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Prosecutors say the two had a personal and financial relationship and that Landuros spent 12 years on the run in South America. After the murder, Landeros fled to Mexico and hid for years. He was finally detained at the border in 2022. He cooperated with agents and gave a DNA sample, sealing the case. Hi, welcome to Crime House Daily. I'm your host Katie Ring. Here we follow the cases making headlines now, where justice is still unfolding. Follow us wherever you're listening and if you want ad free episodes, subscribe to Crime House plus on Apple Podcasts. This episode discusses active criminal cases and breaking news. The information we share is based on what's publicly available at the time of recording and may change as new evidence comes to light. We aim to inform, not to decide guilt or innocence. So everyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. TikTok for business is helping owners like you reach new customers every day. 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But before we get into all of the details, I want to talk about the victim, Sue Ann Marcum. Growing up in Syracuse, New York, sue always stood out as a bright personality. She had a distinct style from a young age. She took over the design of her childhood bedroom and painted each wall a different color. And in 1976, her high school senior class voted her best dressed. Sue's vibrant style complemented her warm, outgoing personality. She was involved with multiple professional, philanthropic, and Jewish religious organizations. And as she got older, her smarts and ambition led her to earn two degrees from the American University's Kogod School of Business, a bachelor's in 1979 and a master's in taxation. In 1987, sue became a certified public accountant, or CPA. A lot of people talk about how being a CPA is boring, but I actually found Sue's job fascinating because she worked as the tax director for the circus company Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey. Sue had business acumen, but she had a sense of humor, too. She always shared her amusement at recording things like hay and manure on the circus tax returns. Eventually, she branched out on her own and decided that she wanted to show others that accounting could actually be fun. So she left Ringling Brothers and for the next 11 years, served as a professor at her alma mater. And sue was loved at her job. She won professor of the Year three years in a row. She also had leadership roles, serving as faculty advisor to the accounting club and helping to develop the masters in taxation program. As usual, sue branched out into other interests too, including learning Spanish. She often spent summers in South America honing her language skills. And in the early 2000s, she spent time in Spain with her nephew. But these trips weren't enough for Sue. She wanted to soak up as much of the language as possible. So in 2005, when she was 47 years old, she enlisted the help of 35 year old Jorge Rueda Landeros. Jorge was a Mexican American citizen who gave sue lessons in Spanish and yoga as well. The more time they spent together, the more they bonded and their friendship turned into a romantic relationship. Jorge moved into Sue's house in Bethesda, Maryland, and they quickly joined finances. But the arrangement ended up being a one way Street. In 2008, sue made the initial contribution to his shared investment account and even mortgaged her house so she could do it. Jorge didn't chip in at all, but he did take the money from the account to fund his personal expenses. And apparently he took out a lot. As an aside, after covering so many true crime cases, there are two things you have to be incredibly wary. One, a man who doesn't pitch in at all, he doesn't make money, and he doesn't even help around the house either. The men who just expect you to do everything and take, take, take, are dangerous. No bueno, sayonara. Cut them loose. Two, if someone asks you out of nowhere to take a life insurance policy out on you, snoop. Sometimes I'm against snooping and think it can be good to respect your partner's privacy. But if that comes out of nowhere and your gut is telling you something, make sure you do your research. Within a year of opening the account, sue received a notice from the IRS that she owed $15 million in taxes and penalties for making improper transactions from the account. Sue turned to a friend who was also a tax expert for help. And when her friends saw the mess she was in, they told sue not to give Jorge any more access to her money. But unfortunately, sue didn't listen, and she kept trusting Jorge. So for the next two years, he kept making transactions on both of their behalfs. But the investments he made for sue lost her $312,000, while somehow Jorge gained $252,000. Sue became so stressed over finances, she couldn't even sleep. She didn't even know how she was going to pay her mortgage. So she finally confronted Jorge and asked him to return the money. In an email, she wrote to him, quote, I don't know how I allowed myself to get into this mess. I just want out of the whole situation. But Jorge wasn't about to let that happen. On the morning of October 25, 2010, one of Sue's friends was concerned after he didn't hear from her for a few days. So he went over to check on her. He had a key to her house, and when he entered the house, he walked into a scene that could have been taken straight out of a horror movie. He first noticed furniture turned over, and as he made his way further inside, he saw that the bay window in the kitchen was shattered and there was glass all over the floor. But he stumbled onto the most terrifying scene as he headed down to the basement. 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Speed flow after 35 gigabytes of networks busy taxes and fees extra c mintmobile.com On October 5, 2010, Sue Markham's friend found her dead inside of her own home. He immediately called 911 and when officers arrived, they thought they were dealing with a robbery gone wrong since a window had been broken from the outside and the house appeared to be ransacked. When officers assessed Sue's body, they noticed strangulation marks and a serious blow to the head. There was also shattered glass around her head and a broken tequila bottle on the ground nearby, which investigators believed had been used as the murder weapon. Later, the medical examiner confirmed that Sue's cause of death was blunt force trauma and asphyxiation. At the same time, though, investigators were starting to second guess their theory about the robbery because Sue's valuables were still in the house, including electronic devices and a diamond necklace she was wearing when she was killed. The only thing missing was her Jeep Cherokee, but police were able to track it down. About 12 hours later, they found it in Washington, D.C. not too far from Bethesda, and an 18 year old named Andrew Hamlin was driving it. Officers brought Andrew into custody and questioned him, and he confessed to stealing the Jeep right away. But he said he found it abandoned in DC and didn't know anything about sue or her murder. And his story seemed to check out because investigators had found Andrew's DNA inside of the Jeep but did not find any of his DNA in Sue's house or on her body. However, there was someone's DNA under Sue's fingernails and on the tequila bottle. Detectives just didn't know who that DNA belonged to yet. So they kept digging for other clues. And after a few months, they finally turned up evidence of Sue's money problems, including her financial entanglement with a man named Jorge Landeros. In addition to the investment fund sue shared with Jorge, she also had a life insurance policy worth $500,000 with him as the sole beneficiary. Then, on April 15, 2011, about six months after Sue's murder, the Montgomery County Crime Lab confirmed that it was Jorge's DNA on the murder weapon. With this evidence in hand, investigators formed a theory that Jorge and Sue were most likely fighting over money, and Jorge lost his temper and attacked Sue. They figured the life insurance policy might have also had something to do with it. Their theory was that Jorge staged a robbery to cover up the murder, then took Sue's Jeep and abandoned it in D.C. where Andrew Hamlin found it. Just four days later, on April 16, 2011, the district court of Maryland issued an arrest warrant charging Jorge with first degree murder. Authorities quickly announced their theory to the public and named Jorge as their suspect. But even with a warrant out for his arrest, no one could find him. About a month later, the Montgomery County Police Department received a tip that Jorge had been living in Guadalajara, Mexico, and working as a yoga instructor. After that, they took a shot in the dark and emailed Jorge to ask if he knew there was a warrant out for his arrest, and he actually responded. He said he knew they were looking for him, but that he had no intention of turning himself in. Then, hidden, Jorge went radio silent. In June 2011, the FBI added him to their most wanted list and the case started gaining more media attention. But it didn't do much to help investigators, and soon they had no leads at all. It wasn't until 11 years later that authorities got another hit. In December of 2022, someone saw a documentary about the case and recognized Jorge, except they knew him as Leon Ferrara, a yoga instructor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. From there, authorities quickly tracked Jorge down. And In July of 2023, he was extradited back to Maryland where he was held without bond. He was then charged with first degree murder and unlawful flight. He pleaded not guilty and went to trial. Two years later in the courtroom, the assistant State's attorney, Debbie Feinstein, said in her closing statement that Jorge, quote, preyed upon Sue Marcum's caring nature and used her for his own gain. And when she had nothing left to give, he killed her. After eight days, the jury felt there wasn't enough evidence to prove the killing was premeditated. So they found him not guilty of first degree murder, but did find him guilty of second degree murder. And in a chilling moment, when the verdict was read, Jorge didn't show any emotion. He's scheduled to be sentenced on February 6, 2026, and he's facing a maximum of 30 years in prison. Hopefully, Sue's loved ones will finally be able to gain some long awaited closure. Be sure to tune back for all of the breaking updates on Jorge's trial. Our second case today brings us to Florida, where a brave young woman is fighting the system that completely failed her when she was a child. For years, Taylor Catl was subjected to horrific abuse at the hands of her own adoptive father, who was also her biological great uncle. At just 12 years old, Taylor found the courage to tell somebody what was happening. But unfortunately, in a scenario that happens far too often, the police didn't believe her. So the abuse continued, which makes me so angry because kids don't lie about these things. Despite not being believed by authorities, Taylor refused to give up. And now she's seeing her fight through to the end. Let's get into it. Taylor Catl was forced to grow up a lot faster than most kids. She was born in Polk County, Florida in 2003 to parents who both had drug problems. By the time she was about 7 years old, Taylor's parents weren't together anymore. And her dad's struggle with addiction was so bad, he couldn't take care of her at all. So Taylor and her younger siblings lived with their mom despite the tumultuous nature of their household. Taylor and her mom were incredibly close and Taylor would do anything for her, including serving as a lookout when her mom stole drugs from her boyfriend and even stashing a cup of her own urine under the bathroom sink for her mom to use whenever her probation officer came by. Taylor also took care of her younger siblings. She gave them baths, made them food, and tucked them into bed each night. Not only was Taylor's mom taking huge risks by letting things go on this way at home, but this responsibility should never be put on a child. Eventually, authorities got wind of the situation, and on February 3, 2011, the Florida Department of Children and Families removed seven year old Taylor from her mom's house. Taylor didn't want to leave, but she had no choice in the matter. She was separated from her mother and so siblings, and for the next year and a half, she bounced around from one foster home to another. She missed her family constantly and often felt scared and confused about what the future would hold. Then, when Taylor was eight, someone finally came to her rescue. Her great uncle Henry Cadle and his wife Lisa showed up out of the blue. They wanted to spend more time with Taylor and get to know her better. Henry and Lisa were from Taylor's dad's side of the family, so she didn't remember them at all, but they seemed determined to take good care of her. Not only did they have a six year old adopted son she could play with, but they showered her with attention, took her on shopping sprees and trips to SeaWorld. The more they all bonded, the more the Caddles realized they wanted Taylor in their lives forever. So two days before Taylor's 9th birthday on October 9, 2012, Henry and Lisa officially adopted her and brought her back to their mobile home in Polk City, a small town nestled between Tampa and Orlando. The home was surrounded by pastures and swamps, with the nearest Walmart 45 minutes away. On the surface, Taylor's home seemed quaint and peaceful. But as soon as she stepped through the door, Henry and Lisa's loving demeanor completely changed. Once Taylor was no longer under the supervision of the city state, they became extremely physically abusive. If Lisa ever thought Taylor was talking back to her, she'd hit the young girl in the mouth and Henry would beat her even more violently. As if that wasn't enough trauma for one child, within months of living with the Cadls, Henry started essaying her. It started one day when Taylor felt cooped up and needed to get out of the house. Her adoptive father liked to get out and go for long drives, so Taylor went with him. Henry Drove to a turnoff on a back road and parked next to a cell tower across from a wilderness preserve. He was certain no one would spot them there. Then he essayed Taylor, who was just still 9 years old. And after the initial incident, he continued to assault her on a regular basis, sometimes several times a week. Taylor didn't know who to turn to. She felt like her only option was to avoid being alone with Henry as much as possible. But that only worked so often, and for the next three years, Henry continued attacking her. Then, in July of 2016, when Taylor was 12 years old, she finally found someone she could trust. Her church minister's wife. As soon as this woman heard what was happening to Taylor, she called the polk county sheriff's office. Immediately, deputies came to speak with Taylor, who confessed that just the night before, her adoptive father had assaulted her in his car. She went on to describe how he'd been doing it for years, recalling as many specific details as she could. Which wasn't easy, because not only was Taylor forced to describe extremely traumatic incidents, but she also told the deputies that she had lost count of how many times her adoptive father had brutalized her. Soon, Taylor's case was handed over to detective Melissa turnage. And when Taylor talked to her, she told her all the same things she had said to deputies, plus even more details. However, some things were still too hard for Taylor to say out loud. So instead, she wrote them down and showed the paper to detective turnage. In these moments, Taylor should have been able to feel some sense of safety or relief. But instead, she realized that the nightmare was only just beginning because detective turnage didn't believe her. Close your eyes. Exhale. Feel your body relax. And let go of whatever you're carrying today. 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Try now@windows.com copilot In July 2016, 12 year old Taylor Cadle courageously told deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Florida about the three years of sexual abuse she'd endured at the hands of her adoptive father, 57 year old Henry Cadle. After hearing Taylor's story and without investigating her claims at all, Detective Melissa Turnage decided that Taylor was lying. When Turnage spoke to Henry next, she even told him that Taylor was making up allegations that he was essaying her. From there, Turnage asked Henry if he would submit to a polygraph test. Not only did Henry refuse, but he gave an unclear and bizarre explanation, saying, quote, I've had sex with a lot of people in the shower with my eyes closed, if you know what I mean. Detective Turnage didn't ask Henry to explain what he meant by this, which is insane. Instead, she continued to question Taylor for weeks, forcing her to relive her trauma. At the same time, investigators had finally started looking for evidence to potentially back up Taylor's claims. But instead of using what they found to build a case against Henry, they used what they found to keep accusing her of lying. First, officers went through Taylor's cell phone records and discovered that she had been texting during the dates and times of the assaults. When they asked Taylor about this, she said she often used her phone as a way to avoid interacting with Henry while he abused her, but detectives didn't believe her. By mid August, Detective Turnage had become completely hostile towards Taylor. She accused the 12 year old of lashing out against her adoptive father for taking her phone away from her on one occasion, and even threatened to put Taylor back into foster care. Despite the bullying, Taylor stuck to her story. But that's when Turnage revealed something. Taylor had an essay kit done for the first reported abuse and apparently the results showed no DNA evidence that Henry had assaulted her. However, this is a pretty common occurrence with SA kits and doesn't definitively prove that SA didn't happen, especially if the perpetrator used a condom, which Henry did in this case. But for Detective Turnage, it was still all she needed to officially close the investigation. And because the Florida Department of Children and Families relied on evidence from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, they closed their case as well, which meant Taylor was on her own again and stuck in this abusive situation. By December 2016, Turnage formally accused Taylor of lying during a felony investigation and charged her with With a first degree misdemeanor of giving false information to a law enforcement officer. This meant Taylor would have to go to trial as a 13 year old. Obviously, Henry and Lisa didn't have her best interest at heart in the first place. Now they waived Taylor's right to a speedy trial and her right to counsel. Lisa also forced Taylor to plead guilty. In the next month, Taylor went to court and ended up being put on probation. The terms of her probation included a curfew, community service, anger management, counseling, and one that makes me absolutely sick to my stomach. She had to write letters of apology to the sheriff's office and her abuser, Henry. In the letters, Taylor had to apologize to them for supposedly lying. Now Henry was completely off the hook, and only one month went by before he assaulted her again. But now Taylor knew what she had to do to make sure nothing was left to chance. Henry was already used to her being on her phone while he abused her. And this time was no different. Taylor held her phone in her hand and pretended to scroll through the apps. But in reality, she was taking photos and and videos of what Henry was doing to her. And he had no idea. They were in his car like usual. And when the assault was done, Taylor watched closely as Henry threw a used tissue into the bushes. After he started driving, he threw some condoms out the window into a stretch of grass, and Taylor clocked that, too. Then when Henry wasn't looking, she kicked the empty condom box under her seat. But what might be the most. Most poignant and devastating detail is how Taylor behaved once they got home. Taylor knew that if she didn't stay calm, then anything she did next could get her in a lot of trouble with Henry and Lisa. When they went inside, Henry shuffled off to bed, and Taylor casually told Lisa she was going to take the dogs for a walk. Then once she was out of earshot, Taylor called 91 1. She. She told the dispatcher exactly what had happened and even asked for the police not to use lights or sirens when they pulled up to the home because Henry was asleep. They did as she asked. And Henry and Lisa had no idea that they had arrived or that Taylor was showing them all of the pictures and videos on her phone. Once the officers saw everything they needed to see, they made a beeline for Henry's bedroom, pulled him out of bed, and put handcuffs on him. Meanwhile, Taylor was taken to the hospital to submit to another SA kit. Unfortunately, at the station, Detective Turnage was not the one questioning Henry. A detective, Joel Dempsey, took over. Of course, Henry played dumb. He tried to play the victim and villainized Taylor by saying, why is she doing this again? But Dempsey saw right through this act. And instead of wasting time trying to get Henry's side of the street story, he simply showed him the pictures from Taylor's phone. After that, Henry didn't put up a fight. He admitted that it was him in the photos, and then he was thrown into jail. While behind bars, he kept trying to act like he didn't deserve what was happening to him. During a phone call with his sister, he called Taylor a quote, venomous snake. Then he had the audacity to say this. It's not all my fault neither. Yes, I'm the adult, but it's not all my fault. Fortunately, it didn't matter that Henry wasn't willing to face reality because forensic evidence would prove his guilt. By December 2017, DNA found in Taylor's underwear was confirmed to be Henry's. A little over a year later, in February 2019, Henry pleaded no contest to custodial sexual battery of a child of 12 to 18 years of age and was sentenced to 17 years in prison. He was also required to register as a sex offender, and he'll have to remain on the registry for the rest of his life. Taylor was finally freed from the prison he and Lisa had kept her in for years, and she didn't let her dark past dim her shine. Now she launched her own beauty and lifestyle vlog. And now, at 22 years old, Taylor is engaged with two kids. At the same time, though, just because she doesn't let her pass holder down, Taylor is seeking full justice for everything she was put through. As she should. On October 10, 2025, she filed a lawsuit against Henry, Officer Turnage and two other Polk county officers. I don't think Henry will ever learn his lesson, but I hope Officer Turnage takes a long, hard look in the mirror. And I hope she gets fired, too, because these are the people who are tasked with protecting children. And she just turned her cheek and called her a liar. Court dates have not been announced yet, but we'll be following this case closely and we'll be sure to bring you all of the major updates. What did you think of today's cases? Drop your thoughts and theories in the comments. See you next time. If you haven't already. Follow us wherever you're listening at Crime House daily and make sure to follow us on social media rimehouse247 for real time updates. Because the pursuit of justice never stops. 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