Through the Shadows
Lauren Samples
Lauren Samples never planned to become a true crime investigator. But when a podcast she co-hosted led her deep into the world of unsolved cases, she found herself drawn to the voices often overlooked—the families still searching for answers, the...
Location:
United States
Description:
Lauren Samples never planned to become a true crime investigator. But when a podcast she co-hosted led her deep into the world of unsolved cases, she found herself drawn to the voices often overlooked—the families still searching for answers, the victims whose stories had faded from the headlines. In this compelling blend of memoir and investigative journalism, Samples shares the cases that changed her, from missing persons and cold cases to the complex realities of grief, justice, and advocacy. With a background in law enforcement, a degree in paralegal studies, and a deep commitment to uncovering the truth, she brings a thoughtful and compassionate perspective to the mysteries she explores. More than a collection of crime stories, this book is about the impact of loss, the resilience of those left behind, and the power of storytelling in the fight for justice. For readers who seek true crime with heart, Through the Shadows: Unsolved Crimes and the Search for Truth offers an inside look at the pursuit of answers—and the people who refuse to stop searching. Duration - 8h 10m. Author - Lauren Samples. Narrator - Lauren Samples. Published Date - Monday, 27 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Lauren Samples ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:20
Foreword by Nic Edwards
Duration:00:09:41
Introduction
Duration:00:15:36
Chapter 1 - Hello, My Name is Lauren
Duration:00:29:01
Chapter 2 - The Vanishing of Wendy Hudakoc
Duration:00:15:23
Chapter 3 - Let's Talk About True Crime
Duration:00:20:52
Chapter 4 - The Unsolved Murder of Taylor McAllister
Duration:00:40:02
Chapter 5 - Let’s Talk About the Constitution
Duration:00:18:23
Chapter 6 - Our Justice System
Duration:00:17:46
Chapter 7 - The Disappearance of Sabrina Aisenberg
Duration:00:13:11
Chapter 8 - The Ripple Effect of Victimization
Duration:00:12:43
Chapter 9 - Grief Goes in Different Directions
Duration:00:23:28
Chapter 10 - The Disappearance of Bryan Vladek Hasel
Duration:00:12:29
Chapter 11 - Don’t Fuck with Sisters
Duration:00:26:28
Chapter 12 - Lights, Camera, Unscripted – True Crime TV
Duration:00:10:13
Chapter 13 - The True Crime Community
Duration:00:15:01
Chapter 14 - Reflections of Past Missteps
Duration:00:08:21
Chapter 15 - Five Rules I Live By
Duration:00:10:29
Chapter 16 - Lessons Learned
Duration:00:17:16
Chapter 17 - What is a “Great White Whale”?
Duration:00:13:19
Chapter 18 - Tommy Zeigler by Robin Warder
Duration:00:31:25
Chapter 19 - Logan Tipton by Kelli Brink
Duration:00:09:38
Chapter 20 - Jennifer Servo by Sharon Newman-Edwards
Duration:00:31:42
Chapter 21 - Far Too Many Jane Does by Nic Edwards
Duration:00:28:53
Chapter 22 - The Murder of the Sims Family by Lauren Samples
Duration:00:45:31
Epilogue
Duration:00:10:05
Resources
Duration:00:02:24
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:21