Minutes: The Silence Before 178 Stabs

Minutes: The Silence Before 178 Stabs Imagine standing in a dark doorway at 1 AM, watching someone sleep for fifteen full minutes before violence erupts. This chilling detail, a deliberate pause, changes everything about how we understand the horrific events that followed. What truly happened in the stillness before the 178 stabs? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Lisa Ofel, a social worker dedicated to protecting children, who was brutally murdered in her own home. We explore the complex relationship between Lisa, her husband Kevin, and Sabrina Zunich, a teenager placed in their care, and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt everyone involved. Person: Lisa Ofel Location: Lake County, Ohio Date: November 15, 2012 Status: Unresolved questions Case: Ofel Murder - Sabrina Zunich, 16, was placed with the Ofel family in July 2011. - Kevin Ofel took out two life insurance policies on Lisa in May 2012, totaling $750,000. - Sabrina Zunich testified that Kevin Ofel told her Lisa was "worth more dead than alive." - A judge confirmed Sabrina Zunich was manipulated but sentenced her to life in prison. - Kevin Ofel collected $750,000 in life insurance the day Lisa Ofel was declared dead. To listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: [email protected].