Latest / Five-Minute Crime / Episode 55- The Facebook Live Horror: The Murder of Abraham Shakespeare
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- Ronan Wolfe: This is Five-Minute Crime. I’m Ronan Wolfe. Tonight’s case is a sobering reminder that sometimes, winning the lottery can become a death sentence. This is the story of Abraham Shakespeare—a man who went from instant millionaire to murder victim. Ronan Wolfe: In 2006, Abraham Shakespeare, a truck driver from Florida, won a staggering 30 million dollar lottery jackpot. Suddenly, the man who once struggled financially had more money than he ever imagined. Ronan Wolfe: But wealth brought problems. Friends, distant relatives, and strangers all wanted a piece of his fortune. Shakespeare reportedly told others that winning the lottery was the worst thing that ever happened to him. Ronan Wolfe: Enter Dorice “Dee Dee” Moore—a woman who claimed she wanted to help Abraham manage his finances and shield him from exploitation. Ronan Wolfe: Instead, prosecutors say Moore had a far darker plan. Ronan Wolfe: Over time, Moore gained control of Abraham’s assets, property, and money. She isolated him from friends and family while spinning stories about business opportunities and protection. Ronan Wolfe: In April 2009, Abraham disappeared. Ronan Wolfe: Moore repeatedly told concerned friends that Abraham was alive, simply laying low to escape people asking for money. To support her lies, she even sent fake text messages and staged scenarios to make it seem like he was still around. Ronan Wolfe: But investigators weren’t convinced. Ronan Wolfe: In January 2010, Abraham Shakespeare’s body was discovered buried beneath a concrete slab on property owned by Moore. He had been shot twice in the chest. Ronan Wolfe: Prosecutors revealed that Moore murdered Abraham to gain complete control over his remaining fortune. Ronan Wolfe: In 2012, she was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Ronan Wolfe: Abraham Shakespeare’s story is heartbreaking—a man whose good fortune attracted predators instead of peace. Ronan Wolfe: His case also became a cautionary tale about sudden wealth, manipulation, and the devastating cost of misplaced trust. Ronan Wolfe: Millions of dollars couldn’t protect him from greed. In fact, it may have painted the target on his back. Ronan Wolfe: That’s all for this episode of Five-Minute Crime. Sometimes, the deadliest jackpot isn’t winning—it’s surviving the people who come after. Until next time—stay curious, stay sharp, and watch your back.