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
Luxury Home, Triple Deaths, No Answers—What Really Happened in Anaqua Springs?
In January 2019, Nichol Olsen and her two young daughters were found shot to death inside a luxury home in the Anaqua Springs Ranch community near San Antonio, Texas. Authorities quickly ruled it a murder-suicide, claiming Nichol shot her daughters before turning the gun on herself. But her family and many in the community have never believed it.
Nichol was a devoted mother, described as vibrant and full of life, with no history of violence. Strange details, unanswered questions, and conflicting reports have fueled suspicions that someone else may have been responsible. Was this truly a case of a mother snapping—or is a killer still out there?
Four years later, the case remains shrouded in mystery. Join Arlene and Leah as they explore the chilling details, the investigative missteps, and the lingering questions that haunt the Anaqua Springs tragedy. Will the truth ever come out?
Show Notes:
Anaqua Springs Killings Remain Unresolved
Did a Texas Mom Kill Her 2 Daughters?
What Happened to Nichol Olsen and Her 2 Daughters?
Three Found Shot Dead in Luxury Home Near Boerne
Anaqua Springs Case Remains Unsolved Years Later
Four Years Later, Deaths Still Unsolved
Unanswered Questions Remain in Anaqua Springs Deaths
Shooting Deaths of Texas Mother and Two Daughters Ruled Murder-Suicide
Anaqua Springs Tragedy: Timeline of an Unsolved Case
New Details Surface in Anaqua Springs Case
Anaqua Springs Murder Mystery: What Really Happened?
FBI Assisting in Anaqua Springs Investigation
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