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True Crime with Rachel Shannon
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Join Rachel Shannon in her quest to advocate for victims of violent crimes through the empathetic retelling of true crime cases. "True Crime with Rachel Shannon" is an expansion of her YouTube Channel where she discusses solved and unsolved cases with a special focus on the victim in each episode.
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She Threw her Baby off the Balcony to "Get Rid of Her Demons"?!
6d ago00:19:06Tap to summarizeOn an October morning in Galveston, Texas, a passerby discovered a 17-month-old baby girl unresponsive on the sidewalk outside a beachfront hotel. First responders found her alone, with no parent present. Investigators uncovered troubling details, including surveillance footage, physical evidence, and witness statements, all leading to one suspect: the person meant to protect her. This video explores the true crime case of Hannah Yonko. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Fatal Camping Trip Ends in Gunfire
1w ago00:37:02Tap to summarizeThis true crime case examines the controversial shooting death of Peter Spencer, a Jamaican immigrant who was killed during a camping trip in rural Pennsylvania. Investigators concluded the shooter acted in self-defense after an armed confrontation, and no criminal charges were filed. However, Spencer's family strongly disputes that conclusion, arguing the evidence tells a different story and continuing to seek justice. In this episode, we break down the timeline, the witness statements, the forensic evidence, and the unanswered questions at the center of one of Pennsylvania's most debated homicide cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Two Wrongful Convictions. Who Really Killed Kent Heitholt?
1w ago00:50:59Tap to summarizeIn this video, we explore the case of Kent Heitholt's murder and the accusations against Ryan and Charles. UPDATE: Both men convicted of this murder were almost certainly innocent — one exonerated and awarded nearly $49 million, the other paroled after 18 years. But Kent Heitholt's murder remains unsolved 25 years later, with his family still waiting for real justice. #TrueCrime #KentHeitholt #Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Did Lewis Bennett Murder His Wife, or is She Lost at Sea?! The Case of Isabella Hellman
2w ago00:35:46Tap to summarizeOn May 14, 2017, Lewis Bennett, 42, a dual citizen of Australia and the UK, and his wife Isabella Hellman, 41, a Delray Beach real estate agent, departed Cuba on their catamaran Surf Into Summer during a belated honeymoon. At around 8 p.m., Bennett had Hellman take over the helm for a night watch without requiring her to wear a life jacket, harness, or personal locator beacon. He claims he woke up to a loud noise and found the helm unmanned and his wife gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Evil Mom Throws Her Baby in the Trash, Leaves him to Die
2w ago00:46:10Tap to summarizeIn a seemingly ordinary parking lot, a car pulls in and leaves within seconds. Hours later, a faint sound from a nearby dumpster leads to a shocking discovery of an abandoned baby. This video delves into the subsequent investigation and the unsettling truths that emerged through intense questioning. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Police Ignored 10 Calls to Report a Stalker Inside Her Home
2w ago00:30:35Tap to summarizeConnie Dadkhah tried to warn the police about her stalker. And then he murdered her. Was this all preventable? UPDATE: On April 28, 2026, Chambers was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for second-degree murder, plus an additional two years for false imprisonment, to be served consecutively. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Mom Hated her Baby's "Ugly Face". So She Killed Him
3w ago00:50:19Tap to summarizeMaddox Williams, born 11 weeks premature, tragically did not survive the very people meant to protect him. His life was mired in instability and chaos, with numerous warnings about his safety. Despite concerns, he was returned to his mother's care, who had previously expressed disdain for him. In June 2021, after suffering severe injuries, Maddox was admitted to the hospital under suspicious circumstances. Medical experts determined that his injuries could not have been inflicted by a dog or a child. This true crime video explores the heartbreaking case of Maddox Williams, the evidence presented at trial, and the tragic chain of failures that allowed his abuse to continue until it was too late. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Boyfriend Kills Her Roommate While She Stands By
3w ago00:25:16Tap to summarizeIn this video, we discuss the tragic case of Alexis Crawford, a Clark Atlanta student who filed a sexual assault report shortly before her disappearance. UPDATE: a case stuck in legal limbo. Both defendants remain charged but untried after six years of pretrial legal battles. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 #AlexisCrawford #TrueCrime #JusticeForAlexis #SexualAssaultAwareness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →She Poisoned Her Friend Because she was Jealous of Her?!
4w ago00:31:51Tap to summarizeIn this video, I talk about the devastating murder of Mirna Salihin. The fact that she poisoned her in public and could just sit there and watch. Something about that just makes my stomach churn. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →He Told Her That She Should Be in the Kitchen Baking. So She Set Him on Fire...
4w ago00:24:14Tap to summarizeA night meant for reunion among lifelong friends turned into a horrifying act of violence on January 7th. After heavy drinking, tensions escalated when one friend told the only woman in the group she should be in the kitchen baking scones. This led Corbie Walpole to threaten to set her friend Jake Loader on fire, a threat that tragically became reality, leaving him in agony. In this true crime case, we explore the events leading to this act, the aftermath investigations, and Corbie's response to her actions. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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