Motive and Intent - The Murder of Maria Muñoz

Crime Salad

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4.4 • 3K Ratings

🗓️ 26 July 2024

⏱️ 43 minutes

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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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