127: POSSIBLE MURDER: Erica Alonso
127: POSSIBLE MURDER: Erica Alonso  
Podcast: Detective Perspective
Published On: Mon Mar 09 2026
Description: On Valentine’s Day 2015, 27-year-old Erica Alonso went out with her ex-boyfriend in Orange County, California. She told her sister she would be home later that night.But Erica never came home.Weeks later, she was found deceased in a remote area of Orange County. Her body had been wrapped in plastic bags and secured with duct tape. Despite those circumstances, detectives said they did not believe Erica had been murdered.That statement has been questioned by many. And more than 10 years later, Erica’s family and community are still trying to figure out what happened that night.Anyone with information in Erica’s case is asked to call Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227 or visit occrimestoppers.org.Editor: Shannon KeirceResearch/Writing: Haley GraySUBMIT A CASE HERE: Cases@DetectivePerspectivePod.com SOCIALInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspectiveFIND DERRICK HERETwitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseurFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseurCRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEECriminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comCrime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopADS:1. https://www.TryMiracle.com/Detective - Use code DETECTIVE for a FREE 3 piece towel set and to save over 40% off!2. https://www.Rula.com/Detective - Take the first step, get connected, and take control of your mental health. Get started today with Rula!3. https://www.TryFUM.com/Detective - Get your FREE gift with your purchase! Start The Good Habit today!