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We are a boots on-the-ground, investigative, serialized podcast. Season 2: On March 21, 2015, 32 year old Eric Cates and his beloved dog, Gypsy, were found murdered behind the old Empire School in the tiny Walker County town of Empire, AL. Their bodies were found burned in the cab of Eric's truck. Their murders remain unsolved even though the crime is rumored to have been witnessed by a large crowd of people. In Season 2 of Secrets True Crime, Amber and private investigation firm Echo 7 Foxt ...
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A devastating double murder is discovered in Seminole County, Florida. Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin, a young, illegal immigrant, is quickly arrested and convicted of the crime in what appears to be a clear-cut case… but does the evidence support this, or could it have simply been a rush to judgment that led to an innocent man’s life on death row? Join us as we venture down this true crime story of murder, deceit, and injustice on the first season of Secrets, Lies & Alibis. Check out our website ...
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On Friday October 13th, 2023, after 8.5 long years, arrests have finally been made in the horrific murder of Eric Cates and his loyal and faithful dog Gypsy. 2 people have been charged with murder. The Aniah's Law bond hearing revealed many new details about what happened to Eric & Gypsy and who was involved. Support the show Patreon: https://patre…
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In 2021, an inmate signed a confession and said he'd lead investigators to Jessica Hamby's remains. As Jessica's dad, Keith, said, while what has happened since is shocking, it's not surprising. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/ T…
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Red herrings often take investigations off track and we believe that Jessica's case has some significant ones that have impacted progress in the investigation over the last 5 years. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/ TikTok: https:…
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Death & Deception in the Walker County Jail - Anthony "Tony" Mitchell - Eric Cates' & Gypsy Update 2
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Anthony "Tony" Mitchell's tragic death occurred just two weeks after he was incarcerated at the Walker County Alabama Sheriff's Office Jail. Despite his ongoing struggle with addiction, Tony's downward spiral was reportedly exacerbated by the recent passing of his father. By the time a concerned family member called 911 seeking medical help for Ton…
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Coincidences or Camouflage
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Jeremy’s death and Jessica’s disappearance weren’t the only mysterious events that occurred in the Marion, Winston, Franklin County area, among victims that knew each other, socialized with the same circles of people, and had addiction and other issues in common. In this episode, we review 8 other cases and examine any connections or links to Jerem…
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The numerous people rumored to have involvement in Jessica's disappearance seem to have been treated as separate theories and some have been mostly ignored. As we discuss some other names that have long been rumored to have played a part in Jessica's disappearance, you'll find that the connections between all these different people are strong. Supp…
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We are digging deeper into the connections between the large number of people whose names often surface in Jessica’s case. Some of these people lived in Hamilton, some lived in the Haleyville/Winston County area and some lived in Franklin County in Russellville and Phil Campbell. Generally speaking, these theories seem to have been viewed as separa…
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Episode 8: Lies Don't Live Forever
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Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin has spent over 14 years in prison, 10 of those on death row, and he is finally getting another shot to present his case in court. However, before the trial can even begin, Clemente is finally granted his freedom and walks out of prison into a world much different than the one we left. In the season finale, we take a hard lo…
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Episode 7: Demons Made Me Do It
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As he continues to sit behind bars for a crime he insists he didn't commit, Clemente's fight for his life continues, but it seems like he's fighting an uphill battle. While he now has the aid of the hardworking team at the Innocence Project, progress is slow... or sometimes seems to move backward. Even worse, someone who has confessed to the murder…
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It's been almost 5 years ago to the day that Jessica Hamby got kicked out of her house and she spent her last holiday season without her family. In this episode you'll learn new information and hear more about the turmoil in her life in the weeks leading up to her disappearance. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: h…
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Episode 6: Evidence Re-Examined
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It's been five years since Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin's conviction and death-row sentence. When a shocking and flagrant act comes to light, it will cast doubt on the entire case and present the opportunity for Clemente to fight back. While Clemente takes steps to overturn his convictions and sentencing, the U.S. legal system is not so easily swayed. …
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Episode 5: "I Didn't Kill Nobody"
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Clemente’s future hangs in the balance with the death penalty on the table. Both sides have presented their cases, but were all pieces of evidence analyzed and all investigations performed? In episode five, we explore potential alternative theories for the murders on Vagabond Way. Did law enforcement’s investigation into Clemente overlook the secre…
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Episode 4: The State vs. Clemente
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In late February of 2006, the murder trial of Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin is underway in Seminole County, Florida. After two years spent building their cases, the prosecution and defense are ready for their day in court. Characters give testimonies of the events surrounding the murders and testify to the analysis of the evidence. Clemente will make a …
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Episode 3: Mounting Evidence
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Three months after the murders of Carol Bareis and Cheryl Williams, Clemente’s defense attorneys build their case. Evidence is gathered and analyzed and depositions are taken. Conflicting accounts of Clemente’s character paint two different images; one describes a good employee (although not always reliable); and one of a menacing, threatening pres…
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Episode 1: Murder on Vagabond Way
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A warm summer morning in June 2004 quickly becomes a day of terror for residents of Altamonte Springs, Florida. Cheryl Williams and her mother Carol Bareis are found brutally stabbed to death in their home at 121 Vagabond Way. The series premiere of Secrets, Lies & Alibis dives head first into the brutal murders of two Florida women and the possibl…
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Clemente Aguirre-Jarquin, a Honduran immigrant, who lives next door to the victims, makes a shocking admission that will turn the case on its head. But as the saying goes, things aren’t always what they seem. Alibis are investigated, law enforcement discovers the murder weapon’s suspicious ties to a suspect, and someone is indicted for first-degree…
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A friend of Jessica's mom and cousin took the search for Jessica into his own hands and his communications regarding what he knew are quite revealing on many levels including about the ransom demands that were sent to Lynn. As these communications show, things aren't always what they seem. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime …
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The Ransom and Q&A Part 2
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Jessica's mom received a ransom demand shortly after Jessica was reported missing. You'll hear the beginning of this story as a prelude of what's to come in the next episode which you won't want to miss and also the 2nd and final part of the Q&A. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime …
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We answer YOUR questions plus we had a surprise caller to the Q&A line. Through your questions, we discuss some of the finer points in depth and reveal some new details. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://facebook.com/secretscrime Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretscrime/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok…
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On a bright June morning in Florida, the bodies of a local mother and grandmother are found lying in pools of their own blood. Faced with a gruesome and confounding crime scene, investigators find themselves tumbling down a rabbit hole of deception, profiling, and false alibis. What could have happened that fateful night that would lead to the stab…
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There's been much contention about Eric Edward's Chevrolet Tahoe and if he was driving it during the hours prior to Jessica Hamby's disappearance. The vehicle was allegedly stolen about a month after Jessica was last seen. We also expose some other members of the Edwards & Cochran family's inconsistent and misleading statements. Support the show Pa…
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There's some startling connections between the group of people Jessica was with in Hamilton and the group rumored to be involved in Jeremy Abbott's murder that may indicate that Jessica’s destination and the group of people she was with that night was anything but random. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime Facebook: https://…
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In the weeks leading up to Jessica's disappearance, friends have described Jessica as scared. A woman named Mary spent a lot of time with Jessica in the week prior to Jessica entering Journey detox. You'll hear a lot from Mary and she will tell us why Jessica wrote that she told her her who killed Jeremy Abbott. There have been many rumors and accu…
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With Family Like This, Who Needs Enemies
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Kim's brother, Cary, told her what he claimed his son Jesse Abbott said happened to Jeremy. Kim will also reveal what Cary told her about Jessica Hamby's disappearance. While Kim initially believed Cary was trying to help her, time and new information have led her have a lot of suspicions. Support the show Patreon: https://patreon.com/secretscrime …
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Dereliction of Duty
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Jessica Hamby's friend, Jeremy Abbott, had been missing for over a month when she told them where to find his body. Despite that and numerous other red flags and suspicious circumstances, Jeremy's death was quickly ruled a suicide. Hear Jeremy's mom relate the conflicting information she received from every direction, and the shocking revelation th…
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The Witness & The Disappearance of Jeremy Abbott
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Jessica Hamby knew something about the death of her friend, Jeremy Abbott. From the time Jeremy disappeared, everything changed in Jessica's life. Jessica's mom & dad divulge what Jessica told them about the disappearance and death of Jeremy. Jeremy's mom reveals all the strange occurrences surrounding his disappearance. Support the show Patreon: h…
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The geofencing done at Gilbert's camper revealed a device that traveled to the area from Mississippi and it made a very interesting stop along the way. At first glance, the presence of this person at that location might've been easily explained but closer scrutiny of the timing, the route and the detour made along the way leave many questions and s…
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The group of people with Jessica Hamby in the hours before her disappearance have always maintained that Jessica left walking from the Edwards' home while everyone else was asleep. While people do lie, evidence doesn't. In this episode, the lies are exposed and you'll learn about Jessica's movements right up until she vanished. Support the show Pat…
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Jessica Hamby was last reported to be seen on the morning of January 3, 2018. In the hours before her disappearance, Jessica spent much of her time messaging friends and acquaintances on Facebook. In this episode, we'll begin to discuss the content of these messages. You'll also hear what one of the last people to see Jessica told Private Investiga…
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On the night of January 2, 2018, Jessica Leeann Hamby and another woman checked out of a detox facility in the rural Alabama town of Haleyville. She caught a ride to another town to stay with a childhood friend. Over the next 9 hours, Jessica spent much of her time sending texts and messages to friends and acquaintances via Facebook Messenger in se…
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