True Crime with Rachel Shannon

At just after midnight on July 7th, 2024, 16-year-old Julia Egler reported a break-in at her home, describing how someone smashed the sliding glass door and murdered her mother and her mother’s boyfriend while she hid in her room. Officers arrived at the crime scene, but inconsistencies in Julia’s account raised suspicions. As evidence emerged, police began to uncover a different narrative surrounding the tragic events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this true crime episode, we delve into the case of former DeRidder mayor Misty Roberts, a 43-year-old mother who hosted a pool party for her teenage son and his friends in July 2024. What started as a night of underage drinking escalated into a shocking crime, with Roberts allegedly targeting one of her son’s 16-year-old friends at the event. The boy reported the incident to his mother, prompting an investigation that led to Roberts’ resignation, arrest, and a highly controversial trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Levente Lazar had it all: a loving mother, financial stability, and a devoted girlfriend. Driven by self-entitlement, he traveled 2,000 miles to take what he believed he deserved: a life in exchange for money. This gripping true crime tale explores the grisly discovery of Athena Valentiny’s body and the extensive investigation that revealed a series of twists and turns, ultimately uncovering a son’s dark secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this true crime case, we explore the horrific story of Maurice Taylor Sr. and Natalie Brothwell, a seemingly normal couple from Lancaster, California, living with their four children. The family's loving and adventurous facade crumbled during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to shocking events that raise questions about the extent of the parents' involvement in the gruesome outcome. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In July 2018, 5-year-old Cloe Chandler was found dead in her bedroom by first responders, with ligature marks around her neck. Her mother, Kelsie Thomas, claimed Cloe was found hanging from her pajama bottoms in the closet after attempting to create a makeshift swing. However, detectives discovered inconsistencies in her account, prompting a deeper investigation into the tragic circumstances surrounding Cloe's death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices