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True Crime with Rachel Shannon

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Mental Health
Murder
Domestic Violence
Child Abuse
True Crime
Child Neglect
Drug Abuse
Cristina Pangalangan
Homicide
Elliot Blair
Blake Chappell
Kahler Family Murders
Violence Against Women
Michigan
Gun Violence
Neglect
Abuse
Ohio
Alfie Lamb
Athena Brownfield

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.

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This true crime story explores the tragic case of 11-year-old Callan Perez and his father, Giovanni, whose troubled past was influenced by trauma and untreated mental illness. Despite their family's efforts to support him, Giovanni's instability esca... more

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Netflix recently released "The Crash," which covers the true crime case involving Mackenzie Shirilla, Dominic Russo, and Davion Flanagan. This video delves deeper into the case by examining police documents, bodycam footage, and trial evidence to pro... more

In February 2026, a father in Flora Vista, New Mexico went for a walk with his two young children, but only one returned. He initially claimed to have given his 11-month-old baby boy to a relative, but as investigators investigated further, his story... more

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Recent Guests

Danny Filippidis
Toronto firefighter who disappeared for six days and was found in Sacramento, California
Toronto Fire Services
Episode: SOLVED: The Bizarre Disappearance and Reappearance of Danny Filippidis
Lance Johansen
Father of the victim, described as emotionally affected and engaged in speaking about the case
Family of Lauren Johansen
Episode: She was Murdered & Found in a Graveyard DAYS After her Abusive Ex was Released on Bail
Thomas Chan
Subject of the case, former medical student who committed the killings
Family/Thomas Chan case
Episode: “I thought I was going to die” Teenager Blames Magic Mushrooms for the BARBARIC Murder of his Father
Joseph Newton
Father of Michelle Newton who searched for her for decades.
Episode: SHOCKING: Mom Kidnaps her 3 Year Old Daughter Then Hides her for YEARS!
Deborah Newton
Mother who kidnapped her daughter in 1983, later arrested and revealed her story.
Episode: SHOCKING: Mom Kidnaps her 3 Year Old Daughter Then Hides her for YEARS!
Michelle Newton
Daughter who was kidnapped by her mother and recently discovered her true identity.
Episode: SHOCKING: Mom Kidnaps her 3 Year Old Daughter Then Hides her for YEARS!
Anjum Coffland
Mother of Brittney and Tiffany Coffland, who were tragically murdered by their father
Episode: "I just shot my 2 kids & I shot my wife. I’m going to kill myself now’": THE COFFLAND FAMILY MURDERS
Alison Botha
Survivor of a brutal attack; advocate for victims of violent crimes
Episode: ALISON BOTHA: A SURVIVAL STORY
Gina Hollett
Judah's kinship caregiver who tried to alert authorities about the abuse.
Episode: She WARNED them About his Parents. Then he was MURDERED by them. The Tragic case of Judah Morgan

Host

Rachel Shannon
Host who presents episodes and retells cases with a victim-centered approach; advocates for victims of violent crime.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 878 ratings
  • Terrible delivery

    Pronounces words bizarrely incorrectly and annoyingly.

    It's Fentanyl (fent-uh-nil) *not* "fet-uh-nol" 🙄

    It's Sullivan (Sull-ee-vun)

    *not* "Sull-vin" 🙄

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Harna
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Totally Juvenile

    Ridiculous! Reading such long txts & messages is total nonsense! And you need to fix your audio it sounds so bad!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mitza M
    United States6 months ago
  • Best True Crime Show!

    This certainly is my favorite true crime show (and I listen to many). Rachel does an amazing job of telling the story, analyzing the motives of all parties involved with empathy, compassion and respect. 100/100. ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlrightUniverseImListening
    United States6 months ago
  • Love you

    I could listen to you all day long , in fact, at times I do! Absolutely love your voice !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shannon_hammond
    Canada8 months ago
  • Great

    I each u on YouTube so when I saw u have a podcast I was so glad!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mandy_bubba
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners praise the host's empathetic tone and research depth.
Engaging storytelling that respects victims and families.
A few reviews mention audio quality and pronunciation issues, suggesting room for technical polish.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify
#45
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#174
Philippines/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#193
Ireland/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

New Twists & Shocking Evidence Revealed in Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
Q: What do you think happened to Nancy Guthrie?
The circumstances surrounding her disappearance could indicate possible abduction, while various theories suggest involvement from family or strangers.
DISGUSTING Parents Leave Their Baby to Starve to Death While INFESTED with MAGGOTS
Q: Do you think it was an intentional homicide?
The host believes it was intentional and that Sterling's parents made a daily choice to neglect him.
She TORTURED Her Adopted Children to Death, then Forced Their Siblings to DISMEMBER Their Bodies?!
Q: What were the main pieces of evidence against Donovan?
Only Donovan Holt's fingerprints were found on the bag and tape, pointing away from the suicide theory.
She TORTURED Her Adopted Children to Death, then Forced Their Siblings to DISMEMBER Their Bodies?!
Q: How did investigators handle the case initially?
They closed the case for lack of evidence and quickly accepted Donovan's account over the family's concerns.
She TORTURED Her Adopted Children to Death, then Forced Their Siblings to DISMEMBER Their Bodies?!
Q: What led you to believe that Donovan killed April and it wasn't a suicide?
I knew that April was unhappy. I knew that she requested a divorce two weeks prior and then she was dead two weeks later.

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The show centers on empathetic, victim-focused true crime storytelling, retelling cases with careful attention to the people affected and the broader social implications. Episodes often juxtapose case details with discussions about accountability, mental health, and prevention, while highlighting the human impact on families and communities. A standout quality is the host's calm, respectful narration and the emphasis on survivor perspectives, which can appeal to listeners seeking responsible true crime coverage and advocacy-informed storytelling.

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Recent guests on True Crime include:

1. Danny Filippidis
2. Lance Johansen
3. Thomas Chan
4. Joseph Newton
5. Deborah Newton
6. Michelle Newton
7. Anjum Coffland
8. Alison Botha

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