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Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

Mattollica Media

Discover the untold stories of domestic violence, missing persons, and unsolved cases with Sins and Survivors, a Las Vegas true crime podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of victims and survivors. Every Tuesday, Shaun & John delve into real-life cases with thoughtful analysis, expert research, and a commitment to justice. What happens here, happens everywhere. Become a supporter of this podcast:

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16:00

The Murder of Shauna Maynard

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/06/24

In early 1998 Shauna Maynard left her home in California and headed to Las Vegas. She was searching for freedom and in a hurry to grow up after high school, just like so many teenagers are, even todayHer family was worried about her leaving home and moving somewhere she didn't know many people and trying to start a life.Just a few months later her mom got the call that every mother dreads… From the Clark County

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16:14

The Unexplained Disappearance of Abby Roberts and...

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/06/17

She was 25 years old, a beloved sister and niece who always showed up for the people she loved. In September of 2012, just 2 months after coming home with a new baby, Abby Roberts disappeared without a trace. Her boyfriend, Phillip Johnson, turned up days later in California, without her, but with their two-month-old baby, and then he vanished too. Their car was found abandoned in Compton, California, and 13 years later, no one knows what

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26:53

The Unexplained Disappearance of Abby Roberts and...

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/06/17

We admit it was late when we made this one. We talk about the case but we're off on some tangents here.https://sinspod.co/83https://sinspod.co/83bonushttps://sinspod.co/83bloghttps://sinspod.co/83sourcesDomestic Violence Resourceshttp://sinspod.co/resourcesClick here to become a member of our Patreon!https://sinspod.co/patreonVisit and join our Patreon now and access our ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content & schwag! Get ad-free access for only $1 a month or ad-free and bonus episodes

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26:22

25 Forever - Remembering Secoya Williams

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/06/10

Secoya Williams was an amazing young woman who made friends wherever she went, but when she went to see her friend perform at a local nightclub, the unimaginable happened.Today we're sharing the story and celebrating the life of Secoyahttps://sinspod.co/82https://sinspod.co/82blogDomestic Violence Resourceshttp://sinspod.co/resourcesClick here to become a member of our Patreon!https://sinspod.co/patreonVisit and join our Patreon now and access our ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content &

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14:10

30 Year Cold Case - The Murder of Melonie White

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/06/03

A young mother found dead in 1994. A DNA breakthrough in 2024. Who was Melonie White—and who killed her?In August of 1994, two hikers made a grim discovery on Lake Mead Boulevard... The remains of a young woman at the bottom of a gypsum wash. The victim was Melonie White, a 27-year-old mom who had recently moved to Las Vegas with her boyfriend. What happened was decades of agonizing silence with her friends and family wondering who could have done this. Today we’ll talk about what we know about

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37:31

Out Of Nowhere - the Wrongful Conviction of Kirstin...

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/05/27

“When I found out I was going to jail, I trusted in the system. I figured everything would be okay as long as I told them the truth. I had no idea how wrong I'd be.”In July of 2001, Blaise was a teenager with no criminal history, no motive, and no evidence linking her to the crime. And yet, she was charged with murder and facing the rest of her life behind bars.No physical evidence tied her to the scene, she didn’t know the victim, Duran Bailey, and she was 170 miles away when he was killed. But

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36:42

Out Of Nowhere - the Wrongful Conviction of Kirstin...

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/05/20

When Blaise fled the Budget Suites parking lot in May of 2001, she knew she had done what she had to do to protect herself. Three months later, when a man was found dead on the opposite side of town, Las Vegas police ignored her alibi, ignored forensic evidence, and ignored common sense to chase a rumor. That would ultimately cost Blaise 16 years of her life. https://sinspod.co/79sourceshttps://sinspod.co/79blogDomestic Violence Resourceshttp://sinspod.co/resourcesClick here to become a member of

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21:03

The Animal Abuse Epidemic in Las Vegas

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/05/13

We recently covered the animal abuse case that resulted in the death of Reba the bulldog when she was left next to a dumpster in 110-degree heat in the hottest part of summer here in Las Vegas.Because of some other recent cases of animal abuse, we’re taking this episode to highlight that while domestic violence is a huge problem here, so is animal cruelty and abusehttps://sinspod.co/78sourceshttps://sinspod.co/78blogDomestic Violence Resourceshttp://sinspod.co/resourcesClick here to become a member

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16:16

The Murder of Maria Flores

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Maria Flores planned a brave escape from domestic violence, but tragedy struck, devastating her family forever. Screaming and the sound of gunshots broke the silence early in the morning of June 1st, 2013, on Cotton St in East Las Vegas, shocking Manuel Mata's daughter awake. Who was that screaming? Did she just hear 3 gunshots, or was it 4? Terrified, she locked her bedroom door and hid in the closet, and called the first person she thought of, her grandfatherShe told him she’d heard gunfire in the

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15:49

Tabatha Tozzi Update - Swing Shift (Free Bonus)

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/04/29

We're bringing you this special Swing Shift bonus episode with an important update to Tabatha Tozzi's case on Ozwaldo Perez Sanchezhttps://sinspod.co/76bonushttps://sinspod.co/76bonusblogDomestic Violence Resourceshttp://sinspod.co/resourcesClick here to become a member of our Patreon!https://sinspod.co/patreonVisit and join our Patreon now and access our ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content & schwag! Get ad-free access for only $1 a month or ad-free and bonus episodes for $3 a

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36:06

Guilty Until Proven Innocent - Gary Dotson Rewind for...

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/04/29

In honor of DNA day we're talking about the first person to EVER be exonerated by DNA evidence, Gary DotsonImagine you're 20 years old, your whole life ahead of you, and suddenly you're accused of a horrific crime by someone you've never met. You have an airtight alibi, or so you think, friends and family who swear you're innocent, and yet you're convicted and sentenced to decades in prison. Years later, your accuser admits it was all a lie. But the justice system isn't done with you yet.This is the

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29:16

Family Ties - The Murders of Maria Marino and Richard...

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/04/22

A tragic Las Vegas accident exposes layers of jealousy, drugs, and domestic violence. When Julie Bush kills her boyfriend, Richard Penardo, a disturbing past surfaces—linking him to another brutal murder 16 years earlier. Can justice ever truly break a family's cycle of trauma?Sometimes, a news story seems to be a simple, straightforward tragic case of someone injured in a car accident. That's where we start today, but as we dig deeper, we find not only a tangled mess of jealousy and domestic

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13:47

Where is Steven Bradley?

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Vanished without a trace in 2006. Nearly 19 years later, Steven Bradley's family is still waiting for answers.In 2006, Steven, a Las Vegas husband and father, left for work and never came home. His car turned up 250 miles away, with no signs of a struggle and no sign of Steve. Almost 19 years later, his family still has no answers about what happened to him. This case didn’t make headlines, but every missing person matters. This week, we are sharing his

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18:06

The Murder of Tabatha Tozzi

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/04/08

Tabatha Tozzi was a rising star in Las Vegas. When she tried to leave her controlling boyfriend, he allegedly killed her. Nearly two years later, he’s still missing.Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world, with A-list performers lighting up the strip every night of the week. In clubs all over town, large and small, every night is a party, and your hosts work hard to keep the drinks flowing and to make sure you feel like a VIP. For one Las Vegas model and entertainer, her boyfriend’s

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28:30

More Time: The Murder of Sean Babbitt

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/04/01

A tragic case of child custody gone wrong. On Easter Sunday 2019, Sean Babbitt was hopeful about his future and his fight for more time with his 3-year-old son. The next morning, during his weekly visitation, he was shot and killed by his ex-mother-in-law, a retired police detective Sean Babbitt enjoyed a joyful Easter Sunday with his family on April 21, 2019, watching the Golden Knights and Game of Thrones, and playing with hula hoops with his nieces. Sean was in good spirits. His attorney had told

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21:34

Who Murdered Theresa Insana

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/03/25

Theresa Insana was thriving in Las Vegas—until one night, she vanished. What happened to her remains a mystery.When Theresa Insana decided to move to Las Vegas after college, her family was very happy for her. She was looking forward to being among the excitement and glamor of the Strip and to start a new career at a casino, and it was taking off quickly.She met a man at work, and they were engaged in just a few months but unfortunately, the wedding never happened. A few months later, her family and

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19:35

Unraveling the Past - Linda Sue Anderson and Theresa...

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/03/18

Two women, two decades-old mysteries, and one powerful tool—DNA. In this episode, we examine how forensic genealogy helped identify Linda Sue Anderson, once an unknown homicide victim, and how new DNA testing finally led to an arrest in the brutal 2003 murder of Theresa Romano. How did investigators connect the dots after so many years? And will justice be served?DNA has become an important investigative tool, not only when analyzing current cases, but for solving cold cases from decades ago. With

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28:58

No Escape: The Murder of Brittney Lavoll

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/03/11

A young mother of three, Brittney Lavoll, did everything right to escape her abuser—but it wasn’t enough. Her tragic murder sparks urgent questions about domestic violence and gun laws. Plus, the mysterious disappearance of Courtney Lynn Townsend raises troubling questions, as her burned-out car and partial remains leave her family searching for answers.In a 24-hour city like Las Vegas, early morning means many workers are getting their days started while others are clocking out and heading home at

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22:08

Two Cities, Four Murders, One Cause

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/03/04

He had already taken a life—and the system let him walk free. Less than a year after his release, Mark Michael Ford murdered again, leaving two families shattered and a community searching for answers. Domestic violence and intimate partner violence don’t just stay behind closed doors—they ripple through entire communities with devastating consequences. From Las Vegas to Reno, four lives were lost to the same underlying cause.This week we’re going to narrow the focus a little bit from Domestic

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24:01

Teen Dating Violence Awareness

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast ·

2025/02/25

Teen dating violence is more common—and more dangerous—than many realize. This week, we explore a shocking Las Vegas case that highlights the deadly consequences of controlling and abusive relationships among teenagers. We talk a lot in the podcast about domestic violence in married couples, and we’ve shared cases of domestic violence among couples who were dating, but today we’re focusing on Domestic violence in a group we don't often cover, teenagers.Growing up is hard, dating is hard, and

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