This week Savannah ventures way out of her comfort zone to give you all the details of Taylor Schabusiness and her crimes against Shad Thyrion, her former boyfriend. After Shad's mother found his head in a bucket at the bottom of her basement steps, police immediately found Taylor who was presumably the last person to see him alive. Taylor was literally caught red handed!
Tune in to hear Savannah deep dive into all the gory details including what drove this woman to commit such atrocities as murders and changing her name to Schabusiness. For fun, you can create a game around how many times Elysia says "Oh my God!" or "Schabusiness!". 
 
Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram and Facebook!
 
Sources:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/423UisBKCJJWajgMeAEDY3?si=B7IPqIYZSau63QPOt0kgDA
https://nypost.com/2023/07/27/taylor-schabusiness-guilty-of-kiling-lover-abusing-corpse/amp/
https://nypost.com/2023/07/26/taylor-schabusiness-describes-allegedly-dismembering-abusing-lovers-body/
https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2022/03/04/what-we-know-green-bay-decapitation-taylor-schabusiness-shad-thyrion/9363885002/
https://heavy.com/news/taylor-schabusiness-husband-warren-family/amp/
https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/updates-from-the-courtroom-everything-that-happened-on-day-1-of-taylor-schabusinesss-trial/amp/
https://www.scribd.com/document/646744221/Schabusiness-Motion-to-Suppress
https://www.distractify.com/p/why-did-taylor-schabusiness-attack-her-attorney
https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/pop-culture/news-what-happened-taylor-schabusiness-mom-brother-real-last-name-family-wake-father-s-trial-testimony
 
 
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This week Savannah ventures way out of her comfort zone to give you all the details of Taylor Schabusiness and her crimes against Shad Thyrion, her former boyfriend. After Shad's mother found his head in a bucket at the bottom of her basement steps, police immediately found Taylor who was presumably the last person to see him alive. Taylor was literally caught red handed! Tune in to hear Savannah deep dive into all the gory details including what drove this woman to commit such atrocities as murders and changing her name to Schabusiness. For fun, you can create a game around how many times Elysia says "Oh my God!" or "Schabusiness!". Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://open.spotify.com/episode/423UisBKCJJWajgMeAEDY3?si=B7IPqIYZSau63QPOt0kgDA https://nypost.com/2023/07/27/taylor-schabusiness-guilty-of-kiling-lover-abusing-corpse/amp/ https://nypost.com/2023/07/26/taylor-schabusiness-describes-allegedly-dismembering-abusing-lovers-body/ https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2022/03/04/what-we-know-green-bay-decapitation-taylor-schabusiness-shad-thyrion/9363885002/ https://heavy.com/news/taylor-schabusiness-husband-warren-family/amp/ https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/updates-from-the-courtroom-everything-that-happened-on-day-1-of-taylor-schabusinesss-trial/amp/ https://www.scribd.com/document/646744221/Schabusiness-Motion-to-Suppress https://www.distractify.com/p/why-did-taylor-schabusiness-attack-her-attorney https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/pop-culture/news-what-happened-taylor-schabusiness-mom-brother-real-last-name-family-wake-father-s-trial-testimony Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

This week Savannah ventures way out of her comfort zone to give you all the details of Taylor Schabusiness and her crimes against Shad Thyrion, her former boyfriend. After Shad's mother found his head in a bucket at the bottom of her basement steps, police immediately found Taylor who was presumably the last person to see him alive.&nbsp;Taylor was literally caught red handed!
Tune in to hear Savannah deep dive into all the gory details including what drove this woman to commit such atrocities as murders and changing her name to Schabusiness. For fun, you can create a game around how many times Elysia says "Oh my God!" or "Schabusiness!".&nbsp;
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Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram&nbsp;and&nbsp;Facebook!
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Sources:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/423UisBKCJJWajgMeAEDY3?si=B7IPqIYZSau63QPOt0kgDA
https://nypost.com/2023/07/27/taylor-schabusiness-guilty-of-kiling-lover-abusing-corpse/amp/
https://nypost.com/2023/07/26/taylor-schabusiness-describes-allegedly-dismembering-abusing-lovers-body/
https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2022/03/04/what-we-know-green-bay-decapitation-taylor-schabusiness-shad-thyrion/9363885002/
https://heavy.com/news/taylor-schabusiness-husband-warren-family/amp/
https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/updates-from-the-courtroom-everything-that-happened-on-day-1-of-taylor-schabusinesss-trial/amp/
https://www.scribd.com/document/646744221/Schabusiness-Motion-to-Suppress
https://www.distractify.com/p/why-did-taylor-schabusiness-attack-her-attorney
https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/pop-culture/news-what-happened-taylor-schabusiness-mom-brother-real-last-name-family-wake-father-s-trial-testimony
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#TBT Case Number 49: The Gruesome Crimes of Taylor Schabusiness

Paul Kruse wasn't about the life he grew up in. He dreamed of living a life of luxury and he legitimately did for a little while. When things fell apart and he was forced to work for more modest means, he decided he was willing to lie, cheat and steal his way to the life he wanted. 
He might have gotten away with his scheme for longer had he not made gross advances toward the underage daughter of his assistant, Amy. She knew something was sketchy about his business and wanted him to pay for trying to take advantage of her child. Little did Amy know that turning him in to the FBI would be just the beginning!
Tune in as Elysia gives all the details on this unbelievable case of fraud, pedophilia, and murder for hire and Savannah laughs until she "can't" and tries to end the show. 
 
Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook!
 
Sources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/27/how-to-blow-the-whistle-on-your-boss-and-live-to-tell-about-it.html
 
https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2013/07/31/jacksonville-con-man-who-tried-hire-hitman-sentenced-30-years-prison/15820988007/
 
https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/jacksonville-man-convicted-orchestrating-scheme-defraud-attempting-murder-witness-and
 
https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-kruse-1
 
https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/jacksonville/press-releases/2013/florida-man-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-for-orchestrating-fraud-scheme-attempting-to-murder-witness-and-murder-for-hire
 
https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca11/13-13787/13-13787-2015-02-10.html
 
https://www.palmbeachfederaldefense.com/2023/06/the-application-of-the-sophisticated-means-enhancement-in-federal-fraud-cases#:~:text=The%20Sophisticated%20Means%20Enhancement%20holds,carry%20out%20the%20fraudulent%20scheme.
 
https://www.justice.gov/action-center/locate-prison-inmate-or-sex-offender
 
American Greed: A Mother's Costly Revenge S10 E3
 
 
 
Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe
Music By:
https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

Paul Kruse wasn't about the life he grew up in. He dreamed of living a life of luxury and he legitimately did for a little while. When things fell apart and he was forced to work for more modest means, he decided he was willing to lie, cheat and steal his way to the life he wanted. He might have gotten away with his scheme for longer had he not made gross advances toward the underage daughter of his assistant, Amy. She knew something was sketchy about his business and wanted him to pay for trying to take advantage of her child. Little did Amy know that turning him in to the FBI would be just the beginning! Tune in as Elysia gives all the details on this unbelievable case of fraud, pedophilia, and murder for hire and Savannah laughs until she "can't" and tries to end the show. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/27/how-to-blow-the-whistle-on-your-boss-and-live-to-tell-about-it.html https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2013/07/31/jacksonville-con-man-who-tried-hire-hitman-sentenced-30-years-prison/15820988007/ https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/jacksonville-man-convicted-orchestrating-scheme-defraud-attempting-murder-witness-and https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-kruse-1 https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/jacksonville/press-releases/2013/florida-man-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-for-orchestrating-fraud-scheme-attempting-to-murder-witness-and-murder-for-hire https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca11/13-13787/13-13787-2015-02-10.html https://www.palmbeachfederaldefense.com/2023/06/the-application-of-the-sophisticated-means-enhancement-in-federal-fraud-cases#:~:text=The%20Sophisticated%20Means%20Enhancement%20holds,carry%20out%20the%20fraudulent%20scheme. https://www.justice.gov/action-center/locate-prison-inmate-or-sex-offender American Greed: A Mother's Costly Revenge S10 E3 Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

Paul Kruse wasn't about the life he grew up in. He dreamed of living a life of luxury and he legitimately did for a little while. When things fell apart and he was forced to work for more modest means, he decided he was willing to lie, cheat and steal his way to the life he wanted.&nbsp;
He might have gotten away with his scheme for longer had he not made gross advances toward the underage daughter of his assistant, Amy. She knew something was sketchy about his business and wanted him to pay for trying to take advantage of her child. Little did Amy know that turning him in to the FBI would be just the beginning!
Tune in as Elysia gives all the details on this unbelievable case of fraud, pedophilia, and murder for hire and Savannah laughs until she "can't" and tries to end the show.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram&nbsp;and&nbsp;Facebook!
&nbsp;
Sources:
https://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/27/how-to-blow-the-whistle-on-your-boss-and-live-to-tell-about-it.html
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https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2013/07/31/jacksonville-con-man-who-tried-hire-hitman-sentenced-30-years-prison/15820988007/
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https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/jacksonville-man-convicted-orchestrating-scheme-defraud-attempting-murder-witness-and
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https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-kruse-1
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https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/jacksonville/press-releases/2013/florida-man-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-for-orchestrating-fraud-scheme-attempting-to-murder-witness-and-murder-for-hire
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https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca11/13-13787/13-13787-2015-02-10.html
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https://www.palmbeachfederaldefense.com/2023/06/the-application-of-the-sophisticated-means-enhancement-in-federal-fraud-cases#:~:text=The%20Sophisticated%20Means%20Enhancement%20holds,carry%20out%20the%20fraudulent%20scheme.
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https://www.justice.gov/action-center/locate-prison-inmate-or-sex-offender
&nbsp;
American Greed: A Mother's Costly Revenge S10 E3
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Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe
Music By:
https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

#TBT Case Number 66: Paul Stephen Kruse, Financial Advisor Turned Criminal

What happened when the residents of Clearwater, Florida parked in the only handicap parking at the local convenience store? Michael Drejka happened. Tune in as Elysia covers this controversial case that practically has it all including a wannabe law enforcement officer, racial conflict, a justifiable use of force defense, a spicy trial, and audio clips of a police interview that left Savannah speechless. 
 
Let us know what you think. Find us on Instagram and Facebook!
 
Sources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/second-district-court-of-appeal/2021/19-4385.html
 
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/mcglockton-shooting-gun-owners-outraged/
 
https://www.courttv.com/trials/fl-v-drejka-2019/
 
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0790/Sections/0790.06.html
 
https://abcnews.go.com/US/shooter-florida-stand-ground-case-charged-manslaughter/story?id=57151343
 
Sheriff's Press Conference- July 20, 2018- Shooting Investigation- Unincorporated Clearwater
 
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0782/Sections/0782.02.html#:~:text=782.02%20Justifiable%20use%20of%20deadly,History.
 
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0776/Sections/0776.032.html
 
Sheriff's Press Conference- Follow-Up to Markeis McGlockton Shooting Investigation- July 31, 2018
 
Video shows Michael Drejka shoot Markeis McGlockton | 10News WTSP
 
Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 1
 
Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 2
 
Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 3
 
Full Michael Drejka sentencing
 
Autopsy of Markeis McGlockton released by the Pinellas County medical examiner
 
Search Pinellas County Criminal Records
 
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/what-is-permitless-carry-understanding-floridas-gun-laws-in-light-of-new-bill/2962434/
 
 
 
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What happened when the residents of Clearwater, Florida parked in the only handicap parking at the local convenience store? Michael Drejka happened. Tune in as Elysia covers this controversial case that practically has it all including a wannabe law enforcement officer, racial conflict, a justifiable use of force defense, a spicy trial, and audio clips of a police interview that left Savannah speechless. Let us know what you think. Find us on Instagram and Facebook! Sources: https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/second-district-court-of-appeal/2021/19-4385.html https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/mcglockton-shooting-gun-owners-outraged/ https://www.courttv.com/trials/fl-v-drejka-2019/ http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0790/Sections/0790.06.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/shooter-florida-stand-ground-case-charged-manslaughter/story?id=57151343 Sheriff's Press Conference- July 20, 2018- Shooting Investigation- Unincorporated Clearwater http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0782/Sections/0782.02.html#:~:text=782.02%20Justifiable%20use%20of%20deadly,History. http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0776/Sections/0776.032.html Sheriff's Press Conference- Follow-Up to Markeis McGlockton Shooting Investigation- July 31, 2018 Video shows Michael Drejka shoot Markeis McGlockton | 10News WTSP Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 1 Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 2 Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 3 Full Michael Drejka sentencing Autopsy of Markeis McGlockton released by the Pinellas County medical examiner Search Pinellas County Criminal Records https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/what-is-permitless-carry-understanding-floridas-gun-laws-in-light-of-new-bill/2962434/ Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

What happened when the residents of Clearwater, Florida parked in the only handicap parking at the local convenience store? Michael Drejka happened. Tune in as Elysia covers this controversial case that practically has it all including a wannabe law enforcement officer, racial conflict, a justifiable use of force defense, a spicy trial, and audio clips of a police interview that left Savannah speechless.&nbsp;
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Let us know what you think. Find us on Instagram and Facebook!
&nbsp;
Sources:
https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/second-district-court-of-appeal/2021/19-4385.html
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https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/mcglockton-shooting-gun-owners-outraged/
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https://www.courttv.com/trials/fl-v-drejka-2019/
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http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;Search_String=&amp;URL=0700-0799/0790/Sections/0790.06.html
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https://abcnews.go.com/US/shooter-florida-stand-ground-case-charged-manslaughter/story?id=57151343
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Sheriff's Press Conference- July 20, 2018- Shooting Investigation- Unincorporated Clearwater
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http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;Search_String=&amp;URL=0700-0799/0782/Sections/0782.02.html#:~:text=782.02%20Justifiable%20use%20of%20deadly,History.
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http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799/0776/Sections/0776.032.html
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Sheriff's Press Conference- Follow-Up to Markeis McGlockton Shooting Investigation- July 31, 2018
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Video shows Michael Drejka shoot Markeis McGlockton | 10News WTSP
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Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 1
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Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 2
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Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 3
&nbsp;
Full Michael Drejka sentencing
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Autopsy of Markeis McGlockton released by the Pinellas County medical examiner
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Search Pinellas County Criminal Records
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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/what-is-permitless-carry-understanding-floridas-gun-laws-in-light-of-new-bill/2962434/
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#TBT Case Number 28: Michael Drejka, The Handicap Parking Sheriff

What kind of murderer calls 911 after he brutally kills his victims and how does he get away with for 2 years? Find out when Savannah takes Elysia on this wild journey through the unbelievable actions of Paul Michael Stephani. 
 
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What kind of murderer calls 911 after he brutally kills his victims and how does he get away with for 2 years? Find out when Savannah takes Elysia on this wild journey through the unbelievable actions of Paul Michael Stephani. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

What kind of murderer calls 911 after he brutally kills his victims and how does he get away with for 2 years? Find out when Savannah takes Elysia on this wild journey through the unbelievable actions of Paul Michael Stephani.&nbsp;
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#TBT Case Number 9: The Weepy Voiced Killer: Paul Stephani

On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family held their annual holiday party with all their family and friends. As the party was winding down, Santa paid a visit as he had many years before. Unfortunately, it wasn't the Santa they all knew and loved. Instead of a bag full of goodies, he brought a nightmare that was unleashed on the entire family.
 
Join us for this disturbing holiday tale as Elysia walks through the many twists and turns of the investigation and Savannah shames Santa.
 
Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/burdenofproofpod/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/burdenofproofpod" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>
 
Sources:
Homicide for the Holidays: A Christmas Massacre, Season 1, Episode 3
<a href="https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html</a>
<a href="https://www.sgvtribune.com/2008/12/25/christmas-eve-massacre-leaves-9-dead-in-covina/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sgvtribune.com/2008/12/25/christmas-eve-massacre-leaves-9-dead-in-covina/</a>
<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=6530779&page=1" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=6530779&page=1</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjLV4phb9bY" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christmas Eve Santa
Shootings</a>
<a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195422391/bruce_jeffrey-pardo" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195422391/bruce_jeffrey-pardo</a>
<a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32414952/joseph_santiago-ortega/photo" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32414952/joseph_santiago-ortega/photo</a>
<a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32415013/sylvia-ortega/photo" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32415013/sylvia-ortega/photo</a>
<a href="https://abc7.com/la-salle-high-school-katrina-yuzefpolsky-parkland-florida-shooting-national-student-walkout/3217340/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://abc7.com/la-salle-high-school-katrina-yuzefpolsky-parkland-florida-shooting-national-student-walkout/3217340/</a>






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On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family held their annual holiday party with all their family and friends. As the party was winding down, Santa paid a visit as he had many years before. Unfortunately, it wasn't the Santa they all knew and loved. Instead of a bag full of goodies, he brought a nightmare that was unleashed on the entire family. Join us for this disturbing holiday tale as Elysia walks through the many twists and turns of the investigation and Savannah shames Santa. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources: Homicide for the Holidays: A Christmas Massacre, Season 1, Episode 3 https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html https://www.sgvtribune.com/2008/12/25/christmas-eve-massacre-leaves-9-dead-in-covina/ https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=6530779&page=1 Christmas Eve Santa Shootings https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195422391/bruce_jeffrey-pardo https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32414952/joseph_santiago-ortega/photo https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32415013/sylvia-ortega/photo https://abc7.com/la-salle-high-school-katrina-yuzefpolsky-parkland-florida-shooting-national-student-walkout/3217340/ Graphic Art By: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taylor Poe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music By: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181⁠

On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family held their annual holiday party with all their family and friends. As the party was winding down, Santa paid a visit as he had many years before. Unfortunately, it wasn't the Santa they all knew and loved. Instead of a bag full of goodies, he brought a nightmare that was unleashed on the entire family.
 
Join us for this disturbing holiday tale as Elysia walks through the many twists and turns of the investigation and Savannah shames Santa.
 
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Sources:
Homicide for the Holidays: A Christmas Massacre, Season 1, Episode 3
<a href="https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html</a>
<a href="https://www.sgvtribune.com/2008/12/25/christmas-eve-massacre-leaves-9-dead-in-covina/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.sgvtribune.com/2008/12/25/christmas-eve-massacre-leaves-9-dead-in-covina/</a>
<a href="https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=6530779&amp;page=1" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=6530779&amp;page=1</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjLV4phb9bY" rel="noopener noreferrer">Christmas Eve Santa
Shootings</a>
<a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195422391/bruce_jeffrey-pardo" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195422391/bruce_jeffrey-pardo</a>
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<a href="https://abc7.com/la-salle-high-school-katrina-yuzefpolsky-parkland-florida-shooting-national-student-walkout/3217340/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://abc7.com/la-salle-high-school-katrina-yuzefpolsky-parkland-florida-shooting-national-student-walkout/3217340/</a>






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Case 115: The Covina Christmas Massacre

Savannah begins the insane tale of Paul Bernardo and Karla Holmolka, the Canadian serial killer duo. We discuss Paul's weird career choices, and get into the gruesome crimes. 
 
 
 
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Savannah begins the insane tale of Paul Bernardo and Karla Holmolka, the Canadian serial killer duo. We discuss Paul's weird career choices, and get into the gruesome crimes. Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

Savannah begins the insane tale of Paul Bernardo and Karla Holmolka, the Canadian serial killer duo. We discuss Paul's weird career choices, and get into the gruesome crimes.&nbsp;
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Case Number 3: The Ken and Barbie Killers Part One

Elysia tells Savannah the unbelievable story of Diane Downs, the mother who who claimed a man shot her and her three children in a car jacking attempt. Find out how Diane's story falls apart and the twisted tale of her obsession. 
 
Sources:
Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule
 
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-9th-circuit/1493570.html
 
20/20 “My Mother’s Sins”
 
http://www.dianedowns.com/
Diane Downs' most disturbing interview │ Full 1984 Special with Anne Jaeger
 
 
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Elysia tells Savannah the unbelievable story of Diane Downs, the mother who who claimed a man shot her and her three children in a car jacking attempt. Find out how Diane's story falls apart and the twisted tale of her obsession. Sources: Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-9th-circuit/1493570.html 20/20 “My Mother’s Sins” http://www.dianedowns.com/ Diane Downs' most disturbing interview │ Full 1984 Special with Anne Jaeger Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

Elysia tells Savannah the unbelievable story of Diane Downs, the mother who who claimed a man shot her and her three children in a car jacking attempt. Find out how Diane's story falls apart and the twisted tale of her obsession.&nbsp;
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Sources:
Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule
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https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-9th-circuit/1493570.html
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20/20 “My Mother’s Sins”
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http://www.dianedowns.com/
Diane Downs' most disturbing interview │ Full 1984 Special with Anne Jaeger
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Case Number 2: Diane Downs

Savannah walks Elysia through the infamous "Boy in the Walls" also known as Daniel Laplante. This creepy, greasy boy stalked and terrorized two teenage girls before murdering a mother and her children, and becoming an internet legend along the way. 
 
 
 
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Savannah walks Elysia through the infamous "Boy in the Walls" also known as Daniel Laplante. This creepy, greasy boy stalked and terrorized two teenage girls before murdering a mother and her children, and becoming an internet legend along the way. Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

Savannah walks Elysia through the infamous "Boy in the Walls" also known as Daniel Laplante. This creepy, greasy boy stalked and terrorized two teenage girls before murdering a mother and her children, and becoming an internet legend along the way.&nbsp;
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Case Number 1: The Boy In The Walls

Elysia and Savannah spend 12 minutes introducing themselves and explaining why we have all gathered here today.
 
 
 
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Elysia and Savannah spend 12 minutes introducing themselves and explaining why we have all gathered here today. Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

Elysia and Savannah spend 12 minutes introducing themselves and explaining why we have all gathered here today.
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Case Number 0: Introduction

Burden of Proof is a True Crime Podcast run by two paralegals, who happen to be generations apart! Elysia (Gen X) and Savannah (Gen Z) met at their law firm, and discovered a lifelong bond and mutual love for true crime. Come with them as they tell each other a new case each week, and use their paralegal experience to breakdown the legalities of what happens when the criminals get caught!

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