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Random Stranger, Chosen for Death: The Yolanda Dillian Case
In a chilling twist of fate, Yolanda Dillian, a dedicated mother and aspiring scholar, became a random target in a brutal act of violence. On December 8, 2022, a stranger made a decision that would irrevocably alter the lives of Yolanda and her elderly mother. What drove this man to choose a victim at random, and how did a simple Uber ride turn deadly?
In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Yolanda Dillian, a woman who was not just a victim but a person with dreams and responsibilities. We explore her life, her battle against cancer, and the circumstances that led to her untimely death at the hands of a stranger. What can we learn from this senseless act of violence?
Key Data:
Date: December 8, 2022
Location: Harvey, Louisiana
Person: Yolanda Dillian, 54 years old
Event: Murder by Brandon Jacobs
Topic: Random violence, Uber, Yolanda's life
- Yolanda Dillian was a 54-year-old woman pursuing a doctoral degree in sociology.
- She was stabbed multiple times by Brandon Jacobs, who had made a premeditated decision to kill.
- Yolanda was driving for Uber to support her aging mother, Edna, who was battling cancer.
- The attack occurred in a Travel Lodge parking lot, where Yolanda was found choking on her own blood.
- Brandon Jacobs recorded the aftermath of the attack and uploaded it to Facebook.
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Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
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In a chilling twist of fate, Yolanda Dillian, a dedicated mother and aspiring scholar, became a random target in a brutal act of violence. On December 8, 2022, a stranger made a decision that would irrevocably alter the lives of Yolanda and her elderly mother. What drove this man to choose a victim at random, and how did a simple Uber ride turn deadly?
In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Yolanda Dillian, a woman who was not just a victim but a person with dreams and responsibilities. We explore her life, her battle against cancer, and the circumstances that led to her untimely death at the hands of a stranger. What can we learn from this senseless act of violence?
Key Data:
Date: December 8, 2022
Location: Harvey, Louisiana
Person: Yolanda Dillian, 54 years old
Event: Murder by Brandon Jacobs
Topic: Random violence, Uber, Yolanda's life
- Yolanda Dillian was a 54-year-old woman pursuing a doctoral degree in sociology.
- She was stabbed multiple times by Brandon Jacobs, who had made a premeditated decision to kill.
- Yolanda was driving for Uber to support her aging mother, Edna, who was battling cancer.
- The attack occurred in a Travel Lodge parking lot, where Yolanda was found choking on her own blood.
- Brandon Jacobs recorded the aftermath of the attack and uploaded it to Facebook.
To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com
OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.
Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.
© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
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In a chilling twist of fate, Yolanda Dillian, a dedicated mother and aspiring scholar, became a random target in a brutal act of violence. On December 8, 2022, a stranger made a decision that would irrevocably alter the lives of Yolanda and her elderly mother. What drove this man to choose a victim at random, and how did a simple Uber ride turn deadly?
In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Yolanda Dillian, a woman who was not just a victim but a person with dreams and responsibilities. We explore her life, her battle against cancer, and the circumstances that led to her untimely death at the hands of a stranger. What can we learn from this senseless act of violence?
Key Data:
Date: December 8, 2022
Location: Harvey, Louisiana
Person: Yolanda Dillian, 54 years old
Event: Murder by Brandon Jacobs
Topic: Random violence, Uber, Yolanda's life
- Yolanda Dillian was a 54-year-old woman pursuing a doctoral degree in sociology.
- She was stabbed multiple times by Brandon Jacobs, who had made a premeditated decision to kill.
- Yolanda was driving for Uber to support her aging mother, Edna, who was battling cancer.
- The attack occurred in a Travel Lodge parking lot, where Yolanda was found choking on her own blood.
- Brandon Jacobs recorded the aftermath of the attack and uploaded it to Facebook.
To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com
OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.
Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.
© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie
In a chilling twist of fate, Yolanda Dillian, a dedicated mother and aspiring scholar, became a random target in a brutal act of violence. On December 8, 2022, a stranger made a decision that would irrevocably alter the lives of Yolanda and her elderly mother. What drove this man to choose a victim at random, and how did a simple Uber ride turn deadly?
In this episode, we delve into the tragic story of Yolanda Dillian, a woman who was not just a victim but a person with dreams and responsibilities. We explore her life, her battle against cancer, and the circumstances that led to her untimely death at the hands of a stranger. What can we learn from this senseless act of violence?
Key Data:
Date: December 8, 2022
Location: Harvey, Louisiana
Person: Yolanda Dillian, 54 years old
Event: Murder by Brandon Jacobs
Topic: Random violence, Uber, Yolanda's life
- Yolanda Dillian was a 54-year-old woman pursuing a doctoral degree in sociology.
- She was stabbed multiple times by Brandon Jacobs, who had made a premeditated decision to kill.
- Yolanda was driving for Uber to support her aging mother, Edna, who was battling cancer.
- The attack occurred in a Travel Lodge parking lot, where Yolanda was found choking on her own blood.
- Brandon Jacobs recorded the aftermath of the attack and uploaded it to Facebook.
To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com
OBOMEDIA presents true crime storiesa true crime podcast built on real cases.
Every true crime story in our crime files follows the crime investigation from the missing person report to the trial: investigators and police building a murder case, a police investigation gone cold, justice for the victim and those who survived.
We open the unsolved murder, the cold case reopened decades later, the mysterious death, the disappearance, the serial killer, the family murder, the murder mystery; the missing persons a missing woman, a missing girl, a missing man found dead and the missing and murdered.
From the infamous case to the unsolved case, from classic true crime to dark true crime and disturbing true crime: true crime reports, real crime stories, real murder cases, true murder stories and unsolved mysteries one true crime case at a time, from the OBOMEDIA true crime vault.
© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquirie