EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026 · 1H
Real Life Real Crime | Shawn Grate Part 1: Hiding in Plain Sight
from Real Life Real Crime · host Real Life Real Crime Productions
A chance discovery during a "This Day in History" segment led Cyndi down a rabbit hole she couldn't ignore.In this special Real Life Real Crime deep dive, Cyndi examines the disturbing case of Shawn Grate, an Ohio serial killer who blended into everyday life while targeting vulnerable women.In Part 1:• Shawn Grate's upbringing in Marion, Ohio• Early warning signs of violence• The murder of Louisiana native Dana Lowry• Rebekah Leicy disappearance and death• Candace Cunningham's tragic relationship with Grate• Elizabeth Griffith's murder and concealment inside an abandoned house• Stacy Stanley's final hours after a chance encounter at a gas station• The disturbing pattern connecting Grate's victims• How Grate hid in plain sight for yearsThis is the story of women who mattered, families searching for answers, and a predator who believed he would never be caught.Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton, Cyndi Overton, Shawn Grate, serial killer, Ohio murders, Dana Lowry, Rebekah Leicy, Candace Cunningham, Elizabeth Griffith, Stacy Stanley, Marion Ohio, Ashland Ohio, true crime podcast, serial murder, homicide investigation, missing women, strangulation murders, violent offender, RLRCOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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In her first-ever long-form Real Life Real Crime deep dive, Cyndi Overton examines the life and crimes of serial killer Shawn Grate. Beginning in Marion, Ohio, Cyndi traces Grate's childhood, early warning signs, and escalating violence before introducing the women whose lives were stolen by a predator hiding in plain sight. This episode focuses on the stories of Dana Lowry, Rebecca Leicy, Candace Cunningham, Elizabeth Griffith, and Stacy Stanley—women who deserve to be remembered for how they lived, not simply for how they died. As investigators struggle to connect disappearances and murders across Ohio, Shawn Grate continues operating undetected. But that is about to change. Part 1 sets the stage for the survivor whose whispered 911 call would ultimately bring a serial killer's reign of terror to an end. Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Greenlight and use my code greenlight.com/rlrc for a great deal: https://greenlight.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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