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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

July 1, 2025

Below The Surface - the Unsolved Mysteries of Lake Mead - Part 1

In the summer of 2022, Lake Mead dropped to its lowest levels in almost a century. The shoreline crept back. Boats that had been swallowed years ago sat beached in the sand like ghosts. But that wasn't all the lake revealed. ...
June 24, 2025

The Murder of Shauna Maynard

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 today. Her family was worried ...
June 17, 2025

The Unexplained Disappearance of Abby Roberts and Phillip Johnson

Abby Roberts vanished in 2012. Her family says if something was wrong, she kept it inside. Listen now!
June 17, 2025

The Unexplained Disappearance of Abby Roberts and Phillip Johnson - Swing Shift (FREE Bonus)

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/83 https://sinspod.co/83bonus https://sinspod.co/83blog https://sinspod.co/83sources Domestic Violence...

Recent Blog Posts

July 1, 2025

Below the Surface: Lake Mead’s Unsolved Mysteries

Lake Mead is more than a vacation destination—it’s a graveyard of secrets. In Episode 85 of Sins and Survivors, we begin a special three-part series exploring the chilling true crime stories and unsolved mysteries lurking beneath the wa…

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June 24, 2025

Who Killed Shauna Maynard?

In 1998, Shauna Maynard was a 17-year-old girl chasing independence, like so many of us did at that age. She left her California home to start a new life in Las Vegas, full of ambition and rebellion, not realizing how dangerous it would turn out to …

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June 17, 2025

Still Missing: The Unsolved Disappearances of Abby Roberts and Philli…

Abby Roberts is a beloved sister and niece who always shows up for the people she loves. In September of 2012, when she was 25 years old and just 2 months after coming home with a new baby, she disappeared without a trace.  Her 27-year-old boy…

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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