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Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

Discover the untold stories of domestic violence, missing persons, and unsolved cases with Sins and Survivors, a Las Vegas true crime podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of victims and survivors.

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Recent Episodes

Jan. 6, 2026

2025 End of the Year Updates

This week, we're updating you on several cases we covered in 2025
Dec. 30, 2025

Missing at the Holidays 2025

This week, we're bringing you the stories of 5 people who are missing from their families at the holidays. As we gather around the table for whatever holiday we celebrate, it's important to keep the families in mind who have ...
Dec. 24, 2025

True Crime Conversations: Robin Warder, Nina Innsted and John Mattos (Bonus Episode!)

For the month of December, True Crime creators are getting together for conversations about podcasting, true crime, and the nexus between the two. We’ll discuss creating our shows, behind-the-scenes moments, fears and hopes, ...
Dec. 23, 2025

The Real Life Grinch - A True Crime Collab

'Tis the season for true crime chaos! Hosts Kristen Seavey from Murder, She Told , Javier Leiva from PRETEND, and Shaun from Sins & Survivors join forces to explore Christmas crimes gone horribly wrong. From a bath salts-fuel...

Recent Blog Posts

Dec. 30, 2025

Missing at the Holidays: Five Families Still Waiting

As the holidays approach, many of us are surrounded by family, tradition, and moments that feel grounding and familiar. But for thousands of families across the country, this season is marked by absence—an empty chair, an unanswered phone, and…

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Dec. 23, 2025

Grinch Tales: When the Holidays Go Wrong

The holidays are supposed to be about warmth, generosity, and a sense of safety — especially at home. But every year, there are stories that remind us how fragile that sense of security can be. In our latest episode, “Grinch Tales,&rdqu…

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Dec. 9, 2025

No Escape: The Murder of Brittney Lavoll (Flashback)

Every once in a while, a case we’ve covered comes back to us in a way that reminds us why we tell these stories in the first place. Our latest Swing Shift episode revisits the murder of Brittney Lavoll, a devoted mother of three whose life was…

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About the Hosts

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Shaun

Co-Host

Since her early teen years, Shaun has been contemplating the question, “How do we prevent crime?” Shaun has more than 25 years of experience in advocacy for survivors of crime, HIV/AIDS-infected/affected individuals, undocumented immigrants, family court petitioners, and children. She has lived in the Las Vegas area since 2005, working and volunteering for dozens of local non-profit organizations. Shaun is a proud graduate of City University of New York School of Law. Suggestions for episodes and questions for Shaun can be emailed questions@sinsandsurvivors.com

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John

Co-Host

Your co-host John comes to you with 25 years of technology consulting experience and a strong interest in True Crime. John will host the Tech Corner episodes that punctuate Sins & Survivors. In those episodes, his focus will be educating people on the pitfalls of privacy in the digital age, and endeavor to make everyone a bit safer. Topics like cyberstalking, online safety, removal of information from online directories, and new privacy features on mobile devices are just a few topics we'll cover. Email him your questions at Tech@SinsandSurvivors.com

Reviews

Terrific podcast

"Shaun and John review cases with empathy and honor towards victims. They highlight domestic and intimate partner violence cases with a hope to raise awareness and offer support. I highly recommend th…"

Moose rock! | March 17, 2025

Excited

"Being from Vegas, I was always invested in what was going around. I love my hometown and always will, but definitely a dark side to it. Thank you for covering these cases! I never really hear of many…"

Luli702 | July 17, 2024

Lesser-known cases and important coverage

"This is such a good podcast! Soothing voices, detailed information, and important information (e.g. stalker awareness)/ lesser-known cases— what more could you ask for?!?! Much love from your fellow …"

Coffee and Cases Podcast | Feb. 12, 2024