Episode 155 Ruben Pacheco

Seeking Justice for Ruben Pacheco: Unsolved Mystery and Family's Unyielding Pursuit

In this heartfelt episode, Tina Whitley, Chris Pacheco, and John Pacheco share their treasured memories of Ruben Pacheco, who was tragically murdered in 1997. They recount his warm personality and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his death. The conversation reveals inconsistencies in the police report, suspicions about the investigation, and frustrations over the lack of progress in solving the case. The family discusses their ongoing efforts to seek justice, including petitions, fundraisers, and attempts to re-engage law enforcement to take advantage of advances in DNA technology. Despite the passage of more than two decades, they remain determined to uncover the truth and achieve justice for Ruben.

https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-ruben

https://www.gofundme.com/f/urwusv-justice-for-ruben

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The Murder in My Family is hosted and produced by Eric Cater-Landin. It's also co-produced by show creator and original host; Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment.

Be sure to check out Eric's other projects:

True Consequences podcast

Angels' Voices

AdvocacyCon

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Episode 154 Zachariah Juwaun Shorty

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The Murder in My Family is hosted and produced by Eric Cater-Landin. It's also co-produced by show creator and original host; Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment.

Be sure to check out Eric's other projects:

True Consequences podcast

Angels' Voices

AdvocacyCon

Be sure to check out all of the podcasts from the AbJack network of shows.

Listen Now: Happily Never After: Dan & Nancy

Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her
quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their
golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder
case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels.

From Wondery, this is a story about what happens when the line blurs between fiction
and reality.

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Episode 153 Meet Your New Host; Eric Carter-Landin

After more than 150 episodes, original host Mike Morford steps aside from hosting the show, and introduces the new host- his friend, and past guest of the show; Eric Carter-Landin.

Eric is a past guest of the show. In episode 94, he spoke about the heartbreaking case of his little brother Jacob who was murdered in 1987, and whose killer has never faced justice. Since then, Eric has started his own podcast True Consequences, and has become a wonderful advocate for victims and their families. Eric is currently working on Advocacycon; a wonderful in person event that is a groundbreaking conference designed to bring together experts, non-profit organizations, families of the missing and murdered, and individuals passionate about advocating for justice. It aims to create a platform for education, connection, and collaboration in the fight for justice.

In this episode, Eric re-introduces himself and talks about his work, as well as his vision going forward with the show to help as many people as he can. Eric will take on hosting duties in the next episode- episode 154. We are excited to see what the future has in store with Eric behind the microphone.

A note from Mike Morford for long time listeners, and friends of the show:

Thank you for tuning in and supporting The Murder In The Family for the last several years, and for over 150 episodes. It's been my honor to have had guests on that have trusted me to share their stories with the world. I've tried to present these stories in a respectful manner, and to always provide a platform for family and survivors to talk about their loved ones. I can't think of a better person and advocate than Eric Carter-Landin, to move this show forward and help many more families along the way. Please support Eric the way that you have supported me over these first 150+ episodes.

Mike Morford

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Episode 152 Juan Leon Laureles Rewind

In this episode, we rewind and go back into The Murder In My Family vault to explore the case of Juan Leon Laureles who was murdered in Brown County, TX and was seemingly the victim of a hate crime because he was gay. Since the original release of our episode in July, 2021, Leon's case has gotten a lot more media attention in an ongoing effort to see his case solved, and his killer, or killers identified. You'll hear from Leon's niece Arlene in this episode and she discusses how Leon's loss has greatly affected the lives of those who knew and loved him.

If you have any information Leon’s case, please call the Brown County Sheriff’s Office at (325) 646-5510 or go to http://www.heartoftexascrimestoppers.org/ to submit an anonymous tip. There is currently a $30,000 reward being offered in this case.

To learn more about Leon’s case, visit the Facebook group run by his niece, Arlene or the website for his case

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Episode 150 Raymond Saenz

On October 11, 2019, Raymond Saenz a 30 year old father of 3, went to a bar in San Bernardino, CA with a couple friends to have a couple drinks and some wings. While he was there, Raymond found himself cornered in a small bathroom with multiple members of a biker gang, and he wouldn't come out alive. Raymond was shot once in the face and left to die on the bathroom floor as the bikers fled the scene. Raymond's murder was shocking because he was well liked and got along with all kinds of people; in fact, surveillance footage from the bar showed Raymond being friendly with the bikers prior to being shot by them. That same surveillance footage may hold clues, that along with eye witness testimony, may help convict the men who have been arrested for Raymond's murder. The trial has been delayed in court for various reasons, and over four years later, Raymond's family is still waiting for justice. In this episode, Raymond's mom Mary discusses what is taking so long, and the challenges in getting justice for her son.

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Episode 149 James 'Jimmy' Townsend

In 1985, 13 year old James 'Jimmy' Townsend was a popular boy in his hometown of Monroe, Louisiana. He was a friendly and gifted athlete who played a variety of sports and excelled at them. By September of that year, Jimmy had become involved in boxing, but that wasnt all that was new for Jimmy. He was also a new father to a baby girl; Kristy. Being a father at 13 was certainly going to be a challenge for Jimmy, but he was ready to take it on. Sadly, he'd never get the chance. On September 28th, 1985, Jimmy along with a couple friends went to a local fair, and while there, they got into an altercation with a group of seven young men and boys, thought to be members of a local gang. Jimmy fought back before he and his friends ran for their lives. Sadly, Jimmy couldn't outrun his attackers, and he was savagely beaten to death.

Although police had the accounts of multiple witnesses, and names of suspects, the case was never resolved and remains unresolved to this day. The mother of Jimmy's daughter Kristy wound up giving her up for adoption when she was just eleven months old so she never got to know her father. As she grew up and began to wonder about her roots, Kristy was upset that her father's murder forever changed the outcome of her life. She was determined to get justice for her father, and has helped to re-ignite a fresh look into the case. In this episode, Kristy discusses her father's tragic and violent murder, and how her life was affected by it.

Kristy is personally offering a reward of at least $1000 for information that leads to a conviction in her father's case. If you have any information or tips, please call Crime Stoppers of North Delta at 318-388-CASH or the Monroe PD at 318-329-2600.

To learn more about the case, be sure to visit the Facebook discussion group set up by Kristy. You can also check out the petition Kristy kicked off in order to get her father's case looked at with fresh eyes.

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Episode 148 The Hanson Family Murders

In December, 2021, a shocking triple murder happened in Milbank, SD.

29 year old Jessica Hanson, her unborn daughter Annika, who she was 9 months pregnant with, and her 59 year old husband Clyde were murdered in their residence in separate attacks in an act of domestic violence at the hands of Clyde's brother, Brent Hanson. The attacks were brutal; while Jessica was at work, Clyde was beaten to death with a baseball bat in his bed while the Hanson's young son Ty slept nearby. When Jessica returned home from work, she was attacked with a machete, and both she and her baby Annika were killed. Brent Hanson admitted to police that he had committed the murders saying that he 'lost it'. It came to light that proceeding the murders, Brent who was living with Jessica and Clyde, had violently attacked Jessica, and when her husband Clyde came to her defense, he too was attacked. Despite the attack on his brother and sister in law, Brent Hanson remained a free man. Following the domestic violence, Jessica and Clyde understndably did not feel safe living with Brent, but he and Clyde co-owned their home, so they decided to essentially sub-divide the residence, and live in one section while Brent lived in another. Sadly, the new living arrangements did not keep them safe from Brent.

Following the tragedy, Jessica's sister Jasmine King tried to adopt her nephew Ty who had survived the ordeal, but South Dakota CPS stepped in and adopted Ty out to another family. To make matters worse, although Jessica's family was pushing for the death penalty, prosecutors without consulting them, agreed to a plea deal with Brent Hanson, and instead of the death penalty, he was sentenced to life in prison.

This story is tragic all the way around, and has devastated Jessica's family. Despite Jessica's son Ty surviving the violence, they feel he was stolen away from them. In this episode, Jessica's sister Jasmine King discusses the tragic details of this case, and the aftermath which has left her heartbroken.

If you or someone you know needs help escaping a domestic violence situation, you can seek help by calling the National domestic violence hotline at 800-799-7233

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