Jake Silva and Ty Lopes are convicted to life behind bars for the rape and murder of 18-year-old Renee Ramos. Life in prison is hard but even harder when you have an “R” on your back. As rumors spread about Jake Silva’s and Ty Lopes’ convictions, they face new and unexpected challenges. The hosts of Proof talk to Jake Silva about life behind bars and investigate Ty Lopes’ murder. Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scene photos, and more. Follow us on social media: on...

Defense attorney and podcaster Bob Motta (Defense Diaries) joins Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis to share his unique take on the evidence used to convict Jake Silva and Ty Lopes of Renee Ramos’ murder. Motta also shares insights into the Delphi murders and how John Wayne Gacy led him to podcasting.   Visit our website for episode transcripts, behind the scene photos and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips...

The evidence against Ty Lopes had been thin, but enough for a jury to convict him of killing Renee Ramos. In Jake Silva’s case the prosecution had new witnesses and evidence. But would it be enough to convince Jake Silva's jury to find him guilty too? Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick examine the evidence presented at Jake’s trial. Visit our website for episode transcripts, case files, behind the scene photos and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and...

The hosts of Proof share their thoughts on 14-year-old eyewitness Josh Burroughs' multiple stories and Susan provides insight into how his testimony was used at trial. After he is convicted of Renee Ramos’ rape and murder, Ty Lopes makes a passionate promise to Renee’s family. Visit our website for episode transcripts, case files, behind the scene photos and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips about any of...

Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick investigate how 33-year-old Ty Lopes becomes a suspect in the rape and murder of Renee Ramos. The hosts talk to Lopes’ family, including his daughter Mandi, to get a better understanding of his relationship with his co-defendant Jake Silva and in the process uncover new information about Lopes’ dealings with the Manteca Police Department. After his arrest, Lopes is confident forensics will clear his name and that he’ll be able to come home...

Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick answer listener questions and discuss how a 14-year-old witness becomes the turning point in the investigation into Renee Ramos’ murder. Bonus interrogation clips and calls with Jake Silva are also shared. Visit our website for episode transcripts, case files, behind the scene photos and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips about any of the cases we cover are...

The investigation into Renee Ramos’ murder is about to go cold when a 14-year-old boy comes forward and gives detectives the break they’ve been hoping for. By interrogating the new witness and their two lead suspects, investigators believe they’ve solved the case and determine that a ragtag skater crew had organized the rape and murder of Jake’s Silva’s girlfriend. Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis take a closer at the story. Visit our website for episode transcripts, case files, behind the...

Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick dissect the first two episodes of Proof: Murder at the Warehouse and also answer listeners’ burning questions. In this week’s latest Sidebar, the hosts unveil additional audio from Jake Silva’s interrogation and play bonus clips straight from their own personal investigation in the field. Visit our website for episode transcripts, case files, behind the scene photos and more.  Follow us on social media: on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook...

After Renee Ramos’ body is found and detectives begin to investigate her murder, they quickly learn that she had a tumultuous relationship with her boyfriend Jake Silva. Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis talk to Jake’s and Renee’s friends to find out more about their relationship. The detective in charge of the initial investigation agrees to sit down with the Proof team. Visit our website for episode transcripts, case files, behind the scene photos and more.  Follow us on social media. On...

The hosts of Proof - Susan Simpson, Jacinda Davis, and Kevin Fitzpatrick - discuss season two of the podcast and what to expect on this season's bonus Sidebar episodes. Sidebar is an extension of Proof where Susan, Jacinda, and Kevin talk candidly about the current season, interview guests, and answer listener questions. Sidebar is also the place to catch-up on past cases and checkin with people from previous seasons. Visit our website for episode transcripts, case files, behind the scene...

When 18-year-old Renee Ramos goes missing from the Central California town of Manteca, her friends and family race to find her. Twenty-three years later, Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis retrace her steps to find out what really happened. Visit our website for episode transcripts, case files, behind the scene photos and more.  Follow us on social media. On Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook we are @proofcrimepod. Listener questions or tips about any of the cases we cover are welcome...

The second season of PROOF: Murder at the Warehouse takes Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis to Manteca, CA where they reinvestigate the murder of 18-year-old Renee Ramos. On June 5, 2000, Ramos’ body was found buried under a pile of debris inside the shell of a new Home Depot building. Despite tips hinting at alternate suspects - tips that were ignored until now - Renee’s boyfriend, 18-year-old skateboarder Jake Silva, and Ty Lopes, the 33-year-old uncle of one of Jake's close friends were...

The second season of PROOF: Murder at the Warehouse takes Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis to Manteca, CA where they reinvestigate the murder of 18-year-old Renee Ramos. On June 5, 2000, Ramos’ body was found buried under a pile of debris inside the shell of a new Home Depot building. Despite tips hinting at alternate suspects - tips that were ignored until now - Renee’s boyfriend, 18-year-old skateboarder Jake Silva, and Ty Lopes, the 33-year-old uncle of one of Jake's close friends were...

The second season of PROOF: Murder at the Warehouse takes Susan Simpson and Jacinda Davis to Manteca, CA where they reinvestigate the murder of 18-year-old Renee Ramos. On June 5, 2000, Ramos’ body was found buried under a pile of debris inside the shell of a new Home Depot building. Despite tips hinting at alternate suspects - tips that were ignored until now - Renee’s boyfriend, 18-year-old skateboarder Jake Silva, and Ty Lopes, the 33-year-old uncle of one of Jake's close friends were...