Crime Junkie MURDERED: Reyna Marroquin // Michelle Schroader
Jun 17, 2019
Reyna Marroquin and Michelle Schroader's tragic murders are discussed, highlighting decades of waiting for justice. The podcast delves into the investigation of their cases, abusive relationships, and the lack of concrete proof in Michelle's murder. It also raises awareness about domestic violence and offers support resources.
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Barrel Discovery Reveals Decades-Old Murder
- A homeowner found a 345-pound metal drum under his crawl space containing a mummified pregnant woman's body.
- Forensic work on an address book and VSC-2000 imaging identified her as Reina Marroquin decades after her disappearance.
Document Forensics Solved Identity Puzzle
- Forensic document examiners used a VSC-2000 to read degraded writing and recover a resident alien number.
- That number led investigators to confirm the victim as Reina Marroquin from El Salvador.
Friend's 1969 Tip Reignites Cold Case
- Reina's friend Kathy reported Reina missing in 1969 after a frantic call where Reina said she told a boss's wife she was pregnant.
- Police ignored Kathy then, but her later testimony tied Reina to her boss Howard Elkins.