Murder at the Motel

Late on the night of March 19, 2017, police respond to a call from a witness who hears a gunshot at the Surf Motel on Auburn Boulevard in Sacramento, California; at the motel, they find the body of 53-year-old Leonora Montoya.

In 2015, Abigail "Abby" Cozad was found dead in a Colorado motel room. Years earlier, Abby had suffered a traumatic brain injury in a drunk-driving crash, leaving her vulnerable and overly trusting—a trait her father later believed contributed to her tragic passing. Her death became a stark reminder of how easily individuals can be exploited and the devastating consequences of addiction and misplaced trust.