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Nov 2022
37m 47s

Case 230: Rubí Frayre & Marisela Escobe...

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When 16-year-old Rubí Frayre went missing from the Mexican city of Juarez, police showed little interest. Exasperated, Rubí's mother, Marisela Escobedo, took it upon herself to uncover the truth about her daughter’s fate. 

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Narration – Anonymous Host
Research & writing – Holly Boyd
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Production and music – Mike Migas
Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn

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