Episode Notes: True Crime with Kendall Ray

Introduction

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Case Overview

• Today's case: The murder of Yuni Mi Hoy by her daughter Isabella Guzman
• Isabella's background
  • Born in Aurora, Colorado, only child
  • Parents divorced when she was 3
  • Sent to live with her father at age 7 due to behavioral issues
  • Returned to live with her mom and stepdad at age 14
  • Increasingly problematic behavior led to family tensions

Incident Details

• Date: August 27, 2013

  • Fight between Isabella and her mother, Yuni
  • Yuni felt threatened after receiving a threatening email from Isabella saying "you will pay"
  • Yuni contacted police for help

• Night of the murder (August 28, 2013)

  • Yuni returned from work with McDonald's
  • Ryan, Yuni's husband, unaware of Isabella's location
  • Yuni went upstairs to shower
  • Ryan heard loud thumping and a scream
  • Found the bathroom door locked, saw blood seeping out
  • Called 911, attempted CPR on Yuni

Murder Details

• Yuni was stabbed 79 times
  • 31 times to the face, 48 times to the neck and torso
  • Possible baseball bat involvement
• Isabella was missing after the incident; a search ensued

Capture and Arrest

• Isabella found 16 hours later in a parking garage
  • Covered in her mother’s blood, armed with the murder weapon
  • Arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder

Interrogation

• Isabella displayed signs of schizophrenia
  • Delusion of being a different person (Samantha Gonzalez)
  • Denied involvement in her mother's death
  • Investigators failed to recognize her mental state

Court Proceedings

• Initially charged with first-degree murder
• Plea of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity accepted
• Sentenced to indefinite stay at Colorado Mental Health Institute

Recent Developments

• Isabella has petitioned for release after 7 years
  • Claims to have recovered from her mental illness
  • Accusations of abuse from her upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness
  • Reported three incidents of sexual assault while in the institution
• Currently, she is monitored while attending therapy sessions

Conclusion

• Reflecting on the brutality of Yuni's murder and the complexities of Isabella's mental health
• Discussion on whether Isabella should be released or remain institutionalized
• Reminder of new merch pre-order for Neck Mech hoodie to support National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
  • Goal: Raise awareness and funds for child safety

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