# The 22nd Caller: The DNA Hunt for Lisa Valdez

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Podcast: [Forensic Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/forensic-files-unsealed-6989771)
Published: 2026-09-20T03:41:11+00:00
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In May 1998, Lisa Valdez was discovered dead in her Diamond Heights condo following a violent struggle that left significant amounts of blood evidence. Investigators initially faced dead ends after two potential suspects, including an obsessive coworker, were cleared through DNA and fingerprint testing. The case remained unsolved for over a decade until a CODIS database match linked an unknown male profile from the crime scene to Anthony Quinn Hughes. Although Hughes had dated Valdez in high school and claimed innocence, his fingerprint on a toilet seat and a voicemail left after the murder solidified his involvement. Despite his attempts to feign a different persona during the trial, a jury found him guilty of second-degree murder. This resolution finally provided the victim’s family with long-awaited closure after thirteen years of uncertainty. Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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