When three friends disappeared or were murdered within a 30-day period in a California town, an investigation began that would ultimately unearth dark secrets and revelations no one was prepared for. Written and reported by award-winning investigative crime reporter Olivia LaVoice. All 15 episodes of The Bakersfield Three are available to stream right now, wherever you get your podcasts. Listen here:  Website - https://casefilepresents.com/the-bakersfield-three Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bakersfield-three/id1713527997 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/sh ..read more

Maricza embarks on a journey to find out more about her biological father’s past and makes some surprising discoveries.  *** Follow the Facebook page created by Maria's niece here: https://www.facebook.com/maria.maderarodriguez.56 Sign the petition urging the DA's Office to pursue justice for Maria: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/569/285/872/justice-for-maria-madera-rodriguez ..read more

As we go over the timeline of that fatal day, it turns out some of the information presented during the trial may have been incorrect.  ..read more

Many years later, new information comes to light after some individuals speak up for the first time about what they witnessed.  ..read more

Every family has secrets. But some are darker than others.  ..read more

The trial for Maria’s murder captivated and divided a community while the public opinion was split as to one question: Is Offord an outstanding young man or a criminal mastermind?  ..read more

A teenage romance and the forensic evidence are scrutinized during the course of a high profile murder investigation. The heart of the debate centers around Maria’s time of death and a mysterious phone call.  ..read more

On a silent night in the Californian desert, two boys see something they will never forget.  Follow In The Shadows on Wondery+. You can listen exclusively by subscribing to Wondery+ in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery App. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ..read more

In The Shadows delves into a riveting unsolved mystery from 1991. When the body of a young woman is discovered by two terrified boys in the desert near Bakersfield, California, authorities quickly target her popular star-athlete boyfriend. The case - one of the most controversial in Kern County’s history - quickly drew national media attention, and the ensuing trials divided the community and sparked a heated debate. Despite that, the perpetrator of this horrific crime remained unpunished. 32 years after the murder, a fresh investigation conducted by this podcast takes an unexpected turn when ..read more