Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

Nichole Nick had dreams of reuniting with her children—but a violent relationship ended in tragedy.  Nichole was a Las Vegas local, a loving mother, sister, and daughter whose family described her as vibrant and full of hope, but behind the scenes, she was trapped in a relationship that had turned dangerous. She confided in her mother about her plans to leave Robert Brown, a man with a violent his...

An ex-boyfriend’s obsession turned deadly in broad daylight, leaving Gina Martin’s family and community reeling. This case uncovers the terrifying realities of stalking and domestic violence and the tragic loss of a devoted mother.  This month is stalking awareness month, and while this case is a domestic violence homicide case, it also has a stalking component. Even years after the end of her rel...

Oscar Pistorius, the 'Blade Runner,' was a national hero—but behind closed doors, his jealousy, abuse, and violence led to the tragic murder of Reeva Steenkamp. This episode examines the chilling events of Valentine’s Day 2013, Reeva’s legacy as an advocate against gender-based violence, and South Africa’s ongoing femicide epidemic. Reeva's story intertwines with that of a celebrated athlete, lead...

This week, we have a presentation from the Already Gone Podcast hosted by the awesome Nina Innstead. She recently made an episode about the disappearance of Ronald Tammen. Ronald was only 19 when he disappeared from his Miami University of Ohio dorm room.  This is one of Nina’s greatest episodes to date, and she was able to interview Ronald’s roommate’s son. It highlights how these cases affect th...

What if your loved one vanished without a trace? Shaun and John amplify cases of the missing from across the U.S., sharing their stories and ways you can help bring them home. Shaun & John share the disapperances of:  Tina Sinclair and her daughter, Bethany Sinclair Tyler Christensen Dawn Michelle Holt Patrick Carnes and his dog, Lucky Marcus Oubre, and  Everlyse Cabrera Together, we can be th...

Today's episode is a special presentation! Shaun participated in a panel at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival in July 2023 with the lovely people from Navigating Advocacy Whitney and Melissa, along with Haley Grey to talk about Empowering Language in Podcasting. They recently did a webinar on that same topic, and we think youll find it interesting. There are so many expressions we use...

Cherllyn Beardall was a devoted mother of three, known for her warm heart and dedication to her children, but in July 2020, she vanished without a trace, leaving her family desperate for answers. At first, her boyfriend claimed she’d walked away from her life. His story didn't add up, and her loved ones suspected something was wrong. She wasn’t the kind of person to abandon her children, and soon,...

A decorated Air Force veteran and devoted father, Joe Stutzman built a life of hard work and dedication until betrayal turned deadly. As police uncovered the shocking truth, a young man in a hockey mask became the key to solving Joe’s murder. The recent killing of Las Vegas father Brandon Durham by police raises urgent questions about justice and accountability. https://sinspod.co/55sources Domest...

Diana Leone disappeared in February 2000, and the horrific details her young daughter shared with police about the last time she saw her mom left investigators and family members with little hope that Diana would be found alive.  We’ve talked before about how domestic abuse is a pattern, and the same was true of Diana’s boyfriend.  As the lead detective looking into the case observed, people in th...

Diana Leone, a 35-year-old mother of two, spent years trapped in a horrific, abusive relationship with a much older man. Police records document years of brutal violence, and in 1999, Diana vanished without a trace. While her boyfriend claimed she ran off, the bruises and broken bones told a different story.  Diana Leone was a 35-year-old mother of two young children with softness in her cheeks, b...

Jean Moore and Al Henderson seemed like a happy older couple. They took a trip to Laughlin Nevada for a few days of gambling, won some money, and visited their favorite casinos in the smaller Las Vegas-like resort town. However on the final day of their trip, Jean disappeared without a trace, leaving Al in a panic trying to find her. Over the next few weeks though, authorities started to wonder if...

Tony Bagley was a typical 7-year-old in Las Vegas hoping to get a great haul of candy on Halloween in 1994. Dressed as a Skeleton, he walked through the streets of North Las Vegas trick-or-treating with his family What happened next would shock the Las Vegas Community as a hail of bullets was fired at the family. But why? And by whom? https://sinspod.co/51sources Domestic Violence Resources http:/...

We have a special treat today. We were invited by Jake Deptula (@jaked3000) and Michele Locke (@attorneymichelelocke) onto the Love Lust Fear Podcast (@lovelustfearpod ) to discuss the recent horrifying murder of Ashley and Dennis Prince in Dennis' Summerlin Law Office. Michelle is an absolute rock star expert in the area of family law and domestic violence, and of course, you know Jake as the exp...

The unbelievable story of what happened in the Prince Law Offices in Las Vegas. It's hard to imagine a situation that would be more perfectly set up to go so horribly wrong.  Friday 11/1/2024 we have a special collab coming out with Jake Deptula from Love Lust Fear and his frequent co-host Michelle Locke, a former judge and current family attorney where we discuss the case.  https://sinspod.co/epi...

A year after the murder of SeMauri Norris, still his family has no answers. They finally got an autopsy report, but can't get the police report, and they've had no updates on the case. It's an outrage, his family is legally due these answers. https://sinspod.co/episode25sources Domestic Violence Resources http://sinspod.co/resources Click here to become a member of our Patreon! https://sinspod.co/...

Mark and Debby Constantino were an overnight success in the paranormal world. With charisma, eagerness for the job, and some excellent connections in the industry, things were happening for them quickly. But when the cameras were gone, their relationship was plagued not by the paranormal, but by domestic violence. Despite some amazing breaks, it all started crashing down for them as alcohol, ego,...

San Antonio, Texas. Bianca was a devoted mother who would never abandon her three children or leave a career she loved. Where is Bianca Carrasco? Follow  Help Us Find Answers For Bianca Carrasco Research by:  Haley Gray Research 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...

Maria survived a brutal machete attack, but she didn’t stop there. Even as she faced her hardest battle, she never stopped using her voice to help others. In the early hours of the evening on March 21st, 2012, police were called to the scene of a horrific and chaotic attack on Craig Road in North Las Vegas. The 911 calls indicated that a man had gone on a rampage attacking a woman with a machete a...

In week 3 of Domestic Violence Month, we're sharing an episode from PNW Haunts & Homicides, hosted by the amazing and talented Caitlyn and Cassie. Normally they focus on all things spooky in the Pacific Northwest, but in this two-part episode, they have branched out to talk about the Highway of Tears. In case you haven't heard of this, the Highway of Tears refers to a stretch of Highway 16 in...

Carolyn Clark knew something was wrong right away when her daughter Sagittarius Gomez started dating Eric Covington in 2008 and introduced him to her and her grandchildren, who were only 2 and 5 years old at the time. She saw the signs of domestic abuse in Eric and Sagitarius’s relationship and feared for her daughter’s safety and for the safety of her grandchildren. When the unimaginable finally...

This week, we have a special presentation from Crimelines. Charlie, the host of Crimelines, is an incredible story-teller, and she includes historical and cultural information in the cases and stories she discusses, to get to the “why” behind what happened.  For this episode, Charlie tells the story of Joanna Simpson, a mother from Berkshire, England who was brutally murdered by her husband on Hal...

MMA fighter Jonathan 'War Machine' Koppenhaver had a reputation for violence both inside and outside the ring. But it wasn’t until 2014 that the full extent of his brutality came to light. From his disturbing comments about fellow fighters, to an all-out tantrum over a Slurpee, to a chilling attempt at murder, this story shows the dangerous overlap of domestic violence and athletes.  https://sinsp...

This week, we have a special presentation from The Murder Diaries Podcast. For more than 5 years, Natalie and Paige have been producing the podcast with the goal of always keeping the victim’s light and name alive as they cover missing, unsolved, and suspicious death cases.  Their podcast is victim-centric and honors the memories of those lost and provides hope to their loved ones. You can find ou...

Amid the shimmering lights and bustling streets of Las Vegas lies a darker, hidden narrative. Sins & Survivors examines the city's most unsettling true crime stories, focusing on cases interwoven with the complexities of domestic violence. In each episode, your hosts, Shaun & John, shed light on the gritty realities survivors face and the resilience they embody. Our mission is twofold. We...

When the game is over, what happens behind closed doors? Domestic violence in professional sports is often a headline for a day before the world moves on. But the victims don’t get to move on so easily. Last season, we shared stories of domestic violence victims from all walks of life. For the next two weeks, we’re turning our attention to a space where these stories make headlines—but are quickly...