Mark Dean Schwab and the Murder of Junny Rios Martinez
Jan 30, 2025•38 min
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Episode description
In this heart-wrenching episode of Almost Fiction, we examine the harrowing case of Mark Dean Schwab and his horrifying crimes against 11-year-old Junny Rios-Martinez. What began as an act of manipulation spiraled into a tragedy that shook an entire community.
This is a story of unimaginable loss, but also one of resilience, as Junny’s family worked tirelessly to ensure his legacy would spark change. Join us as we navigate the complexities of this case, from the psychology of the predator to the justice system’s ultimate response.
Sources:
Schwab v. Crosby, 451 F.3d 1308 (11th Cir. 2006)
SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA: Mark Dean Schwab v. State of Florida. Case No. SC07-2138.
Supreme Court of Florida: Mark Dean Schwab v. State of Florida. Case No. SC97008.
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SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA. MARK DEAN SCHWAB v. STATE OF FLORIDA. Case No. SC07-1603. November 1, 2007.
http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/schwab1109.htm
Timeline Of The Mark Schwab Case. CFNews13.com. July 01, 2008.
Florida executes child killer. By Ron Word for the Miami Herald. July, 2008.
Schwab v. Crosby, 451 F.3d 1308 (11th Cir. 2006)
Remembering Junny Rios-Martinez, who would have turned 42 this week. By John A. Torres for FloridaToday.com. April 30, 2001.
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