E124: Martin Gonzalez Escamilla LIVE at CrimeCon

This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Martin Gonzalez Escamilla, LIVE at CrimeCon! Gonzalez is a serial killer who operated in Austin Texas. He killed women he was close to: his wife and his girlfriends. We dive into the setting (5:22), the killers early life (9:45) and the timeline (12:54). Then, we get into the investigation & arrest (18:53), our takeaways and what we think made the perp snap (29:45), followed by "Where are they now?" (26:11). Thanks for listening! This is a weekly podcast and new episodes drop every Thursday, so until next time... look alive guys, it's crazy out there! Sponsors Best Fiends https://apps.apple.com/us/app/best-fiends-puzzle-adventure/id868013618 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Seriously.BestFiends&hl=en_US&gl=US Better Help betterhelp.com/fruit Everyplate https://www.everyplate.com/ Code: FRUIT3 Where to find us: Our Facebook page is Fruitloopspod and our discussion group is Fruitloopspod Discussion on Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/groups/fruitloopspod/ We are also on Twitter and Instagram @fruitloopspod Please send any questions or comments to fruitloopspod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at 602-935-6294. We just might read your email or play your voicemail on the show! Want to Support the show? You can support the show by rating and reviewing Fruitloops on iTunes, or anywhere else that you get your podcasts from. We would love it if you gave us 5 stars! You can make a donation on the Cash App https://cash.me/$fruitloopspod Or become a monthly Patron through our Podbean Patron page https://patron.podbean.com/fruitloopspod Footnotes Articles/Websites Murderpedia. (n.d.). Martin Gonzalez Escamilla. Retrieved 05/25/2021 from https://murderpedia.org/male.E/e/escamilla-martin.htm Crimezzz.net. (n.d.). GONZALES Martin Escamilla. Retrieved 05/25/2021 from http://www.crimezzz.net/serialkillers/G/GONZALES_martin_escamilla.php Hefetz, David. (09/09/2000). Man Convicted of 3 Murders. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 05/25/2021 from https://www.newspapers.com/image/356837294/ Hefetz, David. (09/14/2000). Gonzalez Gets Life For Serial Slayings. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 05/25/2021 from https://www.newspapers.com/image/357302623 Hefetz, David. (08/14/2000). Capital Trial Opens in 3 Women’s Deaths. Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 05/28/2021 from http://www.newspapers.com/image/357295147/ Justia. (10/18/2001). Martin Gonzalez a/k/a Martin Gonzalez Escamilla v. The State of Texas--Appeal from 147th District Court of Travis County. Retrieved 05/28/2021 from https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/third-court-of-appeals/2001/10162.html Osborne, Claire.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices