True Consequences - True Crime is a podcast about crime victims in New Mexico. The host of the show is Eric Carter-Landin, who went through a terrible true crime tragedy as a child. When he was six, his mom's boyfriend murdered his nine-month-old brother, Jacob. No charges were ever brought up against the boyfriend, despite the clear evidence. Eric has made it his mission to find justice for Jacob and other crime victims.
In each episode of the podcast, Eric tells listeners about a cold case. One episode explores the murder of Jonathan Saiz in Albuquerque. His family believes that the police botched the investigation and hopes new evidence will emerge with new leads. In another episode, Eric tells the story of Angie Romero. In October 2018, after a fight with her boyfriend, she left the house on foot and disappeared. There has been no sign of her since.
True Consequences also includes more detailed discussions of some cases. In a seven-part series, Eric tells the story of Father Reynaldo Rivera. He was a beloved figure in his community. In 1982, Reynaldo received a call asking him to perform last rites. He drove to the agreed-upon meeting place, where someone shot him and hid his body in the nearby woods. The investigation that followed brought no leads. To this day, his killer is still at large.
The host sometimes invites guests onto the podcast. These guests are victims' advocates or true crime podcasters. Two guests, Whitney and Melissa, host Navigating Advocacy, another victim-focused true crime show. Occasionally, Eric attends events like CrimeCon UK for chats with like-minded people.
People who love true crime for its advocacy may enjoy True Consequences - True Crime. Its local focus means that many of the stories shared do not get national attention. For that reason, they may be new to listeners.
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