Serialously with Annie Elise – Episode 310 Emmanuel Haro, Giovanni Pelletier & Throuple Lived With Ex’s Corpse August 21, 2025
Overview of Episode Theme
In this gripping episode, Annie Elise, joined by her sister Amy, unpacks a week full of disturbing true crime cases. The stories, each with complex backgrounds and ongoing developments, include: the disappearance and tragic death of pregnant teen Kylie Monteiro; the bizarre discovery of a decomposing body in a throuple’s home; the heartbreaking case of 18-year-old Giovanni Pelletier and his chilling final text; an especially gruesome parricide; and an in-depth breakdown of the fast-moving case concerning missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro. Annie and Amy maintain their signature conversational style while diving into overlooked details, family histories, and red flags, making the episode both engaging and deeply unsettling.
Key Case Summaries & Discussion Points
1. Missing Pregnant Teen: Kylie Monteiro
[06:18 – 13:15]
- Timeline:
- August 7: Kylie, 18, reported missing from Rehoboth, MA, shortly after a tense period with her on-off boyfriend.
- Found living in a shelter for pregnant women, 11 weeks pregnant.
- Confided fears to family and friends after an argument with boyfriend; last text said, “I don’t feel safe right now. Something's not right.”
- Family’s Involvement:
- Sister Faith highlights Kylie’s uncharacteristic silence on social media.
- Discovery:
- Breaking news (live during taping): Human remains "consistent with the missing pregnant teenager" found on boyfriend's property; boyfriend charged with assault, battery, intimidation, and murder.
- Notable Quotes:
- Annie: “I think everybody's mind is probably going in that direction…” [11:34]
- On the perpetrator: “What a frickin loser he looks like. Such a dweeby douchebag.” [13:03]
2. Lakewood Throuple & The Corpse in the Condo
[14:03 – 26:33]
- Bizarre Discovery:
- Police, prompted by missing person inquiry and confusion due to shared names, miss actual victim during initial welfare check.
- Jim’s brother spots the imposter on body cam, prompting further investigation.
- Conflicting Stories & Admission:
- Suzanne Agnew admits Jim O’Neill’s body is in the residence after being confronted with a search warrant; describes living with the corpse for 18 months to avoid “giving him up.”
- Incredible Details:
- Dogs (chihuahuas) began eating remains, prompting concealment of body under an air mattress.
- The couple spent over $17,000 of Jim’s money while hiding his death.
- Notable Quotes:
- Annie: “At some point, even if that is your master plan … the moment your dogs start feeding on a dead body, it's like it's time to reevaluate your life choices.” [25:09]
- Amy: “These people are sicko freaks. I don't care what the reason was. That is disgusting.” [25:53]
- Legal Action:
- Agnews arrested for theft and corpse-tampering; no confirmed charges related to death as yet.
3. Giovanni Pelletier & The ‘Mom Help’ Text
[26:50 – 45:45]
- Background:
- 18-year-old Giovanni (Gio) vanishes after arranging to meet, for the first time, cousins on his estranged father’s side during a family trip to Florida.
- Leaves with cousin and two other men, all strangers to him.
- Red Flags:
- 25 minutes after departure, Giovanni texts "Mom, help!” to his mother, attempts Facetime, and tries reaching other relatives.
- No further communication; later, a trucker finds his bag and phone dumped by the road.
- Discovery & Investigation:
- After a week of searching led mostly by the family, his body is found in a retention pond close to where phone pinged.
- Police, based on surveillance, believe Gio left the car during a psychotic episode (possibly drug-induced, drugs may have been laced), alone and distressed, and ran toward the pond.
- Family’s Doubts:
- Both sides of the family involved in search, questioning the car occupants' version as they changed stories and one lied about his name.
- Notable quote from Giovanni’s mother (via Facebook):
- “I am living every parent's worst nightmare, trying to find the strength to give him the goodbye that he deserves.” [41:52]
- Police Criticism:
- Family led the effort, hired outside help, even discovered the body themselves.
4. Brutal Parricide: Decapitation in Family Violence
[46:39 – 49:13]
- Incident:
- August 14th: 73-year-old Eric Winecht found murdered and decapitated after his ex-wife, Anne, calls police over son Bryce’s “delusional” behavior.
- Aftermath:
- Police find Bryce in a four-hour standoff, with a bag containing his father's severed head.
- Bryce confessed to his mother: “I killed him. I went over to Dad's because he is the evilest person that ever lived. I cut his head off.” [48:25]
- Legal Outlook:
- Bryce’s defense suggests mental health issues; video evidence supports attack.
5. Emmanuel Haro: The Vanishing Baby & Troubled Parents
[49:15 – End]
- Timeline of Disappearance:
- August 14th: Rebecca Haro reports 7-month-old Emmanuel kidnapped during a trip to Big 5 Sporting Goods in Yucaipa, CA.
- She claims stranger said "hola," punched her, and took the child as she changed his diaper.
- Red Flags:
- Inconsistencies:
- Emotional affect in interviews labeled "off" and performative.
- Unusual missing flyer (“missing kid”), lack of detailed descriptors.
- Multiple inconsistencies in her story over time; mother and father lawyer up and cease cooperation.
- Inconsistencies:
- Family History:
- Father Jake previously convicted of child cruelty (2018):
- 10-week-old daughter was found with multiple healing fractures and brain injury; both Jake and ex-wife Vanessa pleaded guilty.
- Father Jake previously convicted of child cruelty (2018):
- Shocking Details:
- Reports of Rebecca at store the night before, inquiring about security cameras after alleged car break-in.
- Physical evidence: Possible preexisting black eye on Rebecca; reports of family gathering the day of the kidnapping where Emmanuel was absent.
- Emmanuel possibly not seen by anyone but parents for a month; two-year-old sibling removed from parents’ custody.
- Family plagued by further criminal history incl. murder conviction for Rebecca's brother.
- Notable Commentary:
- Annie: “If my 7 month old child was missing ... I'm not taking my number off of that missing flyer. Absolutely not.” [63:15]
- On Jake's legal defense: “If you're not representing both of them, Jake's going to turn on Rebecca. He's going to blame her for this whole thing. Just like he tried to blame Vanessa…” [68:13]
- Search & Community Reaction:
- Nonprofit Uvalde Foundation for Kids withdraws offer to help, citing family’s sudden lack of cooperation and inconsistencies.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Annie on bizarre neighbor defense in the throuple case: “Come on, like, get real.” [17:14]
- Genuine horror at animal activity: "At some point, even if that is your master plan … the moment your dogs start feeding on a dead body, it's like it's time to reevaluate your life choices." [25:09]
- On parents’ suspicious behavior in Emmanuel Haro case: “What a bunch of fr Ricazoids. ... I'm going to do that after we record.” [26:33]
- Amy, summing up the throuple story: “These people are sicko freaks. I don't care what the reason was. That is disgusting.” [25:53]
- On familial neglect, Annie: “Look at the past history and charges. ... If Emmanuel is special needs ... maybe there was frustration there ... Obviously they're not cut out to be caretakers.” [65:12]
Timestamps for Major Segments
- [06:18] Kylie Monteiro disappearance & boyfriend arrest
- [14:03] Lakewood Throuple – Jim O’Neill’s decomposing body
- [26:50] Giovanni Pelletier, final text, and family-led search
- [46:39] Eric Winecht decapitation by son
- [49:15] Emmanuel Haro, timeline, and deep-dive into family red flags
Takeaways & Forward-Looking Statements
- Annie and Amy express ongoing skepticism regarding authorities’ responses to missing persons and family violence cases.
- New developments are expected in the Emmanuel Haro case; Annie hints at a forthcoming deep dive episode.
- Signature sendoff: “Be nice, don’t kill people, be a good human, don’t decapitate anyone.” [73:47]
This episode combines compassionate storytelling, detail-oriented sleuthing, and the hosts’ unfiltered reactions, making it both a comprehensive briefing and a true crime deep-dive for listeners who want more than the headlines.