True Crime with Rachel Shannon

Rene and Mile Lazarchik felt like the luckiest parents in the world: They had a beautiful daughter, and 2 adorable twin babies, along with a kind, trusting nanny helping them raise their precious angels. When Rene received a call that her 14 month old, Kyle, was in the hospital, she thought that an accident must have happened. However, Kyle’s horrific condition would reveal the ugly, violent truth of what really happened. He was viciously murdered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremiah Valencia was born to a careless, selfish mother who cared so little about him, that she sat by and watched as he was abused and tortured. Learn the details of a truly sick and twisted case where an ENTIRE family took part in beating this innocent child with brass knuckles, a homemade spear, and a hammer. Jeremiah suffered so greatly for so long, until his bruised, battered body couldn’t handle it anymore. What kind of disturbed monsters can inflict this much suffering on such an innocent child? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 disgusting, heartless way possible. In a case that shocked even the most seasoned investigators, discover how one woman defiled the body of a baby boy, then laughed as she handed him back to his devastated mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover a story that sent shockwaves down an entire town and police force. Officers were disturbed by the scene, where 3 children and a mother were murdered by a maniac with a serious criminal record. Join as we discuss the investigation that lead law enforcement down a dark path that revealed one man’s sick, twisted secrets, as well as the many flaws in the system that allowed this all to take place. Let’s also take a moment to remember the names of those lives lost: 11 year old Connie and Lacey, 13 year old John Paul, and 35 year old Terri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maya Chappell was a happy baby girl who was so loved and cherished by her family. However, when her mother, Dana Carr got into a new relationship, Maya suddenly fell to the back burner. Dana cared so much about her new boyfriend, that she chose to ignore the glaring red flags which said that Maya was being abused. Tragically, after ignoring the signs of violence, police would later discover the horrifically beaten body of 2 year old Maya. Join me as we delve into the details of one of the most gruesome cases of violence that sent shockwaves down little Maya’s community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maddox Lawrence was a fighter from the very beginning. She was born to parents who loved her and worked hard to provide for her every need. By the age of 1 year old, Maddox was diagnosed with cancer: a disease that she fought with everything she had. Things started to get better, and family were relieved to know that Maddox could go on to live a long healthy life. That was until her life was suddenly and violently ripped away from her by the one person who was supposed to love and protect her. Dive into a case that shocked and devastated an entire community and police force, and which left many with one question: how could a father turn on his beloved child like this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delve into a case that started with a mother discovering that her daughter, Callie, had been brutally murdered, and her young granddaughters had been taken. Police were then lead down a path where they discovered a series of gruesome scenes: the body of a little girl, a crazed man wandering the streets, and the possibility of a sex ring operation. After multiple arrests, police unveiled a disturbing case that shocked even the most seasoned investigators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 year old Gavin Peterson was an intelligent, happy boy who got handed a horrible card in life. He was taken away from his mother and placed into the care of his father and stepmother, who made sure to make Gavin’s life a living hell. Despite numerous reports, Gavin’s evil and disgusting father and step mother were free to abuse, neglect, and torture him. Join as we delve into a case that disturbed investigators, and enraged an entire state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Hobson was surrounded by a family who loved and cared for her. However, when her 17 year old mother, Frankie Smith, started a relationship with 26 year old Savannah Brockhill, everything changed. Family members reported witnessing Savannah kicking, punching, and even body slamming baby Star. However, the abuse was allowed to continue until ultimately, police would discover the badly beaten and violated body of baby Star. Join me as we delve into the details of one of the most gruesome cases of violence that sent shockwaves down little Star’s community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 year old Leo and 6 year old Lulu Krim were the lights of Kevin and Marina Krim’s worlds. These precious angels were cherished, loved, and doted on by everyone around them. However, within every family, there are struggles and having a set of helping hands can be a huge relief for a stay at home mother. 50 year old Yoselyn Ortega was entrusted to help care for these precious angels. However, a woman who appeared to be kind, giving, and compassionate turned out to be anything but. Join me as I dive into a grisly case that traumatized even the most seasoned investigators. From the moment the bodies were found, to Marina’s screams for help, this case takes us on a wild ride of disturbing twists and turns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 were carrying weapons and attacking people on the streets. This lead to the startling discovery that an entire family was involved in an attack on one young man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Levente Lazar had it all: a loving mother, money in the bank, and a loyal girlfriend. However, this was not enough for him, and his evil, self-entitled thoughts drove him 2,000 miles across the country to take what he felt he deserved: A life in exchange for money. Delve into a gripping true crime tale involving the grisly discovery of Athena Valentiny’s body, to the intensive investigation that uncovered a series of twists and turns, all leading to the discovery of a son’s dark secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Marisela Botello Valadez went on a quick weekend trip to visit a friend, she expected to have the time of her life. However, she could have never predicted that she would meet a man in the middle of a toxic, deadly relationship with another jealous woman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Kristine Melton was found murdered at the same time that Diane Ruiz went missing, investigators didn't initially find any connection. However, when a witness heard a bloody, crazed maniac confess to multiple murders, police knew they needed to find the man responsible for hurting both women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Lisa Knoefel took in 17 year old Sabrina Zunich as a foster child, she believed she was giving her a loving, stable home. That was until Sabrina turned on Lisa to cover for her disturbing, dark secret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Little baby Sterling Koehn was failed by everyone in his life. In his short 3 months on this earth, he suffered from immeasurable pain caused by neglect from his so called "parents". However, even though he was so very clearly neglected, both his mother and father attempted to place the blame everywhere but on themselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When AJ Freund's parents initially reported him missing, no one who knew the parents thought they could have been responsible. However, after finding evidence that showed the horrific abuse AJ suffered before his death, investigators were faced with a disturbing reality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Justin Harris left his 22 month old son in the car to die, everyone around him felt that it must have been an accident. However, as more evidence emerged, it became clear that this might not be the case. How could someone do something so evil to their own baby? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah Clarke was an incredible mother to her 3 children, Aaliyah, Laianah and Trey Baxter. However, after suffering through years of the most exhausting, abusive marriage, Hannah decided she had enough, and separated from her husband, Rowan Baxter. Once Rowan lost his marriage, he felt the need to exert one last dramatic display of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Jennifer Edwards were born into a family that was doomed from the start. The man who they thought would protect and care for them turned out to have some very disturbing secrets. Eventually, this dark past would culminate one tragic, ultimate display of control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the darkest corners of neglect, a tragedy unfolded that shook the very foundation of our belief in humanity's compassion. The heartbreaking story of 5-year-old Kinsleigh Welty reveals the harrowing reality of child abuse and systemic failure, leaving the community questioning how innocence can be met with such cruelty. Join me as we honor Kinsley's memory, delve into the details of this devastating case, and call for change to protect the most vulnerable among us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The search for truth in Solomon Hereford's mysterious case has led his family down a path of shocking revelations and unanswered questions. Join us as we delve into the untold story of Solomon, a brilliant and protective young man whose family's pleas for justice have been met with silence. #JusticeForSolomon PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://www.gofundme.com/f/empower-truth-funding-legal-counsel-for-a-suspicious-death?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most women are staunch supporters of the phrase "believe all women", and for a good reason: So many women are assaulted and their abusers never face the consequences they deserve. However, when people like Eleanor Williams take advantage of this movement, her actions deeply impact the lives of all victims. Did she really lie about being brutally attacked, or should we believe what Eleanor has to say too? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head to https://www.crimecon.com/CC24 and use code "RachelShannon" for 10% off your tickets to Crimecon 2024! Can't wait to see you there! On May 30th, 2023, the grandmother of Maha Hobbs called police to request a wellness check for Maha. When police first interviewed Maha's mother, Alexus Nelson, she tried to make it seem like she had "rehomed" Maha to another family. However, upon searching her apartment, they found the charred remains of a child. What could possibly cause a mother to do something so horrific to her own daughter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a fun night out with friends on September 18, 2019, 20 year old Keeley decided to walk home in the early morning hours. However, she wasn't too worried about walking home at night because she was sure that her childhood friend, Wesley Street, was going to keep her safe from harm. However, when no one could get ahold of her the following day, those around Keeley realized that maybe her closest friend isn't all that trustworthy afterall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laila Daniel was born to a family who neglected her, so she was taken into the foster care system. That was until one woman, Jennifer Rosenbaum, reached out to her case manager, offering to take her in. Those around Laila thought that Jennifer was an angel sent from God: Someone who was willing to care for a little girl in need. However, it turned out that Jennifer had other intentions to beat, torture, and murder the little girl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices