This week, we cover the heartbreaking case of Lizzbeth Aleman Popoca, a 27-year-old mother who disappeared from East Haven, Connecticut, in July 2020. As investigators searched for answers, evidence quickly began pointing toward the man closest to her. What unfolded was a tragic case involving coercive control, abuse, and the dangerous reality many victims face when trying to leave a relationship. We break down the timeline of Lizzbeth’s disappearance, the investigation, and the warning signs surrounding domestic violence.

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Sources:
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Murder of Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca by Jonnathan Jara-Aucapina investigated on Crime Junkie
LoMonaco’s Italian Restaurant, Branford, CT
Medical Examiner Releases Cause of Death For East Haven Mom Found Behind Restaurant – NBC Connecticut
Man sentenced in murder of girlfriend found behind CT restaurant
Common-law husband arrested in death of East Haven’s Lizzbeth Aleman-Popoca
New Haven man sentenced to 25 years for 2020 murder of longtime girlfriend

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