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Crime Salad

Motive and Intent - The Murder of Maria Muñoz

Crime Salad

BLACKCAT | Realm

True Crime

4.43K Ratings

🗓️ 26 July 2024

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Love, betrayal, and deception. This week of Crime Salad, we will explore the case surrounding the death of Maria Muñoz, which first appeared to be a suicide, but suspicions quickly rose and those suspicions pointed to her husband, Joel Pellot. As Maria pours her heart and soul into her roles as a mother and wife, Joel's attention strays to another woman, leading to a tragic and mysterious turn of events. With the threat of divorce looming over them, the question remains: what extreme measures will Joel take to avoid a costly divorce? Are you or someone you know experiencing domestic violence? Help is available. The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides 24/7 confidential support. Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788. Reach out today and take the first step towards safety and support. Visit thehotline.org for more information. Thanks for sponsoring our show- Lolavie: Unlock Jennifer Aniston-approved hair at lolavie.com. As our loyal listeners, you'll get an exclusive 15% off your entire order when you use code CRIMESALAD at checkout. IQBar: Refuel smarter with IQBAR’s Ultimate Sampler Pack: 7 IQBARs, 4 IQMIX sticks, and 4 IQJOE sticks. Podcast listeners get 20% off and FREE shipping. Text SALAD to 64000 for your discount. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Love, betrayal, and deception.

0:06.0

This week of crime salad,

0:11.0

we will explore the case surrounding the death of Maria Munoz, which

0:15.2

first appeared to be a suicide, but suspicions quickly rose in those suspicions pointed

0:21.1

to her husband, Ho AlAlpio, as Maria poured her heart and her soul into her

0:26.8

roles as a mother and a wife.

0:29.6

Ho'all's attention strayed to another woman, leading to a tragic and mysterious turn of events.

0:36.4

With the threat of divorce looming over them, the question remains, what extreme measures

0:41.1

will Hoel take to avoid a costly divorce?

0:45.0

I'm Ashley and I'm Ricky.

0:48.0

And this is we take you to Laredo, Texas, a city known for a rich historical background,

1:01.4

cultural heritage, natural beauty, and strong sense of community.

1:06.6

On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, an intense call to police was made, bringing them to a scene of a husband in teal-colored

1:16.8

scrubs who obviously appeared to work in the medical field, frantically trying

1:22.1

to save his 31-year-old wife Maria Munoz, who was unresponsive.

1:28.4

Maria Munoz is lying on the ground. The police officer body cam footage shows the husband stepping away from doing

1:35.4

CPR and the officer continues to try to revive her. The husband uses this time to explain that she was a very depressed person and he goes into

1:46.7

the bathroom and brings back a pill container which contained one milligram a

1:51.4

clonazepam tablets a pill often prescribed for depression that was prescribed to him.

1:57.6

The two shared a marriage of 10 years, two kids and a home once filled with laughter, stability, and love, situated in

2:06.3

Laredo, Texas.

2:07.9

And somehow, it all came to an end.

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