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Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

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May 14, 2024

The Unsolved Disappearance of Karla Rodriguez

Karla Rodriguez, whom her family called “Karlita” was like any other 7-year-old little girl living here in the Las Vegas Valley in the late 1990s. Her parents moved here to give their kids a better life and to pursue more …

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May 10, 2024

The Unsolved Murder of Leon Laureles - Arlene's Journey

Let us know what you think about the episode n this heartfelt episode, host Arlene delves into the tragic story of her uncle, Leon Laureles, whose life was cruelly taken in an execution-style murder outside Brownwood, Texas, ...

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May 7, 2024

Remembering Rizza

Let us know what you think about the episode On a Friday night in June 2023, Rizza Abrera was sitting in the nail salon she owned, getting her nails done. Her ex-boyfriend, a man who had raised many red flags …

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April 30, 2024

Justice for Se'Mauri

National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) is April 21–27, 2024. It's a time to recognize the rights of crime victims and survivors. This week we're talking about Se'Mauri Norris-Johnson who was shot while out on Halloween 2...

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April 23, 2024

Trace Evidence - Solving Stephanie's Murder

Stephanie Isaacson was finishing up her freshman year at El Dorado High School in Las Vegas back on June 1st, 1989. She walked to school, just like she did every day, walking up Stewart Avenue, then taking a left on …

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April 16, 2024

Justice Delayed, Justice Denied

Todays episode is the story of Bronwyn Green Richards, a beautiful soul who was caught in a horribly abusive relationship and finally murdered by him. She leaves behind a vast army of people who love her including her childre...

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April 9, 2024

A Fight For Survival - Catherine Brewington & Brittany Figiel

We’ve covered many tragic cases in which a domestic violence victim or a victim and her children are murdered. Sometimes though, when a victim is pushed too far by an abuser, and through sheer luck ends up surviving, but kill...

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April 9, 2024

A Fight For Survival - Swing Shift (Free Bonus Episode)

We're dropping this swing shift as a FREE BONUS episode to celebrate our upcoming Patreon! . We've covered a lot of cases on the "self defense" topic so we needed some time to discuss. We have a big surprise in …

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April 2, 2024

A Fight for Survival - Tammy Lucero

The judicial system doesn't always get it right, and that’s also true in domestic violence cases. We refer to people involved in these cases with words like victim and abuser, and sometimes “murderer”. The problem can arise w...

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March 26, 2024

The King & The Queen - The Unsolved Murders of Dana McKay and Mary Hu…

Is there anything more Las Vegas than an Elvis impersonator? I don’t think so. You see them everywhere…on the strip, in at least 4 separate shows we’re aware of, and you can even be married by Elvis in pretty much …

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March 19, 2024

Monster in the House

When Schinara Bernoudy married Marvin Patterson in May 2019, she thought she’d met “the one”. Marvin seemed to have a good relationship with her children, and they ended up having a baby together. Things seemed good until the...

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March 12, 2024

Do Not Forget Lesly Palacio

Another amazing young woman whose star was on the rise has her life cut short by someone in her life. In this week's episode, we tell the tale of Lesly Palacio and offer the chance for someone who has seen …

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March 5, 2024

The Last Dance - Debbie Flores Narvaez - Part 2

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 episode, we learn what happened to her, and who was responsible. The...

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Feb. 27, 2024

The Last Dance - Debbie Flores Narvaez - Part 1

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 episode, we explore her case and the impact it had on her family and...

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Feb. 20, 2024

Stolen Future - The Murder of Makayla Rhiner

In this week's episode, we share the tragic story of Makayla Rhiner, a 21-year-old young woman whose life was cut short by her ex-boyfriend, Brandon Michael Hanson, after a brief three-month relationship. Despite common misco...

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Feb. 13, 2024

Unmasking True Crime Lies a True Crime Convo

We have a special episode this week! In December we were guests on "True Crime Convos" with Lanie Hobbes. We discuss 3 interesting cases that have a unique fact pattern in common. Its a long episode but we think you'll …

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Feb. 6, 2024

Interstate Nightmare - Nydia Lopez-Garcia

In this week's installment, we discuss the case of Nydia Lopez Garcia who was here in Las Vegas on a vacation with her children. When things took a tragic turn, it was her children who ended up paying the price. …

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Jan. 30, 2024

Pure Evil - The Murder of Shauna Tiaffay

In this episode, we discuss the horrifying and tragic murder of Shauna Tiaffay. The brutal murder of this popular loving woman and mom rocked the Las Vegas area in 2012. http://www.sinspod.co/episode14sources True Crime Paran...

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Jan. 23, 2024

No Other Choice - Dasia's Story

Continuing in the spirit of stalking awareness month, in this episode we tell the story of how Dasia Washington was stalked and terrorized by Douglas Jackson. Her story is an incredible account of an amazing person surviving...

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Jan. 18, 2024

Stalking Awareness Day of Action - Peggy Klinke & Miley Cyrus

We have a special bonus episode for the Stalking National Day of Action. We'll cover the stalking case of Peggy Klinke and Miley Cyrus. Stalking affects a shocking number of people and it needs to be covered. Learn More at …

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Jan. 16, 2024

A Community in Mourning - The Murder of Dr. Gwen Amsrala

Dr. Gwen Amsrala was a brilliant young doctor doing her residency in the UNLV Medical School’s internal medicine program. In a horrifying turn of events, her husband whom she’d been with for nearly half her life, Shiva Gummi,...

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Jan. 9, 2024

Presenting Vanished Innocence - Unraveling the Mystery of Oakley Carl…

Today, with a heavy heart, we delve into the disappearance of a very young soul, cherished by her foster parents but seemingly neglected by her biological kin. As we approach what would have been Oakley Carlson's 7th birthday...

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Jan. 2, 2024

Missing at the Holidays

This episode is a bit different. This week we'll be highlighting some missing persons cases from all over the country: Jason Landry, Vladek Hasel, Daniel Robinson, Ryan Shtuka, Kay-Alana Turner, and Oakley Carlson. Please li...

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Dec. 26, 2023

Guilty Until Proven Innocent - Gary Dotson - Part 2

In this episode, Shaun and John continue the case of Gary Dotson, the first person to be exonerated through the use of DNA evidence. The episode delves into Gary's background, including his troubled upbringing, and brushes wi...

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