True Crime Garage Robin Abrams /// Part 2 /// 885
Nov 12, 2025
Delve into the mysterious case of Robin Abrams, who disappeared in 1990 without a trace. Explore the involvement of law enforcement, conflicts of interest, and the frustratingly limited investigative progress. Eyewitness accounts and legal battles over evidence raise questions, while forensic searches yield no results. Family frustration grows as media coverage prompts new theories about a possible cover-up. Discover the ongoing fight for justice as leads and DNA comparisons continue to unfold.
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State And Federal Agencies Took Over Early
- The Illinois State Police and FBI became involved after local conflict of interest concerns halted the sheriff's office probe.
- Investigators ran out of solid leads quickly and publicly admitted they were stumped.
Grand Jury Targeted Two Men
- Prosecutors convened a grand jury and targeted ex-boyfriend Tony Marquez and his stepbrother John Romo as possible killers.
- The grand jury sought lineups, hair, blood, prints and pubic hair to preserve evidence for any future findings.
Privacy Law Hampered Evidence Collection
- Courts limited grand jury subpoena powers because forced collection of intimate samples raised Fourth Amendment issues.
- Appellate rulings allowed less intrusive samples while blocking blood and some hair demands.
