Episode 8: One Case 2 Victims

Hi there, I hope you enjoy this episode of Whispering Softly about Melanie Uribe, a victim of a senseless killing and a crazy set of circumstances that saw Psychic Etta Louise Smith arrested on suspicion of murder. In a community that was fearful of retribution from the attackers, law enforcement had to rely on goodwill to unravel the mystery of Etta Smith's involvement ... if any, at all - Podcast Link

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