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Sam Mandez
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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Dec 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sam Mandez was just 14 years old when his elderly neighbor, Frida Winter, was found murdered in her home, the same home Sam had painted with his grandfather just a few summers prior. It would be years before they set their eyes on Sam as their main suspect. And while he was just a kid when the crime took place, Sam was tried as an adult and eventually sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder. Despite maintaining his innocence, he now faced a future behind bars. But what would that future *actually* look like? Today, we’re starting where a lot of other true crime stories end – in prison.
Please be aware that today’s episode discusses incarceration, solitary confinement, severe mental illness, suicide, and self-harm. Please take care while listening.
Action Items Related to Today’s Episode:
If you’re in the United States and you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or visit their website at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.
To learn more about solitary confinement and the movement to end its practice, I highly recommend checking out Solitary Watch at https://solitarywatch.org/.
A full list of sources, resources mentioned, and photos related to the case are available in the show notes of today's episode, https://truercrimepodcast.com/sam-mandez.
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Please be aware that today’s episode discusses incarceration, solitary confinement, severe mental illness, suicide, and self-harm. Please take care while listening.
Action Items Related to Today’s Episode:
If you’re in the United States and you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or visit their website at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.
To learn more about solitary confinement and the movement to end its practice, I highly recommend checking out Solitary Watch at https://solitarywatch.org/.
A full list of sources, resources mentioned, and photos related to the case are available in the show notes of today's episode, https://truercrimepodcast.com/sam-mandez.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Dec 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (21)
Ep. 02: The Botched Investigation of Samuel Little: <p>Prior to his death in 2020, Samuel Little confessed to 93 different murders between the years of 1970 and 2005. And over 50 of them have been confirmed by investigators. It makes Little the most prolific serial killer in US history. So why then, have you never heard of him? Today’s episode explores who is looked for, who is seen, and who is forgotten.</p> <p>Today's episode contains references to sexual assault, opioid addiction, and physical abuse. Please take care while listening.</p> <p>A full list of sources, resources mentioned, and photos related to the case are available in the episode's show notes, <a href="//truercrimepodcast.com/Samuel-Little">https://truercrimepodcast.com/samuel-little/</a><a href="https://truercrimepodcast.com/">.</a></p> <p>If you liked today's episode, leave us a review! It's the best way to support our work and help other people find Truer Crime.</p> <p>Keep up with us on <a href="//instagram.com/tru by Truer Crime