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Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

Amid the shimmering lights and bustling streets of Las Vegas lies a darker, hidden narrative. Sins & Survivors: Las Vegas True Crime examines the city's most unsettling true crime stories, focusing on cases interwoven with the complexities of domestic violence. Each episode your hosts, Shaun & John, shed light on the gritty realities survivors face and the resilience they embody.

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Recent Episodes

June 10, 2025

25 Forever - Remembering Secoya Williams

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 lif...
June 3, 2025

30 Year Cold Case - The Murder of Melonie White

A young mother found dead in 1994. A DNA breakthrough in 2024. Who was Melonie White—and who killed her?
May 27, 2025

Out Of Nowhere - the Wrongful Conviction of Kirstin Blaise Lobato - Part 2

“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 his...
May 20, 2025

Out Of Nowhere - the Wrongful Conviction of Kirstin Blaise Lobato - Part 1

the story of an unbelieveable miscarriage of justice in Las Vegas

Recent Blog Posts

June 10, 2025

25 Forever: Remembering Secoya Williams

Who Was Secoya Williams? Secoya was a vibrant, caring, and compelling force in every room she entered. At 25, she was a bright medical assistant at the Jane Pauley Medical Clinic, known for her ability to comfort children—especially those afr…

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June 3, 2025

30 Year Cold Case - The Murder of Melonie White

In August of 1994, two hikers made a grim discovery near Lake Mead Boulevard in Las Vegas—the remains of a 27-year-old woman at the bottom of a wash. Her name was Melonie White. A young mother who had recently moved to Las Vegas in search of a…

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May 27, 2025

Out Of Nowhere - the Wrongful Conviction of Kirstin Blaise Lobato - P…

What happens when the justice system gets it completely wrong? In Part 2 of “Out of Nowhere: The Wrongful Conviction of Kirstin Blaise Lobato,” we return to one of Las Vegas’s most controversial and heartbreaking criminal cases. A…

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About the Hosts

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Shaun

Co-Host

Since her early teen years, Shaun has been contemplating the question, “How do we prevent crime?” Shaun has more than 25 years of experience in advocacy for survivors of crime, HIV/AIDS-infected/affected individuals, undocumented immigrants, family court petitioners, and children. She has lived in the Las Vegas area since 2005, working and volunteering for dozens of local non-profit organizations. Shaun is a proud graduate of City University of New York School of Law. Suggestions for episodes and questions for Shaun can be emailed questions@sinsandsurvivors.com

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John

Co-Host

Your co-host John comes to you with 25 years of technology consulting experience and a strong interest in True Crime. John will host the Tech Corner episodes that punctuate Sins & Survivors. In those episodes, his focus will be educating people on the pitfalls of privacy in the digital age, and endeavor to make everyone a bit safer. Topics like cyberstalking, online safety, removal of information from online directories, and new privacy features on mobile devices are just a few topics we'll cover. Email him your questions at Tech@SinsandSurvivors.com

Reviews

Terrific podcast

"Shaun and John review cases with empathy and honor towards victims. They highlight domestic and intimate partner violence cases with a hope to raise awareness and offer support. I highly recommend th…"

Moose rock! | March 17, 2025

Excited

"Being from Vegas, I was always invested in what was going around. I love my hometown and always will, but definitely a dark side to it. Thank you for covering these cases! I never really hear of many…"

Luli702 | July 17, 2024

Lesser-known cases and important coverage

"This is such a good podcast! Soothing voices, detailed information, and important information (e.g. stalker awareness)/ lesser-known cases— what more could you ask for?!?! Much love from your fellow …"

Coffee and Cases Podcast | Feb. 12, 2024