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Culpable

Case Review: Amy Jo Nelson

Culpable

Tenderfoot TV & Resonate Recordings

True Crime, Personal Journals, Documentary, Society & Culture

4.722.3K Ratings

🗓️ 8 September 2023

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

For most of her life Amy Jo Nelson fought through health complications, which resulted in numerous treatments and medications. When the 39-year-old was found dead in a stranger's apartment, many believed she may have died of a drug overdose. But her family immediately suspected foul play, having witnessed some strange events leading up to her demise. They'd receive some affirmation when the autopsy report listed her death as a homicide. The question remains, who's responsible for her death? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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My father had a saying that he would repeat to me in my siblings, protect yourself at all times.

0:05.0

He certainly left his mark on the world, his city, and his family.

0:09.0

911, what's your emergency?

0:11.0

In the early evening on New Year's Eve, in 1973, a 34-year-old man was found bleeding to death on the street.

0:18.0

With multiple bullet wounds to his chest, stomach, and leg, this man was Anthony Virgilio, Tony, to his friends.

0:26.0

According to Stockton Police, in his dying moments, Tony told them that he had come downtown for a meeting with his former business partner, Calvin Jones.

0:35.0

Calvin Jones would spend 30 years in prison for Tony's murder.

0:39.0

And for 30 years, Calvin Jones would call my house and speak to my father.

0:43.0

And I always wondered, what were they talking about?

0:46.0

What did my dad have to say to a convicted murderer?

0:49.0

From Sonoro and Tenderfoot TV, I'm Alex Estrada, and this is the estate.

0:54.0

The estate is a true crime documentary podcast series about the burning question that has haunted me for 20 years.

1:00.0

When my dad died, he left behind a question.

1:03.0

Was he responsible for killing Tony Virgilio?

1:06.0

The estate is available September 13th.

1:09.0

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1:12.0

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1:18.0

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1:25.0

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1:32.0

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the individuals interviewed and participating in the show and do not represent those of Tenderfoot TV or resonate originals.

1:43.0

All individuals described or mentioned in the podcast should be considered innocent until found guilty and a court of law.

1:49.0

This podcast contains subject matter such as domestic violence, drug use, and other graphic descriptions which may not be suitable for all audiences.

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