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This podcast episode, "Crime Alert Hourly Update," delivers breaking crime news stories. The episode begins with the tragic murder of Shannon Hayotte by her ex-boyfriend, Chance Donahoe, who was sentenced to life in prison for aggravated murder and gross abuse of a corpse. The episode then discusses the case of Cory Harris, who went viral after appearing in a virtual court hearing for driving with a suspended license while sitting in the driver's seat of his car. The episode also reports on the investigation into how a firearm once owned by Christopher Dorner, a rogue ex-Los Angeles police officer, ended up in the hands of two robbery suspects. Finally, the episode reports on the disappearance of Graham Lature, a 37-year-old man diagnosed with autism and schizophrenia, who went missing from a psychiatric center in Bangor, Maine. The episode concludes with a reminder of the podcast's mission to deliver breaking crime news every hour and encourages listeners to subscribe.

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00:00:00

Crime News Roundup

This episode of Crime Alert Hourly Update covers a variety of crime news stories, including a murder case, a viral court appearance, an investigation into a stolen firearm, and a missing person report.

00:00:29

Shannon Hayotte Murder Case

The episode details the tragic murder of Shannon Hayotte by her ex-boyfriend, Chance Donahoe. Donahoe, after being rejected by Hayotte, broke into her apartment and stabbed her 30 times. He then abused her corpse, fled the scene, and later confessed to the crime. Donahoe was sentenced to life in prison for aggravated murder and gross abuse of a corpse.

00:01:44

Cory Harris's Viral Court Appearance and Missing Person: Graham Lature

The episode discusses the case of Cory Harris, who went viral after appearing in a virtual court hearing for driving with a suspended license while sitting in the driver's seat of his car. The judge pointed out the irony of the situation, and Harris was subsequently jailed for two days. It turns out Harris never had a driver's license and was only under the impression that he did due to the wording of the charge against him. After receiving clarification, Harris obtained his first driver's license. The episode also reports on the disappearance of Graham Lature, a 37-year-old man diagnosed with autism and schizophrenia. Lature went missing from a psychiatric center in Bangor, Maine, after taking off into the woods during a walk with a staff member. He was last spotted on surveillance outside a nearby business, but there have been no further sightings. A $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to his whereabouts.

00:03:38

Investigation into Dorner's Gun and Outro

The episode reports on the investigation into how a firearm once owned by Christopher Dorner, a rogue ex-Los Angeles police officer, ended up in the hands of two robbery suspects. The gun was found in an Airbnb where one of the suspects, Los Eduardo Padrone Rojas, had been staying. The suspects are facing felony charges for a series of armed robberies, including the theft of a $30,000 Rolex and a $1 million watch. The episode concludes with a reminder of the podcast's mission to deliver breaking crime news every hour and encourages listeners to subscribe.

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Q&A

• What happened to Shannon Hayotte?

  Shannon Hayotte was murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Chance Donahoe, who stabbed her 30 times after breaking into her apartment. Donahoe was sentenced to life in prison for aggravated murder and gross abuse of a corpse.

• Why did Cory Harris go viral?

  Cory Harris went viral after appearing in a virtual court hearing for driving with a suspended license while sitting in the driver's seat of his car. The judge pointed out the irony of the situation, and Harris was subsequently jailed for two days.

• What is the connection between Christopher Dorner and the robbery suspects?

  A firearm once owned by Christopher Dorner, a rogue ex-Los Angeles police officer, was found in the possession of two robbery suspects. Federal authorities are investigating how the weapon came into their possession.

• What is the significance of the term "crime tourism"?

  "Crime tourism" refers to organized criminal networks that travel from place to place, often residing in short-term rentals like Airbnb's and cash-based motels to evade law enforcement.

• What is the latest news on the disappearance of Graham Lature?

  Graham Lature, a 37-year-old man diagnosed with autism and schizophrenia, went missing from a psychiatric center in Bangor, Maine. He was last spotted on surveillance outside a nearby business, but there have been no further sightings. A $10,000 reward is offered for information leading to his whereabouts.

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