The D-Lo Show

In November 2019, a massive, multi-agency online dragnet descended on Yakima County. Orchestrated by the Washington State Patrol Missing and Exploited Children Task Force (MECTF), "Operation Net Nanny" set a digital trap for online predators. Undercover detectives posed as minors or protective parents, pulling 16 men out of the shadows. For years, these cases clogged the local courts, al...

What happens when a standard internet sting takes nearly seven years to reach a courtroom? This week, we peel back the layers on Yakima County Case 19-1-02218-39: The State of Washington vs. Frederick Walter Thomson. Using verbatim court dockets, we walk day-by-day through the 2026 trial that the local papers missed. Discover how a calculated plot to exploit two fictitious children led to an &quot...

The Cost of Justice: Uncovering the Craven Pattern Episode Description: In this update, we return to the case of Teddy Lee Craven, currently facing multiple felony charges including child rape and molestation. With the jury trial fast approaching on June 22, 2026, we explore why this case has spent months in "legal limbo" and the severe systemic hurdles—including a critical public defens...

On this episode of The D-Lo Show , we return to the fallout of the 2019 "Operation Net Nanny" sting. We provide a major update on Lucas Noe Martínez, who was recently sentenced to 7.5 years to life, despite his claims of being a "vigilante". We also check in on the "ghost in the system," Rakinder Singh Randhawa, the ongoing legal battles of Veniamin Gaidaichuk, and th...

Why does it take years for a high-profile felony case to reach a jury in Yakima County? We dive into the active case of Teddy Lee Craven, from his 2023 arrest to the multiple continuances that have pushed his trial into mid-2026. We look at the "Determinate Plus" sentencing system in Washington and what the upcoming May trial date means for the victim and the community.

On December 23, 2025, 17-year-old José Franco Jr.—known on the streets as "Baby YS"—was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Francisco Serrano-Martínez. On this episode of  The D-Lo Show , we dive deep into the evidence that brought him down, from "Flock" camera tracking to his history of firearm convictions while on probation. But this case isn't just...

Back in February, we first covered the heartbreaking story of Kyleah Rose Tolle and the discovery that shook Yakima. Today, we have a major update. From the recently set 2026 trial date to the disturbing contrast between her social media presence and the reality inside her home, we break down the latest evidence. We also dive into the five felony charges she now faces and the community’s outcry ov...

In this episode of The D-Lo Show , we explore a case that shocked the Yakima community in early 2024. What began as a series of erratic, violent outbursts at a downtown apartment building escalated into a high-speed police chase and the tragic discovery of Yakima’s first homicide of the year. We delve into the charges against 31-year-old Julio Cesar Guzman, a man described by judges as an "ex...

This week, we dive into the massive legal fallout following the conviction of Bryan Kohberger. We break down the $10 million defamation judgment against a TikTok psychic and the new, high-stakes lawsuit filed by the victims' families against Washington State University. Key Topics: Professor Rebecca Scofield’s victory in court. The 13 ignored warnings: Why the victims' families are suing W...

In September 2004, the Kiona-Benton community was shattered by the senseless murder of beloved football coach and middle school teacher, Bob Mars. He was killed for a bag of snacks and less than $100. Now, over two decades later, the men convicted of his murder are seeking early release. In this episode, we dive into the chilling details of the 2004 crime and explore the recent parole board review...

This episode examines four recent reports from the Yakima Herald-Republic that have shaped the local landscape of justice and mystery in early 2026. The Sprague Discovery: We look into the mysterious death of 26-year-old Aspen Jada Valdez. After disappearing from a vehicle while traveling from St. John to Yakima on February 26, her body was discovered in a backyard in Sprague. Though an autopsy ha...

In 1988, the Nickoloff murders shocked the Yakima Valley. Decades later, in 2014, a similar tragedy unfolded when 16-year-old Shalin Alltus ended her uncle’s life in Riverside. Both cases involved teenagers facing a lifetime behind bars, but the legal landscape they navigated has shifted dramatically. We explore the recent 2025 interview where Shalin Alltus finally speaks out about the abuse that...

In this heartbreaking episode of The D-Lo Show , we examine a catastrophic breakdown in the local justice system that cost a woman her life. On September 5, 2024, a Yakima County judge released a documented gang member with an extensive criminal record on pretrial supervision, ignoring police recommendations for a high bail. Within hours of his release, 37-year-old Heather England was dead. Host R...

In the spring of 2010, 20-year-old Kyle Flerchinger was just a guest in Yakima, Washington, visiting friends and planning a future with his fiancée. He wasn't a gang member. He wasn't looking for trouble. He was simply standing in a backyard, smoking a cigarette, when a stray bullet from a confrontation a block away changed everything. In this episode, we look back at a case that the Yakim...

In 1999, a dispute over a car title and an $1,800 debt led to a night of horror in Yakima, Washington. Join the DLow Show as we dissect the case against Rosendo Delgado Jr., a man accused of a "shooting spree" that claimed the life of a three-year-old girl and left three others wounded. We explore the chilling 9-1-1 calls, the "execution-style" shooting of a toddler, and the in...

In 2014, Patrick Alltus—a beloved firefighter and volunteer—was brutally murdered in his home by his 16-year-old niece, Shalin, and her boyfriend. For a decade, it was portrayed as a heartless betrayal of a man who only wanted to help. But now, Shalin is speaking out from behind bars. In a revealing interview on "AQS Inmate Call," she alleges a history of sexual abuse and a life defined...

Welcome back to The D-Lo Show. This week, we have a massive legal update stemming from the Idaho 4 tragedy. A federal jury has ordered a TikTok tarot reader to pay a staggering $10 million in damages for defaming a University of Idaho professor. We dive into what this means for the First Amendment, freedom of speech, and the steep price of spreading baseless conspiracies online. We also look at th...

In this segment of this series, we look at the December 2025 shooting of 17-year-old Francisco Serrano-Martínez. This case, involving a 17-year-old suspect charged as an adult, brings to light the ongoing struggle with gang violence in Yakima. We explore the community's response through the "Moment of Blessing" ceremony and discuss the sobering statistics of violent crime and gang ac...

The D-Lo Show Description: In this episode, we take a somber look at the sobering reality of domestic violence in Yakima County. We delve into the tragic 2018 murder of Veronica Recio, examining the case from the initial attack to the final sentencing of her boyfriend, George Chavez Anguiano. We also broaden our lens to look at the patterns of domestic violence homicides in the region over several...

The D-Lo Show Episode Description: In August 2021, 24-year-old Jennifer Caridad vanished from Sunnyside, Washington. The very next day, a violent crime spree ignited across two states, leaving a trail of stolen cars, a wounded fisherman, and a police shootout in Oregon. At the center of it all was Aurelio Escobar. Join D-Lo as we untangle a harrowing multi-state manhunt, the heartbreaking discover...

In this late-February 2026 update, we are looking at several major developments surrounding the tragic Idaho 4 case. While the criminal proceedings ended last summer with a guilty plea, new details have emerged. We explore a forensic psychologist's analysis of the recently released autopsy reports, which points to a chilling "psychosexual" motive and a specific intended target. We al...

On June 4, 2017, a burning truck was found abandoned in Wapato. When police traced the registration back to a home in West Valley, they expected to find a victim of car theft. Instead, they found a brutal crime scene. 59-year-old Stanley Brader had been murdered on his own property. Despite evidence of multiple attackers and a very specific, disturbing crime scene, the case has sat cold for years....

In this episode of The D-Lo Show, we investigate the heartbreaking true crime case of 17-year-old Samantha Kalinchuk. A runaway staying at a Spokane youth shelter, Samantha was known for her big heart and love of basketball. We break down Washington State's "Becca Bill" and runaway laws, explaining the grim reality of how vulnerable teens end up on the streets. Tragically, Samantha&#...

On February 25, 2025, a routine welfare check in Yakima, Washington, led to a horrific discovery. Inside an unlocked apartment, officers found a 7-month-old infant deceased and a 2-year-old toddler severely malnourished. In this episode, we dive into the chilling timeline of 20-year-old Kyleah Rose Tolle, a mother who tried to build an online presence while her children suffered in unimaginable co...

Veniamin Gaidaichuk drove from Everett to Yakima to meet a 13-year-old, only to find a SWAT team. Now, his case is at the State Supreme Court, and a new bill in Olympia (SB 5312) could set him free of lifetime supervision. D-Lo breaks down the text threads, the "inducement" defense, and why this one case could change Washington law forever.