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Jul 2023
40m 12s

215: Evelyn & Alex Hernandez

MORBIDOLOGY
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It is widely acknowledged that disparities exist in missing person cases. When a victim fits the mold of an all-American, girl-next-door from an affluent family, their case tends to garner significantly more national attention. This reality was evident in two remarkably similar cases involving pregnant mothers that occurred in California in 2002. The divergent treatment and media coverage of these cases showed that not all victims are equal.

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Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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