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Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

Discover the untold stories of domestic violence, missing persons, and unsolved cases with Sins and Survivors, a Las Vegas true crime podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of victims and survivors.

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Recent Episodes

What Really Happened to Courtney Townsend?
March 30, 2026

What Really Happened to Courtney Townsend?

Courtney Townsend's disappearance and tragic murder left so many open questions once you start pulling at the threads of the story. In this episode, we dig into more aspects of the story. Courtney's family doesn't accept the ...
The Unsolved Murder of Josh Dufort
March 23, 2026

The Unsolved Murder of Josh Dufort

Josh Dufort, a fun, funny, charming, and universally loved up-and-coming actor living in Las Vegas, was Murdered in 2010. The only person of interest in the case was someone both Josh and his loved ones never thought capable ...
Off The Cuff
March 16, 2026

Off The Cuff

We're back again with an off-the-cuff, unscripted episode talking about David Copperfield, an update on Erick Rangel Ibarra, Animal cruelty at the Flamingo, and more. Let us know what you think of this format! email us at que...
Justice for Keysha Brown
March 9, 2026

Justice for Keysha Brown

A Las Vegas cold case sat unsolved for 19 years — until DNA evidence pointed investigators to a convicted serial killer already behind bars. But even now, justice for Keysha Brown remains uncertain. In October 2004, 28-year-o...

Recent Blog Posts

What Really Happened to Courtney Townsend
March 30, 2026

What Really Happened to Courtney Townsend

This week, a year after first covering the truly baffling disappearance of Courtney Townsend, we're revisiting it again. We knew there was bodycam footage from the police officer in Hurricane, UT, who stopped Courtney for speeding, and we hea…

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15 Years Later: Who Killed Josh Dufort?
March 24, 2026

15 Years Later: Who Killed Josh Dufort?

Josh Dufort was 23 years old, living in Las Vegas, and trying to build a career in acting. He was described as always smiling, always positive, and the one who always made others feel included. He had a big family, a girlfriend who loved him,…

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Missing Since 1963: Where is Venita Holzman?
March 24, 2026

Missing Since 1963: Where is Venita Holzman?

On January 1, 1963, 22-year-old Venita Holzman finished her shift at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas and disappeared. That’s the last confirmed moment we have. There are no clear details about what she was wearing, what time she left, or who l…

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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