The Abduction of Frank Sinatra Jr. | MURDERISH Ep. 069

In December of 1992, Justin Hopper, was making plans to move and get a fresh start. He was a high school senior at the time when he found himself in a dangerous situation. Justin had been selling drugs, and his instincts told him he needed to get out of that lifestyle before something bad happened. Justin was much more than a drug dealer, though. He was a kind-hearted, caring guy with a sentimental side. He was a football player who maintained good grades in school. Justin shared his plans to escape the lifestyle he was living with his close friend, Suzi. Sadly, Justin had no idea that he only had a few more weeks to live after sharing his plans with Suzi. Justin would never get the fresh start he desired because two gun-loving classmates had other plans for him.MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderishFacebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPodSend comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.comThreadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-IFreshly | Go to freshly.com/Podcast for $25 off your first order!Sudio Sweden | Go to sudio.com and use promo code MURDERISH for 15% off!This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy!A BIG “thank you” to Michelle Kolacinski, for her help researching this story. Sources for this story: Court documents from Riverside Superior Court, Suzi Hammond (friend of Justin Hopper), Redlands Daily Facts, newspapers.com, The San Bernardino County Sun Newspaper, dadi.org, The Redlands Travel Guide. https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2015/12/31/family-of-justin-hopper-case-prosecutor-react-to-aaron-mercados-release/ https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2015/12/31/convicted-murderer-aaron-mercado-released-from-prison-in-october/https://www.newspapers.com/image/81309136/?terms=justin+hopperhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/81309187/?terms=justin+hopperhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/81316777/?terms=justin+hopperhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/184509222/?terms=justin+hoppehttps://www.newspapers.com/image/96127634/?terms=justin+hopperhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/81316736/?terms=justin+hopper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Maalis 201858min

If you enjoyed listening to the Dirty John podcast (who didn’t??) then you’re in for a treat. In this episode of Murderish, I interview Terra Newell. Terra was brutally attacked by John Meehan, AKA “Dirty John” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Helmi 20181h 2min

In April of 2002, the body of a young female was found floating in an abandoned well. Christy McKendall had been reported missing days earlier after leaving her apartment with three boys, whom she considered friends. Those “friends” would betray Christy in the most tragic way imaginable. The details surrounding this murder are especially heinous. Listener discretion is advised. MURDERISH now has a Patreon page! If you’d like to support the Podcast, and get special perks in exchange, click here: www.patreon.com/murderish  Follow MURDERISH on social media: Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/     Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Send comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com Interested in advertising your company, or podcast, on MURDERISH? Shoot me an email, or click here for more info: https://www.advertisecast.com/MURDERISH MURDERISH merch now available at two online stores: Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ | TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-I Intro to this episode provided by: Blood on the Rocks podcast (listen & subscribe!) Episode sponsors: True Crime Magazine | Go to www.TheCrimeMag.com/Murderish for an exclusive offer for Murderish podcast listeners! Sudio Sweden | Go to https://goo.gl/HtsHNS and use the code MURDERISH for 15% off! Research assistance for this story provided by: Heidi Bremer (thank you!) Sources for this story: L.A. Times, San Diego Daily Transcript, Highland Community News, San Diego Source, Web Sleuths, Google Groups (author Chris T. Nguyen) and Tara M. (phone interview). This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Need a great audio editor? John B. is your guy! Intro/Outro music in this episode: Paul Fitzgerald “jenuflec.” Contact me at MurderishJami@gmail.com if you’re interested in working with Paul to create music for your podcast …or any project! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Helmi 201835min

I was 18 years old, about the graduate from high school, when an innocent trip to the grocery store turned into a night I would never forget. I came home to find a stranger in my bedroom. Timing was everything that night. This story will make the hair on your arms stand up. Facebook: MURDERISH Podcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/540494462961219/ Twitter: @MurderishPod https://twitter.com/MurderishPod Send comments and inquiries to: MurderishJami@gmail.com Interested in advertising your company or podcast on MURDERISH? Click here for more info: https://www.advertisecast.com/MURDERISH MURDERISH merch now available at: Threadless online store https://murderishpodcast.threadless.com/ and TeePublic online store http://tee.pub/lic/-c0zMWCpN-I Podcast promos: The Movie Makers and The Fiercely Altered Perspective Podcast (launching 3/2/18). This episode was Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com Intro music in this episode: Blue Dot Sessions | Bodytonic by Partly Sage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Tammi 201834min

In January of 2015, a beautiful young woman met a guy, fell in love and got married. Just two months after her wedding day, Courtney Arvizu’s lifeless body was found in the apartment she shared with her husband. With her overnight bag packed, and her dog on a leash and attached to her dead body, Courtney seemed to be headed out the door. Unfortunately, someone would interfere with Courtney’s plans to leave and brutally murder the 25 year old. You get to be a fly on the wall for this story as I was a juror on the trial that resulted after Courtney’s murder. I bring you inside the courtroom from a juror’s perspective. Please visit the MURDERISH Podcast group Facebook page to discuss this episode, leave feedback and chat about all things murderish. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=540494462961219&ref=br_rs Episode Edited, Mixed and Mastered by John Bukenas of Audio Editing Solutions www.audioeditingsolutions.com. Music in this episode: Blue Dot Sessions - Bodytonic by Partly Sage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27 Marras 20171h 3min