Jan. 9, 2026

Interview: Crystal Gutierrez on the Disappearance of Anthonette Cayedito

Interview: Crystal Gutierrez on the Disappearance of Anthonette Cayedito

In this special bonus episode of Once Upon a Crime, Esther sits down with journalist and investigator Crystal Gutierrez to discuss the missing persons case she and her team are actively investigating. The disappearance of 9-year-old Anthonette Cayedito, who vanished from her home in Gallup, New Mexico, in 1986.

Crystal shares what it’s like to reinvestigate a decades-old disappearance, what keeps this case at the forefront of public memory, and why awareness still matters. Esther and Crystal also talk about the upcoming Beyond the Crime Convention, returning for its second year in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Esther will be a featured speaker.

Case Discussed

Anthonette Cayedito (Age 9)

Missing from Gallup, New Mexico — April 6, 1986

📺 Anthonette Cayedito 911 Call (Video)

https://youtu.be/sICCy_hOmKU?si=OYMNictYwHKELTrr


Follow Crystal Gutierrez

📌 Crystal Gutierrez on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/CrystalGutierrezTV

Submit Tips

If you have information about Anthonette Cayedito’s disappearance, please email tips to:

📩 info@beyondthecase.com

Beyond the Crime Convention

The Beyond the Crime Convention returns for its second year in Albuquerque, New Mexico — featuring speakers, creators, investigators, and advocates focused on cases that still need answers.

📍 Location: Albuquerque, NM

📅 Dates: April 11–12

🎤 Esther (Host of Once Upon a Crime) will be a featured speaker

📸 Convention Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/beyondcrimeconvention/

🎟️ Discount Code for Tickets

BEYOND-OUAC

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