Episode 475: Denise Huber- Part 2
Morbid
Denise's Disappearance in 1991
John Famauaro was charged with murder in the 1991 death of Denise Fomalaro. He had been living and working out of a warehouse space in Laguna Beach, California. The receipt for the freezer that she was found in was found there. His defense lawyer has called the case against him entirely circumstantial.
In Part 2, we talk through the killer’s background and troubling history with women in his life. We also go through Denise’s horrific injuries, as well as the investigation and trial that followed.
Thank you to the stupendous David White for research assistance.
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