Digest

This episode delves into the tragic murder of Shauna T of Faye, a vibrant woman whose life was cut short in Las Vegas. The story begins by introducing Shauna and her loving relationship with her husband, George. However, after the 2008 recession, George's personality shifted drastically, becoming controlling and abusive towards Shauna, leading to a strained marriage and eventual separation. Following their separation, Shauna moved out and started a new life, but her home was broken into twice, with strange items stolen and left behind. The second break-in resulted in Shauna's brutal murder. The investigation initially focused on George, but a tip from a local man led detectives to a homeless man named Noll Stevens. Noll confessed to the murder after evidence, including bloodstained jeans and a price tag for a hammer, was found at his campsite. He revealed that George had paid him to kill Shauna, promising him money from her life insurance policy. The episode reveals how George manipulated Noll into committing the murder, driven by financial gain and a desire to control Shauna's finances. After being informed that he was a suspect, George attempted suicide but survived and was arrested. Noll pleaded guilty and testified against George, implicating him as the mastermind behind the crime. Despite maintaining his innocence, George was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. The episode concludes with a discussion of the impact of the tragedy on Shauna's daughter and a call to action to support Safe House Nevada, a domestic violence organization.

Outlines

00:00:06

Shauna T of Faye: A Tragic Murder in Las Vegas

This episode tells the story of Shauna T of Faye, a vibrant and optimistic woman who was tragically murdered in Las Vegas. The episode explores Shauna's life, her loving relationship with her husband George, and the events leading up to her murder.

00:10:15

The Dark Turn in Shauna's Marriage and the Break-Ins

After the 2008 recession, George's personality changed drastically. He became controlling, critical, and abusive towards Shauna, leading to a strained marriage and eventual separation. Shauna moved out of the family home and began a new life, but her home was broken into twice, with strange items stolen and left behind.

00:17:01

Shauna's Murder, the Investigation, and Noll Stevens' Confession

Shauna was brutally murdered in her home, and the investigation initially focused on her estranged husband, George. However, a tip from a local man named Big Will led detectives to a homeless man named Noll Stevens. Noll confessed to the murder after detectives found evidence at his campsite, including bloodstained jeans and a price tag for a hammer. He revealed that George had paid him to kill Shauna.

00:31:50

George's Manipulation, the Motive, and the Aftermath

It was revealed that George had manipulated Noll into committing the murder, promising him money from Shauna's life insurance policy. The motive was likely financial gain and a desire to control Shauna's finances. George attempted suicide after being informed that he was a suspect, but survived and was arrested. Noll pleaded guilty and testified against George, implicating him as the mastermind behind the crime. George maintained his innocence but was ultimately found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. The episode concludes with a discussion of the impact of the tragedy on Shauna's daughter and a call to action to support Safe House Nevada, a domestic violence organization.

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Q&A

• What were the key events that led to Shauna's murder?

  Shauna's marriage to George deteriorated after the 2008 recession, with George becoming abusive and controlling. Shauna eventually moved out, but her home was broken into twice. The second break-in resulted in her murder.

• How was George involved in Shauna's murder?

  George hired Noll Stevens, a homeless man he had befriended, to kill Shauna. He promised Noll money from Shauna's life insurance policy and manipulated him into carrying out the crime.

• What evidence was found that linked George to the murder?

  Detectives found evidence at Noll's campsite, including bloodstained jeans and a price tag for a hammer. Surveillance footage showed George and Noll shopping together for a hammer, ski mask, and black clothing. Noll also confessed that George had paid him to kill Shauna.

• What was the outcome of George's trial?

  George was found guilty of murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. Noll pleaded guilty and testified against George, implicating him as the mastermind behind the crime.

• What resources are available for victims of domestic violence?

  Safe House Nevada is a non-profit organization that provides support and resources to victims of domestic violence in Nevada. They offer crisis intervention, shelter, counseling, and advocacy services.

Show Notes