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The Weight of Lies: Elizabeth Arellano's Murder

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This true crime documentary details the murder of Elizabeth Arellano in April 2016. It recounts how Elizabeth's mother discovered her missing, leading to a police investigation that uncovered her body in Lake Worth, weighed down by a concrete boulder. The narrative then shifts to the investigation of her estranged husband, Rudy Arellano, who displayed a lack of concern and had inconsistencies in his alibi. Through cell phone records, physical evidence from his home, and surveillance footage, police meticulously pieced together the events, revealing Rudy's culpability. The documentary culminates with Rudy's guilty plea and life sentence, highlighting the devastating impact on Elizabeth's family and the unanswered question of Rudy's motive for this brutal act.

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