Las Vegas Episodes

This week, because of the holiday, we're sharing this special flashback episode on the unsolved mysteries of Lake Mead. We'll bring you part 5 of the case of the Murder of Daniel Mendoza next week. https://sinspod.co/133 https://sinspod.co/85 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sins-survivors-a-las-vegas-true-crime-podcast--6173686/support. Domestic Violence Resources http://sinspod.co/resources Click here to become a member of our Patreon! https://sinspod.co...

As the murder trial of Daniel Mendoza heated up, Metro Officers Ron Mortenson and Christopher Brady had fully turned on each other. The defense argued that it wasn't their client who pulled the trigger, but the state's key witness. Meanwhile, the trial was taking place in the shadow of the LA Riots, a fact that was definitely on the minds of the district attorney. If the trial didn't provide accountability, would the same thing happen in Las Vegas? Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! h...

In this week's episode, we're going through the timeline of what happened in the shooting of Daniel Mendoza on December 29th, 1996. Two police officers had wildly different accounts of what happened that night. Who, if anyone, was telling the truth? https://sinspod.co/130 https://sinspod.co/130transcript https://sinspod.co/129sources Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sins-survivors-a-las-vegas-true-crime-podcast--6173686/support. Domestic Violence Resources ...

When you think about drive-by shootings, you probably picture gang violence or scenes from a movie. You don’t picture the police as the perpetrators. Surely those who protect and serve would never do such a thing, right? But on a December night in 1996, 21-year-old Daniel Mendoza was gunned down in his own driveway—not by rivals, but by off-duty Las Vegas Metro cops who were drunk and out looking for “fun.” This week is the first of a multi-part series on the shocking murder of Daniel Mendoza ...

Sonny Liston was one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, but his death in Las Vegas has never felt as simple as the official explanation. The coroner said natural causes... but was it? His life and boxing career are the stuff of legend. Liston had giant fists, an almost impossible reach, shocking athleticism, and what one writer described as “the ability to take a punch that would stagger a water buffalo.” But behind the myth was a man shaped by poverty, violence, prison, racism, ex...

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...

it can take only a few minutes. 43 years after the baffling murder of Fred Robert Sims, Las Vegas Metro PD is renewing the calls for anyone who had information to come forward. Was it just a robbery gone wrong or something even more sinister? Listen now, and share. Your tip might be the one that brings closure to Robert's family after 42 long years. https://sinspod.co/122 https://sinspod.co/122sources https://sinspod.co/122transcript https://sinspod.co/122blog https://sinspod.co/122sub Become...

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...

Richard Guarro and Deniel Core were around the same age and disappeared years apart. One remained unsolved for years, and one was solved just a year later, both by Othram Labs and genetic genealogy. Their murders remain unsolved even though their identities have been found. Listen now, and if you have any information on these cases, please pass those tips along to the authorities and get their families the closure they need. https://sinspod.co/120 https://sinspod.co/120sources https://sinspod....

Josh Dufort, a fun, funny, charming, and universally loved up-and-coming actor living in Las Vegas, was Murdered in 2010. The only person of interest in the case was someone both Josh and his loved ones never thought capable of such a horror. It's been over 15 years, and John Dufort has yet to receive justice for his tragic murder. The details of this case left us completely dumbfounded. Listen now, and share this episode in the hope that someone who hears it will bring closure to his family. ...

We're back again with an off-the-cuff, unscripted episode talking about David Copperfield, an update on Erick Rangel Ibarra, Animal cruelty at the Flamingo, and more. Let us know what you think of this format! email us at questions@sinsandsurvivors.com https://sinspod.co/117 https://sinspod.co/117sources Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sins-survivors-a-las-vegas-true-crime-podcast--6173686/support. Domestic Violence Resources http://sinspod.co/resources C...

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...

A three-year-old vanishes from a Las Vegas apartment while his family sleeps just feet away. Thirty-four years later, no one knows what happened to Randi Evers. On February 15, 1992, after a birthday party near Paradise and Flamingo, Randi Leighton Evers disappeared without a trace. What followed was a years-long investigation, grand jury proceedings, public suspicion, and a case that still remains unsolved. http://sinspod.co/113 http://sinspod.co/113transcript http://sinspod.co/113blog http:/...

This week, we're talking to Jake Deptula and Jamie Beebe from Strictly Stalking. Their podcast is very victim-centric and allows victims to share their stories in a safe place. Once you're done listening to this week's conversation, where we're talking through what happened to Rebecca Wolfson, head over and search for them on your podcast platform of choice! https://sinspod.co/111 https://sinspod.co/111transcript Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sins-survivo...

Sydney Land and Neo Kauffman were brutally murdered in their apartment over a decade ago. The murder remains unsolved, and this week we're talking about the case and its many twists and turns. There are so many layers here, let us know what you think. https://sinspod.co/110 https://sinspod.co/110transcript https://sinspod.co/110blog https://sinspod.co/110sub Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sins-survivors-a-las-vegas-true-crime-podcast--6173686/support. Do...

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.

It's time for another Off The Cuff episode this week. This time we've got some case updates on the death of a K9 officer in Henderson, a road rage incident, and a few tech topics! Join us and let us know what you think! https://sinspod.co/101 https://sinspod.co/101sources Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sins-survivors-a-las-vegas-true-crime-podcast--6173686/support. Domestic Violence Resources http://sinspod.co/resources Click here to become a member of o...

Most people in 2025 would never just leave their front door open, their credit cards, or identity information just lying around, but many times, that's what we’re doing online, sharing so much personal information out on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, and we often don't give it a second thought. For many shady people on the internet, that’s an opportunity to take advantage of unsuspecting people, including those who are older or less tech-savvy, as well as influencers, small business ow...

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...