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Young Mom Strangled to Death After New Roommate Moves In
This episode details the tragic investigation into the murder of 20-year-old Kayla Hamilton, who was found strangled in her Maryland home in July 2022. Early suspicions focused on a newly moved-in roommate, a 16-year-old undocumented immigrant named Walter Martinez with alleged MS-13 gang affiliations. Although Martinez initially provided an alibi, DNA evidence and a written confession eventually linked him to the sexual assault and killing of the young woman. The narrative highlights the language barriers faced by local police and the significant role of a voicemail recording that captured…
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