Nm nm tara calico, 19, belen, 20 sept 1988 page 15. We will take a deeper look into the files, documents, statements, recorded interviews, and evidence into the investigation of tara calico with these episodes. Sep 20, 2017 on a rural highway south of belen on september 20, 1988, college student tara calico, who was 19 at the time, vanished. In this episode of crime stories, esquibel explains who she thinks killed tara and why. As the makers share, what started as an experiment to explore a story turned into a mission for the truth. Since its inception in early 2016, the show has broken download records and sparked an enthusiastic, interactive murderino fan base.
You can also call the attorney general of the state of new mexico hector balderas at 505490. They are police reports which outline many detailed facts, suspects, police cover up and a resolution which many people, quite surprisingly, dont seem to know about. The tara calico investigation with thirtyfive episodes, free. There has been much speculation on whether the young lady in the photo is tara, in which her mother, patty doel, believed it was. The tara calico investigation listen free on castbox. Come along with host melinda esquibel, a former classmate to tara c. In september 2008, the 20th anniversary of tara s disappearance, the valencia county news bulletin published an article stating that rene rivera, sherriff of valencia county, knew what happened to tara. With ray flores, tara calico, debbie freeman, rene rivera.
The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. A film about tara calico, the unm student who disappeared while on her bike ride, and my journey to uncover a secret that has been buried for 23 years. On september 20, 1988, tara calico left her home to enjoy a 17mile bike ride. Then her bike and her walkman were found in a ditch. Real story behind polaroid in tara calico mystery people. Documentary seeks answers 29 years after college student vanished. Up until 5 years ago her case was believed to be a kidnapping and received extensive coverage on 48. When she found out that tara had gone missing she told her boyfriend that she saw tara.
The tara calico investigation 35 episodes produced by mundo maravilla website an investigative podcast that explores the unsolved disappearance of the university of new mexico student, tara calico, a 29 yearold mystery that is hailed by investigative discovery magazine as one of their top ten unsolved cases. In this episode we hear a taped interview by then detective james purdy and rene rivera with the valencia county sheriffs office from 1999\. You can also call the attorney general of the state of new mexico hector balderas at 5054904060 and ask him to investigate the corruption in this case. Calico vanished in 1988 and, less than a year later, a polaroid of a girl that looked like her was found at a florida convenience store. Melinda esquibel is a filmmaker turned amateur investigator.
Ive also shared numerous cases of missing persons, cases who are important to me, on a popular internet forum, something that was very appreciated by all the members of this internet community. As a friend and former classmate to tara calico she became interested in her case after a 2008 article where the sheriff in valencia county stated he knew the boys now men that committed the crime and parents that helped cover it up. She loved playing tennis, calico s sister michele doel told investigation discovery. Tara calicos mother never imagined that her daughters words would. Calico s classmate and filmmaker melinda esquibel started a podcast more than a year ago called vanished. She rode her mothers bicycle as her own was damaged. An investigative podcast that explores the unsolved disappearance of the university of new mexico student, tara calico, a 29 yearold mystery that is hailed by investigative discovery magazine as one of their top ten unsolved cases. This is the first part of my series on the disappearance of tara calico. In this episode we discuss the differences between paul zeiler and jj aguayos interviews with the sheriffs office. Renewed hope for answers 29 years after disappearance of. This episode covers the statement made by henry brown. Jj aguayo jj hampton has a long history with police and has admitted to seeing tara on the road on.
High school teacher tara grinstead is missing for over a decade when podcaster payne lindsey begins to investigate helping lead to the arrest of two former students. In this episode we hear a taped interview by then detective james purdy and rene rivera with the valencia county sheriffs office from 1999. When she did not return, her mother went out to look for her. Jul 18, 20 the disappearance of tara calico tara calico, then 19, left her belen, new mexico home on the afternoon of september 20, 1988 to ride her bicycle on highway 47. Twentyfive years ago, tara calico went for her routine 34mile bike ride never to be seen or heard from again. The mysterious disappearance of tara calico youtube. Up and vanished is an investigative true crime podcast hosted by atlanta filmmaker payne lindsey. Tara calico s disappearance has been one that has haunted her friends and family for years, and just recently information has surfaced that suggests that she was killed, and the small community.
On september 20, 1988, belen, new mexico calico left her home at about 9. The 11yearold case remains the largest case file in georgia history and is still unfolding. We just listened to them all and pray that the truth is found and exposed. At this point, i think this is essential reading for anyone wanting to follow the tara calico case. She told her mother, patty doel, to come and get her if she was not home by noon. After the photo was found the case on tara calico had seem to have gone cold.
On september 20, 1988 at the age of 19, tara calico, the promising university of new mexico student disappeared about 150 yards from the rio communities golf course near her home in belen, new mexico. We also get to hear a story about an incident where jj took a girl to a place that tara may have been too and an informant interview that collaborates the story. The police did not want to take a missing person report for a 19yearold who was late coming home. Since then, her family, her friends and her community have waited and wondered about.
Jul 28, 2017 she casually told her mom that if she wasnt back by noon to call the police. Renewed hope for answers 29 years after disappearance of tara. The 19yearold had borrowed her mums neon pink huffy bicycle to go for a ride on september 20. Download right click and do save link as episode 10 is about the timeline of tara s bike ride and disappearance. Nine months later, a chilling photo appeared suggesting that tara. Download podswag gifting midroll newsroom stitcher blog careers. Tara calicos mother never imagined that her daughters words would come to fruition.
Ten years after the photo was found the case on tara had seem to have gone cold. The girl in the photo looks like tara calico hence throwing her case into the national spotlight. The tara calico story on imdb gutierrez krueger, joline june 8, 2006. Tara leigh calico born february 28, 1969 is an american woman who disappeared near her home in belen, new mexico, on september 20, 1988. It includes a map of where she was and at what time, where items were found and where she disappeared. Filmmaker hopes documentary, podcast can help solve tara calico. Tara calico has been missing for 25 years albuquerque journal. This episode is a current update of our personal investigation into tara s case. Ninteen year old tara calico disappeared during her daily bike ride. The tara calico story, documentary by a friend of calico vanished. With tara calico, ray flores, patty doel, lawrence romero sr on september 20, 1988 at the age of 19, tara calico, the promising university of new mexico student disappeared about 150 yards from the rio communities golf course near her home in belen, new mexico. Podcasts are digital audio files that can be downloaded free to a computer or. Jan 01, 2018 while on a bike ride tara calico disappears without a trace.
Tara leigh calico left her home on brugg street in belen, new mexico, to go on a bike ride at 9. One high school classmate is determined to tell the story. They are interviewing a person close to scott cunningham who was good friends with lawrence romero, jr. Hosted by payne lindsey and produced by the tenderfoot tv crew, up and vanished is a true crime podcast that has dedicated itself to unpacking a different case in each of their 2 seasons. Up until 5 years ago her case was believed to be a kidnapping and received extensive. Official twitter for the podcast on the tara calico investigation. You can also subscribe and download the daily podcasts at itunes. The tara calico story tara leigh calico was born on february 28, 1969 in belen, new mexico. Reupload true scary story the polaroid crime the disapperance of tara calico. Tara calico tara leigh calico born february 28, 1969 is. In season 1, payne tackles his first cold case story, the unsolved disappearance of georgia high school teacher and former pageant queen, tara grinstead. When they plead not guilty, paynes team heads back to georgia to crack the case.
Episode 10 is about the timeline of tara s bike ride and disappearance. Calico was also wearing a gold butterfly ring with a diamond insert, a gold amethyst ring, and halfinch gold hoop earrings. The tara calico investigation episodes free, on demand. The reason we bring this up is because former deputy methola has talked about it over and over on the internet and to the state police. Instead, all she found in the dirt on the side of the road was a tire track from the bike tara. Methola report is different from what he is stating in the public forum and many people are referencing. The tara calico story cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Now, 29 years later her family is still searching for answers. Tara calico, a 29 yearold mystery that is hailed by investigative discovery magazine as one of their top ten unsolved. She, nor her bike, were ever seen again despite numerous searches and media coverage including being featured on unsolved mysteries, americas most wanted, vanished, current affair, etc. The mystery of tara calico s disappearance began to unfurl a little after noon on sept. Sep 20, 2017 to listen to the podcast you can find it under vanished.
With my cohost lindsay olson we go over the letter, timeline and map that patty doel left behind and note important parts of tara s ride. Oct 05, 2019 its hope theyre still clinging to 31 years later after tara calico mysteriously disappeared. Up until 5 years ago her case was believed to be a. They waved at each other as she passed by and she saw the truck following behind her. Months later a picture of a bound boy and girl is found in a florida convenance store parking lot, that some believe to be tara. We will post documents and pictures below for you to reference while listening along with the episode. With tara calico, ray flores, patty doel, lawrence romero sr on september 20, 1988 at the age of 19, tara calico, the. Tara leigh calico born february 28, 1969 is an american woman who disappeared near her. Trace evidence 002 the disappearance of tara calico. Bonus and adfree content available with stitcher premium. Calico, a college sophomore, loved taking long rides on her bike while blasting music on her yellow sony walkman. Come along with host melinda esquibel, a former classmate to tara calico. Tara calico disappeared in valencia county new mexico. You can also call the attorney general of the state of new mexico hector balderas at.
Like many of you, my introduction to this case was when i came across the infamous polaroid several years ago. When she found out that tara had gone missing she told her boyfriend that she saw tara that morning. To put pressure on the politicians please call the district attorney lemuel martinez at 5058610311 and ask him to make arrests in this case. We always make sure that the links on our website work and are not broken in order to help you download the vanished legion pdf without any problems. I knew that it would engage listeners and make them feel like theyre part of her story and feel invested in her case, esquibel said.
The tara calico investigation listen via stitcher for. Melinda esquibel, a high school friend of tara s and the host of the podcast vanished. Tara faye grinstead born november 14, 1974 was an american beauty queen and high school history teacher from ocilla, georgia who went missing on october 22, 2005 and was declared dead in 2010. Tara calico was just 18 years old when, on september 20, 1988, she disappeared while riding her bike on a 17mile cycling trek in belen, new mexico. On a rural highway south of belen on september 20, 1988, college student tara calico, who was 19 at the time, vanished. Witness one is the first person to come across tara calico riding her bike on september 20th while stopped at the stop sign on rio communities blvd aka highway 47. In july 1989, a polaroid photo of an unidentified young woman and boy, both bound and gagged, was televised to the public after it was found in a convenience store parking lot in port st. Archive contact sponsors the vanished podcast episodes case submission form case map. From the time she was little she was in peewee cheerleading. The tara calico investigation, says that with the passing years more people are comfortable coming forward. In september 2008, the 20th anniversary of tara s disappearance, the valencia county news bulletin published an article stating that rene rivera, sherriff of valencia county, knew what happened to tara calico. If there are any issues with the download process, contact the representatives of our customer support, and they will answer all your questions.
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