Marlen Ochoa Lopez - a podcast by Meghan Sacks and Amy Shlosberg

Ep 59: A 19-year-old pregnant woman was looking for some second-hand baby-gear in an online forum for expecting mothers where she found a generous offer of free baby clothes. After traveling to the home where she was supposed to pick up the items, it became clear she was the unfortunate target of an elaborate plot. What was the twisted motive behind this crime?

United Giving Hope has partnered with the Marlen&Jadiel Lopez Memorial Project helping low-Income to a safe place for diapers for their babies. You can find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/unitedgivinghope/
Sources for Today's Episode:CNN

Chicago TribuneAssociated Press

NBC newsBlockClubChicago.com

ABC 7 ChicagoInsider.com



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Credits:Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks

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