"She Tried to Leave Him... So He Killed Her" - The Disturbing Case of Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca

Young mother Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca vanishes, only to be found murdered weeks later—uncovering a web of lies and manipulation by someone closest to her. If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, you are not alone. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); for TTY: 1-800-787-3224; or text “START” to 88788.. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-lizzbeth-aleman-popoca/ Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca, a 27-year-old mother from East Haven, Connecticut, disappeared on July 1, 2020, under suspicious circumstances. A devoted wife and mother, Lizzbeth was last seen at her apartment complex, where she lived with her husband and young daughter. Days after her disappearance, her body was tragically found in the trunk of a car parked behind a Mexican restaurant where she had previously worked. The investigation revealed troubling inconsistencies in accounts from people close to her, raising questions about what happened in her final hours. Despite suspicions of foul play, no arrests have been made, and her case remains unsolved. Lizzbeth's family continues to seek justice, pleading for answers and accountability in this heartbreaking case that highlights the devastating impact of unresolved crimes. Listen to hundreds of Crime Junkie episodes, wherever you get your podcasts! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-junkie/id1322200189 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DgfoleqaW61T2amZQKINx?si=10eebab7f86c48b2 Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Follow Crime Junkie: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejunkiepodcast - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimeJunkiePodcast/ - TikTok: @crimejunkiepodcast - Twitter: https://x.com/CrimeJunkiePod About Ashley Flowers Ashley Flowers is the top female podcaster in the U.S. and the host of Crime Junkie, the #1 podcast among women and the #1 true crime podcast globally. As the Founder of audiochuck, she has built a top-tier podcast production company that has garnered over 2.6 billion downloads, captivating audiences with its gripping storytelling through 10+ chart topping podcasts. Ashley and her team are dedicated to creating responsible true crime content that respects victims and their families. Follow Ashley: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ASHLEYFLOWERS/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/ash_flowers - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyflowers.af/ Pre-order Ashley’s highly anticipated second novel, The Missing Half, hitting shelves this May! | https://ashleyflowers.com/books Follow audiochuck - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audiochuck - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiochuckllc/ - Twitter: https://x.com/audiochuck