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You guys, last year, I received an email from a Crime Junkie. A woman named Jasmine wanted help because her aunt had
recently vanished from Taos County, New Mexico, and no one could agree on what happened
to her. But everyone did agree to speak with us because at the heart of it, they all say
they want to know what happened to her. Her husband and her daughter think that she left on her own. Other family
believes that she was a victim of foul play. To be honest with you, I don't know what to believe. Each side
believes their theory so fervently that I'm afraid my recounting of the facts as
I know them are going to upset everyone because even the facts don't make sense.
But that usually means that we're missing something, a piece of the puzzle that maybe one of you out there hearing
this right now might have. And there is a small chance that missing piece has bigger implications than I
could have ever imagined when I first read Jasmine's email [music] last year. This is the story of Melissa Cacias.

When Melissa Casias disappeared from Taos County, New Mexico, her family was left with more questions than answers.

Her husband and daughter believe she left on her own, while other relatives believe she was the victim of foul play.

Even the known facts in the case are difficult to reconcile, leaving investigators and those closest to her divided. This case began with a tip from a Crime Junkie listener and quickly revealed a complex and unresolved mystery.

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Brief Summary

The episode investigates the conflicting theories behind Melissa Cacias' disappearance in New Mexico.

Key points

The Mysterious Disappearance. Jasmine reaches out for help after her aunt vanishes without a trace.
Conflicting Theories. Family members have opposing views on what happened to Melissa.
A Missing Piece. The narrator believes there’s a crucial detail yet to be uncovered.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

I don't know what to believe.

The narrator expresses uncertainty about the case.

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