Lourdes Contreras

Ep 294: A woman vanishes just weeks after a Latin Kings’ narcotics bust and 25 years later, her family is still waiting for answers. This is the Lourdes Contreras story.

Sources for Today’s Episode:

  • American Crime Journal https://americancrimejournal.com/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-lourdes-contreras/amp/
  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Aurora Police Department
  • Interview with Melanie Manzo
  • Charley Project
  • Department of Justice

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Credits:

  • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks
  • Produced by James Varga
  • Audio Editor, Jose Alfonzo
  • Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro
  • Music by Dessert Media
  • Special Thanks to: Melanie Manzo

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