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A Las Vegas mother and daughter set out on a road trip to Arizona with Suellen’s new boyfriend, but they never returned. Weeks later, hunters in rural Louisiana stumbled upon a horrifying discovery, unraveling a case that spanned multiple states and led to an unexpected suspect. What really happened to Suellen and Lexis Roberts?

Robin Jenkins and David Frostick had a troubled relationship even before they were in Las Vegas, where they moved in 2009 for a fresh start and to help Robin continue and expand her music career. It didn't end up helping, and shortly after moving here, Robin took out a restraining order against Frostick The judge and her family were both shocked and confused when just a month later, she went back to court to have the order lifted. It would turn out to be a fatal mistake. Just 6 days later, Fros...

Michele’s trip to Las Vegas was supposed to be a fun getaway with friends, but days later, her burned body was found in the desert. As investigators uncovered the truth, all signs pointed to her ex-boyfriend, Justin Burns. “We had no idea, absolutely zero idea, until it was too late,” John Carson, Michele’s father told the press after his daughter was found dead in the desert south of Las Vegas. http://sinspod.co/episode28sources Domestic Violence Resources http://sinspod.co/resources Click he...

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 opportunities. Karla disappeared on the evening of Wednesday, October 20th, 1999, and hasn't been seen since, but her family has never given up hope that she's out there somewhere, that she had the opportunity to grow up somehow. Police drew strong connections to serial kille...

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, in 1996. This poignant tale is not just about an unsolved crime; it's a journey through grief, injustice, and the relentless pursuit of closure. Arlene's narrative explores the complexities of Leon's case, a potential hate crime lost in a system overwhelmed with over 20,0...

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 for her family, burst in, grabbed Rizza by the forearm, and dragged her outside. Several witnesses tried to stop him, but he pulled out a gun, threw Rizza into his SUV, and sped away, barricading himself in his Southwest Valley home with two other women, and their 3-year-old daughter. Las Vegas Metro’s SWAT team negotiated with him f...

This week we're talking about Se'Mauri Norris-Johnson who was shot while out on Halloween 2023 with friends.

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 Linn Lane. She often took a shortcut through a desert area, and June 1st was no exception. Stephanie never made it to school that day. In the wake of her murder, despite a vigorous investigation, the case soon went cold. It would be nearly 32 years before her family got the answer...

Todays episode is the story of Bronwyn Greene 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 children, family, sorority sisters and all the people she touched through her many charitable works. https://sinspod.co/episode23sources https://beefabulousmoments.org Domestic Violence Resources http://sinspod.co/resources Click here to become a member of our Patreon! https://s...

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 kills her abuser. While a domestic violence victim surviving her ordeal is always a good outcome, living with killing someone, even a violent abuser can have a huge toll on the survivor. They have to carry that with them forever. Worse, it's not always straightforward that the c...

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 store next week too so stay tuned thanks for listening, and supporting the show! 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...

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 when the domestic violence victim is pushed too far, forcing them to respond to a threat to their lives with a deadly outcome. The courts can't always seem to separate in that case who is a victim and who is the perpetrator. Standard rules like “stand your ground” no longer s...

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 any wedding chapel inside or outside the city limits. It was more than 40 years ago that the King died in August of 1977 and shortly after his death, Dana MacKay took up the mantle and became arguably the best-known Elvis Impersonator ever, and from what we’ve read, he was also the ver...

Let us know what you think about the episode 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 they weren't.It's inconceivable what Marvin was accused of and how the story ended for Schinara and her children less than 5 years later. No one loved them more than Schinara’s sister Michaela or Kaylaa as she’s known to her social ...

Update! July 27th 2024 - Erick Rangel Ibarra, Lesly's Murderer has been Apprehended in Mexico!!! We will be adding details as we learn them #JusticeForLesly #DoNotForgetLeslyPalacio 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 her murderer to do the right thing. What do you think the punishment for being an accessory to murder should b...

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 horror of this one is not to be understated, and it impacted so many people including Debbie's family and the whole Las Vegas community, especially the performers. http://www.sinspod.co/episode18sources Jennifer Romas' Dance Tribute to Debbie Domestic Violence Resources ...

Let us know what you think about the episode 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 career. 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. http://www.sinspod.co/episode18so...

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 misconceptions that domestic violence primarily affects long-term relationships, Makayla's story highlights the dangers that can arise even in short-term dating relationships, showcasing Hanson's refusal to accept their breakup and resulting in manipulative and violent behavior ...

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. It's a long episode but we think you'll enjoy it. We're back with a normal episode next week when we'll tell the tale of a woman who was murdered by her boyfriend.. and you won't believe what he tried to argue in his appeal. Enjoy! Shaun and John Domestic Violence Resources http://sinspod.co/resources Click here to...

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. http://www.sinspod.co/episode15sources 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! Apple Podcast Sub...

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 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! Apple Podcast Subscriptions https://sinspod.co/apple We're ...

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 one of the most disturbing stalking experiences we've heard. http://sinspod.co/episode13sources Additional Resources https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month-2024/ Domestic Violence Resources http://sinspod.co/resources Click here to become a member of o...

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 https://www.stalkingawareness.org/stalking-awareness-month-2024/ https://sinspod.co/episode12bonussources 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 acces...

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, cut short her brilliant career, ending her life in a violent fit of rage, jealousy, and probably more than a little bit of insecurity. We will also be talking about Jake Freeman, a Las Vegas metropolitan police officer, who terrorized his wife for several months after thei...