Episode
Cops Find Missing Wife in Trash Can
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- Murder Files Unsealed
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- Sep 13, 2026
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- 2381
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Summary
The episode recounts the criminal investigation into the disappearance and death of Amber Zado, a Colorado mother initially feared to have committed suicide. Although her husband, Keith Zado, claimed she walked away following a dispute over infidelity and financial mismanagement, authorities discovered her body hidden in a trash can within the family garage. Evidence of blood spatter and a recovered firearm contradicted the staged suicide note and the husband's claims of an alcohol-induced blackout. Testimony from Keith’s sister eventually revealed that he had confessed to shooting his wife after discovering their home was in foreclosure. Ultimately, a jury rejected the defense's argument of involuntary intoxication, leading to Keith's conviction for first-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the 2019 slaying. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.