Burden of Proof

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Burden of Proof is a True Crime Podcast run by two paralegals, who happen to be generations apart! Elysia (Gen X) and Savannah (Gen Z) met at their law firm, and discovered a lifelong bond and mutual love for true crime. Come with them as they tell each other a new case each week, and use their paralegal experience to breakdown the legalities of what happens when the criminals get caught!

  1. 01/23/2025

    #TBT Case Number 66: Paul Stephen Kruse, Financial Advisor Turned Criminal

    Paul Kruse wasn't about the life he grew up in. He dreamed of living a life of luxury and he legitimately did for a little while. When things fell apart and he was forced to work for more modest means, he decided he was willing to lie, cheat and steal his way to the life he wanted.  He might have gotten away with his scheme for longer had he not made gross advances toward the underage daughter of his assistant, Amy. She knew something was sketchy about his business and wanted him to pay for trying to take advantage of her child. Little did Amy know that turning him in to the FBI would be just the beginning! Tune in as Elysia gives all the details on this unbelievable case of fraud, pedophilia, and murder for hire and Savannah laughs until she "can't" and tries to end the show.    Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji! Find us on Instagram and Facebook!   Sources: https://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/27/how-to-blow-the-whistle-on-your-boss-and-live-to-tell-about-it.html   https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2013/07/31/jacksonville-con-man-who-tried-hire-hitman-sentenced-30-years-prison/15820988007/   https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/pr/jacksonville-man-convicted-orchestrating-scheme-defraud-attempting-murder-witness-and   https://casetext.com/case/united-states-v-kruse-1   https://archives.fbi.gov/archives/jacksonville/press-releases/2013/florida-man-sentenced-to-30-years-in-prison-for-orchestrating-fraud-scheme-attempting-to-murder-witness-and-murder-for-hire   https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca11/13-13787/13-13787-2015-02-10.html   https://www.palmbeachfederaldefense.com/2023/06/the-application-of-the-sophisticated-means-enhancement-in-federal-fraud-cases#:~:text=The%20Sophisticated%20Means%20Enhancement%20holds,carry%20out%20the%20fraudulent%20scheme.   https://www.justice.gov/action-center/locate-prison-inmate-or-sex-offender   American Greed: A Mother's Costly Revenge S10 E3       Graphic Art By: Taylor Poe Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

    1h 14m

  2. 01/16/2025

    #TBT Case Number 49: The Gruesome Crimes of Taylor Schabusiness

    This week Savannah ventures way out of her comfort zone to give you all the details of Taylor Schabusiness and her crimes against Shad Thyrion, her former boyfriend. After Shad's mother found his head in a bucket at the bottom of her basement steps, police immediately found Taylor who was presumably the last person to see him alive. Taylor was literally caught red handed! Tune in to hear Savannah deep dive into all the gory details including what drove this woman to commit such atrocities as murders and changing her name to Schabusiness. For fun, you can create a game around how many times Elysia says "Oh my God!" or "Schabusiness!".    Join the conversation! Find us on Instagram and Facebook!   Sources: https://open.spotify.com/episode/423UisBKCJJWajgMeAEDY3?si=B7IPqIYZSau63QPOt0kgDA https://nypost.com/2023/07/27/taylor-schabusiness-guilty-of-kiling-lover-abusing-corpse/amp/ https://nypost.com/2023/07/26/taylor-schabusiness-describes-allegedly-dismembering-abusing-lovers-body/ https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/2022/03/04/what-we-know-green-bay-decapitation-taylor-schabusiness-shad-thyrion/9363885002/ https://heavy.com/news/taylor-schabusiness-husband-warren-family/amp/ https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/updates-from-the-courtroom-everything-that-happened-on-day-1-of-taylor-schabusinesss-trial/amp/ https://www.scribd.com/document/646744221/Schabusiness-Motion-to-Suppress https://www.distractify.com/p/why-did-taylor-schabusiness-attack-her-attorney https://www.sportskeeda.com/amp/pop-culture/news-what-happened-taylor-schabusiness-mom-brother-real-last-name-family-wake-father-s-trial-testimony     Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

    57 min

  3. 01/09/2025

    #TBT Case Number 28: Michael Drejka, The Handicap Parking Sheriff

    What happened when the residents of Clearwater, Florida parked in the only handicap parking at the local convenience store? Michael Drejka happened. Tune in as Elysia covers this controversial case that practically has it all including a wannabe law enforcement officer, racial conflict, a justifiable use of force defense, a spicy trial, and audio clips of a police interview that left Savannah speechless.    Let us know what you think. Find us on Instagram and Facebook!   Sources: https://law.justia.com/cases/florida/second-district-court-of-appeal/2021/19-4385.html   https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/07/mcglockton-shooting-gun-owners-outraged/   https://www.courttv.com/trials/fl-v-drejka-2019/   http://www.leg.state.fl.us/STATUTES/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0790/Sections/0790.06.html   https://abcnews.go.com/US/shooter-florida-stand-ground-case-charged-manslaughter/story?id=57151343   Sheriff's Press Conference- July 20, 2018- Shooting Investigation- Unincorporated Clearwater   http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0782/Sections/0782.02.html#:~:text=782.02%20Justifiable%20use%20of%20deadly,History.   http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0776/Sections/0776.032.html   Sheriff's Press Conference- Follow-Up to Markeis McGlockton Shooting Investigation- July 31, 2018   Video shows Michael Drejka shoot Markeis McGlockton | 10News WTSP   Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 1   Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 2   Michael Drejka Police Interview Part 3   Full Michael Drejka sentencing   Autopsy of Markeis McGlockton released by the Pinellas County medical examiner   Search Pinellas County Criminal Records   https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/what-is-permitless-carry-understanding-floridas-gun-laws-in-light-of-new-bill/2962434/       Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

    1h 23m

  4. 01/02/2025

    #TBT Case Number 9: The Weepy Voiced Killer: Paul Stephani

    What kind of murderer calls 911 after he brutally kills his victims and how does he get away with for 2 years? Find out when Savannah takes Elysia on this wild journey through the unbelievable actions of Paul Michael Stephani.    Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!   Music By: https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181

    57 min

  5. 12/26/2024

    Case 115: The Covina Christmas Massacre

    On Christmas Eve 2008, the Ortega family held their annual holiday party with all their family and friends. As the party was winding down, Santa paid a visit as he had many years before. Unfortunately, it wasn't the Santa they all knew and loved. Instead of a bag full of goodies, he brought a nightmare that was unleashed on the entire family. Join us for this disturbing holiday tale as Elysia walks through the many twists and turns of the investigation and Savannah shames Santa. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sources: Homicide for the Holidays: A Christmas Massacre, Season 1, Episode 3 https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-santa-shooting31-2008dec31-story.html https://www.sgvtribune.com/2008/12/25/christmas-eve-massacre-leaves-9-dead-in-covina/ https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=6530779&page=1 Christmas Eve Santa Shootings https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195422391/bruce_jeffrey-pardo https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32414952/joseph_santiago-ortega/photo https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32415013/sylvia-ortega/photo https://abc7.com/la-salle-high-school-katrina-yuzefpolsky-parkland-florida-shooting-national-student-walkout/3217340/ Graphic Art By: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taylor Poe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music By: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181⁠

    39 min

  6. 12/19/2024

    Case 114: The Wasp Woman Murder of Susan Cabot

    Susan Cabot, a rising Hollywood star in the 1950's, was known for her roles in cult classic films like The Wasp Woman. Unfortunately, her life off screen was marked by tragedy, failed romantic relationships and eventually mental health struggles. This in turn created the unhealthiest of dynamics between she and her only son, Timothy. In this episode, Savannah unravels the bizarre and heartbreaking events that led to her untimely death in 1986. Meanwhile, Elysia attempts to crawl straight out of her skin and out of the studio. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Graphic Art By: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taylor Poe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music By: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181⁠

    39 min

  7. 12/12/2024

    Case 113: The Murder of Yolanda Holmes

    Yolanda Holmes was a beloved pillar of her community in Chicago, Illinois where she owned a small business and raised her son, Qawmane Wilson. After a night of rekindling a romance with her former boyfriend, Yolanda was killed while lying in bed next to him. According to him, there was an intruder that shot her before he could react but the two men fought until the gunman got away. The problem with his story was there was no forced entry into the high rise apartment. Detectives spent over a year following leads on more than 80 pieces of evidence only to find that the person responsible was in front of them the entire time. Tune in as Elysia shares the investigation ups and downs and Savannah suffers from whiplash. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook!⁠⁠ Sources: Sleeping With Death: Bad Blood, Season 1, Episode 3 https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/3-arrested-for-murder-of-woman-allegedly-arranged-by-son/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/12/24/police-son-had-mom-killed-to-get-at-bank-account-insurance-policies/ https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/3/1/18481677/what-s-wrong-with-you-detective-asked-man-on-trial-for-murdering-his-mother https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/aspiring-chicago-rapper-sentenced-to-99-years-in-mother-s-murder https://www.uptownupdate.com/2019/03/guilty-verdicts-for-murderer-and-son.html NICK GIVING BACK TO HIS FANS PART 1 https://www.idoc.state.il.us/subsections/search/inms_print.asp?idoc=Y41192 https://www.idoc.state.il.us/subsections/search/inms_print.asp?idoc=Y41721 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122627629/yolanda-holmes https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/c840e262-bb89-441e-83c9-35e2aae42130/People%20v.%20Wilson,%202023%20IL%20App%20(1st)%20200702-U.pdf https://ilcourtsaudio.blob.core.windows.net/antilles-resources/resources/52906259-41ff-4f8b-afd6-0364c5aa979e/People%20v.%20Spencer,%202023%20IL%20App%20(1st)%20200646-U.pdf Graphic Art By: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taylor Poe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music By: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181⁠

    57 min

  8. 12/05/2024

    Case 112: The Disappearance of Danielle Locklear

    When Danielle Locklear left home on March 11, 2014 saying she was running to a friend's house down the street, her family had no idea their lives were about to change forever. After she failed to return, police were slow to act until her family tracked down the first clues that indicated she did not run away. Several potential suspects were ruled out including Danielle's on again/off again boyfriend, Je'Michael Malloy. However, his alibi turned out to be a clever scheme. Tune in as Savannah walks us through the investigation and elimination of suspects while Elysia becomes enraged at the motive for this tragic crime. Don't forget to leave us the weekly emoji for your Sunday shoutout! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook!⁠⁠ Sources: https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/cumberland-county-news/ex-boyfriend-has-2042-prison-release-date-a-decade-after-hope-mills-teen-girls-murder/ https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/crime-news/jemichael-malloy-dominic-lock-behind-danielle-locklears-murder  https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/monday-marks-10-years-since-north-carolina-teen-danielle-locklear-was-murdered/  https://people.com/teen-didnt-return-home-boyfriend-questioned-inside-case-of-danielle-locklear-10-years-later-8679081 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murdered-danielle-locklear/id1710293202?i=1000670906922  https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/season-1/episode-5/videos/what-happened-to-danielle-locklear  https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000428307_01/a4f99df6-8178-3a36-9c55-287da218c6d8?paused=true  https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/crime/2018/05/04/danielle-locklear-case-dateline-examines-hope-mills-murder/12313762007/  https://www.wbtw.com/news/man-involved-in-2014-murder-of-nc-teen-danielle-locklear-to-be-sentenced-monday/  https://www.wral.com/ex-boyfriend-sentenced-to-25-31-years-in-hope-mills-girl-s-death/15687965/ https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/season-1/episode-5/videos/what-happened-to-danielle-locklear Graphic Art By: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taylor Poe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music By: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/royalty-free-music/download/shady-business/2181⁠

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Burden of Proof is a True Crime Podcast run by two paralegals, who happen to be generations apart! Elysia (Gen X) and Savannah (Gen Z) met at their law firm, and discovered a lifelong bond and mutual love for true crime. Come with them as they tell each other a new case each week, and use their paralegal experience to breakdown the legalities of what happens when the criminals get caught!

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  • Creator
    burdenofproofpod
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    134
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