The Laurie Shaver Case | A Body Buried Beneath the Truth
Laurie Shaver’s seemingly ordinary life in Clermont, Florida, unraveled in 2018 when authorities made a shocking discovery in her backyard. Beneath a concrete slab lay the remains of her husband, Michael Shaver, a man who had vanished three years earlier under suspicious circumstances.
Michael, a Disney employee originally from New York, was just 33 years old when he disappeared in 2015. For years, Laurie told friends and family that Michael had simply walked away from their marriage, leaving without explanation. But the truth was far more unsettling.
Michael's family and friends grew concerned when they hadn’t heard from him. In 2018, they reported him missing. Investigators turned their attention to the Shaver home, which led them to the backyard.
It was there, beneath a carefully poured concrete slab, that Michael’s body was found. The discovery shattered Laurie’s claims and launched a homicide investigation that would lead to her arrest.
Laurie Shaver was charged with second-degree murder in connection with Michael’s death.
In the latest episode of Crimeatorium, I present a condensed version of Laurie Shaver’s trial, edited for clarity and length. Listen to parts 1 and 2 tomorrow morning on your favorite podcast platform.
