EP 146: The tragic case of Olivia Lucia Pacheco Beltran

Description

Mental illness doesn’t just affect one person—it impacts entire families. For mothers, watching a child suffer while systems fail can be heartbreaking. This episode tells the tragic story of Olivia, a devoted mother and activist, and how unhealed trauma and untreated mental illness can unravel even the deepest love.

You can listen to our NEW episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other streaming platforms.

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La salud mental no afecta solo a una persona—afecta a familias enteras. Para una madre, ver a su hija sufrir mientras el sistema falla puede ser desgarrador. Este episodio cuenta la trágica historia de Olivia, una madre y activista entregada, y cómo el trauma no sanado y la enfermedad mental no tratada pueden destruir hasta el amor más profundo.

Puede escuchar nuestro NUEVO episodio en Spotify, Apple Podcasts y todas las demás plataformas de transmisión.

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If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health, please know you’re not alone. Here are a few resources that offer help, hope, and support.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

NAMI offers free education, support groups, and advocacy for people affected by mental illness. They also have local chapters nationwide.
Website: www.nami.org

Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Crisis Text Line

Ideal for immediate, text-based emotional support from trained crisis counselors.
Website: www.crisistextline.org
Text: HELLO to 741741 (24/7, free & confidential)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

For anyone in emotional distress or experiencing a mental health crisis—available across the U.S.
Website: 988lifeline.org
Call or text: 988 (24/7, free & confidential)

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Link + Sources:

CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/fatal-stabbing-daughter-mother-olivia-beltran-pacheco-facebook-live-tonantzyn-oris-san-rafael/

Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/01/12/san-rafael-murder-suspect-makes-court-appearance-as-probe-continues/

Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/09/30/san-rafael-woman-charged-with-killing-mother-pleads-insanity/

MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/marin-judge-sets-trial-in-family-homicide-case/ar-AA1FaCbu

East Bay Times: https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/03/15/san-rafael-suspect-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-charge/

Marin Independent Journal: https://www.marinij.com/2025/05/20/marin-judge-sets-trial-in-family-homicide-case/

Press Democrat: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/video-shows-knife-wielding-woman-in-santa-rosa-police-lobby-hours-before-sh/

Univision Miami (Facebook Reel): https://fb.watch/zSv6EK5Im9/

NBC Bay Area: https://youtu.be/G_zmv-0sN7s?si=IwVOt1kqoc3LXYlF

KRON 4 News: https://youtu.be/_dEl1seWgcY?si=OIIQfOUj3l6slnbo