Stuff They Don't Want You To Know CLASSIC: Interview Segment: Women of Juarez, with Oz Woloshyn
Nov 4, 2025
Oz Woloshyn, an Emmy- and Peabody-winning producer, delves into the chilling crisis of femicides in Ciudad Juarez, discussing his investigative journey. He reveals patterns of missing women, the role of U.S. law enforcement, and the dangerous realities of reporting in Juarez. Oz recounts the story of Sagrario Flores and addresses cartel violence's influence on these cases. The conversation uncovers how systemic issues and intimidation have hindered justice and highlights community activism efforts for change.
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Tale Of Two Border Cities
- Ciudad Juárez and El Paso form a stark 'tale of two cities' with vastly different safety and opportunity dynamics.
- Oz Woloshyn frames the murders as stemming from structural choices around migration, industry, and border policy.
Sagrario Flores' Move For Factory Work
- Sagrario Flores moved with her family to Juárez for factory work and lived in a makeshift house built from U.S. trash.
- She began traveling alone after a shift change and disappeared within two months, later found dead.
Victim Selection And Common Patterns
- Victims were selected for shared vulnerabilities: young, poor, migrant women traveling to work.
- Patterns like bound wrists and ritualized positioning suggested organized, non-random targeting.