The Lobster Trap Murder: A True Crime Untold Story on the Open Water

Explore the harrowing true crime case of the Lobster Trap Murder, where James Dao became a victim of betrayal at sea. Five miles off the Southern California coast, James Dao was not just out on another late-night lobster run; he was pulled into a harrowing true crime story. Instead of catching lobsters, he became the victim of the Lobster Trap Murder, shot, bound, and dragged into the Pacific Ocean by individuals he considered friends.

In this episode of True Crime Cases You Haven’t Heard, we delve deep into the chilling case of the Lobster Trap Murder. From Dana Point Harbor to the federal courtroom, we explore how prosecutors unraveled a narrative of debt, suspicion, and betrayal at sea. Utilizing official records, testimony, and forensic evidence, this documentary account reveals a dark crime that the ocean tried to keep hidden. Tune in for an unforgettable investigation into this untold true crime case.

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