Episode 42 – Cindy Ray
Episode 42 – Fetal Abduction – The Murder of Cindy Ray
On July 23, 1987, 23-year old Air Force wife, Cindy Ray, had a well-baby appointment. Her toddler was with the babysitter. Her husband, Sam Ray, was doing his normal security forces duty. Cindy was scheduled to pick up her husband from work due to the fact that they only had one family car. But Cindy called to say she was running late. When Sam went to look for Cindy at the clinic, Cindy had seemingly vanished.
But how does an extremely pregnant woman go missing from the base clinic at Kirtland AFB, NM?
Dig in with Margot as she discusses the most horrific military spouse on military spouse crime to date. This is the murder of Cindy Ray.
Cindy Ray, 23 years old
Darci Pierce, 18 years old
Lullaby and Goodnight by D.T. Hughes, was my primary source for this episode. D.T. Hughes dug real deep and connected with Sam Ray, who wanted to share Cindy’s story.
Episode 42 Resources:
- T. Hughes, Lullaby and Goodnight, Pocket Books, 1992.
- https://www.thoughtco.com/the-murder-of-cindy-ray-973476
- https://www.abqjournal.com/1292639/das-ag-rally-against-bill.html
- https://lostgirls.home.blog/2019/12/06/the-fetal-abduction-of-cindy-rays-baby-by-the-coward-darci-pierce/
- Steven Sternberg, Miami News, “A Mother, A Baby – and a Murder,” August 25, 1987, Pg 19.
- Steven Sternberg, Miami News, “Postpartum Psychosis, False Pregnancy May Explain Tragedy,” August 25, 1987, Pg 19.
- Jim Carrier, LA Times, “Desperate For a Child,” April 29, 1988, Pg 72.
- Scott Sandlin, Albuquerque Journal, “Guilty But Mentally Ill’ Cheats Pierce, Critics Say,” May 28, 1989, Pg1.
- Scott Sandlin, Albuquerque Journal, “Verdict Called Disservice to Defendants,” May 28, 1989, Pg 1.
- Patricia Gabbett, Albuquerque Journal, “Motherhood ‘Obsessed’ Darci Pierce,” July 28, 1987, Pg1.
- John Yaeger, Albuquerque Journal, “Ray Slaying Suspect Arraigned,” July 28, 1987, Pg 1.
- Tom Walton, The Daily Herald, “The Tragedy Lives On For Victim’s Family,” March 16, 1988, pg 3.
- Susan Burks, Albuquerque Journal, “Jury Begins Deliberations In Slaying of Cindy Ray,” March 29, 1988, pg1, Section B.
- Scripps Howard, Tyler Morning News, “After Years of Silence, Sam Ray Finally Tells His Nightmare Tale,” February 17, 1992, Pg 9.
- Susanne Burks, Albuquerque Journal, “Pierce Trial Focuses on Events at Hospital,” March 16, 1988, Pg 17.
- Jamie Talan, Albuquerque Journal, “Studies Trace Antisocial Behavior to Infancy,” April 2, 1988, pg 27.
- Susanne Burks, Albuquerque Journal, “Trial Testimony Reveals Bizarre Life,” March 30, 1988.
- Susanne Burks, Albuquerque Journal, “Jury Finds Pierce Guilty But Mentally Ill,” March 30, 1988, Pg1.
- The Montgomery Advertiser, “Woman Gets Life Sentence For Killing Pregnant Woman, Removing Her Baby,” April 29, 1988, Pg 9.
- Susanne Burks, Albuquerque Journal, “Psychologist Cites Pierce Disorders,” March 2, 1988, Pg 17.
- https://search.cd.nm.gov/history_detail
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