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Episode 531 · True Crime All The Time

Jayne Salazar-Chavez

10 Sep 2026 · 54 min

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17-year-old Jayne Salazar-Chavez was a bright, outgoing high school student with dreams of becoming an Air Force pilot. In November 2022, her Army boyfriend unexpectedly arrived at her Decatur, Georgia, home and discovered suggestive messages on her phone from another man. A heated confrontation followed, and later that night Jayne and her boyfriend returned to her house, where a gunman opened fire on their vehicle. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss Jayne Salazar-Chavez. Jayne was killed, and her boyfriend was seriously wounded. As investigators dug into the case, Jayne’s phone, a…

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True Crime All The Time

Emash Digital · True Crime · English

Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson guide you through the most interesting true crime stories. This is a true crime podcast that spares none of the details and delves into what makes these killers tick. Join us for a good mix of lesser known cases as well as our take on what we call the "Big Timers"

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