The Celis family wakes up to a nightmare, their six-year-old daughter Isabel is missing from her bed. Investigators, family and community members swarm the streets of Tucson, Arizona in hopes of finding her. Bud Foster and Shaley Sanders go through all the twists and turns of the case and how it connects to another investigation, as Christopher Clements awaits trial.
Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys prepare for two murder trials involving Christopher Clements. Court documents reveal new evidence against Clements not previously revealed to the public.
31 Dec 2021
Episode 7: Could Maribel's Death Have Been Prevented?
Christopher Clements appeared in the Isabel Celis murder investigation before Maribel Gonzales disappeared. Does this mean Maribel's death could have been prevented?
24 Dec 2021
Episode 6: Maribel Gonzales
Christopher Clements is connected to another murder investigation: 13-year-old Maribel Gonzales. Bud and Shaley share how he became a suspect in that death and the evidence detectives say links him to the crime.
17 Dec 2021
Episode 5: Suspect Arrested
How did investigators find the remains of Isabel Celis? Bud and Shaley introduce you to Christopher Clements, who approached the FBI hoping for a deal, but turned into a suspect.
10 Dec 2021
Episode 4: Break in the Case
It's the big break in the case investigators were looking for, but is it enough to lead to an arrest? Bud and Shaley review the announcement from the Tucson Police Chief and the response from the Celis family.
3 Dec 2021
Episode 3: Speculation of Suspects
Who is behind the disappearance of Isabel? Bud and Shaley go through the theories that circulated around the country, as the Celis family defends their innocence.
26 Nov 2021
Episode 2: Searching For Isabel
The extensive search for Isabel Celis continues, but what does the process entail? Bud and Shaley break down the steps, some of the tips called into police and a 911 call that ended up being a hoax.
19 Nov 2021
Episode 1: Isabel Celis
It's April 21, 2012 and Sergio Celis discovered his daughter Isabel is missing from her bedroom. With no history of running away, the family calls it an abduction. Bud and Shaley take a closer look at the moments leading up to Isabel's disappearance and the first hours into the investigation.
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