Was Rudy Farias Part Of His Mothers Scamming Scheme?
Episode 91, Jul 11, 2023, 11:00 AM
In the latest edition of Murder In The Morning, Tony Brueski and Stacy Cole delve deep into the enigmatic case of Rudy Farias, a Houston man who was reported missing as a teenager and suddenly reappeared after eight years. A saga filled with allegations of deceit and abuse, the case turns dark with Farias' cousin, Michelle Rodriguez, accusing Farias' mother of years of maltreatment and accusing the Houston Police Department of a potential "cover-up."
The story began on March 7, 2015, when Farias' mother, Janie Santana, reported him missing at the age of 17. His unexpected reappearance on June 29, 2023, was initially celebrated as a "miracle", but in a startling twist, police revealed that Farias was never actually missing. According to Lt. Christopher Zamora, Farias returned home the day after his mother reported him missing, and both Santana and Farias provided law enforcement with "fictitious names and dates of birth".
In a web of allegations and contradictions, activist Quanell X claimed that Farias had reported being sexually abused by his mother for years - a claim denied by the police. Meanwhile, Rodriguez, in her interview with FOX7, alleges that the abuse had started before the missing person report. She said, "His mother had been seen by my late grandma causing abuse to Rudy sexually, physically, mentally. This did not just start when Janie reported Rudy missing."
The layers of deceit run deeper, with Santana allegedly using the funds raised to search for her supposedly kidnapped son for personal use. Quanell X alleged that she used the funds for vacations and personal expenses. Despite these revelations, the district attorney declined to charge Santana for the fake reports, although the investigation is ongoing.
Rodriguez, in an emotionally charged statement, insisted on the truth being revealed, saying, "It’s all going to come out, you can't hide, nothing is going to be hidden, so whatever you think you can hide, good luck it’s coming out."
The case takes a further grim turn with Pauline Sanchez Rodriguez, Farias’ aunt, expressing frustration with the authorities' inaction. She told reporters that her late mother, Rosa Sosa Rodriguez, had been living with Santana and had repeatedly informed relatives that Farias was at their house. Court records suggest a troubled history with Santana, as her 2012 marriage was annulled due to accusations of her having at least five other spouses.
Join Brueski and Cole as they dissect this twisted narrative of alleged deceit and abuse, in an episode that highlights the lengths to which individuals might go to maintain a façade of falsehood. It’s a chilling examination of the human capacity for deceit and the terrible price paid by those caught in its web.
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The story began on March 7, 2015, when Farias' mother, Janie Santana, reported him missing at the age of 17. His unexpected reappearance on June 29, 2023, was initially celebrated as a "miracle", but in a startling twist, police revealed that Farias was never actually missing. According to Lt. Christopher Zamora, Farias returned home the day after his mother reported him missing, and both Santana and Farias provided law enforcement with "fictitious names and dates of birth".
In a web of allegations and contradictions, activist Quanell X claimed that Farias had reported being sexually abused by his mother for years - a claim denied by the police. Meanwhile, Rodriguez, in her interview with FOX7, alleges that the abuse had started before the missing person report. She said, "His mother had been seen by my late grandma causing abuse to Rudy sexually, physically, mentally. This did not just start when Janie reported Rudy missing."
The layers of deceit run deeper, with Santana allegedly using the funds raised to search for her supposedly kidnapped son for personal use. Quanell X alleged that she used the funds for vacations and personal expenses. Despite these revelations, the district attorney declined to charge Santana for the fake reports, although the investigation is ongoing.
Rodriguez, in an emotionally charged statement, insisted on the truth being revealed, saying, "It’s all going to come out, you can't hide, nothing is going to be hidden, so whatever you think you can hide, good luck it’s coming out."
The case takes a further grim turn with Pauline Sanchez Rodriguez, Farias’ aunt, expressing frustration with the authorities' inaction. She told reporters that her late mother, Rosa Sosa Rodriguez, had been living with Santana and had repeatedly informed relatives that Farias was at their house. Court records suggest a troubled history with Santana, as her 2012 marriage was annulled due to accusations of her having at least five other spouses.
Join Brueski and Cole as they dissect this twisted narrative of alleged deceit and abuse, in an episode that highlights the lengths to which individuals might go to maintain a façade of falsehood. It’s a chilling examination of the human capacity for deceit and the terrible price paid by those caught in its web.
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