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

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.

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.

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]

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.

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]

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]

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]

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

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.

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.