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The Deck

Audiochuck
Cold Cases
Murder Investigation
Missing Persons
Homicide
Rochester
Domestic Violence
Cold Case Investigation
Florida
Connecticut
Debra Espey
True Crime
DNA Testing
Theresa Dusevitch
Cold Case Investigations
Sex Work
Anne Paetz
San Diego
Margaret Reimann
Gang Violence
Shelby Wright

For years, some law enforcement agencies have replaced the faces of traditional playing card decks with images of missing and murdered people and distributed those cards in prisons hoping inmates would come forward with information needed to crack these cold cases wide open. Now, audiochuck is dealing you in. Each week, we will be working with investigators and family members to bring you the deta... more

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Our card this week is Kevin Nguyen, the 10 of Spades from Indiana.

On a cold December night in 2018, 25-year-old Kevin Nguyen went to see a band at a Fort Wayne bar and never came home. Surveillance cameras captured his final known hours in eerie fr... more

Our card this week is Kelsie Schelling, the 10 of Spades from Colorado.

In February 2013, 21-year-old Kelsie Schelling had just learned she was eight weeks pregnant. Hours after her first prenatal appointment, she drove from Denver to Pueblo -  and ... more

Our card this week is Milagros Nieves, the 3 of Clubs from Connecticut.

For more than three decades, the family of Milagros Nieves never talked about her murder.  She’d been stabbed 33 times in the presence of her beloved baby granddaughter. The vio... more

In July 1984, Clarence and Marjorie Paulson, father and daughter, were reported missing from their home in Minnesota. At first glance, sheriff’s deputies didn’t see any obvious signs of a struggle. Marjorie and Clarence didn’t have driver’s licenses,... more

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Recent Guests

Delia D'Ambra
Investigative journalist, Counter Clock
Counter Clock / The Deck
Episode: Milagros Nieves (3 of Clubs, Connecticut)
Vanessa Lind
Milagros Nieves' granddaughter
Family member
Episode: Milagros Nieves (3 of Clubs, Connecticut)
Wilfredo Padilla
Ex-husband of Milagros Nieves
Family
Episode: Milagros Nieves (3 of Clubs, Connecticut)
Edwin Rivera
Milagros Nieves' former partner
Family
Episode: Milagros Nieves (3 of Clubs, Connecticut)
Miriam Beltran
Edwin Rivera's partner and alleged affair
Family
Episode: Milagros Nieves (3 of Clubs, Connecticut)
Dr. Crystal Heath
Eddie Heath's mother, mother to the victim, interview subject
Private individual (family member)
Episode: Edwin “Eddie” Heath Sr. (King of Hearts, Delaware)
Brandon Birch
Captain, Alamosa Police Department
Alamosa Police Department
Episode: Angelica Sandoval (3 of Hearts, Colorado)
Detective Burgermine
Detective with Fayetteville Police Department
Fayetteville Police Department
Episode: Jimmy “Jamie” Riddle (9 of Diamonds, North Carolina)
Teresa Williams
Civilian Investigator, New Castle County Police Department
New Castle County Police Department
Episode: Nefertiri “Neffie” Trader (Queen of Hearts, Delaware)

Host

Ashley Flowers
Host of The Deck; Audiochuck

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 23.4k ratings
  • Pregnant Women

    To hear Ashley refer to homicide and suicide being the leading cause of death for pregnant ‘people’ was sad, and not just because of the loss of their lives, but because women get their title removed and neutralized.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Elise Stevenson
    Canada13 days ago
  • Love!

    Absolutely love the deck! I wish we could get decks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FutureMrsC26
    United States19 days ago
  • I just bought both of your books!

    They arrived yesterday and I cannot wait to curl up with them!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NP157
    United States2 months ago
  • Background noise

    Love your podcasts but I’m going to have to stop listening to them due to the annoying sounds. The ticking, rapping, hammering, pounding is so annoying and frustrating that I can’t concentrate on what is being said. Please please please stop with the background noise

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MaggieMay63
    Canada2 months ago
  • Great podcast!!

    I love the concept of cards!! I got into this podcast through crime junkie!! (Also an amazing podcast! I am a crime junkie all the way!!) I love how well Ashley tells each story in such detail! Thank you Ashley🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ImmyLu8221
    United States2 months ago

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Some listeners complain about background audio issues and inconsistent production quality.
Listeners praise the thorough, case-focused storytelling and emotional context—great for fans of true crime.
Guests and family perspectives are frequently highlighted as a strong, humanizing element for cases.

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Milagros Nieves (3 of Clubs, Connecticut)
Q: What new information has surfaced about Milagros Nieves' murder?
New information includes a possible confession by an upstairs neighbor relayed by an inmate, and ongoing questions about Milagros' interactions in the hours before her death, which have kept the case active.
Jonathan Garcia-Valladares (7 of Diamonds, Arizona)
Q: What information has been uncovered about Jonathan's case since 2015?
Detectives have discovered mixed DNA profiles in Jonathan's pockets that may belong to his killer and have been optimistic that advancements in DNA testing could کمک solve the case.
Susan Poupart (7 of Spades, Wisconsin)
Q: What do you think happened to Susie after she left the party?
Detectives speculate that Susie may have been sexually assaulted and dumped in the forest based on witness testimonies and circumstantial evidence.
My-Dung Tran (10 of Spades, Mississippi)
Q: What would you say has been the most challenging part of this case?
The unknown, the inability to get information on those few days in the middle of where exactly she was, or what exactly she was doing, and not having the ability to go back and get the surveillance, a lot of the surveillance, most of it, as a matter of fact, because it's just gone.
Twana Smith (7 of Clubs, Connecticut)
Q: What ultimately connected Mario to Twana's murder?
DNA evidence found on Twana's pants matched Mario, and a witness claimed Mario admitted to killing Twana over a dispute.

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What is The Deck about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Listeners can expect meticulous cold-case storytelling that blends family perspectives with investigative updates from law enforcement and journalists. Episodes center on unresolved disappearances and murders, the evolution of investigations through new forensics, tips from listeners, and the ongoing human impact on families and communities. The show often revisits old evidence, digs into archival material, and weaves in detective insights to illuminate how modern tech and fresh interviews might finally push longstanding cases toward closure. A notable strength is the thorough, case-by-case narrative style that pairs emotional testimony with methodical reporting, offering a clear call for public tips and engagement from a passionate true-cr... more

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1. Delia D'Ambra
2. Vanessa Lind
3. Wilfredo Padilla
4. Edwin Rivera
5. Miriam Beltran
6. Dr. Crystal Heath
7. Brandon Birch
8. Detective Burgermine

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