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“[This] is one of the great crime mysteries of modern times. It took an author of Caitlin Rother's caliber to bring it into sharp focus. A riveting read.”—Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author“I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house.”The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words:SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER.Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way?Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers—including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases.“Rother's meticulous journalism shines through in this authoritative account of the Rebecca Zahau death incident. If you think you know this case, think again. And read this book.”—Katherine Ramsland, professor of forensic psychology and author of The Psychology of Death InvestigationsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
Rebecca Zahau died at the historic Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California in July 2011, two days after a tragic accident occurred inside the home. Rebecca's official cause of death was suicide, but her family believes there was foul play. Join Mike and Gibby as they discuss the death of Rebecca Zahau. This is a case that has fascinated people for years because of the strange details surrounding Rebecca's death. There was one other person believed to be on the property at the time that she died. Was this person involved or did Rebecca end her life in a way that made it look as though someone else could have been involved? You can help support the show at patreon.com/truecrimeallthetime Visit the show's website at truecrimeallthetime.com for contact, merchandise, and donation information An Emash Digital production
A young boy suffers a fatal fall at his father's home. Two days later, the father's girlfriend is found hanging from a rope off a balcony. Two mysterious deaths. And two families searching for answers: what happened at the Spreckels Mansion? Originally broadcast 03/02/2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dive into the mysterious case of Rebecca Zahau! We explore the puzzling circumstances surrounding her death at the Spreckels Mansion. Was it truly a suicide, or does the evidence suggest a more sinister plot?Join us as we unravel the layers of this intriguing case, suggested by several of our dedicated subscribers. Thank you for watching us and sharing your thoughts, ideas and extra information!What do you think about this case?Get all the crime in half the time! Watch True Crime Recaps on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube or Snapchat! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. New episodes weekly!
Ever wonder where the term "Sugar Daddy" came from? We have Mrs. Alma Spreckels to thank for that. She was married to a man 24 years older than her and he actually owned Spreckels Sugar Company. Born into modest beginnings in 1881, Alma de Bretteville aka Alma Spreckels emerged from the shadows to become a prominent figure in the social and cultural landscape of early 20th-century America. She was known as a risque model because she we pose partially nude. Men would chase her, including Charlie Anderson, a successful miner. After a very brief courtship, she sued him for $50,000 for “breach of promise” to marry her. She won the case and was awarded $1,250. Alma went from small-town girl to the queen of society, exploring her unbridled passion for art, philanthropy, and social justice. As the wife of sugar magnate Adolph Spreckels, Alma played a pivotal role in shaping the cultural identity of San Francisco and beyond. She held legendary gatherings at the Spreckels Mansion, where artists, intellectuals, and influencers of the time converged to celebrate creativity and challenge the status quo. Get your Homance apparel: nicolebonneville.etsy.com Follow us on IG: @homance_chronicles Connect with us: linktr.ee/homance Send us a Hoe of History request: homancepodcast@gmail.com
“[This] is one of the great crime mysteries of modern times. It took an author of Caitlin Rother's caliber to bring it into sharp focus. A riveting read.”—Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author“I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house.” The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers—including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases.“Rother's meticulous journalism shines through in this authoritative account of the Rebecca Zahau death incident. If you think you know this case, think again. And read this book.”—Katherine Ramsland, professor of forensic psychology and author of The Psychology of Death Investigations
Welcome to Case of the Sunday Scaries! Two tragic deaths occurred at the Spreckels mansion but who, if anyone is to blame? TW: This case goes into forensic details of suicide and mental health Join us for a new Case of The Sunday Scaries every Sunday! Elyse Dehlbom @elysemichelle_mua Annie Hochstein @anniehochstein Case Of The Sunday Scaries Podcast @acaseofthesundayscaries Resources for this case are listed below: https://www.chicagotribune.com/sd-me-zahau-day5-story.html https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2011/sep/14/citylights2-rebecca-zahau/ https://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2021/07/12/10-years-ago-rebecca-zahau-saga-began-with-a-bound-body-beneath-a-balcony/ https://www.oxygen.com/death-at-the-mansion-rebecca-zahau/crime-time/who-was-rebecca-zahau https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-secrets-uncovered-how-max-shacknai-die#:~:text=Max%20Shacknai%20reportedly%20suffered%20brain,his%20respiration%20and%20pulse%20rates. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/investigations/family-of-rebecca-zahau-petitioning-to-change-cause-of-death/509-4c2eaf04-692a-4daa-aa61-7af87c8aebf4 https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/zahau-family-drops-suit-against-former-san-diego-county-sheriff-bill-gore/509-f9458acc-4764-469b-93db-ad88e3dc5baa#:~:text=The%20Zahau%20family%20dropped%20the,they%20believed%20he%20was%20hiding. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/zahau-family-to-file-lawsuit-against-sheriff-bill-gore-seeking-records/509-206bb665-7ebc-44ed-b8f7-aeed5fe6db5d https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/zahau-family-drops-suit-against-former-san-diego-county-sheriff-bill-gore/509-f9458acc-4764-469b-93db-ad88e3dc5baa#:~:text=The%20Zahau%20family%20dropped%20the,they%20believed%20he%20was%20hiding.
Award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author Caitlin Rother explores the mysterious death of 32-year-old Rebecca Zahau, who was found hanging from a second-story balcony of her multimillionaire boyfriend's San Diego mansion in 2011. She was naked and gagged, with her ankles tied and hands bound behind her. On the door to her bedroom, investigators found a hand-written message: "SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER." The death was deemed a suicide, but Rother reveals there's more to the story... "I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house." The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide or a murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers--including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases.
Award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author Caitlin Rother explores the mysterious death of 32-year-old Rebecca Zahau, who was found hanging from a second-story balcony of her multimillionaire boyfriend's San Diego mansion in 2011. She was naked and gagged, with her ankles tied and hands bound behind her. On the door to her bedroom, investigators found a hand-written message: "SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER." The death was deemed a suicide, but Rother reveals there's more to the story... "I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house." The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide or a murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers--including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases.
Award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author Caitlin Rother explores the mysterious death of 32-year-old Rebecca Zahau, who was found hanging from a second-story balcony of her multimillionaire boyfriend's San Diego mansion in 2011. She was naked and gagged, with her ankles tied and hands bound behind her. On the door to her bedroom, investigators found a hand-written message: "SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER." The death was deemed a suicide, but Rother reveals there's more to the story..."I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house."The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER.Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide or a murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way?Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers--including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases.
“[This] is one of the great crime mysteries of modern times. It took an author of Caitlin Rother's caliber to bring it into sharp focus. A riveting read.” —Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author “I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house.” The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers—including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases. “Rother's meticulous journalism shines through in this authoritative account of the Rebecca Zahau death incident. If you think you know this case, think again. And read this book.” —Katherine Ramsland, professor of forensic psychology and author of The Psychology of Death Investigations
“[This] is one of the great crime mysteries of modern times. It took an author of Caitlin Rother's caliber to bring it into sharp focus. A riveting read.”—Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author“I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house.” The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers—including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases.“Rother's meticulous journalism shines through in this authoritative account of the Rebecca Zahau death incident. If you think you know this case, think again. And read this book.”—Katherine Ramsland, professor of forensic psychology and author of The Psychology of Death Investigations
“[This] is one of the great crime mysteries of modern times. It took an author of Caitlin Rother's caliber to bring it into sharp focus. A riveting read.” —Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author “I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house.” The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers—including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases. “Rother's meticulous journalism shines through in this authoritative account of the Rebecca Zahau death incident. If you think you know this case, think again. And read this book.” —Katherine Ramsland, professor of forensic psychology and author of The Psychology of Death Investigations
The death of Rebecca Zahau, first determined as a suicide, reveals further evidence and suspicions that points to a murder. Additional information regarding the case is included in the description of the original MMM YouTube video where you can find here. If you haven't already, check me out on YouTube @BaileySarian!
KUSI's Good Evening San Diego anchor Ginger Jeffries joined Mark Mathis on Mark My Words! to discuss her outstanding reporting on various cold cases in the San Diego area. Some of the recent cold cases Jeffries has covered were resolved after decades, others quickly, and one continues to shape headlines. Rebecca Zahau was found hanging at the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California on July 13, 2011, and pronounced dead by first responders called to the residence. Zahau's death occurred two days after 6-year-old Max Shacknai, the son of her boyfriend Jonah Shacknai, had fallen from the staircase of the mansion and was in critical condition in a hospital. Rebecca Zahau and her younger sister Xena were the only people present at the time of Max's fall. The most recent development from the Zahau case was that the Zahua family filed an amendment to their lawsuit against the Sheriff's Department. The sheriff's department maintains that Zahau committed suicide. However, the family believes their investigation is not complete. KUSI's Ginger Jeffries breaks it down in this in-depth discussion.
In 2011, Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California was home to two tragedies. Only two days after Max Shacknai suffered a fatal fall inside the house, Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from an outside balcony. While police declared Rebecca's death a suicide, suspicious circumstances abound, and there are many who are adamant her death was not suicide, but murder. Follow us! Instagram: @somethingsickpodcast Twitter: @ASickPodcast TikTok: @somethingsickpodcast Email: somethingsickpodcast@gmail.com
In Part 1 of this 3 part series, Kristina and Melina will discuss what led to the suspicious death of Rebecca Zahau. Inside the famous Spreckels Mansion, there were two deaths in a matter of two days, both under questionable circumstances. While the Police rule Rebecca's death a suicide, the evidence clearly points toward foul play.
New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother has written or co-authored 14 books.Rother's latest book, to be released on April 27, 2021, is "DEATH ON OCEAN BOULEVARD: Inside the Coronado Mansion Case," about the mysterious death of Rebecca Zahau at the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, which was deemed a suicide by authorities, but as a murder by a civil jury and the Zahau family.The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words:SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER.Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In 2011, a young woman died mysteriously in her boyfriend's Coronado, California home. Due to the nature of her death, it was ruled a suicide. But with the persistence of her family, a civil trial began and the finger was pointed at someone in her inner circle. This is the story of Rebecca Zahau, and a case that's also known as the Spreckels Mansion Mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers—including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases. “Rother's meticulous journalism shines through in this authoritative account of the Rebecca Zahau death incident. If you think you know this case, think again. And read this book.” —Katherine Ramsland, professor of forensic psychology and author of The Psychology of Death Investigations
Rebecca Zahau was found dead at the Spreckels Mansion under suspicious circumstances just two days after her boyfriend's son, Max Shacknai, suffered a fatal accident.
Finally, Part three of a three part deep dive behind the mysterious death of Rebecca ZahauMake sure you subscribe, follow and review us. It really helps us keep bringing you stories like this!Follow Us: @therealcrimepodcastQuestions? Email Us at Therealcrimepodcast@gmail.comSubscribe, follow and rate us on itunes, spotify, goodpods and where ever you listen!Episode written by Christina Van De WaterEpisode Editing by Christina Van De WaterCo-Hosted by Christina Van De Water & Kristen VarneyS2E1: Mansion of Secrets: The Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau: Analysis by Dr. Phil - Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil (podcast.app)Autopsyfiles.org - Rebecca Zahau Autopsy ReportAutopsyfiles.org - Max Shacknai Autopsy ReportDeath of Rebecca Zahau - WikipediaThe Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau | Dr. Phil (drphil.com)Support the show
"DEATH ON OCEAN BOULEVARD" The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers—including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases. Caitlin Rother is a New York Times bestselling true crime author and Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist. She worked for nearly two decades as an investigative reporter and has had work published in Cosmopolitan, The Los Angeles Times, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, among others. As a TV crime commentator, she has done more than 200 media appearances on episodes of 20/20, People Magazine Investigates, Crime Watch Daily, Australia's World News, Nancy Grace, Snapped, and numerous shows on Netflix, Investigation Discovery, HLN, REELZ, Oxygen, E!, A&E, C‑SPAN and various PBS affiliates. Rother also works as a writing/research coach and consultant, and plays piano and sings in an acoustic band. She lives in Southern California and can be found online at CaitlinRother.com.
"DEATH ON OCEAN BOULEVARD" The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers—including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases. Caitlin Rother is a New York Times bestselling true crime author and Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist. She worked for nearly two decades as an investigative reporter and has had work published in Cosmopolitan, The Los Angeles Times, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe, among others. As a TV crime commentator, she has done more than 200 media appearances on episodes of 20/20, People Magazine Investigates, Crime Watch Daily, Australia's World News, Nancy Grace, Snapped, and numerous shows on Netflix, Investigation Discovery, HLN, REELZ, Oxygen, E!, A&E, C‑SPAN and various PBS affiliates. Rother also works as a writing/research coach and consultant, and plays piano and sings in an acoustic band. She lives in Southern California and can be found online at CaitlinRother.com.
A deeper dive into the tragic deaths of Max Shacknai & Rebecca ZahauMake sure you subscribe, follow and review us. It really helps us keep bringing you stories like this!Follow Us: @therealcrimepodcastQuestions? Email Us at Therealcrimepodcast@gmail.comSubscribe, follow and rate us on itunes, spotify, goodpods and where ever you listen!Episode written by Christina Van De WaterEpisode Editing by Christina Van De WaterCo-Hosted by Christina Van De Water & Kristen VarneyS2E1: Mansion of Secrets: The Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau: Analysis by Dr. Phil - Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil (podcast.app) Autopsyfiles.org - Rebecca Zahau Autopsy ReportAutopsyfiles.org - Max Shacknai Autopsy ReportDeath of Rebecca Zahau - WikipediaThe Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau | Dr. Phil (drphil.com)Support the show
Part one of a three part deep dive behind the mysterious death of Rebecca ZahauMake sure you subscribe, follow and review us. It really helps us keep bringing you stories like this!Follow Us: @therealcrimepodcastQuestions? Email Us at Therealcrimepodcast@gmail.comSubscribe, follow and rate us on itunes, spotify, goodpods and where ever you listen!Episode written by Christina Van De WaterEpisode Editing by Christina Van De WaterCo-Hosted by Christina Van De Water & Kristen VarneyS2E1: Mansion of Secrets: The Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau: Analysis by Dr. Phil - Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil (podcast.app)Autopsyfiles.org - Rebecca Zahau Autopsy ReportAutopsyfiles.org - Max Shacknai Autopsy ReportDeath of Rebecca Zahau - WikipediaThe Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau | Dr. Phil (drphil.com)Support the show
Two days after a tragic accident involving her boyfriend's son, 32 year old Rebecca Zahau was found hanging naked from the balcony of the historical Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California. Her hands and feet were bound with rope, and a cryptic note was found scribbled on her bedroom door. Did Rebecca Zahau kill herself, or was she the victim of something much more sinister?--Follow us on social media!Instagram: @crimeonmymindpodTwitter: @crimeonmymindSend us an email at crimeonmymindpodcast@gmail.com--Sources for this episode include:https://www.oxygen.com/death-at-the-mansion-rebecca-zahau/crime-time/who-was-rebecca-zahauhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/mysterious-death-rebecca-zahau-bizarre-case-stands-today/story?id=53425140#:~:text=Rebecca%20Zahau%20had%20been%20babysitting,had%20happened%20to%20the%20boy.https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-coronado-mansion-death-ruled-suicide-2011sep02-htmlstory.htmlhttps://www.cbs8.com/article/news/records-reveal-final-cell-phone-calls-to-rebecca-zahau/509-3bcc4a20-3497-4744-b8f3-a0391c9e1a98https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/courts/sd-me-zahau-pathologist-20180312-story.htmlhttps://fox5sandiego.com/news/attorney-claims-further-analysis-of-evidence-disproves-coronado-mansion-suicide/https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/forensic-print-expert-testifies-in-coronado-mansion-mysterious-death/164149/https://fox5sandiego.com/news/attorney-claims-further-analysis-of-evidence-disproves-coronado-mansion-suicide/
DEATH ON OCEAN BOULEVARD: Inside The Coronado Mansion Case by Caitlin Rother The 911 call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied, and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed he found Rebecca hanging from the second-floor balcony off a guest bedroom, where the door was painted with this cryptic message: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER Was this a suicide note, or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt, but her family insists she was murdered. But who would stage a suicide or a murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way? www.caitlinrother.com “The Rebecca Zahau case is one of the great crime mysteries of modern times. It took an author of Caitlin Rother's caliber to bring it into sharp focus. A riveting read.” -- Gregg Olsen, #1 NYT bestselling author “A suspicious headline-making death proves to be only the beginning as Rother unlocks the door of this real-life mansion of horrors to reveal a shocking true story of money, power, duplicity and scandal.” -- Michael Fleeman, NYT bestselling author “Gripping. Propulsive. A tour de force of true crime storytelling. Rother is a rare talent, and Death on Ocean Boulevard an instant classic of the genre.” -- Kevin Deutsch, author and host of “A Dark Turn” podcast “In Death on Ocean Boulevard, Caitlin Rother skillfully chronicles one of the most fascinating and controversial cases of the past decade. Big money, sex and a questionable death makes for an addictive read.” -- Author Kathryn Casey --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/websleuthsradiopodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/websleuthsradiopodcast/support
Are you ready to explore the Spreckels Mansion crime scene where Rebecca Zahau was found? Download the app CrimeDoor and walk through the crime scene with me and Charlie from the podcast Crimelines. Warning: The crime door that leads to Rebecca's body is graphic. If you don't want to examine Rebecca's body or can't handle seeing an extremely accurate recreation, you can skip going through that door. We will warn you ahead of time and you can just listen if you'd rather do that. Visit www.CrimeDoor.com and download the CrimeDoor app. It is a complete game changer and I truly believe an unsolved case will be solved because of this application.All sources are from CrimeDoor: Neil Mandt, Lauren Mandt, Paul Holes, Zig Gauthier, Chris Morris and many others. Thank you for your amazing work!Podcast Promo: Thrice CursedPatreon: https://www.Patreon.com/ReverieTrueCrime Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/reverie-true-crime-store?ref_id=17247Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/ReverieTrueCrimeInstagram: https://www.Instagram.com/ReverieTrueCrimeTwitter: https://www.Twitter.com/ReverieCrimePodContact: ReverieTrueCrime@gmail.com
The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah’s girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah’s brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER. Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer’s taunt? Rebecca’s death came two days after Jonah’s six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca’s care. Authorities deemed Rebecca’s death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide ora murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sources San Diego Reader Article - https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2019/oct/10/unreal- coronados-spreckels-mansion-national/ Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonah_Shacknai Oxygen Story - https://www.oxygen.com/death-at-the-mansion-rebecca-zahau/crime-time/tragic-accident-max-shacknai#:~:text=However%2C%20Max's%20death%20was%20officially,was%20officially%20ruled%20a%20suicide. AZ Central Story - https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-investigations/2018/03/08/rebecca-zahau-and-max-shacknai-mysterious-deaths-coronado-mansion-explained/405484002/ Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Rebecca_Zahau Podcasts: -Bizarre & Fascinating - The Spreckels Mansion Deaths -True Crimecast - Spreckels Mansion Tragedies Miniseries: -Death at the Mansion - Rebecca Zahau (by Oxygen, found on Hulu) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
I got a girl, hung herself in the guest house."The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER.Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide or a murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way?Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers--including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases. DEATH ON OCEAN BOULEVARD: Inside the Coronado Mansion Case-Caitlin Rother
Spreckels mansion part 2! McKenzie had to do a follow up episode after realizing how much content and research she left out of part 1. Please accept this follow-up episode with our sincerest apologies.
Death on Ocean Boulevard - The call came on the morning of July 13, 2011, from the historic Spreckels Mansion, a lavish beachfront property in Coronado, California, owned by pharmaceutical tycoon and multimillionaire Jonah Shacknai. When authorities arrived, they found the naked body of Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, gagged, her ankles tied and her wrists bound behind her. Jonah's brother, Adam, claimed to have found Rebecca hanging by a rope from the second-floor balcony. On a bedroom door in black paint were the cryptic words: SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER.Was this scrawled message a suicide note or a killer's taunt? Rebecca's death came two days after Jonah's six-year-old son, Max, took a devastating fall while in Rebecca's care. Authorities deemed Rebecca's death a suicide resulting from her guilt. But who would stage either a suicide or a murder in such a bizarre, elaborate way?Award-winning investigative journalist Caitlin Rother weaves stunning new details into a personal yet objective examination of the sensational case. She explores its many layers-including the civil suit in which a jury found Adam Shacknai responsible for Rebecca's death, and the San Diego County Sheriff's Department bombshell decision to reconfirm its original findings. As compelling as it is troubling, this controversial real-life mystery is a classic American tragedy that evokes the same haunting fascination as the JonBenet Ramsey and O.J. Simpson cases.New York Times bestselling author Caitlin Rother has written or co-authored 14 books, ranging from narrative non-fiction crime to mystery and memoir. Her newest book is DEATH ON OCEAN BOULEVARD: Inside the Coronado Mansion Case (April 27, 2021). Her backlist includes HUNTING CHARLES MANSON; SECRETS, LIES, AND SHOELACES; LOVE GONE WRONG; DEAD RECKONING; THEN NO ONE CAN HAVE HER; I'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU; NAKED ADDICTION; POISONED LOVE; BODY PARTS; TWISTED TRIANGLE; LOST GIRLS; WHERE HOPE BEGINS and MY LIFE, DELETED. A Pulitzer Prize nominee, Rother worked as an investigative reporter at daily newspapers for 19 years before quitting the news biz in 2006 to write books full-time. Her journalism has been published in Cosmopolitan, the Los Angeles Times, The San Diego Union-Tribune, the Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and The Daily Beast. She has done more than 200 appearances as a crime commentator on TV, radio and podcasts, ranging from "20/20," "People Magazine Investigates," "Nancy Grace," and "Crime Watch Daily," to shows on HLN, Oxygen Network, Investigation Discovery, C-SPAN, XM Radio and PBS affiliates. She also works as a writing-research-promotions coach and consultant.
Two people dead within 48 hours, in the same house, seemingly unrelated, with no charges? That’s exactly what happened at Spreckels mansion when 6-year-old Max Shacknai seemed to accidentally fall off a second-story landing. Two days later, his dad’s girlfriend Rebecca Zahou was found hanging from an outside balcony. All signs point to foul play, but investigators weren’t convinced. Tell us what you think happened!
On July 13, 2011, detectives in Coronado, California discover a women’s body hanging in the mansion of her 53 year old boyfriend, Pharmaceutical tycoon Jonah Shacknai. Her death was two days after her boyfriend’s six year old son, Max, fell down the stairs and suffered fatal injuries while she was caring for him. Join Amal as she discusses the mysterious death of Rebecca Zahau.
Two days after her pharmaceutical tycoon boyfriend's 6 year old son Max, suffered from a terrible fall under her care, 32 year old Rebecca Zahau was allegedly found hanging from a balcony at the Coronado, California mansion where they spent summers. It was a tragic situation that might seem logical, except for a few major details: she was found with her wrist and ankles bound behind her body, she was nude, and there was a cryptic message written near her body that doesn't seem like it was written by Rebecca. The investigation uncovered a ton of hinky details that only muddied the waters further regarding both deaths. We take a deep dive into what happened ten years ago at the Spreckels Mansion...join us, and let's get dark with the bizarre death of Rebecca Zahau. Our sources for this episode include: Fatal Friends, Deadly Neighbors by Ann Rule The First 48 with Marcia Clark on A&E Join the family! Visit our website for all things LGD Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/creepitrealpod)
This is Bed Crime Stories - a weekly True Crime Podcast where Nikki & Charlie pour themselves a drink and take turns telling one another the stories that keep them up at night! In this episode, Charlie tells the stories about the two mysterious deaths that took place at the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, CA in 2011 - those of Max Shacknai and Rebecca Zahau. Nikki and Charlie add humor to alleviate some of the heaviness in the stories they tell - stories involving varying kinds of true crime. Neither Nikki nor Charlie are experts, just lifelong fans of all-things true crime. Music credit Industrial Music Box by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3910-industrial-music-box License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
“Rebecca Zahau” was found hanging – her hands and feet bound by red rope, mouth gagged, and completely nude – over a balcony at Spreckels Mansion in Coronado California on July 13, 2011. - Her case is nuanced, complex, and full of unanswered questions. - Two days before her bizarre death, Max Shacknai (Rebecca's boyfriend's son) suffered a serious accident under Zahau's care, and later passed away on July 16, 2011. Max was not biologically related to Rebecca, but was the 6-year old child of Jonah Shacknai (Rebecca's boyfriend) and Dina Romano (Jonah's ex-wife). - Clearly, motive for murder could be argued given the circumstances, but also suicide, given the level of guilt Rebecca MAY have been under (if she played role in Max's accident). - Jonah Shacknai's brother, Adam, was staying in the Spreckels Mansion's guesthouse during the period Rebecca died, and as a result was a prime suspect in the case. He proclaims innocence to this day. - Furthermore, a crazy cryptic message reading “she saved him, can you save her”, was painted in black on the door of the room Rebecca was hanging out of. Jonah Shacknai (her boyfriend) was also rich af. - Herein, we lay out the events that transpired, outline the evidence associated with Rebecca Zahau's case, provide evidence for and against various theories, and then close with our own personal takes on the case. Was it murder? Was it suicide? Was it ritual magic? - What say you? #truecrime #murder #suicide
We cover the all too sus deaths of Max Shacknai and Rebecca Zahau
In this episode we discuss the deaths and the theories about the deaths of Max Shacknai and Rebecca Zahou who died at the Spreckels mansion in 2011.
WILLIAM ELIZABETH AND BLAZER HOLES ARE BACK! On July 13, 2011, the body of 32 year-old Rebecca Zahau was found naked, bound, and hanging from a balcony at the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California. The death was quickly ruled a suicide, but many strange facts surround the case. The son of Rebecca's boyfriend, the Billionaire Jonah Shacknai, had fallen from a staircase inside the mansion just 2 days before and was now in critical condition. Jonah's brother, his ex-wife, and ex-wife's sister all had access to the mansion and felt that Rebecca was at least partially responsible for the accident. In episode 2, we have to deal with some audio hack trying to sell us "voice finger printing" AND prepare for the return of the garbage minute!! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed (https://www.patreon.com/TrueCrimeObsessed) , you'll find over 140 FULL BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW! Including our episode-by-episode coverage of "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," "Tiger King" "Don't F**K With Cats," "The Menendez Murders," "The Murder of Laci Peterson," "Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery," "Serial," "The Jinx," "Making A Murderer," "The Staircase," "Lorena," "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann," "OJ: Made in America" and so many more! JOIN HERE! (https://www.patreon.com/TrueCrimeObsessed) Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7703675-death-at-the-mansion-rebecca-zahau-part-1/edit)
FAM! this is part 1 of our 2-part coverage of "Death at the Mansion: Rebecca Zahau." Part 2 is available right now and ad-free on Patreon! (Part 2 will be our regular episode next week, and at that time the ad-free version will be moved to the $10 ad-free tier.) On July 13, 2011, the body of 32 year-old Rebecca Zahau was found naked, bound, and hanging from a balcony at the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California. The death was quickly ruled a suicide, but many strange facts surround the case. The son of Rebecca's boyfriend, the Billionaire Jonah Shacknai, had fallen from a staircase inside the mansion just 2 days before and was now in critical condition. Jonah's brother, his ex-wife, and ex-wife's sister all had access to the mansion and felt that Rebecca was at least partially responsible for the accident. AND there was a SUPER FREAKING CREEPY 'NOTE' SCRAWLED ON THE WALL INSIDE THE HOUSE. This case has LAYERS, you guys! AND OH MY GOD, BILLY JENSEN AND PAUL HOLES ARE HERE!!!! LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed (https://www.patreon.com/TrueCrimeObsessed) , you'll find over 140 FULL BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW! Including our episode-by-episode coverage of "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," "Tiger King" "Don't F**K With Cats," "The Menendez Murders," "The Murder of Laci Peterson," "Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery," "Serial," "The Jinx," "Making A Murderer," "The Staircase," "Lorena," "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann," "OJ: Made in America" and so many more! JOIN HERE! (https://www.patreon.com/TrueCrimeObsessed)
In this week's episode I will be telling you about the mysterious and controversial death of Max Shacknai and Rebecca Zahau.
In this episode Teresa and her Crew cover the Spreckels Mansion Mystery. Did Rebecca Zahau commit suicide or was it a murder. Rebecca was the girlfriend of Jonah Shacknai and was found dead in the backyard of the Spreckels mansion from an apparent suicide. Adam Shacknai brother of Jonah supposedly found her and cut her down from a rope hangong from the second floor balcony. Did she hang herself or was there foul play, thats the question.
In this episode Teresa and her Crew cover the Spreckels Mansion Mystery. Did Rebecca Zahau commit suicide or was it a murder. Rebecca was the girlfriend of Jonah Shacknai and was found dead in the backyard of the Spreckels mansion from an apparent suicide. Adam Shacknai brother of Jonah supposedly found her and cut her down from a rope hangong from the second floor balcony. Did she hang herself or was there foul play, thats the question. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teresa-gabelman/support
Travis & Lee discuss their current viewing habits which have led Lee to binge The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Travis to watch HLN's Real Life Nightmare series featuring the case of Rebecca Zahau. Was it murder or suicide?**SPOILER ALERT- The discussion of Mrs. Maisel contains some very light first episode spoilers.Support the show (http://patreon.com/crimeficionados)
On July 11 2011 Max Shacknai fell over the banister of their summer house the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado California. He was in the care of Rebecca Zahau the girlfriend of Max's dad, Jonah. Two days later Rebecca would be found naked, bound, gagged, and hanging from the banister in the courtyard of the house. Her death would be ruled a suicide. Max's death a few days later was ruled an accident. Check out our Youtube Haunted Family Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Mqx-lvfkjrCbDxTKN5kDA Shop with us Cat Hair and Glitter https://www.etsy.com/shop/CatHairGlitter Olivia Beth Boutique https://www.etsy.com/shop/oliviabethboutique
In the early morning hours of July 13, 2011, Adam Shacknai calls 911 and reports “I got a girl, hung herself”. That “girl” was his brother’s girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau. Adam Shacknai was reportedly alone with Rebecca at the Spreckels Mansion property on the night she died and was the last person to see her alive. What does he say happened in her final hours? Plus, a scream in the night. What one neighbor says she heard, and why Rebecca’s family say they believe that cry came from Rebecca. This is episode 2 of Mansion of Secrets the Mysterious Death of Rebecca Zahau.
In 2011, the glamorous Spreckels Mansion in Southern California was witness to not just one but two grisly deaths — just days apart. When a beautiful young woman is found hanging nude from the mansion’s balcony, police rule it a suicide. Police say a tragedy days before triggered Rebecca Zahau to take her own life, but her loved ones claim suspicious evidence led to foul play.
In a shocking PART 2, the case is blown wide open with a rare interview from Max Shacknai's mother Dr. Dina Shacknai. Dina believes both Rebecca Zahau and her 6 year old son Maxie were violently attacked and killed. She shares details of her years long private investigation and opens up about why she wants investigators to re-open the cases.This episode includes new evidence including police interviews of neighbors who reported odd things at the Spreckels Mansion before the deaths and a never before released voicemail left by Rebecca that some say proves she was not suicidal over Max's injuries.Dina talks candidly with host Matt Johnson about her relationship with her ex-husbands girlfriend Rebecca and what she was told about Rebecca's death.The Case Of Rebecca Zahau and Max Shacknai is a fresh look at the evidence in two mysterious deaths at a multi-million dollar historic mansion.The circumstances of Rebecca Zahau's death in 2011 left her family and law enforcement with opposing views on how she died.32-year-old Rebecca Zahau was found bound, gagged, naked and hanging from a balcony of a historic Coronado mansion for everyone to see. There was a cryptic note painted on the bedroom door but no fingerprints on some of the items at the crime scene.The shocking discovery came just days after her boyfriend's son Max fell to his death from the grand staircase at the 27 room beachfront estate while under Rebecca's care, according to police. In 2018, a civil jury found Rebecca's boyfriend's brother Adam liable for her death. Adam, has maintained his innocence and denied all allegations against him and has never been criminally charged. In December 2018, following the civil trial and a case review, the San Diego Sheriff's Department, Coronado Police Department, and San Diego Medical Examiner's Department maintained Zahau's death was a suicide. This podcast explores theories from family members who disagree with police investigators, actual 911 calls, witness interviews and reporter Matt Johnson's first hand account of covering the case from day one.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/posts/true-crime-lets-26942079?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=postshare)
Mark welcomes Adam Shacknai in studio as they discuss in depth about the civil case settlement that essentially cleared Adam's name in the death of his brother Jonah's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau, back at the Spreckels Mansion on Coronado back in 2011.
In this special episode Kate asks psychic medium Nicole Michelle to discuss several well known cases, three murders and two disappearances. Richard Petrone, Jr. and Danielle Imbo disappeared after leaving a South Street Philadelphia bar then known as Abilene’s around 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2005. Rebecca Zahau, 32, was discovered dead on July 13, 2011, at the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California. The 2009 Taconic State Parkway crash was a traffic collision that occurred shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2009, on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of Mount Pleasant, near the village of Briarcliff Manor, New York. Eight people were killed when a minivan being driven by 36-year-old Diane Schuler traveled 1.7 miles in the wrong direction on the parkway and collided head-on with an oncoming SUV. Amy Lynn Bradley is an American citizen who went missing during a Caribbean cruise on the Royal Caribbean International cruise ship Rhapsody of the Seas in late March 1998 at the age of 23, while en route to Curaçao.Hae Min Lee was a Korean-American high school senior at Woodlawn High School in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, who disappeared on January 13, 1999. Her family reported her missing after she failed to pick up her younger cousin from daycare at about 3:15 p.m. Lee had attended Woodlawn High School that day and had been seen by several people leaving the campus at the end of the school day. On February 9, Hae’s partially buried body was discovered by a passerby in Leakin Park in Baltimore.Reality Life with Kate Casey http://www.loveandknuckles.comTwitter: @katecaseyInstagram: @katecaseycaFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245/Facebook.com/loveandknucklesAmazon List: http://www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseycaBUFFYhttps://buffy.co/Promo Code: REALITYQUIPhttp://getquip.com/realityTORRIDhttps://torrid.com/Promo Code: REALITY15 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Spreckels Mansion is a magnificent, multi-million dollar home in beautiful Coronado, California. But in July of 2011, it became the site of multiple mysterious deaths. 6 year old Max Shacknai and 30 year old Rebecca Zahau suffered unthinkable tragedies within 48 hours of one another. Was Max’s death an accident? Did Rebecca take her own life? Or is there evidence that could point to murder? This is True Crimecast.
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In 2011 there were two mysterious deaths in a matter of days at the Spreckels Mansion. One is a six year old child that we still can't determine whether or not was an accident or foul play. The other, an elaborate hanging that still stirs controversy. Let's try to find out what happened to Max and Rebecca.
In 2011, at the Spreckels Mansion on the Southern California Coast, there were two unexpected deaths that have since raised many doubts and endless speculation. On July 11, 32-year old Rebecca Zahau was at the Spreckels Beach House along with her sister when her boyfriend’s 6-year old son fell over a second-floor banister. Sadly, he […]
In 2011, at the Spreckels Mansion on the Southern California Coast, there were two unexpected deaths that have since raised many doubts and endless speculation. On July 11, 32-year old Rebecca Zahau was at the Spreckels Beach House along with her sister when her boyfriend’s 6-year old son fell over a second-floor banister. Sadly, he […] The post The Spreckels Mansion Mystery appeared first on Tiegrabber.
The body of Rebecca Zahau was found hanging from a balcony at the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado, California. She was bound, gagged, and naked. The police ruled her death a suicide, but many, including Rebecca's family, believe she was murdered. How did Rebecca Zahau really die? Featuring attorney Keith Greer. Plus, Marcia answers questions from last week's episode on Robert Blake. Thanks again to this week's sponsor: The Great Courses Plus (thegreatcoursesplus.com/MCI)
Mark brings in the proprietor of PoliticalVanguard.com and a lawyer by trade in Tom Del Bacarro for his thoughts on the breaking news with the civil trial in the death of Rebecca Zahau at the Spreckels Mansion in Coronado back in 2011. Also, more discussion about President Trump, Roseanne, etc., with the Senior Director of Policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute - Rachel Bovard.
We continue our conversation about the mysterious circumstances involving the two deaths in a famous mansion over the course of two days. patreon.com/truecrimecouple
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The Deaths At Spreckels Mansion. After a young boy is gravely injured in a fall at his father’s home in California, his father & his birth mother head to the hospital, hoping & praying for him to recover. Just two days later, his father’s girlfriend is found hanging from an outside balcony. As she had […] The post The Deaths At Spreckels Mansion – 136 – Generation Why appeared first on The Generation Why Podcast.