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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

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
May 13, 2025

The Animal Abuse Epidemic in Las Vegas

Today we're giving an update on Reba, Reba's Law, and some other recent cases of animal abuse in Las Vegas
May 6, 2025

The Murder of Maria Flores

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...
April 29, 2025

Guilty Until Proven Innocent - Gary Dotson Rewind for DNA Day

In honor of DNA day we're talking about the first person to EVER be exonerated by DNA evidence, Gary Dotson

Recent Blog Posts

May 20, 2025

When Justice Fails: The Case of Kirstin Blaise Lobato

In July 2001, a man was found brutally murdered behind a Nevada State Bank near the Las Vegas Strip. The crime was horrific—gruesome injuries, disturbing forensic evidence, and a scene that stunned even seasoned investigators. But the tragedy…

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May 13, 2025

The Animal Abuse Epidemic in Las Vegas

Animal Abuse Epidemic in Las Vegas: Why Reba’s Law Matters Now More Than Ever Las Vegas is no stranger to violence, but the last year has exposed another epidemic hiding in plain sight — the abuse and neglect of animals. In Episode 78 o…

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May 6, 2025

Maria Flores – An Escape Denied, A Family Devastated

In the early morning hours of June 1st, 2013, silence on Cotton Street in East Las Vegas was shattered by screams and gunshots. Terrified, Manuel Mata's daughter hid in her closet and called her grandfather. The scene he encountered upon arrival wou…

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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