Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

Sins & Survivors: A Las Vegas True Crime Podcast

Discover the untold stories of domestic violence, missing persons, and unsolved cases with Sins and Survivors, a Las Vegas true crime podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of victims and survivors. Every Tuesday, Shaun & John delve into real-life cases with thoughtful analysis, expert research, and a commitment to justice. What happens here, happens everywhere. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sins-survivors-a-las-vegas-true-crime-podcast--6173686/support.

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Advocacy Con 2026

August 18, 2026 • 33 mins
This week we're talking to Eric Carter-Landin and Whitney St Andre, two of the founders behind the Advocacy Conference (Advocacy Con for short), now in its second year! Shaun and I attended last year, and what a great event. 

Unlike some of the other conferences out there (that are more "conventions"), Advocacy Con is focused on the families of missing and murdered people who are seeking resources to help them get justi...
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The Murder of Daniel Mendoza - Part 8

August 11, 2026 • 24 mins
In our 8th and final installment on the murder of Daniel Mendoza and the 30 years of litigation that followed, we end up, unbelievably, in 2026 with Ron Mortensen still working to relitigate the case.. will he finally be successful?

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A Mother's Promise - The Murder or Jamey Walker - Flashback

August 4, 2026 • 28 mins
Next week, we'll be bringing back the final episode in our coverage of the murder of Daniel Mendoza at the hands of LVMPD officer Dan Mortensen. The case spanned almost 30 years, and in the final chapter, we're covering what happened to Dan Mortensen's life prison sentence. Make sure to get caught up, starting with the first episode of the series at sinspod.co/129

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The Murder of Daniel Mendoza - Part 7

July 27, 2026 • 33 mins
You might think that 30 years after the murder of Daniel Mendoza, this case would finally fade from the news, with Ron Mortensen serving a life sentence, but you'd be wrong. Continual appeals and getting in front of the right judge got us to a shocking place 30 years later.

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The Murder of Daniel Mendoza - Part 6

July 21, 2026 • 30 mins
This week, we look beyond the courtroom verdict to the battle for systemic change following Daniel Mendoza’s murder. While Las Vegas leadership pushed for "closure," the Mendoza family and their community remained skeptical, highlighting continued harassment and the struggle for genuine accountability.

What does change really look like in a systemic manner?

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The Murder of Daniel Mendoza - Part 5

July 14, 2026 • 28 mins
With the conviction of Ron Mortensen, our attention turns to Christoper Brady. Was this a case of the prosecutors and police having preconceived notions of Mortensen's guilt and ignoring Brady? What exactly was the jury not allowed to hear?

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Below the Surface - Unsolved Mysteries of Lake Mead - Flashback

July 7, 2026 • 20 mins
This week, because of the holiday, we're sharing this special flashback episode on the unsolved mysteries of Lake Mead. We'll bring you part 5 of the case of the Murder of Daniel Mendoza next week. 

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The Murder of Daniel Mendoza - Part 4

June 30, 2026 • 26 mins
As the murder trial of Daniel Mendoza heated up, Metro Officers Ron Mortenson and Christopher Brady had fully turned on each other. The defense argued that it wasn't their client who pulled the trigger, but the state's key witness.

Meanwhile, the trial was taking place in the shadow of the LA Riots, a fact that was definitely on the minds of the district attorney. If the trial didn't provide accountability, would the same th...
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The Murder of Daniel Mendoza - Part 3

June 23, 2026 • 28 mins
In part 3 we cover the murder trial of Metro Police Officer Ron Mortensen, and the defense's efforts to redirect onto the prosecution's most important witness, Christopher Brady. What happened that night? Who is lying?

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The Murder of Daniel Mendoza - Part 2

June 16, 2026 • 19 mins
In this week's episode, we're going through the timeline of what happened in the shooting of Daniel Mendoza on December 29th, 1996. Two police officers had wildly different accounts of what happened that night. Who, if anyone, was telling the truth?

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The Murder of Daniel Mendoza - Part 1

June 9, 2026 • 26 mins
When you think about drive-by shootings, you probably picture gang violence or scenes from a movie. You don’t picture the police as the perpetrators. Surely those who protect and serve would never do such a thing, right?

But on a December night in 1996, 21-year-old Daniel Mendoza was gunned down in his own driveway—not by rivals, but by off-duty Las Vegas Metro cops who were drunk and out looking for “fun.&...
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The Champ Nobody Wanted - The Tragedy of Sonny Liston

June 2, 2026 • 38 mins
Sonny Liston was one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, but his death in Las Vegas has never felt as simple as the official explanation. The coroner said natural causes... but was it?

His life and boxing career are the stuff of legend. Liston had giant fists, an almost impossible reach, shocking athleticism, and what one writer described as “the ability to take a punch that would stagger a water buffalo.&r...
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What Happens When The System Fails (Flashback)

May 26, 2026 • 27 mins
"It does not meet statutory requirements.” 💔 Ten years ago, those five words sealed the fate of Phoukeo Dej-Oudom and her three beautiful children, Anhurak, Xonajuk, and Dalavanh.

Phoukeo did everything right. She begged the Las Vegas Family Court for help. She explicitly told a domestic violence hearing master that her husband had pointed guns at their heads. She filed for divorce.

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Liz Ortenburger Interview - Part 2

May 19, 2026 • 44 mins
This week, we're bringing you the second half of our interview with Liz Ortenburger, CEO of Safenest, the largest DV agency in the state of Nevada, serving at-risk people since 1977. We're fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with someone like Liz, who is on the front lines of the fight against domestic violence here in Las Vegas, the most lethal city, in the most lethal county, in the most lethal state in the country.
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Liz Ortenburger Interview - Part 1

May 12, 2026 • 35 mins
This week, we're bringing you a special interview with Liz Ortenburger, CEO of SafeNest, the largest DV agency in the state of Nevada, serving at-risk people since 1977. We're fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with someone like Liz, who is on the front lines of the fight against domestic violence here in Las Vegas, the most lethal city, in the most lethal county, in the most lethal state in the country.

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The Last Dance - Part 2 - Debbie Flores Narvaez Flashback

May 5, 2026 • 30 mins
This week, we continue the horrifying case of dancer Debbie Flores Narvaez, including some brand new information about the people involved, specifically the one who gave police the information they needed to find out what happened to Debbie and who was responsible.

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The Last Dance - Debbie Flores Narvaez Flashback

April 28, 2026 • 28 mins
Debbie Flores Narvaez was an intelligent and talented young dancer who pursued her passion here in Las Vegas.. but then disappeared without a trace. In this special flashback episode, we revisit her case and the impact it had on her family. 

We'll talk about her background, her tumultuous relationships, including her DV-plagued relationship with Jason "Blu" Griffith, and the events leading up to her mysterious disappear...
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Who Murdered Fred Robert Sims?

April 20, 2026 • 15 mins
it can take only a few minutes. 43 years after the baffling murder of Fred Robert Sims, Las Vegas Metro PD is renewing the calls for anyone who had information to come forward. Was it just a robbery gone wrong or something even more sinister?

Listen now, and share. Your tip might be the one that brings closure to Robert's family after 42 long years.

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The Unsolved Murder of Graciela Alicia Gomez

April 14, 2026 • 18 mins
We have two unsolved cases for you this week. The first is the random high-profile tragic murder of Graciela Alicia Gomez, a national guard soldier, and the second is the baffling murder of Irma Mkrtchyan, a homicide with some baffling circumstances.

Listen, share, and if you have any information about these two cases, please contact the authorities. As always, you can remain anonymous

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Two Unsolved Murders - Richard Guarro and Daniel Core

April 7, 2026 • 17 mins
Richard Guarro and Deniel Core were around the same age and disappeared years apart. One remained unsolved for years, and one was solved just a year later, both by Othram Labs and genetic genealogy. 

Their murders remain unsolved even though their identities have been found. Listen now, and if you have any information on these cases, please pass those tips along to the authorities and get their families the closure they...
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