Obscura: A True Crime Podcast

On a scorching July afternoon, a routine arrival home turns into a neighborhood nightmare. A father steps inside his air-conditioned house to play video games, leaving his sleeping toddler in the car under the assumption that the vehicle's cooling system is running. Hours later, emergency sirens pierce the quiet suburban cul-de-sac.Intro Song: AfflictionArtist: SubRosaOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com* Check out Mood and use my code OBSCURA for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/obscura for a great deal: https://www.quince.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brandon Paul Janssen's tragic tale unfolds in Fountain, FL. Featuring real court and investigative audio. Brandon Paul Janssen, once a beacon of innocence, faced the malign neglect of those who should have protected him. At the heart of a rural community's landscape, his story remains a chilling reminder of justice denied. In 2020, the quiet community of Fountain, Florida, witnessed an atrocity that exposed the depths of moral failings. The unrelenting pursuit of punishment for a child sexual battery case unearthed systemic failures. Law enforcement's relentless pursuit, aided by interrogation records and courtroom revelations, underscored the cruel betrayal suffered by Brandon at the hands of trusted individuals. The judicial resolution was bittersweet; convictions gave voice to the silenced, but the pain of loss forever colors Fountain's memory. This episode features interrogation audio and court recordings. Listener discretion advised. Support Obscura:Patreon | Website | Apple PremiumOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com* Check out Mood and use my code OBSCURA for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/obscura for a great deal: https://www.quince.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only Heather Strong vanished into the shadows of betrayal in Marion County. Exclusive interrogation and crime scene audio. This Black Label account unearths the calculated treachery that led Heather Strong into a deadly trap. Through heartbreaking evidence, it paints a portrait of a woman trapped by circumstances and deceit. Heather was a beacon of hope for her children, engulfed by the turmoil of a failing marriage and a bitter battle for custody. Her life unfolded against the backdrop of manipulation. The episode uncovers intricate details of deceit, culminating in Heather's murder. The harrowing audio brings listeners into the investigators' shoes as they peel back layers of deception. Access Black Label:Patreon | Apple PremiumOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com* Check out Mood and use my code OBSCURA for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/obscura for a great deal: https://www.quince.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ana Maria Cardona's chilling narrative concludes in Miami, tracing the final steps of Baby Lollipops. Real court recordings featured. Ana Maria Cardona, a saga of relentless pursuit and ultimate conviction, reflects on the tragic life and death of three-year-old Lazaro Figueroa, known as Baby Lollipops. On November 2, 1990, after the boy's emaciated body was found in Miami Beach, investigators followed chilling clues that unraveled a tapestry of abuse and neglect inflicted by his own mother. The trial, marked by damning testimonies and real court recordings, brought to light the horrifying circumstances leading to Lazaro's death, driving the urgent call for justice. Ana Maria Cardona faced justice, convicted thrice, closing decades of torment and achieving a semblance of justice for Lazaro. This episode includes court and investigative audio. Listener discretion advised. Support Obscura:Patreon | Website | Apple PremiumOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com* Check out Mood and use my code OBSCURA for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/obscura for a great deal: https://www.quince.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy