by Ashley Flowers | Jul 30, 2025 | Arizona Cold Case, Episode, Western U.S. Cold Cases
Being a 13-year-old kid can be tough, to say the least. But it seemed as if Jonathan Garcia-Valladares had it figured out. He was an overachieving student. He was a chess player. And on a crisp fall day in 2010, Jonathan was trying to get in shape for the football...
by Ashley Flowers | Jul 16, 2025 | Arizona Cold Case, Episode, Western U.S. Cold Cases
Maurice – or Melissa, as they sometimes introduced themselves – was 22 when they were shot and killed in Phoenix, Arizona. They were just starting to build a name for themselves as a performer, making it to the regional final for American Idol and acting in dozens of...
by Ashley Flowers | Jul 2, 2025 | Arizona Cold Case, Episode, Western U.S. Cold Cases
In June 2010, 50-year-old Blanca Acevedo was navigating a life of quiet chaos when she was found murdered in a building set aflame. The brutal case of overkill quickly went cold for the detectives on the case… But could a letter found on Blanca’s bedside table have...
by Ashley Flowers | Nov 13, 2024 | Arizona Cold Case, Episode, Western U.S. Cold Cases
It seems like more than just a coincidence that this couple is on that particular face of cards, because by all accounts, Debbie was Alfonso’s queen. They’d only been together a few years or so, but according to both families, Alfonso always took care of his people....
by Ashley Flowers | Oct 23, 2024 | Arizona Cold Case, Episode, Western U.S. Cold Cases
At just 30 years old, Elisa had already lived a lifetime of ups and downs. She often found herself experiencing homelessness while battling her own personal demons. All the while struggling to be a mother to five children. Despite her difficulties, Elisa’s family felt...
by Ashley Flowers | Jan 11, 2023 | Arizona Cold Case, Episode, Western U.S. Cold Cases
In 2006, central Phoenix was shaken after a beloved member of the community was killed while he was minding his own business, hanging out with his friends. For 16 years, Phoenix police have attempted to hunt down the killers, only to hit dead ends at every turn. But...
