Real Life Real Crime | Shawn Grate Part 1: Hiding in Plain Sight
Real Life Real Crime | Shawn Grate Part 1: Hiding in Plain Sight  
Podcast: Real Life Real Crime
Published On: Sat Jun 20 2026
Description: 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 Progressive: https://www.progressive.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/real-life-real-crime/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy