Episodes

A seven-year-old girl vanished in Las Vegas in 1999. Twenty-five years later, her family is still waiting for answers. On October 20, 1999, seven-year-old Karla Rodriguez disappeared from her Las Vegas neighborhood in the shadow of the Stratosphere. One moment, she was riding her bike and playing with friends. By nightfall, she was gone. More than twenty-five years later, Karla’s case remains unsolved. In this flashback episode, we revisit the timeline of Karla’s disappearance, the early inve...

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...

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:/...

When Megan Trussell vanished from CU Boulder, her family immediately knew something was wrong. This episode follows the investigation step by step, revealing where the process faltered, evidence went unexplored, and why Megan’s loved ones are still searching for answers. https://sinspod.co/112 https://sinspod.co/112blog https://sinspod.co/112sub https://sinspod.co/112transcript Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sins-survivors-a-las-vegas-true-crime-podcast--6...

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...

Today, we're bringing back our episode on one of the most consequential cases of stalking ever. The impact of the stalking of Peggy Klinke reverberated throughout the country and helped bring about important changes to laws that protect stalking victims. We're also covering the wild case of stalking that Miley Cyrus experienced, which needs to be heard to be believed https://sinspod.co/109 https://sinspod.co/109sources https://sinspod.co/109transcript https://sinspod.co/109blog https://sinspod...

A prominent local political figure here in Las Vegas was stalked by a Metro Police Officer in 2023, and we share another missing person case from LVMPD's missing cold case list at https://sinspod.co/metromissing This case highlights how the abuse of power can add to the terror experienced by a stalking victim, even someone well-known and in the public eye. It happens to people in all walks of life. https://sinspod.co/108 https://sinspod.co/108transcript https://sinspod.co/108blog https://sinsp...

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...

For the month of December, True Crime creators are getting together for conversations about podcasting, true crime, and the nexus between the two. We’ll discuss creating our shows, behind-the-scenes moments, fears and hopes, the cases that have gripped us, and more. In this conversation, we discuss: How we got into podcasting, our passion projects, what we have in store for 2026, our favorite holiday traditions, and also things you might not know about us! Enjoy this conversation and be sure to ...

'Tis the season for true crime chaos! Hosts Kristen Seavey from Murder, She Told, Javier Leiva from PRETEND, and Shaun from Sins & Survivors join forces to explore Christmas crimes gone horribly wrong. From a bath salts-fueled home decorator in suburban Ohio to a serial burglar stealing Robert De Niro's wrapped presents right from under his tree, these real-life Grinches prove that the holidays bring out the worst in some people. The hosts also dive into the disturbing case of postal workers wh...

Join hosts Javier from Pretend, Kristen Seavey from Murder She Told, and Shaun from Sins and Survivors for a special holiday crossover episode where three true crime podcasters let their guard down and talk shop. Enjoy this conversation and be sure to check out the rest: Jessie (Love Murder), Bob (Buried), Joshua (Somewhere in the Pines) John (Sins & Survivors), Nina (Already Gone), Robin (The Trail Went Cold) Patrick (True Crime Obsessed), Josh (True Crime Bullsh**), Eric (True Conse...

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...

When you talk to people who knew Eric Nell-ums, they don’t start with how he died. They start with how he lived. They talk about his laughter, his kindness, his love for family, and the way he looked out for everyone around him. He was a soldier, a father, a brother, an uncle, and a friend, and someone who carried joy into every room he entered. But on a quiet morning in Phenix City, Alabama, that joy was stolen from everyone who loved him. Eric was shot and killed in his own driveway before th...

This week, we're sharing an episode from Navigating Advocacy. It's the Florida missing person case of the disappearance of Vladek Hasel. Whitney and Melissa are relentless and passionate victim advocates, and their treatment of this case is top-notch. Please give it a listen, if you have any information on Vladek's whereabouts, you are asked to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office Missing Persons Unit 407-254-7000 or Call 911 - CASE #: 21-83864 Email: FindBryanVladekHasel@gmail.com Also,...

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...

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...

The Council on Criminal Justice has estimated there was an 8% Increase in Domestic Violence Incidents in the United States following the Pandemic Stay-At-Home orders, while the Las Vegas Metro Police Department reported a 12 percent spike in domestic violence calls. One woman’s kind gesture to a co-worker in need led to a whirlwind pandemic lockdown relationship, and later tragically resulted in her murder. Her murderer remains at large, and her family needs your help to secure justice for Tif...

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...