EPISODE · Apr 13, 2020 · 51 MIN
Suicide or Homicide: Death of Rebecca Zahau
from Forensic Tales · host Rockefeller Audio
#015 - This week on Forensic Tales, I tell you the complete story, the facts, the theories and the forensic science of the case. And YOU decide what you think really happened.Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from a second floor balcony in an apparent suicide in 2011. She was completely nude, her wrists and ankles bound, and her mouth gagged. This all happened after her boyfriend's son, Max, was in a tragic accident while Rebecca was supposed to be babysitting him. Here the story, learn the facts, consider the theories, explore the forensic science, and then you become the expert. Did Rebecca Zahau commit suicide because she was devastated by Max's accident and she felt responsible? Or was this a brutal homicide that was staged to look like a suicide?Support My WorkIf you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, have access to exclusive bonus content, snag exclusive show merch or just want to support what I'm doing, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/forensictales Merchandise - For t-shirts, stickers, hoodies, coffee mugs & more check out: https://www.teepublic.com/user/forensic-tales Support the show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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#015 - This week on Forensic Tales, I tell you the complete story, the facts, the theories and the forensic science of the case. And YOU decide what you think really happened.Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from a second floor balcony in an apparent suicide in 2011. She was completely nude, her wrists and ankles bound, and her mouth gagged. This all happened after her boyfriend's son, Max, was in a tragic accident while Rebecca was supposed to be babysitting him. Here the story, learn the facts, consider the theories, explore the forensic science, and then you become the expert. Did Rebecca Zahau commit suicide because she was devastated by Max's accident and she felt responsible? Or was this a brutal homicide that was staged to look like a suicide?Support My WorkIf you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, have access to exclusive bonus content, snag exclusive show merch or just want to support what I'm doing, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/forensictales Merchandise - For t-shirts, stickers, hoodies, coffee mugs & more check out: https://www.teepublic.com/user/forensic-tales Support the show
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