True Crime with Rachel Shannon

After 10 months of investigation and following up on thousands of leads, investigators tracked down a suspect: an illegal immigrant with a troubled past. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At just after midnight on July 7th, 2024, 16-year-old Julia Egler reported a break-in at her home, describing how someone smashed the sliding glass door and murdered her mother and her mother’s boyfriend while she hid in her room. Officers arrived at the crime scene, but inconsistencies in Julia’s account raised suspicions. As evidence emerged, police began to uncover a different narrative surroun...

In this true crime episode, we delve into the case of former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts, a 43-year-old mother who hosted a pool party for her teenage son and his friends in July 2024. What started as a night of underage drinking escalated into a shocking crime, with Roberts allegedly targeting one of her son’s 16-year-old friends at the event. The boy reported the incident to his mother, prompti...

Levente Lazar had it all: a loving mother, financial stability, and a devoted girlfriend. Driven by self-entitlement, he traveled 2,000 miles to take what he believed he deserved: a life in exchange for money. This gripping true crime tale explores the grisly discovery of Athena Valentiny’s body and the extensive investigation that revealed a series of twists and turns, ultimately uncovering a son...

In this true crime case, we explore the horrific story of Maurice Taylor Sr. and Natalie Brothwell, a seemingly normal couple from Lancaster, California, living with their four children. The family's loving and adventurous facade crumbled during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to shocking events that raise questions about the extent of the parents' involvement in the gruesome outcome. #truecrime #t...

In July 2018, 5-year-old Cloe Chandler was found dead in her bedroom by first responders, with ligature marks around her neck. Her mother, Kelsie Thomas, claimed Cloe was found hanging from her pajama bottoms in the closet after attempting to create a makeshift swing. However, detectives discovered inconsistencies in her account, prompting a deeper investigation into the tragic circumstances surro...

Breanne Pennington, a 30-year-old mother of four found shot inside her home in Gardner, Massachusetts. Police quickly named her husband, Aaron Pennington, as the main suspect after he disappeared the same day. When his abandoned car was discovered in nearby woods, authorities launched a massive manhunt for the armed fugitive. What happened inside the home that morning—and where did the suspected k...

This case involves the death of a man, Henry Jemmott, caused by a woman, Jasmine Hartin, who claims it was an accident, but others suspect foul play. What are your thoughts on it? Do you think it truly was an accident? #HenryCase #Accident #TrueCrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this true crime case, we delve into the disturbing allegations against 32-year-old Morgan Stapp, accused of attempting to sell her baby girl for sex in exchange for money. Despite her denial of these claims, evidence from her phone raises unsettling questions about a mother’s willingness to sacrifice her child for financial gain. This case explores the complexities and dark realities surroundin...

What started as a simple Facebook Marketplace transaction turned into a brutal, unimaginable tragedy. 30-year-old Eliza Morales was a devoted wife, loving mother to a 2 year old little girl, and 5 months pregnant with her second child. After selling a truck in this online sale, she agreed to meet up with the buyer to complete the transaction. Minutes later, she was fighting for her life in a frenz...

The tragic story of Alexander Urtula's death and the impact of domestic abuse on mental health. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evil Babysitter Allegedly Covers Up Murder of Infants: Shocking True Crime Case of Benson Xiang Revealed. 2 month old baby Benson was so very loved by his mother and father. However, as it happens in so many families, Benson needed a baby sitter while his parents worked to provide for him. They put their trust into one woman, Marissa, only for her to turn around and break that trust in the most di...

When Mackenzie Hopkins stopped responding to family members’ calls and texts, her father started to worry: Maybe she was in an accident. Maybe there was a gas leak in her new home. However, what really happened to Mackenzie was far beyond anyone’s worst fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jealous Ex's Revenge: Family Conspiracy Behind a Teen’s Gruesome Attack. Jay Sewell was enjoying the start of an exciting romance with his new girlfriend, Gemma. However, lurking in the shadows was Daniel: Gemma’s angry, seething ex who couldn’t get over the fact that Gemma was done with him. A series of calls to the Eltham police department sparked an investigation into a group of vandals who wer...

In today's true crime case, we discuss Christina Abbotts, who was an independent, ambitious young woman who seemed to be living the dream. She was traveling the world, partying in London’s most exclusive clubs and socializing in elite social circles. But beneath that glamourous exterior, she held many secrets- secrets she kept even from those closest to her. Secrets that would only be revealed aft...

Dive into a case that puzzled investigators from the start. A man, Patrick De La Cerda, was shot inside his own home, and the security camera that revealed the perpetrator was stolen. Detectives were scratching their heads until they learned of another man who may have had a strong motive for murder: he was in love with Patrick’s fiancé. Discover the one mistake that lead investigators to solving...

Teenager Claims Magic Mushrooms Led Him to Kill His Father During Drug-Induced Breakdown, Sparking Debate on Responsibility... On the evening of December 27th, 2015, Thomas Chan and a few friends purchased a baggie of magic mushrooms, and headed to his home to enjoy them. While most of the boys were having a good time, Thomas became extremely agitated and felt that everyone around him was out to g...

What started as a run of the mill welfare check in Austin, Texas quickly turned into much deeper, more sinister story. When police responded to the apartment of Virginia Gonzales, they believed they were rescuing one child from horrific abuse and neglect; but as investigators dug deeper, they realized that the case didn’t end there. The suffering of one little girl lead authorities to realizing th...

The case revolves around Brittany Williams, a child who went missing and later reemerged in a complex and emotional true crime narrative. Brittany was born into a challenging environment, with a mother diagnosed with AIDS, and faced instability during her childhood, moving between various foster homes. The circumstances of her life were marred by neglect and poor living conditions, particularly un...

The Mysterious Disappearance of Marshal Iwaasa and the Discovery of His Burned Truck In this true crime exploration, we delve into the baffling case of Marshal Iwaasa, who mysteriously disappeared on November 17, 2019, after visiting a storage locker in Lethbridge, Alberta. Born on January 3, 1993, in a family marked by complex dynamics, Iwaasa's behavior became increasingly erratic in the months...

The Disturbing Case of Austin Edwards: Catfishing and the Murders of the Winek Family... The case of Austin Edwards revolves around the disturbing abduction and murders of the Winek family, which occurred on November 25, 2022. Edwards, a police officer with a troubling past, traveled 2,500 miles to meet a 15-year-old girl he had been catfishing. After a welfare check prompted by neighbors who spot...

On May 7th, 2019, Kenneth Herring caused an accident by running a red light. A few witnesses to the crash stayed behind to monitor the scene until police arrived. However, when a confused and disoriented Kenneth fled the scene, one witness followed him, despite being told not to by authorities. This resulted in a tragic confrontation that ended the life of this beloved husband, father, and grandfa...

Tragic Tale: Mother Arrested for Drowning Her Sons, Leaving a Father Devastated and a Community in Shock. A devastated father finds his two young boys dead in their bed, and their mother is arrested for their murders. Kara Alexander claims the whole thing was an accident that occured while she was high on marijuana; The prosecution argues this was a cold-blooded murder. In today's true crime case,...

Exploring Elizabeth Smart's kidnapping case Netflix just released Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, a new documentary about the 14 year old girl who was snatched away from her bedroom in the middle of the night and subjected to 9 months of constant torture at the hands of a crazed maniac. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real case behind the Netflix documentary, and bringing you the disturbing det...

On March 4, 2022, 911 received a call from Kouri Richins to report that her husband, Eric Richins, was unresponsive in their bedroom. Unfortunately, first responders were unable to save Eric, so he died under mysterious circumstances. At first, Kouri seemed devastated at the loss, even writing a children's book about it. However, after the toxicology results came back, Investigators knew that ther...