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true crime · the day's top 5 · june 17th

__DEGRADED__ From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief for June 17th. Here are today's top 5 true crime stories. Let's get into it. First, from CBS 48 Hours. Sneak peek: "Dead Girls Don't Talk". A man in Ohio is now facing murder charges after he allegedly slipped poison into drinks that killed two women. He apparently tried to keep his victims silent, muttering that “dead girls don’t talk,” but the truth is coming out because a few brave survivors decided to speak up. One of the women who survived the attack told investigators how the poison was slipped into a shared bottle at a party, and how she noticed the sudden, terrifying drop in the other woman’s breathing. She and another friend managed to get help in time, and their quick actions saved a life that might otherwise have been lost. The other survivor, who was also present that night, described the panic that spread once they realized something was seriously wrong. She said the men who were there tried to downplay the incident, but the friends refused to let the story be buried. Their statements have become the cornerstone of the case, giving prosecutors the evidence they need to move forward. Now, with the survivors’ accounts on record, the investigation is moving toward a trial. The authorities say the poison was a rare, hard‑to‑detect substance, which is why the victims’ families were left in the dark for so long. The case underscores how important it is to listen to those who survive, because their voices are the only ones that can break the silence. Next. Second, from CBS 48 Hours. How location sharing helped police catch a serial rapist-turned-killer. The mother of Christy Giles, the model who was tragically killed, is using her grief to push a simple but powerful message: keep your location sharing on. She’s reminding us that the same tech that lets us see a friend’s coffee shop can also help law enforcement zero in on dangerous people. In this case, it was the digital breadcrumbs that led detectives straight to David Pearce, a man with a dark history of assault who escalated to murder. Pearce had already been linked to a string of rapes, but the murders of Christy and her friend, architect Hilda Marcela Cabrales, finally put him on the radar. Police pulled together phone pings, app check‑ins, and other location data from the victims’ devices. By mapping those points, they could see a pattern that pointed to Pearce’s whereabouts on the night of the killings. The data didn’t just place him near the crime scenes—it showed his movements before and after, giving investigators the timeline they needed to make an arrest. What’s striking is how quickly the tech turned a vague suspicion into concrete evidence. Once the location info was cross‑checked with surveillance footage and witness statements, the case tightened up. Pearce was apprehended without a prolonged manhunt, and the evidence gathered from his own devices helped seal the charges. The mother’s plea is rooted in that reality: the tools we already carry can be lifesaving when we let them work for us. She’s asking everyone to think beyond the inconvenience of sharing a spot on a map. It’s a small act that can make a huge difference when it comes to protecting our communities. If you’re comfortable, keep that feature on, especially when you’re out late or in unfamiliar areas. It’s a reminder that technology, when used responsibly, can be a force for good—helping to catch people like Pearce before they strike again. Up next. Third, from CBS 48 Hours. Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault. David Pearce got a life‑changing sentence after a night that turned deadly in Los Angeles. The jury found him guilty of first‑degree murder for the killings of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales, two women who never made it home from a party they’d all been at together. What really sealed the case were the seven women who stepped forward and told the court what Pearce had done to them. Their testimonies painted a clear picture of a pattern of abuse that went far beyond that single night, and the jury took it seriously. They didn’t just hear about the murders; they heard about the rapes, the intimidation, and the way Pearce tried to silence his victims. Those survivors weren’t just witnesses; they became the backbone of the prosecution. Their courage to speak up, despite the fear and stigma, gave the jurors the context they needed to see the full scope of Pearce’s crimes. It’s a reminder that when people are willing to share their stories, even the hardest‑to‑prove offenses can finally be brought to light. Now Pearce faces the consequences of both the murders and the sexual assaults. The verdict sends a message that the justice system can work when victims are heard, and it offers a small measure of closure for the families of Christy and Hilda, who’ve been waiting for accountability for far too long. And then.