A Family's Gut Instinct: The Chilling Case Of Miya Marcano

When Miya Marcano failed to board her plane home to see her family, everyone knew something was wrong. When they saw the state of her apartment, this further cemented their fears. But it was their gut instinct about a man working in her complex, that would start to give them the answers they needed…
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[@kathryncumberland]

God, I'm so sick of these small, petty, selfish little men who can't take no for an answer! Telling him no doesn't make her a b*tch, it just means she's not interested. Take it in stride and move on! He does not have the right to hurt or kill her 😩

[@joanodom2104]

Like these freaking incels popping up everywhere. Dude, if you can't attract a girlfriend, it isn't because you are not wealthy or handsome. It is because you are an utter asshole with no personality or any redeeming qualities, whatsoever. Instead of looking within, they look at all women as evil and let their deranged hatred fester. Another enraging fact is that these losers want to fixate on women and girls who look like supermodels, when they themselves are pasty, slovenly weirdos. I consider myself a bit of a weirdo, but I think that anyone reading this would know what I mean.

[@kathryncumberland]

@@joanodom2104 What?

[@joanodom2104]

​@@kathryncumberlandjust raging about Incels that can't handle rejection and have such a hatred for females. Sometimes I speak in circles. I apologize.

[@davidkaye8712]

Maybe she should not have agreed to go on a date with him, knowing he was obsessing over her.

[@jt1934]

@@davidkaye8712that’s a reason to murder?

[@hilarywallace3007]

A guard at the gate is not going to stop a maintenance man with a master key.

[@beautifuljohnson1423]

That Part Right There 😢😢😢😢

[@riggs20]

I was thinking that too. 🙁

[@LiquidDynamite]

So, you think it's better to have no security? What's your point?

[@hilarywallace3007]

@@LiquidDynamite my point is…a guard at the gate is not going to stop a maintenance man with a master key….

[@hilarywallace3007]

@@LiquidDynamite my point is…a guard at the gate is not going to stop a maintenance man with a master key….

[@lionelluva]

Miya was gorgeous 😢 sick of these demented men stalking and deleting girls due to rejection. The police and apartment complex failed Miya and her family 💔

[@sharpshooter_Aus]

“I’m so sick of demented people stalking and deleting others due to rejection” I fix it for you, women do this shit everyday do. Stop making this a gender issue.

[@jamiesadler8213]

I binge these videos by Truly Criminal and Also Coffeehouse Crime too, but being a dad to 3 Young Girls, it does scare me quite abit, as alot of these show it can happen to anyone

[@Sandy_.cheeks]

@@jamiesadler8213I watch them alot to& I'm petrified for my daughter in this scary world

[@reginageorge7343]

@@jamiesadler8213I truly agree 🙏🏾🙏🏻

[@domoetker3967]

who?smashed and grabbed event?

[@Lei3195i]

Miya's mother is amazing. She was totally engaged with her daughter's life, knows her friends, and had open communication with her about her life. This pos Armando thought that he could tell Miya's mother some b.s. Tragically, this shows that even attentive family who pay attention aren't always able to protect their loved ones. It's not their fault, they were everything. I wish there was something I could say but there really isn't, other than my prayers are with the family. This should have never happened. Rest in Peace.

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

Her mama basically said, "I know who my baby is. Don't lie to me!" So sad.

[@lornaginetteharrison7168]

Deputy Paulino was basically an accomplice to the crime: ignoring blood evidence, a discarded weapon under her bed, broken jewellery, fingerprints on the clearly broken in window, her stalker unnecessarily turning up at the crime scene, more potential weapons in her stalker’s car, not informing any of his superiors…she might still have been alive at that point. What an absolute disgrace of a police officer. He did everything he could to be dismissive about her disappearance and downplay her importance and the seriousness of the blatant evidence of a violent attack in her room. Thoroughly disgusting. I hope he’s haunted by his criminal negligence for the rest of his life.

[@lisavanallen6635]

And only “hours of suspension non pay” was all he got!!!!

[@clivematthews95]

Agreed, and it’s a shame given how much help he was given.

[@clivematthews95]

@@lisavanallen6635that makes very angry, tbh

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

They DGAF about black and brown people, especially women and children. They either don't investigate or barely investigate.

[@porfiriato84]

I doubt they would have found her alive regardless. She was probably murdered right there in her apt. Tragic 😢

[@daisymichele2666]

Good on the parents, Mama was on it! A mother's intuition is undeniable!

[@18raised]

She’s a real 1

[@cdes1776]

"The case is not a high priority" until it there is a body. :(

[@LadyAstarionAncunin]

"The case is not a high priority" is the reality for black and brown women.

[@molliemae6855]

@@LadyAstarionAncunin🙄😂

[@MrNemoYo]

@tarionAncunin You are right in ways, I agree. Though there's an added factor these days, especially in OC. It kills the "white man bad" narrative. I firmly believe politics were part of this neglect.... Especially, as anyone who knows criminal investigation knows, EVERYONE around the situation is a suspect UNTIL cleared.

[@verosalgado7880]

That part!

[@YousirArdume]

​@@LadyAstarionAncunin*women in general, but yeah, especially brown and black women...

[@sres-sg4ox]

this really hit the caribbean community hard when it happened. miya continues to be remembered each year on the road during carnival. rest in peace sweet girl ❤️

[@prettygirlpandora]

Wholeheartedly agree. OPD & the apartment complex Arden Villas failed her 💙🦋🇻🇮

[@NisaaAmmara]

You're totally right. This hit too close to home. Seeing our Soca Artists & DJ's posting about her being missing and them asking fans abroad for help to find her. Then, it is to heartbreaking condolence messages. Most of us here didn't know her, but we always knew Marlon DJ Eternal Vibes. She was a beautiful young woman whose life was cut short, to much evil in this world. We may have our differences in the Caribbean, but we rally around each other when something happens. 🇹🇹

[@Trini2dbone868]

@@NisaaAmmara This is NOT to take blame from the killer. I just have an unpopular opinion regarding this: The types of pics young women place on social media. She had a lot of seductive pics on fb and her privacy settings were public. I have no doubt lusting at and constantly obsessing over those photos led him to believe they had a connection, which he continuously insisted existed even though she always rejected him. He had a run in with another woman with the same obsessive behaviour but she was not killed. Her window was maliciously broken and that was that. Ppl are free to lead their lives as they wish, but they must always understand there are consequences especially when you’re a female. If posting explicit photos, put those photos privacy settings to be seen only by friends and family.

[@NisaaAmmara]

@TheTTTB yes it's not a reason to be killed, but actually, you just showed me a different side, and I thank you for this. When it comes to carnival, I'm from Trinidad. I know how skimpy the costumes are and how keeping a profile open can actually invite sickos and stalkers. Still extremely sad.

[@Trini2dbone868]

@@NisaaAmmara I’m Trini as well. So I definitely can agree with you on the carnival outfits …lol It was not only her carnival pics but bikini pics, in particular, I noticed she just had up displayed for the whole world to feast their eyes on. Are we so desperate for “likes” that we take such risks? Even when he became a problem it never occurred to her to restrict her pics…

[@LindysEpiphany]

There needs to be a data base for offenders like Armando. Violent offenders are always violent offenders, people need a heads-up as to who to watch out for.

[@kittikat2318]

There are, but the complex that hired him either didn’t do a background check, or he wasn’t in the databases bc his charges weren’t followed through with or dropped. If he DID have a record-it’s possible he was only jailed for misdemeanors or juvenile offenses. No employer would’ve seen those, & it wouldn’t require him to be on a “violent offender registry.” However-even if the employer missed it or ignored it in the beginning-once they got complaint after complaint, they should have pressed charges & fired him.

[@jorgerios1473]

The government has data for everything and anyone you just don’t have access to it

[@tigern_i_f_rimeri6069]

yeah more of them...at the same time people hating on cops when they collect data

[@Thomas-fb5tf]

yeah. he was a convicted felon. how was he not in prison, especially given that when he was convicted in 2017 he had already detonated a freaking explosive prior!! a guy like that shouldn't be given a master key fob.

[@timmyjon5032]

What kind of nut thinks a bomb is a prank btw? dude is bonkers....

[@Rosie-wj1le]

I still cannot believe the incredible incompetence or negligence of this police department. They should be sued for civil rights violations. Omggg!

[@wendyHew]

why civil rights??

[@felicianafullmer8552]

@@wendyHewwhy not?

[@wendyHew]

@@felicianafullmer8552 no I mean explain why they should be sued for "civil rights"

[@ANDREASREBORNTHINGS]

I think they are implying that it is (in most places) an expectation and right that civil servants (police, EMTs, etc) do their best to protect the public. Because they didn't in this case, the family of the victim probably has a good case against the deputy and/or department for ignoring evidence.

[@AngelaMerici12]

And he was only suspended for a while... What a joke. He should've been fired. We are talking about people's lives here.

[@mahdialabdulsalam9590]

It’s just horrifying knowing how excited she was about seeing her family at her hometown. She was just boarding her flight just to go to see her family then she was brutally murdered. RIP Miya❤😢

[@jamiemiesler322]

“A 10 hour unpaid suspension”? Discipline is shockingly light for LE. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen such ridiculous “punishments” for LE.

[@joanodom2104]

At least the people in the community know what he did and he will bear the brunt of disdain for being unsuitable for that job. It's not enough, but I have to grasp onto the tiny positive things, so that my head will not explode.

[@D-Rock420]

How can you hear "150 hour unpaid suspension" and come up with "10 hours" ? 😅 Edit: and 94 other idiots didn't catch that, either 😅

[@elainevarian8341]

About 3weeks! Ridiculous

[@avecashley6480]

My heart breaks for this family. Miya deserved much better, rest in peace. Very disturbing how someone with a violent criminal record with consistent harassment allegations could keep his job at this place. This complex did nothing to protect the young women who lived there. And then took no responsibility for retaining this guy despite what their residents said about him. Terrifying.

[@NatureLover-62]

@avecashley6480, this is what angers me the most!! The management at the apartment complex had apparently been notified about the vast disturbing incidents that residents expressed with Armando but they still did nothing??? And I don’t believe that relying solely on a third party for employment that did not apparently provide an in-depth criminal background as they would have been informed fully of his vast criminal history. Apartment companies have a responsibility to ensure the safety of every resident, and guest, on their properties as these are residences.

[@ayellawinston7755]

“Not high priority” is a crazy comments. Sometimes I get mad at the cops just as much as the perpetrators.

[@azninvasion]

The master key thing is insane. In my building, not only are there cameras inside and outside my apartment, but if maintenance wants in, they use their FOB, my phone rings, I see them live on video in from of my door, and I enter my pin to grant them temporary access. I hope the property management company got sued to hell for this.

[@Red1Green2Blue3]

There's no situation where someone responsible for the building can't access your apartment - whether they tell you or not, if only for things such as fire safety. Before the fob there was the master key which is arguably more problematic.

[@azninvasion]

​@@Red1Green2Blue3 Agree 100%.

[@Aprilbarne-yr1qn]

I do notice a lot of apartment maintenance workers have a man key to the tenants apartments, which I always thought was not safe. I feel like if u need access to my place you just going i have to wait till I get there or there should be a property manager that can allow them access if its an emergency

[@lakishasmith7380]

I grew up in apts all my life there's always a master key that opens all the apts. If people don't want this they need to purchase a house because as long as you're renting there's always the master key that's just the reality. This is nobody's fault but the crazy dude that's it

[@brendataylor1361]

I put in my own locks when I've moved into any apartment and I don't care how the complex feels about it. No one can get in without an adult being home.

[@timetoretire]

You really covered Miya's story so beautifully. The world needed her. My prayers to her family and friends. Cleveland.

[@azazello1784]

Why exactly did the world need her?

[@4yoon]

⁠@@azazello1784why wouldn’t we?

[@azazello1784]

@@4yoon Planet is overpopulated so it definitely did not need her.

[@doingitalone1630]

@@azazello1784 And it looks like it doesn't need you either...

[@4yoon]

@@azazello1784 im not sure if youre trolling or being serious but either way, i hope you lead a better life soon

[@Kris.with.a.K]

Deputy Paolino is in the top 5 most incompetent LEO I've ever heard about. GOOD GRIEF! 😡😭 May Miya rest eternally in peace.🙏 Excellent presentation, as always. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jonz23m]

Are you sure? I think this level of incompetency is pretty common

[@KimberlyBryant-jf8bf]

I agree 😊 it's takes a incompetent person that based it on a person birth sign

[@chitoduran3599]

@@jonz23m SHUT UP

[@pyxelated2468]

@@KimberlyBryant-jf8bfI hope you’re joking! Lol

[@KimberlyBryant-jf8bf]

@@pyxelated2468 no I am dead ass serious people say and anything for attention and people navigate in support of these weirdos

[@ruthg8799]

Arrested for using a destructive device resulting in property damage…surely that doesn’t pass the vibe check for becoming a property maintenance worker? RIP Miya. ❤

[@lalang4806]

😂 true

[@TC-nj8ug]

Yup no criminal record check clearly during the hiring process. Had they have done that maybe she wouldn’t have gotten murdered if he didn’t work there!

[@kennykaniff]

If I'm not mistaken, on Jan 1st, 2017 a law/bill was passed that made it illegal to ask if a person has a criminal record before hiring. Employers are not allowed to ask you that question on applications anymore. I believe they are NOT allowed to do a criminal records check on individuals anymore either

[@mysterymaverick1982]

I think that's the problem right there 😂 Not sure how thorough and extensive a vibe check is lol

[@kennykaniff]

@@mysterymaverick1982 😆 right?!

[@diannaperry8116]

What a beautiful smile. Rip Miya

[@rimabip]

The instance my child tells me she is being stalked, I will remove her immediately from there.😔

[@mommyshark1124]

Absolutely 💯

[@oyekunbiadams8742]

Wow so happy her family stood on business before and AFTER her death. Such a loving family

[@bhumphries1360]

The coward couldn't even face what he did. Disgusting.

[@kikirashad2843]

Exactly

[@MarcusG2G]

Ridiculous

[@jenniferyule8786]

Inciteful, hadn't thought about that. Thank god someone in comments can always state the bloody obvious.

[@bhumphries1360]

@@jenniferyule8786 🙄👍

[@koveredbykey8372]

Rt 😢

[@kristen7623]

She is one of the most stunning women. The fact that she carried her teddy bear home with her on trips reminded me that she is just a kid 😢

[@melimel2990]

She was just a dark skinned woman with light eyes!. Wow so impressive!. Come on now

[@mailed222u]

⁠@@melimel2990why are you so upset with people acknowledging her beauty? what the fuck is wrong with you? youre speaking about a dead woman show some respect

[@elizajanica7679]

​@@melimel2990 Dark skin or not she was a beautiful girl inside and out. She had goals and ambition! You sound like a disgusting hater! Get help!

[@atiamadiha1079]

@@melimel2990Wow what does color have to do with anything smfh

[@Nicole-ql9cm]

​@melimel2990 1 she is not dark skin your racism is showing! Like wtf that got to do with her life been taken ! Your Jelious over a person who is not here anymore! Your a demon !

[@NHWatching]

Blood all over the place and broken windows locks. Is there some mental deficiency in that PO?!?! My 11 year old would know that was suspicious enough to be reported as such! What the hell?! Better to be short staffed than have that guy on the force.

[@ayellawinston7755]

She was gorgeous. Her dad put his own locks for his baby girl ☹️ but the darkness of the world still got in. So upsetting. Rest in peace Miya Marcano ❤❤❤ Hope you find the peace you deserved on this world in the next. ❤❤

[@buttlord4204]

She really was. It's interesting how young people tend to be more attractive than ever (well fed, medicine, better cared for than ever, etc) but many also look just different than people have ever looked before. Maybe not the best place for me to be talking trivial ideas like this. She was beautiful though and it is sad that some weird goofball who doesn't know how to appreciate something like that, took her away from everyone, and everyone from her

[@jarrodbarker5050]

She was ok.

[@TheModernLeper708]

⁠@@buttlord4204so, you are saying that it wouldn’t have been as sad if she wasn’t beautiful. I don’t even know where to start with this comment. It is offensive in so many ways

[@ayellawinston7755]

@@TheModernLeper708 no. I think they’re saying possibly how when a person who is attractive they have an easier time attracting unwanted affection from all over. For example Miya. The man was obsessed with her he sent her $700 for “being pretty” i can imagine that was so terrifying for her. He could have just been like “wow she pretty” and moved on but he felt like he had to have her like a trophy. That’s how I took it

[@TheModernLeper708]

@@ayellawinston7755 nah, the whole tone of this comment thread is offensive to me. The girl is dead, her looks may have been a factor, and people in the comments are blathering on about how beautiful she was. We all need to stop judging women on their looks alone, seriously. Someone further down comments simply that she was beautiful, and someone replies that she was mid. Even in death she is being seen as an object. Disgusting

[@kandycepeterson2482]

Mias mothers final statement read, was well said, well read, and so heartbreakingly real. ❤ Another really well done true crime documentary, that leaves us feeling it is more of a tribute, than a news segment. I am a fan.

[@mencot89]

You worded it perfectly. Im tearing up watching this. She was so young & gorgeous, had a whole life ahead of her. On an important day when she’s meeting the family she was faced with a vindictive man in her apartment & she had no way to save herself. It’s so sad to lose someone you love this way & no justice as the killer killed himself. RIP Miya

[@coreyhutchinson5879]

This is the best true crime channel on KZbin, no going into the phycology of the killer and over analysing everything. Just telling the story how it happened

[@terryyakamoto3488]

I agree, the psychological BS that gets spouted on some shows is infuriating

[@tubesurfn]

Narrator voice is so soothing. Please don't switch up to A.I. any time soon. RIP Miya 🙏🏾 ❤️

[@TrulyCriminal]

Thank you!! 🖤

[@justin9744]

It really isn't though. The narrator constantly sounds bored af. I hate this narrator. One of the worst in the business.

[@budgirl1368]

I can listen to this channel all day every day♥️⭐️ she’s my favorite

[@jeffl6394]

About 15 years ago, we had an apartment complex here with multiple families reporting clothing randomly missing from their childrens' bedrooms. One mother came home to find a maintenance worker in her daughter's bedroom. He claimed to be checking the fire alarms and left. He was actually a resident that worked as a maintenance worker to reduce his rent. When they searched for his name, they found he was a registered sex offender for 'possession of inappropriate images of children under 10'. The apartment complex never did any sort of background check, but gave him keys to every apartment in the complex. They sold out the safety of their residents in order to hire someone that would work for next to nothing.

[@miyap488]

They give maintenance to much freedom to others apartment. They willingly walked into my house as I’m putting on clothes. They gave pest control a key

[@jessicacoles349]

He literally had her blanket how the hell could they not get warrant sooner. Just crazy.

[@CAROLUSPRIMA]

Regarding the screw driver and other things seen in the car that the police failed to retrieve because “they didn’t have a search warrant.” Stunningly this is from the mouth of the police CHIEF. Any rookie cop should be well-versed in the plain view doctrine. If they could see it and if it may be connected to a crime they can seize it. Astounding. And yes, I am a lawyer.

[@Interesting.Factor]

I love being able to see pictures that weren't shown anywhere else when this case took place. It truly makes you feel like you knew them and how much of an impact they made on their family..so heartbreaking to know her family will never receive justice

[@mommyshark1124]

Absolutely agree 💯

[@AMonikaD]

What an utter failure of law enforcement. They should be sued !!!

[@wendyHew]

Thats a silly comment, why would you want to persecute the people who are employed to help because you think they should have done more or acted differently? They did not intentionally hinder the case and these people spend their time helping to keep the country safe. If you want more done you need to oppose the silly left wing laws that prevent them doing more, like laws that they need a search warrant to look inside a car etc. Tbh the mistakes in this case were likely due to the fact that people are constantly reported missing and it usually comes to nothing. Also taking the police to court costs the taxpayer money and then any payments won in the case are paid by the taxpayer too, its an extremely selfish act.

[@pineywoodslawandcrime]

Yup

[@joanodom2104]

Law enforcement will never admit to wrong doing.

[@saraa1741]

I hope the family files a civil suit.

[@davidwright873]

How did they fail? Didn't he kill himself? I watched the same vid and it looks like they played by the book. You cant just run around arresting someone on a hunch. Be realistic.

[@adrienekausner9701]

10:32 these cops sucked at their job so bad during this “investigation.”

[@buttlord4204]

I hate how so many cops are comfortable just blatantly lying on top of all the corruption and incompetence. LAPD has a new chief and he recently was in the new explaining why he arrested the "Justice 8" activists, and entirely separately, some anti-Scientology protesters He in both cases told straight up verifiable lies, stated things to be known to him/them as absolute facts that are easily identified as just untrue statements top to bottom, probably false statements... Police staying, very publicly, that verifiably false details are absolutely true... It either points towards an insane level of incompetence, or it shows they are just outright lying, with no other options. Yet courts have to take what these proven liars say as the truth, they can't just disregard a lying cop, because he's a known liar, they have to PRETEND they're honest, knowing they aren't, it's gross

[@skyferrari]

the lady singing i was here by beyonce at her funeral service is really touching. may miya rest in peace.

[@Danica.Powell]

Miya was so beautiful. I haven't actually watched it all yet but I know what's happened, you can tell pretty quickly. She wasn't safe in her own home. How disgusting is that? Looks like another case of the police just not caring enough. Thank you for covering her case so well, she deserves to be remembered. I don't know how families survive this. Nothing is ever going to be the same for them, they don't even get justice. It's incredibly sad.

[@kimmyfreak200]

"I'm here cuz i am concerned" oh man so was stephen mcdaniel

[@leighleigh8725]

O man what a perception

[@mommyshark1124]

I just watched that video before this one. That dude would've been a serial killer 💯. I STG

[@aaronwalcott513]

Being a property manager in TnT, I've trained myself to never even look into a tenant's window while passing. Any maintenance techs I hire, I've approved and never enter a tenant's home without me. How was this man allowed into Miya's room unsupervised, at random times? This was failure at multiple levels.😢 Poor girl.

[@oogabooga1023]

Man she was so beautiful. I feel for the poor family 😭

[@jarrodbarker5050]

She was mid.

[@alfredwilson4224]

@@jarrodbarker5050mid?

[@azazello1784]

Just stop it... You could clearly see her jaw bones were wide which is not attractive. That's attractive for men, not women.

[@JulieRushworth]

'She' was intelligent, hardworking, loving and was loved.

[@felicianafullmer8552]

@@jarrodbarker5050your mama is mid

[@taleenkassabian1196]

This is such a chilling case. Her family are absolutely amazing for all the work they have done in the wake of their tragedy.

[@theresabridges5022]

Good for her family for suing the incompetent sheriff’s office and the apartment complex. These places need to quit hiring individuals with violent criminal records for positions like maintenance where they are given access to people’s living spaces. RIP sweet Miya. 🙏🏻💔

[@AHMAD-2324]

You sent her 700.00 dollars and she sent it right back to you...That was clearly the HUGE red flag to move TF ON !!! Miya was absolutely GORGEOUS ❤ R.I.P. 🕊🕊🕊🕊

[@NatureLover-62]

Miya had so much life to live, as she was an incredible presence in her family and community as her life was just beginning. As a parent, I cannot imagine a greater heartbreak, or hell, in losing my child but to lose a child due to the hands of murder is an imaginable loss. My heart goes out to Miyas family and friends as we grieve with them in the loss of Miya Marcano. 💔💔

[@_Wyntxr]

What really pisses me off was that he killed himself. What a coward. If that cop did what he was suppose to do, then her killer would be alive & rotting in jail as he should.

[@ianationwidee2307]

Nothing I like more on a Saturday night than to chill out with a few snacks and enjoy one of your uploads. Superb channel. Thank you for the amazing detail you put into each and every case and the empathetic manner in which you document them. Excellent narration.

[@wendyHew]

What snacks??

[@thehangingparsiple5692]

Paolino.....man.....you didn't just drop the ball, you dropped the whole damn game. Beyond incompetent 💀💀💀

[@divinedevil]

The only thing worse than a monster is, a cowardly monster. RIP Miya!

[@joanodom2104]

And an absolutely incompetent cop!

[@whoisharo4689]

How the hell did he take her body out of the apt without anyone seeing? Not even surveillance? Come on

[@shannonmcclain2036]

Exactly 💯

[@nalulesylivia3600]

Another monster who can't take a rejection and decided to end an innocent soul Rest in peace Miya 🙏

[@laydee_k]

Such a tragedy!!! She was absolutely gorgeous and had her whole life ahead of her. She had a beautiful send off. Rest in paradise beautiful 🩷

[@zoegailp]

This case reminded me of the murder of another young woman, Sasha Samsudean, in her Orlando apartment complex. It was the apartment security guard who killed her. It’s so scary that these things happen 😢

[@tamaraudukumbura6932]

So true. It happened on the 2015 & this is on the 2021 RIP Sasha & Miya 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 😢😢😢😢

[@buttlord4204]

So wild how something very obviously happened to her, probably murdered by this scary dude right here who has showed up with no way of knowing what was happening unless he killed her.... And the cops won't dedicate any time or effort or nothing towards it????

[@karlaplascencia7998]

And to think that her dad added locks to the windows. How devastating. Rest in peace beautiful girl. As her brother said she will always be 19.

[@ricknorman7193]

In any kind of community, why should maintence have a key? Get real. If it needs fixed, it can be done when the resident is home! This protects BOTH parties! Damn, WISE up!

[@evaoliveri306]

I went to UCF and lived in Orlando during this, thank you for treating this case and Miya with such respect

[@jennifermello5993]

I'll never never understand how a police department can be SO Incompetent. I don't get. Oh windows broken, blood all over pillow room a mess and a nightstand holding the door shut, nothing to see here. Unbelievable Rest In Peace Beautiful Young Lady

[@kamiinicole2515]

This case hit to close to home at my Alma Mater. Prayers to her family.🙏🏾

[@kennykaniff]

I've been a sub to this channel for about 2 years and it really is one of only a handful of top notch true crime channels on this platform. The quality of the production value, details and commentary is excellent!! Out of over 130 TC channels that I've watched content on, there are only about 10 or so that are of GREAT QUALITY and THIS channel is one of those few. So awesome to see the growth over the past few years. Keep doing things just as you are 🤘🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@lovelyshirl]

Another beautiful young life cut short so brutally. Just tragic 😢😢😢

[@MelanieMaguire]

Awful. Just awful. Why do mainentance/admin staff have access to people's apartments? It's so dangerous. It's also unethical - everyone has a right to their privacy and security. And he had a criminal record as well. Terrible. Sending love and strength to her family...♥

[@hunterrb2]

My family experienced this tragedy of our loved one going missing, getting help for finding answers to what happened and where he could be, was the worst feeling any one could ever imagine 💔.

[@LaDimplez91]

Miya's story is absolutely heartbreaking and horrifying 😢 may she rest in peace💙

[@natashasumile6324]

I love how you cover stories, do justice and give a voice to the victims and how your videos are narrated. Every Saturday I listen to your videos going to sleep however the narration helps me fall asleep within 10 minutes so I have to watch and listen on a Sunday… great job as always and more importantly rip Miya

[@CandiceVidito]

R.I.P Miya Marcano

[@KristineS73]

I remember when this was happening. I live a few towns away and it was just sickening to see the mistakes being made thru the entire investigation. Rest easy beautiful girl ❤🙏🏻

[@ClaireRozier-xc7ys]

My heart aches for all of Miya's family and friends,it makes my blood run cold thinking through all the horrors that could have faced her when she entered her apartment, absolutely terrifying.R.i.P beautiful girl 🙏🙏🙏..

[@jonnysmith1805]

Thanks for covering this ❤️❤️

[@bobessy5552]

Omg that last statement by her mom broke my heart. 😢 I am so sorry

[@JayDee-ut5yg]

I love your channel because of your attention to detail and extra research!! I have watched about 2 other videos of Miya and yours seen to have different pics and talk more about her and her family!!

[@ashaeliz]

I remember when this happened, it scared everyone that lived in apartments. You never know who is working maintenance. I felt so bad for her family, they knew from the beginning it was him.

[@KristenDeMeillon-nt5pd]

There's a missing girl in South Africa. Her name is Joslin Smith. I was hoping if you could cover this or post about it, it could really bring a lot more awareness and coverage to possibly help find her.❤

[@praytogodus]

I'm deeply sorry to hear about Joslin Smith's disappearance. It's incredibly important to spread awareness and rally support in situations like this to aid in the search efforts. Every bit of exposure can make a difference in bringing attention to her case and potentially leading to her safe return. My thoughts are with Joslin's family and friends during this difficult time, and I hope for her swift and safe reunion with her loved ones.

[@kimpenwell2625]

I absolutely LOVE your channel. Thank you for all of your hard work. 😊 The victims you cover always make my heart shatter for their families, and friends. 💔

[@SheriParkhurst-wd5cj]

She was a beautiful young woman and from watching this I know she was loved by many! RIP Miya

[@ireneroland3070]

I wonder if that first deputy feels guilty about not getting the investigation going when he first entered her apartment. I hope so , hoped he learnt something from this .

[@soniafigueroa5170]

So heart breaking..RIP Mija. Forever 19 ❤🌸

[@saraa1741]

LEO Paulino was an absolute incompetent pos. Let that be HIS daughter whose room he would have walked in on, I'm sure he wouldn't have dismissed it. I hope this follows him for the rest of his sh!tty career. 10 days of unpaid leave? What a joke! I've seen harsher punishments for a lot less. Ugh, this case infuriates me. Prayers for her family.

[@bunnybearme]

This case is absolutely heartbreaking. My heartfelt condolences to Miya's family.

[@karentully7159]

Thank you 😊I've been waiting all week ❤The best true crime podcast ever!!

[@Fee212]

Me too. I love this channel. ❤

[@caramileelliott1719]

What a beautiful soul! She died so young! 😢

[@itsameera5820]

Truly Criminal is my favorite true crime channel on KZbin. You guys are absolutely killing it! Rest In Peace Miya😞This case is horrifying.

[@GingerNinja1]

The sheriff’s office suspended officer Samir Paulino who, didn't report his findings resulting in his supervisor Corporal Kenneth Dale to report Miya as a "voluntary missing person!" Paulino only received a 150-hour unpaid suspension as discipline & caused Corporal Dale who, was said to have violated department policies to receive a 10-hour unpaid suspension as discipline. I support officers who aren't corrupt, but imo Paulino should've been fired bc had he done his job they would've likely arrested the murderer BEFORE he had a chance to self harm. On a more positive note though, the department did make changes to their policy that will "direct first-responding patrol deputies to immediately notify their supervisors, and the Missing Persons Unit, in any case in which someone is considered a Missing Endangered Person.” Also, Miya's family helped to get a bill passed in California which was signed into law that following June to honor Miya Marcano. It increases physical safety for renters "require landlords to get a background check on apartment complex employees (why that had to be "signed into law," is beyond me!) That should've been routine protocol to begin with considering those employees work around children too. The law went on to read that "people with a violent criminal history or anyone listed as a S.O. or s. predator will not be eligible for hire. Landlords will also have to give tenants 24 hours notice before entering their apartments & keep a master log of who is accessing any master keys." Rest in Paradise Miya 🤍🏝🕊

[@joereinante760]

A friend of mine was friends with her and when this happened even nearby Tampa and Lakeland was shaken up. May she rest in peace

[@geezuss1114]

Good for her for fighting back against this monster. RIP beautiful angel

[@dawnjones6138]

Thank you great work on miyas case! May she rest in peace!!

[@AB-un4io]

I had a person who stalked me for many, many years. This started in the late 1970’s and was never given the attention this crime, imo, warranted by police officers or law enforcement. My family did take it seriously and I was protected to the best of their ability. The man who did this died a long time ago. I’ve been able to get therapy. It’s something that caused so much trouble and it always will affect me. I’m so grateful, though, that I got that chance. And I’m absolutely horrified and infuriated for Mia and her family. This many years later and despite so much effort to get laws put in place AND it’s still happening? I don’t know how these LEO’s can sleep at night. And I’m so inspired by the changes that Mia’s family have made to get protective laws in place. RIP Mia and prayers for her family. ❤️🙏🏼🕊

[@joannelee4875]

❤❤❤

[@mommyshark1124]

🫶🏽💖🫶🏽

[@harleyj5919]

RIP Sweet Angel! As always this video was well done & informative!

[@jabberwocky2029]

WHO TF HIRED ARMANDO WITHOUT A BACKGROUND CHECK

[@reemreem6841]

" She will ever be 19" 💔💔

[@moldyhalfling]

What a gorgeous young lady. 💔You covered Miya's story so beautifully. 💛🧡❤

[@misska7535]

I alway's say how wonderful your channel is but i have to say...UM DUH, HE'S WAS SO GUILTY!! I gasped, smh, felt angry, saddened by tbis horrific story. Rip Miya 🕊🌹💕 Thank you for another upload. God bless 👑🙏🕊💜💜💜🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@YRPAudit]

Incompetent cops my god...can someone please hold these cops accountable too? How are we paying our taxes for such crooked cops ...like this family had to do the cops job

[@tamaramonique4959]

This is such a great channel. May Miya's soul and her family be at peace. She was so beautiful.

[@melon7724]

i lived in the nearby appartments for school as well. this was such a sad, heartbreaking case. shame on the deputy too. rest in peace, beautiful soul.

[@fenixvolt2777]

That monster took away a girl that was TRULY loved. That alone is heartbreaking.

[@mariannepfly1906]

Wow her smile. Such a sad story.

[@Franklin5261]

The apartments I live in have very few cameras and the security gates are broken more often than they are working. The maintenance guys have a master key to get into any apartment. They do have to post a notice the day before they are entering your apartment. As far as I know the maintenance guys have never entered my apartment without consent or prior notice but I’m not here 24/7. It’s scary to think about all that after hearing this case.

[@tracey8698]

Be vigilant

[@ManBearPig.]

Get your own security camera and look into the Addalock Travel Door Lock or the Brinks Home Security Bar. Both are perfect for apartments and under 25 dollars. Unfortunately this case is not the first time something like this has happened and it won't be the last.

[@sydneynicole5240]

He took full advantage of the fact that she was 19, in college, and was away from her family. Men like this prey on younger women because they know we’re vulnerable and are afraid to reject unwanted advances from them. This is why it sometimes feels safer to just ignore and be rude to men, because if you’re nice to them, they will literally take it as an invitation and will never leave you alone.

[@shortiedeleon14]

but we live in a sick world, where you’re mean and they STILL will find a way to hurt you. it’s so sad and scary. i’ve gotten slapped at my own job for rejecting a man. i can never forget it. it’s hard being a woman.

[@aprilkennedy4579]

The incompetence of this deputy and his boss are staggering. 10 hour unpaid suspension!? No, they need to be fired and never allowed to be in an form of law enforcement.

[@ScotsmanDougal]

Another brilliant and heart-breaking episode. You girls are absolutely fantastic. By far, the best true crime channel on youtube.

[@lisadixon8087]

Yes! They are really good. I've just found another channel recently, and I can't believe I've not seen it till now! Crime zone. They're equally as good. I watch a few different channels but these are in my top 3 now. Also MrDarkside is one I found a few months ago he's great but doesn't put new videos out as regular.

[@TubularBelles]

Even with better security, there are no guarantees. This was the maintenance worker!!!!