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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 Mayor’s Sons and the Women Who Died: Alaska’s Unanswered Crimes
Two Indigenous women—Jennifer Kirk and Sue Sue Norton—were both found dead at the home of a former Alaska mayor. Both had dated his sons. Both suffered violence. And yet, no one has ever been charged. Join Box in the Basement as Arlene and Leah uncover the disturbing failures, corruption, and silence surrounding two deaths that demand answers.
🔗 Show Notes – The Deaths of Jennifer Kirk & Sue Sue Norton in Kotzebue, Alaska
- Alaska State Troopers Seek Public’s Help in 2020 Killing of Kotzebue Woman
- Police Refuse to Reopen Case of Woman Found Dead on Former Mayor’s Property
- Kotzebue Women’s Deaths at Former Mayor’s Home Did Not Get Thorough Investigations
- Daily Mail: Two Indigenous Women Found Dead at Alaska Mayor’s Home
- Families in Northwest Alaska Still Seek Answers on Unsolved Deaths and Suicides
- ProPublica: Two Women Died on Alaska Mayor’s Property—No One Was Ever Charged
- KTOO: Investigative Report Highlights Failures in Kotzebue Death Investigations
- Alaska Public Media: State Charges 41-Year-Old in Death of Kotzebue Girl
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