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True Crime with Rachel Shannon
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.
Episodes
- True Crime with Rachel Shannon
Twisted Babysitter Kills 5 Babies Because She Got an "Urge"
Between 1980 and 1982, five young children died while in the care of Florida babysitter Christine Falling. Each death was initially explained away — a fall…
True Crime with Rachel ShannonHer Murder Uncovered a Twisted Web of Dark, Disturbing Secrets
Originally released in 2023, this episode covers the haunting Rose Petal Murder — the case of a woman found brutally killed in South Carolina, her body…
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She Sent her Baby to an Abuser to Learn to "Be a Man"
Update: Elijah’s remains found on September 2024. Cause of death was ruled as homicide, but both pleaded not guilty. So the trial is scheduled for April 14…
True Crime with Rachel ShannonA Family Plots to Murder Another Entire Family
Eight members of the Rhoden family were brutally murdered in one night — execution-style — in rural Ohio. For years, investigators were baffled. No forced…
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Evil Father Says He Doesn't Want His 6 Year Old Son. So He Does Something Horrible to Him
In 2011, 3-year-old Adrian Jones was removed from his mother and placed with his father, Michael, and his stepmother, Heather. Over the next four years, social…
True Crime with Rachel ShannonWoman's Body Mistaken for a Halloween Decoration
On a crisp October morning, construction workers arrived to their work site, seeing what they believed was a very realistic Halloween decoration. However, upon…
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Healthcare Mom Leaves 3 Year Old With Boyfriend After He Texts "I'm Going to Kill Her."
In June 2025, 3-year-old Clover was Life Flighted from an apartment in Sandy, Utah, with a fractured skull and bruises. Both adults in the home worked in…
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78 Year Old Man Kills his Wife and Stuffs her in 3 Suitcases?
On July 21, 2023, three suitcases were found along the Intracoastal Waterway in Delray Beach, Florida containing the dismembered remains of a woman. This…
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Evil Family Traps 10+ Disabled Children & Adults in Horrifying "Basement Dungeon"
In October 2011, a landlord in Philadelphia followed a trail of broken light bulbs and dog bowls into a sub-basement and discovered four disabled individuals…
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"Say Goodbye to Your Kids" | Police Followed a Trail of Blood to a Horrific Scene
On August 6, 2026, in Mandan, North Dakota, a father recorded his wife holding their baby with a gun at her hip and saying, "Say goodbye to your kids." Shortly…
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2 Little Girls Make Horrifying Discovery, Lead Cops to Mom’s Brutalized Body
It was just after 10 a.m. on May 1, 2019, when two officers conducting a welfare check at an apartment in Alvin, Texas, found the front door opened by two…
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“I Killed Daddy”: 11 Year Old’s Chilling Confession After His Nintendo Switch Was Taken Away
On January 13, 2026, just hours after his parents sang "Happy Birthday" to him, 11‑year‑old Clayton Dietz allegedly took a revolver from a gun safe and shot…
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Mom Called 3 Year Old "Stupid" & "Ugly" Before Doing Something Horrific to Her
In late November 2014, 3-year-old Brielle Gage was rushed to an ambulance. Her mother initially told first responders Brielle had been roughhousing with…
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"I Wanted us to go to God Together": Mother Accused of Gruesome Crime Against 2 Young Children
In April 2026, two children — Kai and Ella MacAusland, ages 6 and 7 — were found dead inside their family home in Wellesley, Massachusetts, hours after their…
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Parents Lied About Autistic 5 Year Old's Disappearance. Then she was Found in a River
When John Hayes called 911 on August 30, 2026, he told the dispatcher, "I don't see her anywhere. She must have just escaped." He says it happened in a split…
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3 "Co-parents" Did Untinkable to 7 year old Boy for Weeks. His Grandparents were 1 Day too Late
On August 6, 2026, Cincinnati police found 7-year-old William Evans‑Ellis bound with duct tape inside a closet. For the nine months prior, three adults who…
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School Teacher Made Pregnant by 11 Year Old Student During Horrifying Assaults
Laura Caron was a fifth-grade teacher and her 11-year-old student was the father of her child. She was deeply embedded in the student's life, and the…
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Dad Does Sickening Things to His Baby Daughter. Yet Cops Let him Walk free?!
In December of 2012, 13 month old Poppi Worthington died after being taken into her father's bed in Barrow-in-Furness, England. Within hours, a consultant…
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A Baby was Found in the Back of a U-haul. Then, Autopsy Revealed Sickening Items in His Stomach.
This episode examines the case of six-week-old Grayson Luncsford. State officials, family, and friends were reportedly concerned about the mother’s behavior…
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Where is Irene Gakwa?
If you have any information regarding Irene Gakwa’s whereabouts, contact the Gillette Police Department: 307-682-5155. This episode examines the disappearance…
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Where is Jesse Galganov?
What are your thoughts on Jesse's case? Let's discuss your thoughts and theories down below. Anyone with information regarding Jesse's whereabouts are asked to…
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She Revealed Her Husband's Secrets. Days Later, She was Murdered.
On the evening of June 9, 2026, Sara Gilson received a call from the Owasso Police Department: a youth basketball coach had been caught with one of his…
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Trina Hunt’s Mysterious Murder
Human remains found in Hope were identified as missing Port Moody woman Trina Hunt. Her family has expressed anger and frustration as the murder remains…
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She Woke up From a 2 Year Coma to Reveal Her Own Killer
When Wanda Palmer was viciously attacked with an axe in her own home, investigators quickly hit a dead end. They suspected who was responsible but lacked the…
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Gabriel Davies Went from Missing to Murderer
On August 31, 2022, 16-year-old Gabriel Davies disappeared after a weekend camping trip with a friend named Justin. Following a police investigation, Gabriel…
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Obsessed Stalker Drove Across The Country To Murder Podcast Host
This episode examines the case of Zohreh and Mohammed, compiling reporting and public records from Inside Edition, KOMO News, NBC News, the City of Redmond…
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She Hired A Hitman to Take Out her "Friend's" Wife
Coverage of the indictment of a Knoxville woman accused of attempting to hire a hitman in a murder-for-hire plot. UPDATE: Sasser pleaded guilty to using…
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Russian Fugitive Poisons Doppleganger to Steal her Identity and Hide from her Violent Past
On Saturday, August 28, 2016, Olga Tsyvk invited Viktoria Nasyrova to her home for a "lash emergency." Viktoria brought a slice of cheesecake; immediately…
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5 Year Old's Trip to Disneyland ends in Horror
On the night of April 21, 2017, a father took his 5-year-old son to Disneyland. Security cameras recorded them leaving hours later, but by the next morning the…
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The Hidden Photos From The Dating Game Killer / Rodney Alcala, Part 2
A further examination of the Rodney Alcala case, focusing on photos released by the Huntington Beach Police Department and the investigation into possible…
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The Dating Game Killer / Rodney Alcala's Story Part 1
I explore today the disturbing history of Rodney Alcala, a serial offender who infamously appeared on the reality show The Dating Game. This first part of a…
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She Tried Blaming a 2 Year old for her Baby Girl's Violent Murder... But Cops Knew the Truth
A tiny baby girl is rushed to the hospital with severe head and body injuries. Doctors suspect foul play due to the extent of her injuries. Her mother claimed…
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Man Found After 10 Years Of Faking His Identity
This bizarre true crime mystery examines the disappearance of Robert Hoagland, who vanished from his Connecticut home in July 2013 without a trace. For nearly…
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Mom Blames Vaccines for Twin Babies' Death... But Cops Uncovered the Truth
For months, Andrea and Nate Shaw were at the center of a tragic story as grieving parents whose 18-month-old twins, Dallas and Tyson, died shortly after…
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Catfish Killer Tricks Date Then Savagely Murders & Dismembers Her
The Tragic Case of Ingrid Lyne. On April 8th, 2016, Ingrid informed friends she was going on a date with a man named John. When she did not return home to her…
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Monster Parents Charged With Murder Of 255 Pound 7 Year Old
On November 4th, 2025, first responders were called to assist 7-year-old Casper O'Brien, who had suddenly become unresponsive. Upon arrival, they encountered a…
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Was This A Murder For Hire Plot?
In this video, we explore the murder case of Jared Bridegan, examining the circumstances surrounding the crime, potential suspects, and the latest developments…
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She Threw her Baby off the Balcony to "Get Rid of Her Demons"?!
On an October morning in Galveston, Texas, a passerby discovered a 17-month-old baby girl unresponsive on the sidewalk outside a beachfront hotel. First…
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Fatal Camping Trip Ends in Gunfire
This true crime case examines the controversial shooting death of Peter Spencer, a Jamaican immigrant who was killed during a camping trip in rural…
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Two Wrongful Convictions. Who Really Killed Kent Heitholt?
In 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…
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Did Lewis Bennett Murder His Wife, or is She Lost at Sea?! The Case of Isabella Hellman
On 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…
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Evil Mom Throws Her Baby in the Trash, Leaves him to Die
In 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…
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Police Ignored 10 Calls to Report a Stalker Inside Her Home
Connie 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…
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Mom Hated her Baby's "Ugly Face". So She Killed Him
Maddox 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…
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Boyfriend Kills Her Roommate While She Stands By
In this video, we discuss the tragic case of Alexis Crawford, a Clark Atlanta student who filed a sexual assault report shortly before her disappearance…
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She Poisoned Her Friend Because she was Jealous of Her?!
In 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…
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He Told Her That She Should Be in the Kitchen Baking. So She Set Him on Fire...
A night meant for reunion among lifelong friends turned into a horrifying act of violence on January 7th. After heavy drinking, tensions escalated when one…
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How a Rolex Solved The Murder of Ronald Platt and Uncovered a Life of Lies
In today's video, we explore Ronald's case, drawing on insights from a range of credible sources including Crime and Investigation, various newspapers…
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These DEADLY Mistakes Lead to the HEINOUS Murder of Tech CEO Pava Lapere
The case inspired legislation in Maryland to eliminate diminution credits (The Pava Marie LaPere Act) for first-degree sex offenders. Billingsley pleaded…
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Ex-Boyfriend Couldn't Stand That She Decided To Leave Him
Kathleen 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…
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OnlyFans Model Admits to Killing Man in Twisted Fetish Encounter
A 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…
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Father Dies a Hero Protecting Family
In 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…
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Twisted Couple Adopts Baby So They Can Do Horrific Things To Him
When 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…
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She Murdered Over 300 People! Kristen Gilbert. Part 2
Those 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…
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Evil And Horrifying Killer Nurse Who Deceived Everyone: Kristen Gilbert. Part 1
Kristen Gilbert was a respected nurse whose shifts coincided with a troubling number of patient deaths, leading colleagues to suspect there might be foul play…
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Family Feud Contestant Makes Haunting Joke Before Murdering His Wife
This 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…
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"Play Fight" Ends with Dad Brutally Stabbing Young Daughter to Death: He Claims it was an Accident
On 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…
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Police Refuse to Investigate her Murder, so her Own Father had to Solve the Case
Elly 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…
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Drugs, Money and a Biker Gang?! The Careaga Family Murders
We delve into the tragic story surrounding the Careaga family, focusing on the quadruple homicide that rocked Kitsap County. UPDATE: The case is now fully…
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Entitled Teen Stalker Livestreams After Horrifying Double Murder
Two teenage best friends, Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas, set out for an evening ride to get boba tea in Cranford, New Jersey, but tragically both girls lost…