Box in the Basement
"Box in the Basement" is a compelling new podcast created by Arlene, a woman whose life was forever changed by a family tragedy. The unsolved murder of her Uncle Leon Laurales serves as the catalyst for this investigative series. Disturbed by the lackluster investigation and the mystery that still surrounds his case, Arlene dives deep into the details of her uncle's story, uncovering the many problems that plagued the investigation. Her journey doesn't stop there, as she expands her focus to other unsolved cases in Central Texas. Each episode of "Box in the Basement" promises to shed light on the overlooked and forgotten mysteries in her local community, hoping to find answers and justice for those who have been silenced.
Box in the Basement
Latest Episodes
The 11-Year-Old Boy Scout Murder That Has Stumped Police for 55 Years
In April 1970, 11-year-old Terry Bowers eagerly joined his Boy Scout troop for an overnight camping trip at a Catholic church in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Terry had worked odd jobs to earn the money for the trip and was especially ex...
The Rising TV Reporter Murdered in Her Own Apartment: The Jennifer Servo Mystery
In September 2002, 22-year-old television reporter Jennifer Servo was living her dream. After leaving Montana for a reporting job in Abilene, Texas, she was quickly making a name for herself as a talented young journalist with a bright f...
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He Left His Diner Unlocked to Feed People in Need… Then Someone Murdered Him on Memorial Day Weekend
On Memorial Day weekend in 2011, beloved New Jersey diner owner Shafiq “Steve” Ezzedine was finishing up another long shift at the family restaurant he’d spent decades building. Known throughout Roxbury Township for his kindness, generosity, an...
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A Letter to Leon
On the thirtieth anniversary of Leon's murder, Arlene pours her heart out about losing her Uncle and best friend, her sadness, and the devastation of never receiving justice. To Leon: Brother, Uncle, Friend, protector, and a p...
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Thirty Years Later & Still No Answers: Who Killed Leon Laurales? Part 1
It's been thirty years since Arlene received the worst news of her life: her Uncle and best friend was murdered in the dead of night on his way to work. His car left burning in a culvert next to the railroad tracks and a gun range on the outski...