In the Shadows

In The Shadows delves into a riveting unsolved mystery from 1991. When the body of a young woman is discovered by two terrified boys in the desert near Bakersfield, California, authorities quickly target her popular star-athlete boyfriend. The case - one of the most controversial in Kern County’s history - quickly drew national media attention, and the ensuing trials divided the community and sparked a heated debate. Despite that, the perpetrator of this horrific crime remained unpunished. 32 years after the murder, a fresh investigation conducted by this podcast takes an unexpected turn when several individuals reveal shocking information previously unknown by authorities and the public alike. Follow In The Shadows on Wondery+. You can listen exclusively by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a silent night in the Californian desert, two boys see something they will never forget.  Follow In The Shadows on Wondery+. You can listen exclusively by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A teenage romance and the forensic evidence are scrutinized during the course of a high profile murder investigation. The heart of the debate centers around Maria’s time of death and a mysterious phone call. 

The trial for Maria’s murder captivated and divided a community while the public opinion was split as to one question: Is Offord an outstanding young man or a criminal mastermind? 

Every family has secrets. But some are darker than others. 

Many years later, new information comes to light after some individuals speak up for the first time about what they witnessed. 

As we go over the timeline of that fatal day, it turns out some of the information presented during the trial may have been incorrect. 

Maricza embarks on a journey to find out more about her biological father’s past and makes some surprising discoveries.  *** Follow the Facebook page created by Maria's niece here: https://www.facebook.com/maria.maderarodriguez.56 Sign the petition urging the DA's Office to pursue justice for Maria: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/569/285/872/justice-for-maria-madera-rodriguez