429: Staten Island Secrets: New York Homicide (S1 E4)

May 15, 2025

The chilling murder of 18-year-old Aliza Parsy sends shockwaves through her tight-knit Orthodox Jewish community. As detectives delve into her life, they face the heartbreaking realities of family and trust. The investigation uncovers unsettling clues and potential suspects, culminating in a shocking revelation that shakes everyone who knew her. Meanwhile, the emotional turmoil of a grieving family highlights the complexities of loss and responsibility. The hosts interject humor with pop culture anecdotes, balancing the dark narrative with lighthearted commentary.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Tragic Case of Eliza

01:36 • 5min

A Gruesome Discovery: The Murder of Aliza Parsi

07:01 • 2min

Tragedy in the Community

08:48 • 10min

Pop Culture Antics and Fitness Insights

19:10 • 3min

Unraveling Eliza's Tragic Case

22:34 • 9min

Chaos at Chuck E. Cheese and Culinary Solutions

31:12 • 5min

Unraveling Secrets: The Complex Investigation of Eliza's Murder

36:02 • 11min

Shadows of Family Tragedy

47:11 • 4min

On August 10, 2005, 18 year old Aliza Parsy was found murdered in her Staten Island home. She was naked, the house had been ransacked, and the killer had managed to leave precious few clues behind. As investigators peel back the layers of Aliza's life--from who her friends were to the pressures she felt growing up in a strict Orthodox Jewish community, several potential suspects emerge. But when the killer is revealed, everyone who knew Aliza is shocked.

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