# True Crime Time For April 13, 2026 | Vice Mayor Murder, Buried Alive Infant Case, Deputy Abuse Scandal

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Podcast: [Real Life Real Crime](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-real-crime-79468)
Published: 2026-04-13T05:00:15+00:00
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## Resource

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.

## 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

## Topics

True Crime, Domestic Violence, Law Enforcement Misconduct, Child Abuse, Criminal Justice, Texas Crime, New Mexico Crime, Cold Cases

## Chapters
- 1:00 — The 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.
- 4:10 — DWI and Felony Drug Charges: Details regarding the arrest of a Texas singer-songwriter facing intoxication and fentanyl-related charges.
- 7:40 — Digital Threats and Harassment: A report on a Wyoming man arrested for sending death threats via social media to a performer.
- 10:50 — SWAT Response and Explosive Threats: An examination of an affidavit involving explosive threats and the subsequent police response.
- 14:00 — The Cost of Domestic Violence: Reflections on the senselessness of spousal murder and the impact on the community.
- 17:30 — Abuse of Power in Law Enforcement: An analysis of a Texas deputy facing charges of official oppression and sexual harassment.
- 24:30 — Tragedy in New Mexico: The investigation into the death of an eleven-month-old infant and the charges against the father.

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