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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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These DEADLY Mistakes Lead to the HEINOUS Murder of Tech CEO Pava Lapere
4d ago00:30:04Tap to summarizeThe case inspired legislation in Maryland to eliminate diminution credits (The Pava Marie LaPere Act) for first-degree sex offenders. Billingsley pleaded guilty to first-degree murder of LaPere, as well as the attack on Hurley and Gilmore. He was sentenced to three life sentences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Ex-Boyfriend Couldn't Stand That She Decided To Leave Him
1w ago00:21:24Tap to summarizeKathleen Moore, known as "Kit Kat," was 34, working as a bartender/waitress, and pursuing a phlebotomy degree to become a nurse. She was last seen spending time with her best friend Nikki and her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Colin Knapp... UPDATE: The case is fully resolved. Collin Knapp is serving life in prison for the first-degree murder of Kathleen. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 #truecrime #casesolved #kathleenmoore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →OnlyFans Model Admits to Killing Man in Twisted Fetish Encounter
1w ago00:29:10Tap to summarizeA middle-aged man paid over $11,000 for an extreme fetish encounter, leading to his death shortly after. This case has ignited a debate about consent, personal responsibility, and the legal boundaries surrounding dangerous sexual activities that end in tragedy. We explore the case of Michaela Rylaarsdam, an OnlyFans creator and escort, who became the center of a homicide investigation following the incident during a BDSM session. The complexities of this case reveal much more than what initially meets the eye. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Father Dies a Hero Protecting Family
1w ago00:20:21Tap to summarizeIn this heartbreaking true crime case I examine the murder of Elias Otero, a young man who lost his life while trying to protect his family during a violent kidnapping and robbery. After his brother was lured into a trap through social media, armed suspects forced their way to the family's home. When Elias confronted them in an effort to save his brother, he was fatally shot. Investigators later uncovered a carefully planned robbery that escalated into murder. In this episode, we break down the kidnapping plot, the investigation, and the heroic actions that made Elias Otero's final moments a remarkable act of courage. UPDATE: Both suspects have been sentenced. Shooter Adrian Avila pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and received 29 years in prison (April 2024). Accomplice Anna Bella Dukes pleaded guilty to armed robbery and was sentenced to 5 years (November 2025). Elias’s mother co-founded the New Mexico Crusaders for Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Twisted Couple Adopts Baby So They Can Do Horrific Things To Him
2w ago00:55:49Tap to summarizeWhen 9-month-old Preston Davey was placed with his adoptive parents, it seemed like a happy ending. However, behind closed doors, a dark reality unfolded. After months of suffering, investigators uncovered details about the tragic treatment Preston faced in his final four months, which were so horrific that even seasoned officers deemed it the worst case they had ever encountered. This true crime case delves into the circumstances surrounding Baby Preston and the consequences for those responsible. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →She Murdered Over 300 People! Kristen Gilbert. Part 2
2w ago00:52:49Tap to summarizeThose around Kristen began to notice alarming patterns of deaths linked to her work schedule, leading to an urgent effort to conceal her actions as police started to unveil the truth. Special thanks to "Perfect Poison: A Female Serial Killer's Deadly Medicine" by M. William Phelps. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Evil And Horrifying Killer Nurse Who Deceived Everyone: Kristen Gilbert. Part 1
2w ago00:59:09Tap to summarizeKristen Gilbert was a respected nurse whose shifts coincided with a troubling number of patient deaths, leading colleagues to suspect there might be foul play involved. Initially dismissed as coincidences, the rising death toll raised significant concern among her peers. This video explores the potential dark truths behind these alarming events. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Family Feud Contestant Makes Haunting Joke Before Murdering His Wife
2w ago00:33:22Tap to summarizeThis is the case of Rebecca Bliefnick. Today, we delve into the Pike County massacre trial and the events surrounding it. The focus is on the testimonies and pivotal moments in the court proceedings, as well as the timeline of the tragic Rhoden family murders. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →"Play Fight" Ends with Dad Brutally Stabbing Young Daughter to Death: He Claims it was an Accident
3w ago00:38:47Tap to summarizeOn what should have been an ordinary Friday night, 14-year-old Scarlett Vickers was spending time with her parents in their home in Durham, England. A playful joke quickly turned into a nightmare when paramedics found Scarlett lying on the floor, covered in blood from a stab wound to her chest. Her father claims it was a freak accident, but the investigation revealed a more sinister scenario. Did a loving father stab his daughter out of anger over a harmless joke, or was this truly a tragic accident? #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Police Refuse to Investigate her Murder, so her Own Father had to Solve the Case
3w ago00:35:40Tap to summarizeElly Warren was a 20-year-old woman with a passion for adventure. During her six-week trip in a country she loved, her tragically discovered body on November 9, 2016, raised many questions. Found partially nude, with her clothes torn, the circumstances surrounding her death have led to speculation about a possible cover-up, as local police have refused to investigate. UPDATE: The case remains unsolved despite the homicide ruling. No one has been charged. Paul Warren is publishing a book called "Hunting Elly's Killer" on June 30, 2026, presenting what he describes as a "full, factual, and evidence-based account" of his daughter's murder and the years-long investigation, drawn from recordings, court transcripts, and forensic reports. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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