The German in the Ditch

Click here to see Arya resting on our new carpet.Click here to see Daria and me at the Polish festival.Story:The Lost Innocence of Ernesto GuillénAuthor:Tom LarsenGenre:Police ProceduralSummary:Living in the United States (and other Western countries), we have a clear picture of what justice looks like.But today’s story takes place in rural Ecuador, where justice is a lot less official. A young detective investigates the murder of a foreign cyclist, and the whole town seems to know more than it’ll say. The rookie loses something of his own before the case is over.Time Stamps0:00 - Opening0:11- Introduction1:14- Story32:08 - Personal UpdatesCurated by Costiuc is a monthly podcast featuring curated mystery, thriller, and suspense stories. “The Lost Innocence of Ernesto Guillén” is copyrighted © 2025 by Tom Larsen and is shared here with the author’s permission. Learn more about Tom Larsen here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit costiuc.substack.com