About this episode

The episode discusses the tragic case of Marlen Ochoa Lopez, a pregnant woman who fell victim to a sinister plot while seeking baby items online.

Ep 343: Marlen Ochoa Lopez Original Airdate: 10/05/21 A 19-year-old pregnant woman was looking for some second-hand baby-gear in an online forum for expecting mothers where she found a generous offer of free baby clothes. After traveling to the home where she was supposed to pick up the items, it became clear she was the unfortunate target of an elaborate plot. What was the twisted motive behind this crime? Sources for Today's Episode: ● CNN ● Chicago Tribune ● Associated Press ● NBC news ● BlockClubChicago.com ● ABC 7 Chicago ● Insider.com Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced by James Varga • Music by Dessert Media Get Even More Women&Crime Episodes: • Patreon - Ad-free shows starting at $2 a month, or upgrade for $5 a month to get a new extra episode every month, as well as exclusive virtual HappyHours with Meg & Amy. Check-out other tiers for perks such as lectures, true crime book club, and more! Visit our Patreon page for more info: https://www.patreon.com/womenandcrime • Apple Subscriptions - Exclusive episodes and ad-free regular stories are now available through Apple’s podcast app for only $4.99 a month, or save with an annual…

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Shlosberg, Meghan Sacks

Topics covered

• true crime
• pregnancy
• online crime
• murder
• investigation

Keywords

• Marlen Ochoa Lopez
• true crime
• murder
• pregnant woman
• online forum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN, Chicago Tribune, Associated Press, NBC news, BlockClubChicago.com, ABC 7 Chicago, Insider.com

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