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A 43-year-old father and his 17-year-old son have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of the teen's mother, just hours after she informed them of her intent to file for full custody of her younger son, according to local authorities. Charles Martinez and his son, Hevon Martinez, were arrested following a four-month investigation by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the July 2 homicide of 38-year-old Chrystal Snow. According to an arrest affidavit, both Charles and Hevon pleaded with Snow over the phone on the evening of July 1, urging her not to proceed with the custody filing scheduled for the next day. Investigators allege that the father and son then drove to Snow's residence in the early hours of July 2 and fatally shot her. "Charles and [Hevon] were both aware that Chrystal was preparing to file paperwork at court the following day, related to her petition for full custody," the affidavit states. "Charles and [Hevon] both made one last attempt to convince Chrystal not to go to court and file for full custody." Multiple witnesses informed CBI agents about conversations they had with Snow on the night of the homicide, during which she allegedly recounted threats from Charles and Hevon. Witnesses claimed both had made verbal threats to kill her in the past. At approximately 2:20 a.m., neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots coming from Snow's residence. Investigators believe Charles and Hevon drove to the home in a white Ford Explorer belonging to Charles's mother. Evidence suggests at least one gunshot was fired from outside the house through the front living room window before they entered. "The victim appeared to have fled to the bathroom of the master bedroom, where she was confronted... and shot multiple times," the affidavit says. Despite her injuries, Snow managed to call 911. First responders arrived to find her deceased. She had suffered gunshot wounds to her upper right arm, upper right chest, and right leg. A spent cartridge casing was found near her body. Surveillance footage allegedly shows Charles and Hevon traveling on local roads to and from the crime scene in the white Ford Explorer. Interviews with witnesses and a domestic violence victim advocate who had been in contact with Snow provided additional evidence against the pair. The victim advocate detailed allegations of domestic abuse and threats by Charles and Hevon dating back to October 2023. Snow had filed a protection order after Hevon allegedly "put his hands on her throat" and "threatened to kill her," claiming the abuse began in February 2023. Charles was also accused of threatening to murder Snow in her sleep during their 18-year relationship. The advocate stated that Snow told her, "Charles said he would come in the middle of the night to kill her and that a protection order was just a piece of paper," according to the affidavit. In June, Snow was granted a permanent restraining order against Charles for verbal abuse and harassment after their split in October 2023, as reported by The Denver Post. "It is clear, based on evidence and information obtained thus far in the investigation, that the homicide of Chrystal was a pre-planned event by both [Hevon] and Charles," the affidavit concludes. Hevon was arrested on July 7 for an unrelated incident in which he allegedly fired a .45 caliber handgun at a vehicle during a Fourth of July event in Cortez, Colorado. Charles Martinez is being held on a $2.5 million bond. Hevon Martinez was already in custody for separate charges, but he will be charged as an adult Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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A 43-year-old father and his 17-year-old son have been charged with first-degree murder in the death of the teen's mother, just hours after she informed them of her intent to file for full custody of her younger son, according to local authorities. Charles Martinez and his son, Hevon Martinez, were arrested following a four-month investigation by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the July 2 homicide of 38-year-old Chrystal Snow. According to an arrest affidavit, both Charles and Hevon pleaded with Snow over the phone on the evening of July 1, urging her not to proceed with the custody filing scheduled for the next day. Investigators allege that the father and son then drove to Snow's residence in the early hours of July 2 and fatally shot her. "Charles and [Hevon] were both aware that Chrystal was preparing to file paperwork at court the following day, related to her petition for full custody," the affidavit states. "Charles and [Hevon] both made one last attempt to convince Chrystal not to go to court and file for full custody." Multiple witnesses informed CBI agents about conversations they had with Snow on the night of the homicide, during which she allegedly recounted threats from Charles and Hevon. Witnesses claimed both had made verbal threats to kill her in the past. At approximately 2:20 a.m., neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots coming from Snow's residence. Investigators believe Charles and Hevon drove to the home in a white Ford Explorer belonging to Charles's mother. Evidence suggests at least one gunshot was fired from outside the house through the front living room window before they entered. "The victim appeared to have fled to the bathroom of the master bedroom, where she was confronted... and shot multiple times," the affidavit says. Despite her injuries, Snow managed to call 911. First responders arrived to find her deceased. She had suffered gunshot wounds to her upper right arm, upper right chest, and right leg. A spent cartridge casing was found near her body. Surveillance footage allegedly shows Charles and Hevon traveling on local roads to and from the crime scene in the white Ford Explorer. Interviews with witnesses and a domestic violence victim advocate who had been in contact with Snow provided additional evidence against the pair. The victim advocate detailed allegations of domestic abuse and threats by Charles and Hevon dating back to October 2023. Snow had filed a protection order after Hevon allegedly "put his hands on her throat" and "threatened to kill her," claiming the abuse began in February 2023. Charles was also accused of threatening to murder Snow in her sleep during their 18-year relationship. The advocate stated that Snow told her, "Charles said he would come in the middle of the night to kill her and that a protection order was just a piece of paper," according to the affidavit. In June, Snow was granted a permanent restraining order against Charles for verbal abuse and harassment after their split in October 2023, as reported by The Denver Post. "It is clear, based on evidence and information obtained thus far in the investigation, that the homicide of Chrystal was a pre-planned event by both [Hevon] and Charles," the affidavit concludes. Hevon was arrested on July 7 for an unrelated incident in which he allegedly fired a .45 caliber handgun at a vehicle during a Fourth of July event in Cortez, Colorado. Charles Martinez is being held on a $2.5 million bond. Hevon Martinez was already in custody for separate charges, but he will be charged as an adult Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
Another week, another two-part Week in Soaps episode of the TV Source podcast for the week of July 23, 2018. In part one, our hosts discuss the soul crushing, emotionally draining week of episodes The Young and the Restless delivered as fans (and haters) said goodbye to Hilary Curtis Hamilton. We go through our favorite moments and why Bryton James is in the running for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Creatively, this exit gave us drama – the entire week was phenomenal soap opera. Hilary's death is one that fans will remember. When you think of soap deaths and say their name, you feel it – Y&R's Cassie, OLTL's Megan, GH's BJ – and now, Y&R's Hilary. Episode Taped: July 28, 2018
Host James Lott Jr talks about the emotional storyline that just ended with the characters Hilary and Devon on CBS' The Young and the Restless!
Host James Lott Jr talks about the emotional storyline that just ended with the characters Hilary and Devon on CBS' The Young and the Restless!
Podcast EP 42, Part 2: Week in Soaps – Volume Up There was so much to talk about in Week in Soaps for July 16 that we had to split up this episode of the TV Source Podcast. In part two, our hosts go IN on General Hospital's lackluster summer stories and inability to connect the pieces of good soap to greatness. Why get excited about moments when it's not going to matter in the end? Will the on-hiatus Bold and Beautiful segment return? Possibly, if one host has his way. Of course, the main event is Days of our Lives talk – Gabi angers pro-choice soap twitter, 5 minutes in Cin and Salem's black budget! Episode Taped: July 22, 2018 (01:00) General Hospital's identity crisis, refusal to revolve, inability to tell the obvious good story and overall confusing creative decisions. Why double down on Peter when the general consensus is fans are rebelling against it? Where's the sex? Where's the adventure? Where's the soul? (20:58) Is B&B getting better? It's pulling some back in but we're still cautious. (24:15) When you're the best US soap opera on air it's difficult to limit you discussion so we a LOT about Days of our Lives. Gabi's revenge on Abigail hitting a controversial beat, Theresa winning custody and leaving town, Eli and Lani's lack of airtime, and Ben and Ciara's (SEE-ARE-UH) five minutes of airtime proving quality over quantity works any day! But we will want more Sin. (49:42) Let's talk about #Cin! Yes, they have their own segment. Was Ciara's bitchiness to Claire justified? Why is Hope being a BULLY and trying to gaslight our sweet Ben? (59:15) Does the black budget across all of Sony? Where is Eli and Lani's airtime? A missed opportunity is in the making. (01:10:00) Listener comments – praise for Jen Lilley, criticism for Hevon's end, and more!
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This week, Y&R's Mishael Morgan (Hilary) and Bryton James (Devon) talk about their "Hevon" reunion, real-life friendship, relationship with Christel Khalil (Lily) and more! Also, Soap Opera Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky discuss our favorite weddings of all time, and the pros of hiring familiar actors for new soap roles.
GENERAL HOSPITAL's Liz is heading for a wedding. THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Hilary is hoping for a baby. THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's Sally wants revenge. And DAYS OF OUR LIVES' Gabigail is out to cause as much trouble as possible! Join Soaps In Depth's executive editor and tweetmaster general, Richard M. Simms, as he looks at the hottest stories from around the daytime dial. And call in to share your thoughts on what's working and what's not where your favorite stories are concerned!
GENERAL HOSPITAL's Liz is heading for a wedding. THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Hilary is hoping for a baby. THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's Sally wants revenge. And DAYS OF OUR LIVES' Gabigail is out to cause as much trouble as possible! Join Soaps In Depth's executive editor and tweetmaster general, Richard M. Simms, as he looks at the hottest stories from around the daytime dial. And call in to share your thoughts on what's working and what's not where your favorite stories are concerned!
The rundown for the episode taped December 4th, 2017: The surprisingly quick pace of the 2 Jasons reveal, but did it give us everything we wanted? And what do we even want from those characters moving forward? The best path would probably be to move away from the mob and not fall back into the same bloody abyss... But it's doubtful.What makes this Thorne different from the last few? We're not sure if there's too much different and we're not buying into it anyway. Much like the city of Los Angeles should not be buying into Sheila's supposed redemption! What is going on there?We're still struggling to find out why Tessa is in Genoa City, especially if the writing seems to be moving her away from Mariah. There's also questions about whether or not Mariah is truly with us... Similarly, is Hilary better off alone or have the recent Hevon teases gotten us all worked up? There's a bit of a clash, to say the least!The return of Strangle Bae gets the hosts hot under the collar but do we thank Sami for trying to re-kill her son? We break down why we think it wasn't that bad, considering how bad Samantha Gene can be. Like sleeping with her ex-husband Rafe after he breaks up with her aunt in a scene that was actually realistic and poignant. Episode Runtime: 01:06 Follow us on Twitter @TVSource and check out our official website https://tvsourcemagazine.com.
If there's one thing we know about soap fans, it's that they're as passionate as their favorite couples. Tonight, join Richard Simms -- executive editor and tweetmaster general of Soaps In Depth magazine -- for an hour of soap talk. Find out when GENERAL HOSPITAL will reveal which Jason is the real deal, what I said got fans of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Hilary and Devon hot under the collar, how DAYS OF OUR LIVES is managing to make some of the most overused soap storylines into must-see TV and why Ingo Rademacher joining THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL could not come at a more perfect time. Want to talk soaps? Call during the live broadcast to let folks know what you're loving -- or hating -- this week!
If there's one thing we know about soap fans, it's that they're as passionate as their favorite couples. Tonight, join Richard Simms -- executive editor and tweetmaster general of Soaps In Depth magazine -- for an hour of soap talk. Find out when GENERAL HOSPITAL will reveal which Jason is the real deal, what I said got fans of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Hilary and Devon hot under the collar, how DAYS OF OUR LIVES is managing to make some of the most overused soap storylines into must-see TV and why Ingo Rademacher joining THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL could not come at a more perfect time. Want to talk soaps? Call during the live broadcast to let folks know what you're loving -- or hating -- this week!
"Will he stay or will he go?" It's the question every fan of GENERAL HOSPITAL's Julian and Alexis are asking amid rumors that his portrayer, William deVry, has taped his last episode following an extended contract negotiation that ultimately resulted in a stalemate. Tonight, join Soaps in Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms as he discusses the latest developments, speculates on what's next and takes your calls. Plus, fans of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Hilary and Devon recently saw hints that the couple might be on their way toward a reunion... but will Hevon fans really, finally get their wish? All this plus a preview of the week's hottest plots!
"Will he stay or will he go?" It's the question every fan of GENERAL HOSPITAL's Julian and Alexis are asking amid rumors that his portrayer, William deVry, has taped his last episode following an extended contract negotiation that ultimately resulted in a stalemate. Tonight, join Soaps in Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms as he discusses the latest developments, speculates on what's next and takes your calls. Plus, fans of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS' Hilary and Devon recently saw hints that the couple might be on their way toward a reunion... but will Hevon fans really, finally get their wish? All this plus a preview of the week's hottest plots!
Supercouples. Fans know them, love them and "ship" them. Hevon. Lane. CarSon. Brill. And they're not a new phenomenon, as anyone who followed the adventures of General Hospital's Luke and Laura, or the love/hate relationship of One Life To Live's Todd and Blair, can tell you. Tonight, we'll look at what makes a supercouple... and why sometimes, the very thing that inspires so much devotion from fans can also be very bad for the overall canvas that they are a part of. Join Soaps In Depth's executive editor, Richard M. Simms, for a spirited discussion... and be sure to call in during the live broadcast to join the conversation!
Supercouples. Fans know them, love them and "ship" them. Hevon. Lane. CarSon. Brill. And they're not a new phenomenon, as anyone who followed the adventures of General Hospital's Luke and Laura, or the love/hate relationship of One Life To Live's Todd and Blair, can tell you. Tonight, we'll look at what makes a supercouple... and why sometimes, the very thing that inspires so much devotion from fans can also be very bad for the overall canvas that they are a part of. Join Soaps In Depth's executive editor, Richard M. Simms, for a spirited discussion... and be sure to call in during the live broadcast to join the conversation!