Crimeatorium
Part 5: The State of Florida vs Laurie Shaver | The Murder of Michael Shaver
Fri, 20 Dec
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Part 5: The prosecution rests it's case.Laurie Shaver was a Florida woman whose seemingly ordinary life unraveled when authorities uncovered the body of her husband, Michael Shaver, buried in their backyard beneath a concrete slab. Michael, born in New York and just 33 years old at the time, was a Disney employee who disappeared in 2015. For years, Laurie claimed he had simply walked away from their marriage. However, suspicions grew when family and friends reported him missing in 2018, leading investigators to uncover the truth. Laurie Shaver was charged with second-degree murder in connection with her husband's death. This episode presents a condensed version of her trial, edited for clarity and length.The prosecution opening statement begins at about 30 seconds in.Contact:[email protected] Blog for updates and insights:https://crimeatorium.com/blogSupport:Donations are appreciated, if you would like to help support the show, use the link below and buy me a burrito and a Diet Pepsi:http://Ko-fi.com/crimeatoriumFor $3 a month, you can support this show on Patreon, in return you will receive ad free, early, and bonus episodeshttps://www.patreon.com/crimeatoriumIf you like the podcast, please share it on social media and with friends, and take a minute to leave a review for Crimeatorium on Spotify, Podchaser or Apple Podcasts.Music:CO.AG Musichttps://www.youtube.com/@co.agmusic1823Thank you for listening!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/crimeatorium9009/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jeremy Townsend. Do you currently have an attorney? Yes. When did you retain him? January 2022. Prior to retaining an attorney, had you spoken with law enforcement? Yes. About the matters of this case? Yes. Had you spoken with them multiple times prior to retaining an attorney? Yes. Why did you retain him?
When my name came out as part of this case, my wife and I felt that we would retain an attorney to help us through the process, help us understand the legal side of this. Yes. Yes. Yes. The United States Army. Sir, from 1998 to 2003. And why did you leave the military? I was shot three times in Afghanistan and was almost killed. Was medically retired out. Where were you shot?
Through both my legs and one right through my side. Now, do you know Lori Shaver? I do. How did you meet her? I met her at one of the public parks. And about when did you first meet her? September 2015. I had my son there. Are you married? Yes. How long have you been married? 16 years. How old was your child? About five. What was the kind of homework relationship?
My wife works. I'm retired out of the military. And when you met this shaver, At the park, did she have any of her children there? She had her son. Did you chat with her? Did you start some sort of relationship? What kind of developed from there? She approached me and asked if it was okay if her son played with my son. Do you see her in the courtroom here today? I do.
Can you point her out and identify her by something that she's wearing? She's wearing a black shirt with white. Which seat is she sitting? Next to Mr. Wiggs. When you would communicate with her, would she call you Jeremy or would she call you something else? Jay. After that first time you met her at the park, did you see her again? Yes.
And was that also at the park or was that at another location? It was at the park. At some point, did you all exchange phone numbers? Yes. When approximately was that? About the third time I met her. Text messages. After starting to text back and forth, at some point did a physical relationship begin? Yes. About when did that? First week of December 2015. How often would you see her?
One, two, three times a week. And when of would these happen? It would occur during her lunch break. Did you work at home? Yes. No. Did you ever go over to her residence and spend the night during this time frame? No. During any point in your relationship, did you spend the night over at her house? No.
that you were married at that time, is it fair to say your wife did not know about these by purpose? Objection, Judge. It's opinion test speculating about his wife's understanding and factual state of mind. I'll rephrase, Judge. Sorry, did you have knowledge of it? Did you know whether your wife knew or not? My wife did not know. You definitely didn't tell her? No. Objection.
Overruled. Please move on. Had you stayed out overnight and spend time away when your wife was around, that would raise suspicions. Is that fair? Correct. Sustained. Were you trying to avoid raising your wife's suspicions? Yes. Did she tell you about her marital status? Yes. And what did she tell you? That she was going through a divorce. Did she tell you her husband's name? Michael Scherer.
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