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And the story I have for you today is about a young mom who sets out on this quick weekend trip,

but what was meant to be a simple getaway spirals into a tragedy

that baffles her family and investigators alike. This is the story of Francesca Alvarado. the It's Monday, March 19, 2012, and a young woman named Mia is getting worried because she's

been trying to get in touch with her sister Francesca for like the past day and she can't seem to get a hold of her

a hold of her.

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