The episode recounts the tragic disappearance and murder of Juan Carlos Hernandez, a 21-year-old college student, in September 2020. It details his promising life, his job at a marijuana dispensary, and his mother's relentless efforts to find him. The narrative then shifts to the crucial role of recovered security footage in uncovering the crime, revealing that his manager and the dispensary owner attacked and killed him due to unfounded theft suspicions. Finally, the text describes the investigation, arrests, and subsequent conviction of the perpetrators, emphasizing the significance of technology and community persistence in achieving justice for Hernandez.
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