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True Crime with Rachel Shannon

True Crime with Rachel Shannon

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Join Rachel Shannon in her quest to advocate for victims of violent crimes through the empathetic retelling of true crime cases. "True Crime with Rachel Shannon" is an expansion of her YouTube Channel where she discusses solved and unsolved cases with a special focus on the victim in each episode. True Crime
Episodes
  • OnlyFans Model Admits to Killing Man in Twisted Fetish Encounter

    OnlyFans Model Admits to Killing Man in Twisted Fetish Encounter
    Jul 11 2026
    A middle-aged man paid over $11,000 for an extreme fetish encounter, leading to his death shortly after. This case has ignited a debate about consent, personal responsibility, and the legal boundaries surrounding dangerous sexual activities that end in tragedy. We explore the case of Michaela Rylaarsdam, an OnlyFans creator and escort, who became the center of a homicide investigation following the incident during a BDSM session. The complexities of this case reveal much more than what initially meets the eye. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Father Dies a Hero Protecting Family

    Father Dies a Hero Protecting Family
    Jul 9 2026
    In this heartbreaking true crime case I examine the murder of Elias Otero, a young man who lost his life while trying to protect his family during a violent kidnapping and robbery. After his brother was lured into a trap through social media, armed suspects forced their way to the family's home. When Elias confronted them in an effort to save his brother, he was fatally shot. Investigators later uncovered a carefully planned robbery that escalated into murder. In this episode, we break down the kidnapping plot, the investigation, and the heroic actions that made Elias Otero's final moments a remarkable act of courage. UPDATE: Both suspects have been sentenced. Shooter Adrian Avila pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and received 29 years in prison (April 2024). Accomplice Anna Bella Dukes pleaded guilty to armed robbery and was sentenced to 5 years (November 2025). Elias’s mother co-founded the New Mexico Crusaders for Justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Twisted Couple Adopts Baby So They Can Do Horrific Things To Him

    Twisted Couple Adopts Baby So They Can Do Horrific Things To Him
    Jul 7 2026
    When 9-month-old Preston Davey was placed with his adoptive parents, it seemed like a happy ending. However, behind closed doors, a dark reality unfolded. After months of suffering, investigators uncovered details about the tragic treatment Preston faced in his final four months, which were so horrific that even seasoned officers deemed it the worst case they had ever encountered. This true crime case delves into the circumstances surrounding Baby Preston and the consequences for those responsible. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimesolved #solved #unsolved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
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