Episode
MURDERED: Janet Abaroa
39:17
Published: Mon Nov 22 2021
Description
After 25-year-old Janet Abaroa is discovered brutally murdered in her North Carolina home, her family suspects her husband’s involvement. But a lack of direct evidence means the case goes cold for years, leaving Janet’s family without closure and potentially putting another woman in danger. For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-janet-abaroa/
Chapters
A detective solves an unsolved murder case with help from a family's relentless pursuit of justice and attention to detail.
00:00 - 02:42 (02:42)
Summary
A detective solves an unsolved murder case with help from a family's relentless pursuit of justice and attention to detail.
EpisodeMURDERED: Janet Abaroa
PodcastCrime Junkie
Police investigate the homicide of Janet Abaroa, finding clues that lead them to suspect her husband, Raven.
02:42 - 07:20 (04:37)
Summary
Police investigate the homicide of Janet Abaroa, finding clues that lead them to suspect her husband, Raven. The case takes a turn when evidence reveals that certain items were missing from the home.
EpisodeMURDERED: Janet Abaroa
PodcastCrime Junkie
Janet Abaroa disappeared without a trace from her home in Durham, North Carolina, in April 2005, leaving behind her husband, two young sons and unanswered questions.
07:20 - 13:31 (06:11)
Summary
Janet Abaroa disappeared without a trace from her home in Durham, North Carolina, in April 2005, leaving behind her husband, two young sons and unanswered questions. Despite extensive coverage in local press, a proper investigation was hindered and her family resorted to hiring a psychic to help.
EpisodeMURDERED: Janet Abaroa
PodcastCrime Junkie
After learning that her new boyfriend's wife was murdered, Vanessa's parents felt they had no choice but to support her, even though they didn't get the answers they were looking for.
13:32 - 20:02 (06:29)
Summary
After learning that her new boyfriend's wife was murdered, Vanessa's parents felt they had no choice but to support her, even though they didn't get the answers they were looking for.
EpisodeMURDERED: Janet Abaroa
PodcastCrime Junkie
A new detective takes on the case of Janet March, after her family goes to the media about the lack of progress.
20:02 - 25:42 (05:40)
Summary
A new detective takes on the case of Janet March, after her family goes to the media about the lack of progress. Meanwhile, Vanessa continues to struggle with the manipulation tactics of her abusive partner.
EpisodeMURDERED: Janet Abaroa
PodcastCrime Junkie
An analysis of the evidence in a circumstantial case, including a bloody footprint, a fingerprint, and an open contact lens case, which may not be enough to secure a conviction.
25:43 - 31:57 (06:14)
Summary
An analysis of the evidence in a circumstantial case, including a bloody footprint, a fingerprint, and an open contact lens case, which may not be enough to secure a conviction.
EpisodeMURDERED: Janet Abaroa
PodcastCrime Junkie
Detail of the murder of Nancy Cooper, it is revealed that the husband had financial troubles, and he was abusive.
31:57 - 37:06 (05:09)
Summary
Detail of the murder of Nancy Cooper, it is revealed that the husband had financial troubles, and he was abusive.
EpisodeMURDERED: Janet Abaroa
PodcastCrime Junkie
Raven Abaroa was sentenced to just eight to 10 years after entering into a plea deal.
37:07 - 39:12 (02:05)
Summary
Raven Abaroa was sentenced to just eight to 10 years after entering into a plea deal. He was released from prison on Christmas Day 2017.