Domestic Violence Episodes

Today we're revisiting the nearly 10 year old heartbreaking case of the family annihiliation of Phoukeo Dej-Oudom and her three children, Anhurak, Xonajuk, and Dalavanh.

This week, we're bringing you the second half of our interview with Liz Ortenburger, CEO of Safenest, the largest DV agency in the state of Nevada, serving at-risk people since 1977. We're fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with someone like Liz, who is on the front lines of the fight against domestic violence here in Las Vegas, the most lethal city, in the most lethal county, in the most lethal state in the country. https://sinspod.co/126 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

This week, we're bringing you a special interview with Liz Ortenburger, CEO of Safenest, the largest DV agency in the state of Nevada, serving at-risk people since 1977. We're fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with someone like Liz, who is on the front lines of the fight against domestic violence here in Las Vegas, the most lethal city, in the most lethal county, in the most lethal state in the country. https://sinspod.co/125 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...

Debbie Flores Narvaez was an intelligent and talented young dancer who pursued her passion here in Las Vegas.. but then disappeared without a trace. In this special flashback episode, we revisit her case and the impact it had on her family. We'll talk about her background, her tumultuous relationships, including her DV-plagued relationship with Jason "Blu" Griffith, and the events leading up to her mysterious disappearance. We have the original remastered episode, and some updates! https://si...

We have two unsolved cases for you this week. The first is the random high-profile tragic murder of Graciela Alicia Gomez, a national guard soldier, and the second is the baffling murder of Irma Mkrtchyan, a homicide with some baffling circumstances. Listen, share, and if you have any information about these two cases, please contact the authorities. As always, you can remain anonymous https://sinspod.co/121 https://sinspod.co/121sources https://sinspod.co/121transcript https://sinspod.co/121b...

A Las Vegas cold case sat unsolved for 19 years — until DNA evidence pointed investigators to a convicted serial killer already behind bars. But even now, justice for Keysha Brown remains uncertain. In October 2004, 28-year-old Keysha Tamika Brown was found murdered in her Las Vegas apartment. Witnesses saw a man enter her home and later leave carrying a duffel bag, but despite evidence collected at the scene, investigators had no suspect. Her case went cold for nearly two decades. Then, in 20...

This week, we're talking off the cuff about several recent cases we've learned about, including the unbelievable pickleball brawl in Florida, the tragic murder suicide committed by the mom of a young cheerleader here in Las Vegas, and a few others. This week, we're unscripted and funfiltered. https://sinspod.co/114 https://sinspod.co/114transcript https://sinspod.co/114blog https://sinspod.co/114sub Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sins-survivors-a-las-vegas...

This week, we're updating you on several cases we covered in 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 an empty seat at the table, and a hole in their lives. Mason Robertson, Derrick "Tank" Evans, Brenda Gail Lambert, Iesha Johnson, and Lauren Steele's family all deserve closure. If you can help provide that closure for any of them or have any information that can help, we u...

This week, after talking to Brittney Lavoll's son, we're sharing her case again. We were so moved by how well he's doing and the network of support that he and his brothers have had after the tragic loss of their mother. ------ A young mother of three, Brittney Lavoll, did everything right to escape her abuser—but it wasn’t enough. Her tragic murder sparks urgent questions about domestic violence and gun laws. Plus, the mysterious disappearance of Courtney Lynn Townsend raises troubling questi...

On July 3, 2024, 32-year-old Meagan Ruiz was shot inside her Las Vegas apartment after a 911 call that offered a story investigators quickly found didn’t match the evidence. What emerged was a troubling history of domestic violence calls, shifting explanations, and a young mother of three whose life ended inside a home where help had been requested before. In this episode, we look at who Meagan was, what detectives uncovered, and how the system responded in the aftermath of her death. A case that underscores how often warning signs are overlooked—and how urgently change is needed.

This episode is a bit different. We'll be talking about a few different items that have happened in the Las Vegas area that definitely need to be shared. A domestic violence case that leads to police shooting a family pet, the staling of a sheriff, and updates on several cases we've covered in the past. Tune in and let us know what you think of this format https://sinspod.co/97 https://sinspod.co/97blog https://sinspod.co/97sub Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

Linda Wise was a mother and grandmother who gave everything she could, even when she had little for herself. She was known for her kindness, her strength, and the way she always But in 2016, Linda’s children were left to face the unthinkable. Their mother had been murdered in her own home. This week, we’re sharing Linda’s story, and the ripple effects of the violence that took her life. https://sinspod.co/96 https://sinspod.co/96blog https://sinspod.co/96sources https://sinspod.co/96sub (Subst...

On January 15th, 2001, Tony Mayan and Carlos Rene stumbled out of their home at 5075 East Hayward Avenue, Las Vegas, in a panic. Carlos was bleeding from his head, and both were desperate to get help. They approached a neighbor and asked him to call 911 because they had just survived a violent home invasion, and they needed medical assistance for their roommate and friend, Tzatzi Sanchez. Who was also a victim of the attack As the investigators untangled what had happened the previous night, t...

The sound of an argument carried down the hallway of a central Las Vegas home. It was around two in the afternoon on September 2, 2023, when Juan and his family heard his roommate, 46-year-old Danelle Mask, yell, “I’m going to kill you,” and 59-year-old Jason Williams shout back, “Do it.” Juan knew it was best to take his kids and leave the house immediately. An hour or so later, Jason would be found slumped and bleeding on the porch of that same home, a single stab wound to his chest. https:/...

Ash Armand / Akshaya Kubiak portrayed himself as a spiritual zen master, along with being a reality TV personality on the series "Gigolos" on ShowTime. The show runners said they knew one of these guys would do something stupid, but they had no idea it would be Ash, and they had no idea he was capable of murder. In this week's episode, we have a special extended collab with Sherry from the Alleged Actually podcast. We'll explore what we learned about Hurleen Dulai, his amazing client and victim...

Jamey Walker was a member of one of the most beloved and consequential families ever to have lived on Las Vegas’s Historic West Side. Her mother, her father, and her grandmother were all well-known and highly regarded, going back to the 1960s and earlier. On Mother's Day 1981, a day when Jamey planned to spend time with her mom and grandmother, the unthinkable happened. She disappeared without a trace. Kidnapped. Gone.  Her panicked family did what they were told, but they couldn't prevent the unimaginable from happening to her. https://sinspod.co/88 https://sinspod.co/88blog https://sinspod.co/88sources https://sinspod.co/88sub (Substack Article) Domestic Violence Resources http://sinspod.co/resources Click here to become a member of our Patreon! https://sinspod.co/patreon Visit and join our Patreon now and access our ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content & schwag! Get ad-free access for only $1 a month or ad-free and bonus episodes for $3 a month Ap…

When people think about Lake Mead, they picture sunshine, water, and long weekends. But the stories we’re telling in this episode don’t end up in a photo album. They end in silence, suspicion, and grief. A missing mother. A woman whose name no one knew. A Marine who never made it home. A child left to drown. And a young immigrant weighed down in the water. These are stories the lake didn’t hide. They're stories we’ve chosen not to see. https://sinspod.co/86 https://sinspod.co/86blog https://s...

Today we're giving an update on Reba, Reba's Law, and some other recent cases of animal abuse in Las Vegas

Maria Flores planned a brave escape from domestic violence, but tragedy struck, devastating her family forever. Screaming and the sound of gunshots broke the silence early in the morning of June 1st, 2013, on Cotton St in East Las Vegas, shocking...

We're bringing you this special Swing Shift bonus episode with an important update to Tabatha Tozzi's case on Ozwaldo Perez Sanchez https://sinspod.co/76bonus

Tabatha Tozzi was a rising star in Las Vegas. When she tried to leave her controlling boyfriend, he allegedly killed her. Nearly two years later, he’s still missing.

On Easter Sunday 2019, Sean Babbitt was hopeful about his future and his fight for more time with his 3-year-old son. The next morning, during his weekly visitation, he was shot and killed by his ex mother in law, a retired police detective

A young mother of three, Brittney Lavoll, did everything right to escape her abuser—but it wasn’t enough. Her tragic murder sparks urgent questions about domestic violence and gun laws. Plus, the mysterious disappearance of Courtney Lynn Townsend