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
The Driveway Execution Caught on Camera: Who Pulled the Trigger on Elizabeth Barraza?
She was setting up for a garage sale at sunrise. Minutes later, she was dead.
On January 25, 2019, 29-year-old Elizabeth Barraza stepped into her driveway in Tomball, Texas, ready for a weekend of fundraising and fun. What happened next was caught on camera—but the killer remains a mystery. Wearing a disguise, the shooter approached Liz, fired four rounds at point-blank range, and vanished without a trace. No arrest. No clear motive. And no answers for the family and friends left behind.
In this episode, Arlene and Leah unravel the haunting timeline, dissect the chilling surveillance footage, and explore theories that range from personal vendettas to the perfect stranger murder. This is a case that feels solvable, but isn’t.
If you think you know what happened to Elizabeth Barraza, you might want to listen twice.
Show Notes:
Who Killed Elizabeth Barraza? Tomball Woman Fatally Shot
Tomball Woman Killed While Setting Up Garage Sale
Memorial Planned for Tomball Woman Killed
Elizabeth Barraza Coverage & Updates
Houston’s Shocking Unsolved Murder Nears 5-Year Anniversary
Elizabeth “Liz” Barraza Murder
Sergio Barraza Speaks on Wife’s Murder
Five Years Later: Murder of Tomball Woman Remains Unsolved
Unresolved: The Murder of Elizabeth Barraza
Case File: Elizabeth Nuelle Barraza – SolveTheCase.org
The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Barraza
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