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Updated September 1, 2026 Lake Mead has become associated with one particularly unsettling question: Why are human remains being discovered there? In August 2026, as Lake Mead once again dropped to historic lows, visitors at Boulder Beach discover…

On January 21, 1983, Fred Sims and his wife, Rosalyn, finished dinner at the Denny's in their neighborhood. Fred went outside to warm up the car, while Rosalyn used the restroom and paid their check.When she walked outside, she expected to find Fred…

Graciela Alicia Gomez was a Specialist in the Nevada National Guard, a dog lover, a daughter, niece, sister, and friend. She was well-respected by her colleagues and stepped up to help Nevada in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. On October 31, 20…

Richard Wayne Guarro was on vacation in Las Vegas in 1996 when he vanished. He never made it home to Fort Lauderdale, and his family waited 25 years to find out what had happened to him. His remains had been found in 2001, miles away from the Las Ve…

This week, a year after first covering the truly baffling disappearance of Courtney Townsend, we're revisiting it again.  We knew there was bodycam footage from the police officer in Hurricane, UT, who stopped Courtney for speeding, and we heard so…

Josh Dufort was 23 years old, living in Las Vegas, and trying to build a career in acting. He was described as always smiling, always positive, and the one who always made others feel included.  He had a big family, a girlfriend who loved him, and …

Megan Trussell was an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Colorado Boulder, close with her family and loving her life in college. When her family realized no one had heard from her for a few days, they immediately knew something was wrong. Me…

In October 2016, two young people with their whole lives ahead of them were killed inside their Las Vegas apartment. Nearly ten years later, the murders of Sydney Land and Nehemiah “Neo” Kauffman remain unsolved. This case has never faded quietly i…

Eric Nelams’ story doesn’t begin with how his life ended—it begins with the way he lived. In this milestone episode, we share a portrait of a son, brother, father, soldier, and friend whose joy filled every room, and whose generosity left a mark on …

In 2024, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department launched a new Missing Persons Cold Case Unit—a dedicated team focused on identifying and solving long-term missing-person cases throughout Southern Nevada. The unit maintains an online database …

Linda Wise was known for her kindness, her warmth, and her unwavering love for her family. A devoted mother and grandmother, she gave everything she had — even when she had little to give. But in 2016, Linda’s children were left to face a devastati…

In 1987, a rancher near Lake Mead’s Bonelli Landing stumbled upon a human skull and bones wrapped in a yellow blanket. For decades, the victim remained a Jane Doe—her name lost to time. Nearly forty years later, in July 2025, investigators confirme…

Four Lives, No Justice: The Unsolved Murders Still Haunting Las Vegas Las Vegas is a city of extremes—bright lights, fast fortunes, and deep shadows. But beneath the surface of the Strip, the city faces a troubling reality: one of the highest homic…

Below the Surface: Five More Lake Mead Mysteries When 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 series, we …

Lake Mead is more than a vacation destination—it’s a graveyard of secrets. In Episode 85 of Sins and Survivors, we begin a special three-part series exploring the chilling true crime stories and unsolved mysteries lurking beneath the waters of Lake…

In 1998, Shauna Maynard was a 17-year-old girl chasing independence, like so many of us did at that age. She left her California home to start a new life in Las Vegas, full of ambition and rebellion, not realizing how dangerous it would turn out to …

Justice for Theresa Insana: Help Solve This Cold Case On October 26, 2004, 26-year-old Theresa Insana disappeared from her Las Vegas home. Days later, her body was discovered, but her murder remains unsolved. Nearly two decades later, her family an…

In the world of Las Vegas true crime, few cases capture the intrigue of wealth, deception, and murder quite like the story of Margaret Rudin and her late husband, Ron Rudin. The first episode of our three-part series delves into Ron’s life, his myst…

Listen now to Karla's story Karla Rodriguez, affectionately known as “Karlita” by her family, was like any other 7-year-old girl living in Las Vegas in the late 1990s. Her parents, who had moved from Michoacan, Mexico, sought a better life and more…

In the bustling streets of Las Vegas, Halloween night took a dark turn in 2023 for Se’Mauri Norris-Johnson, a promising young football star at Desert Pines High School. What began as a night of innocent trick-or-treating ended in tragedy, leaving a …