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Borderline Crimes: Political Mysteries & Global Cold Cases
What happens when justice stops at the border?
Borderline Crimes is a deep-dive investigative podcast that explores the world’s most chilling mysteries at the intersection of crime, politics, and geography. From transnational conspiracies and high-level political cover-ups to cold cases involving expats and travelers, we go beyond the headlines to examine the stories that fall through the cracks of international law.
Each week, we break down complex case files with a focus on:
- Political Thrillers: Unmasking the corruption and power plays behind world-shaking crimes.
- Geographic Mysteries: Investigating cases that cross borders, from the jungles of Central America to the historic streets of Europe.
- The Human Protocol: Analyzing the psychology of the suspects and the systemic failures of the "official" investigation.
Whether it’s a diplomatic scandal or a disappearance in a foreign land, we map the territory where morality ends and the truth begins.
Borderline Crimes: Political Mysteries & Global Cold Cases
The Samcam Murder in Costa Rica
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A major 2025 case involving the murder of retired Nicaraguan army major Roberto Samcam in San José. This involves high-stakes themes of "state terrorism" and transnational repression, with strong links to Spain (where he was a citizen).