Episode
True Crime Time For April 13, 2026 | Vice Mayor Murder, Buried Alive Infant Case, Deputy Abuse Scandal
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- Real Life Real Crime
- Published
- Apr 13, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2629
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Summary
A deep dive into recent criminal cases involving domestic violence, child abuse, and official misconduct. The episode examines the long-term pursuit of justice in a high-profile murder conviction and the fallout of a Texas deputy's abuse of power.
Topics
- True Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Law Enforcement Misconduct
- Child Abuse
- Criminal Justice
- Texas Crime
- New Mexico Crime
- Cold Cases
Highlights
- Main idea: Persistence in investigation eventually broke the case of a husband who murdered his wife under the guise of a home invasion
- Failure mode: The misuse of official authority by a Texas deputy leading to criminal charges and potential loss of badge
- Practical takeaway: The importance of community tips in solving cold cases and bringing missing persons home
- Tragedy focus: The harrowing details of a New Mexico father charged with the intentional abuse and death of his infant child
- Legal nuance: The distinction between misdemeanor official oppression and the necessity for sex offender registration in cases of misconduct
Chapters
1:00The Long Road to Justice: A look back at the 2023 sentencing of Nick Furkus for the murder of his wife, highlighting how persistent investigation eventually overcame a false home invasion claim.4:10DWI and Felony Drug Charges: Details regarding the arrest of a Texas singer-songwriter facing intoxication and fentanyl-related charges.7:40Digital Threats and Harassment: A report on a Wyoming man arrested for sending death threats via social media to a performer.10:50SWAT Response and Explosive Threats: An examination of an affidavit involving explosive threats and the subsequent police response.14:00The Cost of Domestic Violence: Reflections on the senselessness of spousal murder and the impact on the community.17:30Abuse of Power in Law Enforcement: An analysis of a Texas deputy facing charges of official oppression and sexual harassment.24:30Tragedy in New Mexico: The investigation into the death of an eleven-month-old infant and the charges against the father.