# Mom Drugs Son With Cold Medicine Before Torching His Body Amid Custody Dispute

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-09-13T15:58:35+00:00
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This episode detail two harrowing cases of betrayal and loss involving young men and their families. The first report describes the premeditated murder of five-year-old Daniel Dana by his mother, who poisoned him with a lethal dose of medicine before staging a fiery car crash to spite her ex-husband. Investigators exposed her lies by finding no mechanical failures in the vehicle and confirming the child was deceased before the fire began. The second segment focuses on the mysterious disappearance of eighteen-year-old Caleb Deal, who vanished after borrowing a truck from a trusted family friend. While this friend, Ricky Howard, faces allegations of past misconduct and suspicious behavior regarding destroyed evidence, Caleb's family remains in a painful state of limbo. Both accounts highlight how domestic disputes and hidden secrets can lead to devastating consequences for the most vulnerable victims. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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