Disabled 19YO Found "Mummified" on Bedroom Floor | Crime Alert 03.11.25

Summary

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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Episode: Disabled 19YO Found "Mummified" on Bedroom Floor | Crime Alert 03.11.25
Release Date: March 11, 2025
Host: Nancy Grace
Produced by: iHeartPodcasts and CrimeOnline

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Overview

In this fast-paced daily crime update, Nancy Grace zeroes in on alarming new cases: the shocking discovery of a severely neglected 19-year-old found “mummified” in her Texas home; a calculated puppy theft in Colorado; the torture-murder of a Minnesota man in upstate New York; sweeping U.S. indictments against Chinese hackers; and the search for a missing Nevada teen. Grace draws on her prosecutorial background to highlight disturbing details, push for accountability, and urge listeners to assist with active investigations.

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Key Discussion Points and Major Insights

1. Texas Neglect Case: Disabled Teen Found Deceased and “Mummified”

[01:05–02:19]

• Incident Overview:
  Crystal Canales called 911, reporting her disabled daughter Delilah Villegas (19) was not breathing. Upon arrival, EMTs were advised by police not to perform CPR due to the state of Delilah’s body—malnourished, in the fetal position on a concrete floor, covered in extreme bedsores exposing bone.

  • “Delilah Villegas found lying in a fetal position on her concrete bedroom floor, malnourished, covered in bedsore so severe the bones in her arm, shoulder and leg are visible.” — Nancy Grace [01:15]

• Timeline Discrepancy:
  Canales claimed Delilah had eaten hours earlier, but evidence suggests she had been dead for at least six hours and likely immobile much longer.

• Condition of Victim and Home:
  Crime Online Reporter specified the scene:

  • “There was a visible outline around Delilah's body on the concrete floor and EMTs said their remains appeared nearly mummified. Delilah was so severely malnourished, first responders did not believe she could be 19 years old.” [01:45]
  • Four years prior, a welfare check had found the girl and home in good condition.

• Legal & Family Context:

  • Crystal Canales (41) charged with serious bodily injury to a disabled person.
  • Family described care difficulties, noting Delilah’s violent outbursts towards her mother and medical professionals.

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2. Colorado Pet Store Dog-Napping

[02:19–03:08]

• Crime Description:
  During a customer’s medical emergency (later believed staged), two men attempted to steal two bulldog puppies valued at $4,300 each.

  • “An employee dives to tackle the thief who drops the dogs. A second man scoops them up and both men escape. The man having a ‘seizure’ makes a miraculous recovery, but employees hold him until cops arrive.” — Nancy Grace [02:40]

• Outcome:

  • One suspect apprehended; two stolen puppies, one recovered.
  • Still searching for two dog-nappers.

• Memorable Tone:

  • Nancy Grace quips: “Wow. Straight out of 101 Dalmatians.” [03:04]

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3. Brutal Upstate New York Torture-Murder

[05:39–06:52]

• Details of Crime:
  24-year-old Sam Nordquist was tortured for weeks before being killed, his body wrapped in plastic and dumped in a field. Seven suspects, some described as LGBTQ and one a housemate, face first-degree murder charges.

  • “Accused of brutally assaulting, starving and even forcing Nordquist to eat feces, prosecutors say one defendant coerced two children into taking part.” — John Laemmle [05:46]
  • Ontario County Assistant DA Kelly Walford called it: “unimaginable cruelty.”

• Investigative Status:
  No arraignment dates set; authorities refute any hate crime motivation.

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4. US Indicts 12 Chinese Nationals in Major Cyberattack Probe

[06:52–08:19]

• Scope of Indictment:
  Federal charges against 12 Chinese nationals—including hackers and law enforcement officers—for global cyber-espionage campaigns targeting dissidents, religious groups, media, US agencies and universities.

  • “Central to these allegations is Aung Soon Information Technology, also known as Isun, a private hacking company based in Shanghai…” — Sydney Sumner [07:17]
  • Isoon accused of serving the Chinese government for up to $75,000 per hack, targeting critics and stealing sensitive information.

• Methods and Notable Targets:
  Two hackers also indicted for profit-driven attacks on tech, defense, and healthcare sectors; one linked to the 2024 US Treasury breach.

• Diplomatic Response:
  The Chinese Embassy dismissed allegations as “groundless speculation and accusations.” — John Laemmle [08:19]

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5. Nevada Teen Missing: Chantelle Hudson

[08:26–09:41]

• Case Overview:
  After a family move and an argument, 16-year-old Chantelle left home on foot in Dayton, Nevada, and was reported missing when she failed to appear at school. No leads from searches, reported sightings, or financial/ID activity.

  • “Chantelle Native American, five' five, brown hair, brown eyes, glasses, scar on ring finger, birthmark, lower back.” — Nancy Grace [09:13]

• Call to Action:

  • Contact Lyon County Sheriffs at 775-577 if you have info.

• Nancy’s Appeal:

  • “Please join us for our daily podcast, Crime Stories, where we do our best to find missing people, especially children…” — Nancy Grace [09:32]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Delilah’s Condition:
  “Delilah’s body indicates she laid there for quite some time…Cops believe she was dead at least six hours.” — Nancy Grace [01:27]

• On Family Struggles:
  “Family members say Canales was struggling with Delilah's care as the teen had become violent towards her mother and medical professionals.” — Crime Online Reporter [02:04]

• On the Dog-Napping:
  “The man having a ‘seizure’ makes a miraculous recovery, but employees hold him until cops arrive.” — Nancy Grace [02:50]

• On Cyber Espionage:
  “These indictments shed light on China’s burgeoning hacker for hire ecosystem where private contractors collaborate with state security agencies…” — Sydney Sumner [08:10]

• On the Value of Community Help:
  “For the latest crime and justice news, go to crimeonline.com and please join us for our daily podcast, Crime Stories, where we do our best to find missing people, especially children, and solve unsolved homicides.” — Nancy Grace [09:29]

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Important Timestamps

• 01:05 – Discovery of Delilah Villegas, details of her condition, and mother’s arrest
• 02:19 – Colorado pet store dog-napping, details of theft, and employee intervention
• 05:39 – Update on Sam Nordquist torture-murder case in New York
• 06:52 – US indicts 12 Chinese nationals for global cyber-espionage
• 08:26 – Details and appeal in the case of missing teen Chantelle Hudson

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Tone and Style

Nancy Grace’s tone is urgent, direct, and advocacy-driven—she presents each case with a blend of compassion for victims and righteous indignation toward offenders, frequently appealing to the public for vigilance and engagement.

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Final Note

This episode delivers a rapid-fire overview of several current and high-profile crimes, blending hard-hitting detail with actionable information—true to Nancy Grace’s mission of seeking justice and galvanizing listener involvement.

Transcript

[Nancy Grace]

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[Nancy Grace]

Crime alert. I'm Nancy Grace. Breaking crime news now. Crystal Canales calls 911 reporting her disabled 19 year old daughter's not breathing. But when EMTs arrive, cops advise them not to perform CPR. Delilah Villegas found lying in a fetal position on her concrete bedroom floor, malnourished, covered in bedsore so severe the bones in her arm, shoulder and leg are visible. Canala says her daughter was up eating just a few hours before she called 911, but Delilah's body indicates she laid there for quite some time. Cops believe she was dead at least six hours.

[Crime Online Reporter]

Nancy There was a visible outline around Delilah's body on the concrete floor and EMTs said their remains appeared nearly mummified. Delilah was so severely malnourished, first responders did not believe she could be 19 years old. Balch Springs, Texas, police concluded that any reasonable person would have sought medical care for Delilah much sooner finding her mother, Crystal Canales, criminally negligent in her death. Family members say Canales was struggling with Delilah's care as the teen had become violent towards her mother and medical professionals. Officers found both Delilah and the home in good condition on a welfare check four years prior.

[Nancy Grace]

Crystal Canales, 41, now charged with one count serious bodily injury to a disabled person. Employees at a Colorado pet store call 911 when a customer collapses in the commotion. Another customer lifts the lid on a puppy pen, grabs two bulldogs that sell for $4,300 each and makes a break for it. An employee dives to tackle the thief who drops the dogs. A second man scoops them up and both men escape. The man having a quote, seizure makes a miraculous recovery, but employees hold him until cops arrive. The two remaining dog nappers still on the run one pup recovered. Wow. Straight out of 101 Dalmatians. More crime and justice news after this.

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[John Laemmle]

Details emerging from upstate New York where Prosecutors say a 24 year old Minnesota man was tortured for weeks before being killed. Sam Nordquist was found last month, his body wrapped in plastic and dumped in a field in the Finger Lakes region. Seven suspects now face first degree murder charges. Accused of brutally assaulting, starving and even forcing Nordquist to eat feces, prosecutors say one defendant coerced two children into taking part. Authorities stressed there's no evidence this is a hate crime. Some suspects identified as LGBTQ and at least One lived with Nordquist. Ontario County Assistant DA Kelly Walford called it, quote, unimaginable cruelty. Nordquist had moved to New York last fall after meeting someone online. He was last seen at a Canandaigua motel before vanishing in early February. No arraignment date has been set. The U.S. department of justice has indicted 12 Chinese nationals, including mercenary hackers and law enforcement officers, for their roles in extensive cyber attacks targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. agencies and universities. Our Sydney Sumner brings us more.

[Crime Online Reporter]

The Justice Department unveiled charges against 12 Chinese individuals involved in global cybercrime campaigns. These operations targeted critics of the Chinese government, religious organizations, media outlets and US Governmental bodies, including the Defense Intelligence Agency and a research university. Central to these allegations is Aung Soon Information Technology, also known as Isun, a private hacking company based in Shanghai founded in 2010 by Wu Haiba. Isoon is accused of executing widespread cyber intrusions to suppress dissent, identify dissidents and exfiltrate data. The indictment reveals that Isun charged the Chinese government between $10,000 and $75,000 for each successfully compromised email account. Notably, two officers from China's Ministry of Public Security are among those indicted. They allegedly used Isun as a facade for their cyber espionage activities, directing hacks against various targets, including U. S based critics of the Chinese government and a large religious organization. In a related case, two hackers are charged with profit driven cyber attacks. Their charges spanned US Technology firms, think tanks, defense contractors and healthcare systems. Yin Kacheng is linked to a 2024 breach of the US Treasury Department. Described as a major cybersecurity incident. These indictments shed light on China's burgeoning hacker for hire ecosystem where private contractors collaborate with state security agencies to conduct cyber espionage, offering plausible deniability for the government.

[John Laemmle]

The Chinese Embassy in Washington dismissed the allegations as, quote, groundless speculation and accusations.

[Nancy Grace]

Thanks, John. Tensions high between Chantelle Hudson and her mom After a move from Bishop, California to Dayton, Nevada, Chantel starts her junior year of high school. But mom thinks her 16 year old has fallen in with the wrong crowd. 7:30am Monday morning, Chantel leaves home on foot after an argument. Mom reports her missing when she learns Chantel isn't in class. Searches of Chantel's route to school turn up nothing. Reported sightings, all miss IDs, Chantel's Social Security number, no activity and extensive driver's license searches provide no leads. Chantelle Native American, five' five, brown hair, brown eyes, glasses, scar on ring finger, birthmark, lower back. If you have info on Chantel Hudson, please call Lyon County, Nevada Sheriffs, 775577. For the latest crime and justice news, go to crimeonline.com and please join us for our daily podcast, Crime Stories, where we do our best to find missing people, especially children, and solve unsolved homicides. With this crime alert, I'm Nancy Grace.

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