Denise Huber- Part 2
Morbid
The Death of Denise Huber
John Fomilaro kidnapped and murdered Denise Huber in 2006. He kept trophies that were all blood-stained, including Christmas boxes for the handcuffs. The case is one of a few back-to-back brutal cases on this week's podcast. We'll try to figure out if Pemberley Rico killed her husband by coincidence or she did kill herself.
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.
References
Associated Press. 1994. "No bail for suspect in bizarre slaying." Arizona Daily Sun, July 21: 10.
Cekola, Anna. 1997. "For Hubers, relief at 'a step in justice, anticipation of next one." Los Angeles Times,
May 23: A24.
Dobruck, Jeremiah. 2016. "The wound that never heals." Los Angeles Times, July 1.
Gomez, James. 1991. "Banner used in search for woman." Los Angeles Times, July 3: 129.
—. 1991. "Denise Huber probably dead, investigator says." Los Angeles Times, October 10: 214.
—. 1991. "Hope keeps a search alive." Los Angeles Times, June 27: 224.
Gomez, James, and Eric Lichtblau. 1991. "Was missing woman victim of foul play." Los Angeles Times,
June 6: 227.
Hernandez, Greg. 1997. "Famalaro defense charges witness is biased ." Los Angeles Times, February 22:
309.
—. 1997. "Famalaro defense rests after trying to refute special circumstances." Los Angeles Times, May
21: B4.
—. 1997. "Famalaro judge unswayed by argument denying kidnapping." Los Angeles Times, May 15: B3.
—. 1997. "Famalaro jury told that the victim had drinks." Los Angeles Times, May 20: B1.
—. 1997. "Famalaro quickly convicted in Huber sex murder case." Los Angeles Times, May 23: 1.
—. 1997. "Killer who froze body sentenced to die." Los Angeles Times, September 6: A24.
—. 1997. "Prosecutor describes stranded motorist's last hours." Los Angeles Times, May 9: A3.
—. 1997. "Unraveling mysteries of Huber case." Los Angeles Times, April 21: 53.
Ko, Mimi. 1992. "Daughter is gone, then cancer hits." Los Angeles Times, November 7: 220.
Lasseter, Don. 1998. Cold Storage: A Killer with a Heart of Ice. New York, NY: Pinnacle Books.
Lindsbaum, Mark. 1991. "Impasse in search from woman doesn't shake faith." Los Angeles Times,
September 8: 408.
Los Angeles Times. 1991. "Abandoned car on freeway spurs search for Newport Beach woman." Los
Angeles Times, June 5: 107.
Pinsky, Mark. 1995. "Famalaro trial delayed until next April." Los Angeles Times, April 11: 136.
Reza, H.G., and Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta. 1994. "Body is identified as Denise Huber." Los Angeles Times,
July 17: 137.
Tabor, Gail. 1994. "Parents' search ends." Arizona Republic, July 18: 1.
The People vs. John Famalaro. 2011. S064306 (Supreme Court of California, July 7).
The People vs. John Famalaro. 2007. S064306 (Supreme Court of the State of California, April 11).
Villa, Judy, and David Schwartz. 1994. "Police fear other victims in home where freezer held woman's
corpse." Arizona Republic, July 18: 1.
Wilgoren, Jodi. 1994. "Famalaro faces sex charges in Huber slaying." Los Angeles Times, September 30:
136.
Yokoi, Iris. 1992. "Family of missing woman still hopeful." Los Angeles Times, June 3: 102.
Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)
Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)
Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley
Listener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra Lally
Listener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025)
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The AI-powered Podcast Player
