Murder by nature
True crime podcast that dives into stories you never heard of, mysterious disappearances, and unsolved cases. You never know what small town we might be talking about this week.
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October 16, 2025 changed everything.
After months of not guilty pleas, delays, and courtroom speculation, Jake Mitchell Haro suddenly pleaded guilty to the murder of his 7-month-old son, Emmanuel Haro.
No plea agreement.
No deal with prosecutors.
No explanation.
In this episode of Murder By Nature, we break down:
• 187(a) PC – Murder
• 273AB(a) PC – Assault on a Child Under 8 Causing Death
• 148.5(a...
The search ended—but the truth was only beginning. In Part 3 of the Emmanuel Haro case, we follow the arrests, the freeway searches, the court delays, and the emotional toll on a community desperate for answers. From the silence of the courtroom to the sound of a father crying before pleading guilty, this episode captures the moment everything changed.
On the night of August 14, 2025, the town of Yucaipa, California stopped sleeping.
Helicopters filled the sky. Police lights cut through neighborhoods. An urgent alert echoed through the air—a seven-month-old baby, Emmanuel Haro, was missing.
In Part Two of the Emmanuel Haro case, we take you inside the frantic, emotional, and exhausting community-wide search that unfolded that night. From neighbors pouring into the street...
On an ordinary summer evening in Yucaipa, California, a frantic 911 call shattered the calm. A seven-month-old baby, Emmanuel Haro, had vanished from a Big 5 parking lot after his mother reported a sudden and violent attack. Helicopters filled the sky, neighbors flooded the streets, and law enforcement launched a desperate search for a missing infant.
But as the night unfolded, investigators began to realize this case did...
Welcome to Murder By Nature, where the darkness of true crime, unsolved disappearances, and chilling mysteries come to life. I’m your host, Jazmin Ramirez, and if you’re brave enough to join us, prepare for a journey into the unknown.
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What leads a promising college student to vanish without a trace? Join me, Jazmin Ramirez, on a gripping journey as we unravel the enigma of Bryce David Laspisa's disappearance—a case that continues to baffle and haunt those who knew him. Bryce's story takes a troubling turn as we explore his life from an impressive freshman year at Sierra College to the unsettling behaviors that marked his sophomore year. Thro...
Vanderhoof, British Columbia—a picturesque town surrounded by dense forests and rugged terrain. It's a place where life moves at a steady, familiar pace and where everyone seems to know each other. But in May 2011, the close-knit community was shaken by the disappearance of a young woman whose vibrant personality and adventurous spirit were the heart of those who knew her.
Madison Scott, or Maddy as her loved ones ca...
In the quiet heartland of Nebraska, an ordinary man named Dave Kroupa found himself trapped in a nightmare of obsession and terror after a brief romance turned into an unimaginable descent into horror. This chilling true crime story begins with a casual date and spirals into a relentless three-year saga of harassment, deception, and paranoia. After meeting Cari Farver, a vibrant woman with a troubled past, Dave’s life qu...
In the quiet heartland of Nebraska, an ordinary man named Dave Kroupa found himself trapped in a nightmare of obsession and terror after a brief romance turned into an unimaginable descent into horror. This chilling true crime story begins with a casual date and spirals into a relentless three-year saga of harassment, deception, and paranoia. After meeting Cari Farver, a vibrant woman with a troubled past, Dave’s life qu...
In this episode, we dive deep into the unsettling case of Tara Calico, who disappeared on September 20, 1988, while cycling near her home in Belen, New Mexico. We’ll explore the last moments of her life, the frantic search that followed, and the community's relentless efforts to find her.
Join us as we unpack the theories and leads that have surfaced over the decades, the impact of Tara's case on ...
On January 25th, 2019, in the quiet town of Tomball, Texas, a seemingly ordinary morning turned into a nightmare. Elizabeth 'Liz' Barraza, a 29-year-old with dreams of a blissful anniversary trip to Florida, was setting up for a last-minute garage sale when an unimaginable act of violence unfolded. Her husband, Sergio, left for work just moments before the unspeakable tragedy struck. A black Nissan Frontier Pro...
On September 23, 2002, 18-year-old Rachel Burkheimer, was forced to watch her own grave being dug by her ex-boyfriend and his gang in foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
Rachel Burkheimer resided, worked, and attended high school in the Tulalip Reservation, spanning over 22,000 acres in Snohomish County, near Everett, Washington.
Rachel's social circles and wide-reaching connections were beyond her parents a...
Welcome back to part 4 of the true story behind the Love & Death series on Max. In last week's episode we dove into murder of Betty Gore and the shocking details that unfolded. We left off on the police arresting Candy. In this week's episode we will dive into the Trial of Candy Montgomery.
After Candy was arrested news started to fly with rumors. As soon as Candy was able to post bail she did. As soon ...
Welcome back to part 3 of the true story behind the Love & Death series on Max. In last week's episode, we discussed the affair of Candy and Allan, the beginning and end. We left off with them parting ways and really trying to work on their marriages. In this week's episode, we'll be diving into the tragedy that took place from the actions of infidelity. I will put a warning here that this episode will...
December 12, 1978.
Candy spent that morning getting ready for the long anticipated wait. She dropped off her daughter at the little red Lovejoy schoolhouse on FM Road 1378, then she went on to Allen and dropped off her son at the Play Day Preschool. As she drove herself back home she was going to allow herself about an hour to fix the special lunch she had planned: marinated chicken, lettuce salad with cherry tomatoes and...
If you're into true crime shows, we have all watched the Love & Death series on Max starring Elizabeth Olsen. In this week's episode, we will dive into the true story of Betty Gore and Candy Montgomery.
In the 1980s, The American suburb, with neatly mown lawns and white picket fences, children at home with their mothers, fathers at work, and friends that felt like family has long been used in pop cultu...
Berkeley Springs, WV, is a small town within the county seat of Morgan County; its also known to be referred to as the area within the town of Bath. In 2019 Berkeley Springs had a population of 593 people. It's known to be a safe community with few crimes but nothing that compares to what they were going to be hit with soon.
Riley Crossman was a gorgeous 15-year-old teenager from West Virginia. Riley was bo...
In 2010, a teenager suddenly disappearance in Clayton County, Georgia, without a trace of where she might be. Candice Parchment was 15-year-old living in Clayton County, Georgia, with her mother, Caffian Hyatt. She was an aspiring writer attending Forest Park High School with a bright smile and, by all means, had a promising life ahead of her. She had a journal in which she used to write down her thoughts from the day t...
Danielle and Seren were living with Danielle's family in a mobile home rented by Robert Joseph Marzejka, Danielle's father, in Clinton Township. Danielle and Bryan shared a bedroom. Robert, their father, was sleeping in the home's living room because his son Kevin Marzejka and Erin Funk (Kevin's girlfriend) were staying in the only other bedroom. The family had resided in the home for about a month an...
Intro
“Welcome to Murder By Nature, where we discuss True Crime, Mystery disappearances, and unsolved cases! I’m Jazmin Hernandez, your host!
References:
- Medium.com
- Vice.com
- Allthingsinteresting.com
- Crimeonline.com
- Murderipdia.com
- Dailyrecord.uk
- Nytimes.com
- Reddit.com
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