EP253: The Murder of Rachel Burkheimer - A Deadly Betrayal

Crimes and Consequences

True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.6 • 859 Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

Beneath the surface of a seemingly tight-knit friend group lurked jealousy, deception, and a chilling plot that ended in tragedy. In this episode, we unravel the haunting story of Rachel Burkheimer, a spirited young woman whose life was cut short by those she trusted most. From the petty grudges that festered into violence to the web of lies that unraveled under investigation, this case reveals how quickly friendship can turn deadly.Join us as we dive into the events leading to Rachel’s murder, the twisted motivations behind it, and the aftermath that left a community in shock. Betrayal runs deep, and in this story, it’s fatal.Listener discretion is advised.

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0:00.0	This episode may contain content of a graphic nature, including descriptions of physical and sexual violence against adults, children, and animals.
0:21.4	Listener discretion is advised.
0:33.8	Hi, I'm Shannon.
0:35.8	Hi, I'm Tanya.
0:37.0	And we are Crimes and Consequences, a hardcore true crime podcast.
0:44.6	Hey, Shannon. Hey, Tanya. How are you? I am doing great. How are you? Good. I'm still a little congested. I don't know if you can tell. I can tell.
0:56.3	Lightly. Yes. Just a wee bit. But then on the other end of that, the silver lining is that this head cold has helped me attain my 14 pound weight loss, paired with my old Zempic fat that I took on New
1:15.6	years. Oh, I took it on New Year's Eve before I went to bed because I wanted to start 2025,
1:20.1	fresh, you know. Now I'm down to you, let me check. Yep, 187 started at 201. Today's 187. Now I'm only to, let me check. Yep, 187. Started at 201.
1:28.6	Today's 187.
1:30.2	Now I'm only 30 pounds away from my weight loss goal of 155.
1:35.9	At 510.
1:37.7	510 Viking warrior princess.
1:40.9	Goddess.
1:43.3	AKA, but it is, I'm just taking baby steps.
1:47.0	I can talk a big game, but come at me when you see results that I can
1:51.0	I can show you, but I was mean and what I said.
1:54.0	What about you?
1:55.3	How's your new year?
1:56.3	Happy new year.
1:57.3	Thank you.
1:58.0	Happy new year.
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