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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 44 MIN

The Politician, the Nanny, and a Wife Found Dead in the Bathtub

from Murder Files Unsealed · host AC Wilson

This episode examines two tragic criminal cases from Michigan involving the murders of mothers. The first narrative details the death of Leanne Shannon, whose husband, a local politician, initially claimed she accidentally drowned in their bathtub due to intoxication. However, investigators eventually uncovered a sordid affair with the family's young nanny, leading to the husband’s murder confession and subsequent conviction. The second segment focuses on the unsolved homicide of Chelsea Small, a bank employee shot during a cold and calculated workplace incident. Detectives highlight the killer’s use of a firearm silencer, suggesting the victim may have been a premeditated target rather than a casualty of a simple robbery. Together, these reports highlight how specialized investigations and digital evidence can reveal the dark secrets behind seemingly routine tragedies.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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