMan

ha man.... give me break. cocaine addict , zombies? have you seen alchoolics? legal drug...just sayin. never tought og legalizing drugs?What woyld be the purpose of cartels in that case?

Jul 15th
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