The 1986 Disappearance of 7-Month-Old Christopher Abeyta

Timestamps: (5:27) - Wade Wilson supporters strike again (9:18) - Karen Read Trial 2 coming Jan. 2025 (10:46) - Chris Watts grasps at relevancy (16:64) - Influencers The True Crime Society Podcast is back after a week off! In this episode, we discuss three very different cases of disgraced influencers. At her peak, Kat Torres had over 1m followers on Instagram.  She was linked to celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio.   Following ‘life-coaching sessions’, Kat forced multiple women to engage in sex work and they were forced to give her thousands of dollars of their money.  Over 20 women have come forward and said that Kat preyed on them.  She has recently been sentenced to prison for human trafficking offences. Russian influencer Maxim Lyutyi wanted his newborn son to be ‘Superman’.  He refused medical treatment for the child and believed that the baby could survive on a ‘diet’ of berries and sunlight.  The baby only lived for one month and weighed 3.5lbs when he died.  Maxim is now imprisoned for his son’s death. Utah Mormon ‘MomTok’ influencer Taylor Frankie Paul has 4.4m followers on Tiktok and 360k on instagram.  After swinging and infidelity allegations, her marriage broke down in 2022.  By 2023, she was in a new relationship.  In February that year, police were called to her home by a neighbor.  While intoxicated, Taylor had allegedly assaulted her new partner.  During her rage, she threw a stool which struck her young daughter in the head.  Taylor has spoken about the events and said ‘As much as I wish that night had went differently, I felt like hitting rock bottom actually helped me in some ways. Made me seek help that I wasn’t getting.”  You can read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/07/24/disgraced-influencers/ In this episode, we also discuss updates in the Chris Watts and Wade Wilson murder cases. We are also on Patreon with ad-free episodes and exclusive content- Patreon.com/truecrimesociety This week’s episode is sponsored by: Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. That’s 7 IQBARs, 4 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. Get twenty percent off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, just text CRIME to 64-000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Magic Mind is a “mental performance shot”, an addition to your daily routine, that gets you focused, mentally clear, motivated and productive, while reducing stress.  Get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases.  Use code TRUECRIMESOCIETY at checkout - https://magicmind.com/truecrimesociety Prose makes beauty personal with truly custom formulas that couldn’t exist without you.  Get FIFTY percent off your first haircare subscription order at Prose.com/tcs

8 Aug 20241h 2min

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (5:38) - Wade Wilson Supporters (10:24) - Peter Falconio In 2001, British tourist Peter Falconio and his girlfriend Joanne Lees were traveling around the world on the trip of a lifetime. On a cold night in June 2001, the couple were driving through the remote Australian outback.  A passing motorist named Bradley John Murdoch motioned to the couple to stop their vehicle because of car troubles. Peter pulled over and got out of the car. What happened next is the stuff of nightmares. Joanne heard a loud bang and Peter dropped out of sight.  Bradley then attempted to abduct Joanne, but she managed to escape into the desert where she hid for hours. Bradley would eventually be charged with Peter’s murder, but Joanne faced vicious attacks from the media who questioned her every move. The media interest in this trial was so large that the court went under a massive renovation costing almost $1 million dollars. 23 years later, Peter’s body has never been found.  Read our blog for this case We are now on Patreon!  Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: Dipsea - Dipsea is an app full of hundreds of short, spicy audio stories. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/tcs Smalls - Smalls cat food is protein packed recipes made with preservative free ingredients you’d find in your fridge… and it’s delivered right to your door. Head to Smalls.com/TCS and use promo code TCS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping!

25 Juli 202455min

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (3:51) - Gypsy Rose is Pregnant (7:35) - Lady Bird Lake (13:24) - Blaze Bernstein Blaze Bernstein and Samuel Woodward had attended the same high school in Orange County, California.   In 2017 and early 2018, the two men had reconnected on Tinder and had been chatting over social media. In January 2018, they decided to meet up.  Samuel picked up Blaze from his home.  Blaze was never seen alive again. After an arduous legal process, Samuel has just been found guilty of the murder of Blaze.  The prosecution stated that the murder was a hate crime.  Samuel killed Blaze due to his religious beliefs and sexual orientation.   In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the hate-filled murder of Blaze Bernstein.   Read our blog for this case We are now on Patreon!  Thank you for your support This episode is sponsored by: Factor - Warmer, sunnier days are calling. Fuel up for them with Factor's no prep, no mess meals.  Head to FactorMeals.com/tcs50 and use code tcs50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month.

18 Juli 202452min

Timestamps: (7:54) - Karen Read Update (18:00) - Wade Wilson In October 2019, Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz each made innocent choices that would lead to the end of their lives. Kristine and a friend, Stephanie, went to a bar to listen to live music. At the venue, they met Wade Wilson. Stephanie described Wade as ‘friendly and charming.’ Kristine and Wade went back to Kristine’s where Wade strangled Kristine in her bed. He then stole her vehicle and fled the scene.  Later that day, while driving the stolen car, Wade approached Diane who was walking to work. He asked her for directions and he enticed her into the vehicle. He then beat and strangled Diane before pushing her out of the car and running her over until she looked like ‘spaghetti.’  Wade is now facing the death penalty for the murders and is due to be sentenced.   In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss Wade Wilson, known as the Cape Coral Strangler or the Deadpool Killer.    Read our blog for this episode. Check us out on Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes and ad-free content! This episode is sponsored by: Prose - Prose is custom hair and skincare, made to order and personalized.  Goto Prose.com/tcs for your FREE consultation and 50% off your one-of-a-kind formulas. Thrive Market - Save time and money and shop Thrive Market today. Go to ThriveMarket.com/tcs for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!

11 Juli 202455min

Timestamps: (6:39) - Lauren Dickason Update (13:07) - The Cheshire Murders In July 2007, Jennifer Hawke-Petit and her 11-year-old daughter Michaela went to the grocery store to buy ingredients for a recipe Michaela wanted to make. There, they would cross paths with a man named Joshua Komisarjevsky who would follow them home to plan his next home invasion. That night, Joshua and his accomplice Hayes broke into the family's home and tortured them for hours. In the morning, they forced Jennifer to the bank to withdraw $15,000. Before leaving the bank, Jennifer was able to alert the teller who immediately called 911. Things came crumbling down when Joshua and Hayes realized Dr. William Petit escaped and crawled to a neighbor's home looking for help, despite his severe injuries. The men panicked and used gasoline to light the home ablaze while police set up a perimeter. Jennifer, Michaela and 17-year-old Hayley were all killed inside. Dr. William Petit was the lone survivor of the attack. Blog for this episode Check us out on Patreon for exclusive weekly episodes and ad-free content! This episode is sponsored by: Dipsea -  Dipsea offers a modern approach to romance through high-quality and captivating audio fiction.  For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/TCS Smalls - It’s time to make kibble a thing of the past.  Smalls cat food is protein packed recipes made with preservative free ingredients you’d find in your fridge and it’s delivered right to your door. Head to Smalls.com/TCS and use promo code TCS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping!

4 Juli 202448min

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SKIP THE PRE-EPISODE CHAT, PLEASE USE THE TIMESTAMPS: (00:31) - What happened to our Death After Dark Instagram? (13:43) - Sibling Murders According to statistics from the Bureau of Justice, 72% of murders by siblings involved a brother killing a brother and 14% involved a brother killing a sister. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss three cases of Sinister Siblings.   In May 2024, Angela Gosser killed her husband Larry and her sister Jennifer Wilson in Kentucky.  She also attempted to kill her brother Darryl before taking her own life.  The motive for these murders is still unclear.   Also in May 2024, Bethany Israel went to dinner at her brother Jack’s home.  Bethany was in her second trimester of pregnancy.  Family became concerned when Bethany did not return home.  Police were called and they found pieces of Bethany’s body on the front porch of neighboring houses.  It is believed Jack killed her because he thought she was ‘no longer innocent.’ Connor Young and his sister Amber had a tough start to life.  They were placed in foster care and Amber endured sexual abuse.  In 2021, the two siblings were seen on CCTV leaving a property.  Only Connor returned.  Amber’s body was found shortly after.  Connor would be arrested, but not before writing this post on social media: “Amber, you will fly high for the rest of time. We will all miss you. Especially me. I love you. GBFN (goodbye for now) X.” Read our blog for these cases  We are now on Patreon!  Thank you for your support <3

27 Juni 202443min

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (12:00) - Rex Heuermann In June 2024, alleged Long Island Serial killer, Rex Heuermann, was charged with the murders of Jessica Taylor and Sandra Castilla, bringing the total of his alleged victims to six. Police announced recently that over 350 devices had been seized from Rex’s home.  A document was found on a hard drive and it is believed that is where Rex mapped out plans for his kills.  Rex allegedly made notes such as : Remove head and hands Remove marks from tourture  Remove ID marks – tattoos  He also wrote down points he wanted to remember for his next kills: Get sleep before hunt, too tired creats problems Use hevey rope for neck- light rope broke under stress of being tightend More sleep and noise control – more play time (Please note all spelling errors are Rex’s own). We also discuss the recent "press conference" held by attorney John Ray where he throws around some insane accusations about Rex's daughter Victoria. Listen to our first episode on this case here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4jm9wbYFb2CQAZCgRuCiLK?si=IZltX_OQRxqp8LFlYJGtfg Read our blog for these updates We are now on Patreon!  Thank you for your support Be sure to check out The Murder Diaries - Hosts Natalie & Paige present thoughtfully researched cases, often including the family’s voice in exclusive interviews.  Available wherever you listen to podcasts!

20 Juni 20241h 22min

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO STRAIGHT TO THE CRIME CONTENT, PLEASE CHECK THE RELEVANT TIMESTAMPS. (7:41) - Small Rex Heuermann update (12:24) - Shanda Sharer In 1992, 12-year-old Shanda Sharer was finding her way growing up in Indiana. She dealt with bullying at school that would eventually escalate into one the most heinous murders in the state. In January 1992, four girls between the ages of 15-17 decided "to teach Shanda a lesson." One of the girls, Melinda Loveless, was jealous of Shanda's new relationship. The girls went to Shanda’s home late at night and convinced her to leave with them. Over the next several hours, they would torture, sexually assault and beat Shanda to the brink of death before setting her on fire with gasoline. They left her to die on the side of a road. After the murder, the girls went to McDonald's and giggled because their breakfast sausages reminded them of Shanda's burnt body. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the horrific torture and murder of 12 year-old Shanda Sharer. Read our blog for Shanda’s case We are now on Patreon!  Thank you for your support   This episode is sponsored by:  IQBar - Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack. That’s 7 IQBARs, 4 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. TCS listeners get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, just text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Smalls - Are you still feeding your cat kibble?  Smalls Cat Food is protein packed recipes made with preservative free ingredients you’d find in your fridge… and it’s delivered right to your door.  That’s why Veterinarians.org rates Smalls 10 out of 10 for ingredient quality.  Head to Smalls.com/TCS and use promo code TCS at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping!  Dipsea - Enemies to lovers. Chance encounters. A slow burn. Or friends become...more. Whatever your favorite romance trope, Dipsea has a spicy audio story just for you. Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/tcs

13 Juni 202452min