Follow along to the pictures I discuss in the episode by veiwing our blog at:
https://strangepeopletalking.blogspot.com/2020/08/episode-1-cents-less-murder-of-vanessa.html
In this episode, I tell for the first time in its entirety the brutal murder and tragic death of my beautiful coworker, Vanessa 'Vanna' Martinez. I dive deep into my own thoughts and feelings as I walk listeners through the day that truly shook me to my core and altered one Southern Californian family forever. As stated in the episode, it's my first time ever recording a podcast or creating a project of this magnitude. A lot of the information you're going to hear is first hand experience that took several months/years to gather- but for the all the bookworm's out there who need some references/resources and links, I'll post them at the bottom. 
SIDE NOTE: Not long after this incident I sought help to battle the mental and emotional illnesses that followed. In the wake of our current state of world affairs, I strongly urge anyone who is battling with feelings of depression, anxiety or hopelessness to REACH OUT and seek the proper help. THERE IS HELP OUT THERE. 
Resources/Links:
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline # : 1-800-273-TALK(8255) or visit their website at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-xpm-2013-nov-16-la-me-ln-chino-police-arrest-men-in-shooting-death-of-check-cashing-clerk-20131116-story.html
https://www.dailybulletin.com/2013/11/16/ontario-pomona-men-arrested-in-fatal-chino-shooting/
https://www.pe.com/2016/04/14/chino-riverside-woman8217s-family-tells-her-killer-of-their-anguish/
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/mourners-pay-respects-slain-check-cash-clerk/2052533/