Domestic Violence Posts

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…

On July 3, 2024, police responded to the Crosswinds Apartments in central Las Vegas after two gunshots were reported. What officers encountered was a young mother, 32-year-old Meagan Ruiz, gravely injured on the upstairs landing of her home. The ini…

In the early days of the pandemic, isolation pushed people together in ways that felt intense, even romantic. But sometimes that intensity hides something darker. Tiffany Booth’s story is one of those cases—and it still demands attention…

We’re back with a brand-new season of Sins & Survivors. For our premiere, we’re covering a case that shook Las Vegas in early 2001 — the tragic death of 27-year-old Tzatzi Sanchez, a promising UNLV student whose life was filled…

Jason Williams, a 58-year-old Las Vegas resident, was stabbed to death on September 2, 2023, in the home he shared on Black Forest Drive near Decatur and Pennwood. His assailant was his 46-year-old girlfriend and roommate, Danelle Mask, who called 9…

As we take a short break to recharge and prep for Season 3 of Sins and Survivors, we’re spotlighting some of our favorite voices in ethical true crime. Today, we’re proud to bring you a feed swap from PNW Haunts & Homicides—a p…

Below the Surface: Five More Lake Mead MysteriesWhen people think of Lake Mead, they picture clear water, warm sun, and long weekends. But not everything the lake holds is picturesque—or peaceful.In Part 2 of our three-part Lake Mead serie…

Animal Abuse Epidemic in Las Vegas: Why Reba’s Law Matters Now More Than EverLas Vegas is no stranger to violence, but the last year has exposed another epidemic hiding in plain sight — the abuse and neglect of animals. In Episode 78 o…

In the early morning hours of June 1st, 2013, silence on Cotton Street in East Las Vegas was shattered by screams and gunshots. Terrified, Manuel Mata's daughter hid in her closet and called her grandfather. The scene he encountered upon arrival wou…

When a tragic car accident in Las Vegas claimed the life of Richard Penardo Jr., it initially seemed like another unfortunate statistic in a city too familiar with traffic fatalities. But as we delve deeper into the circumstances of his death, what …

Justice for Tabatha Tozzi: The Las Vegas Murder Still Waiting for AnswersIn April 2023, 26-year-old model and entertainer Tabatha Tozzi was shot and killed in Las Vegas. Her alleged killer—then-boyfriend Oswaldo “Nate” Perez-Sanc…

Sean Babbitt was the kind of person people describe as unforgettable. He was kind, brilliant, creative, and funny. He loved Halloween, Star Trek, and Dungeons & Dragons. He played guitar and sang with his siblings. He published music on Bandcamp…

We have a very special episode for you. We're teaming up with Sherry from Alleged Actually Podcast. to discuss the case that shocked the paranormal world in 2015, the shocking murder-suicide of Mark and Debby Constantino.We're dropping TWO episodes,…

A Twisted Nightmare - Part 4 - The Trial: The State of Nevada vs. Thomas RandolphThe trial for the murders of Sharon Randolph and Mike Miller, presided over by Judge Stefany Miley, was fraught with delays orchestrated by Randolph, who employed a s…

A Twisted Nightmare - Part 3 - The Murder of Beckie Gault, Thomas Randolph’s Second WifeBeckie’s marriage to Randolph, which began with promise, soon deteriorated under the weight of financial struggles and emotional abuse. Beckie, des…

Thomas Randolph's previous wives: Kathryn Thomas, Leona Stapleton, Gayna Allmon, and Francis RandolphDetectives learned that Thomas had a history of manipulative and controlling behavior, often marrying quickly, taking out life insurance policies,…

On May 8th, 2008, Thomas Randolph made a frantic 911 call to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, claiming that his wife, Sharon Causse Randolph, had been shot by an intruder. He said he shot and killed the intruder in self-defense. Initially, the…

Listen Now: A Community in Mourning - The Murder of Dr. Gwen Amsrala On April 13, 2023, Dr. Gwen Amsrala celebrated the end of her first year of residency with her work colleagues. She spent the night at a friend’s house because she was…

When it comes to criminal justice, few stories are as tumultuous and riveting as that of Gary Dotson. His saga begins with a wrongful conviction that shook the foundations of the legal system and ends with a groundbreaking exoneration that reshaped …