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The State of Florida vs. Laurie Shaver | The Murder of Michael Shaver | Part 1

The State of Florida vs. Laurie Shaver | The Murder of Michael Shaver | Part 1

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The State of Florida vs. Laurie Shaver | The Murder of Michael Shaver | Part 1
Crimeatorium
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In November 2015, Michael Shaver, a Disney World employee and father of two, seemingly vanished from his Florida home. His wife, Laurie, told friends and family that he had abandoned them and started a new life. But as the years passed without anyone seeing or speaking to Michael, questions began to mount.

When a concerned friend finally contacted authorities, investigators turned their attention to the Shaver property, where a disturbing discovery would transform a missing-person investigation into a murder case.

What followed was an extraordinary trial involving conflicting accounts, accusations of deception, and testimony that would leave jurors with difficult questions about what really happened to Michael Shaver.

In this eight-part condensed courtroom series, Crimeatorium takes you inside the trial of Laurie Shaver through carefully selected testimony, evidence, and courtroom proceedings. Follow the prosecution and defense as they present their cases..

New episodes of this series will be released every Thursday and Sunday. Look for Part 2 this Sunday, September 20.

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Key Takeaways

  • Michael Shaver, a Disney World employee and father of two, disappeared from his Florida home in November 2015; his wife Laurie initially told others he had abandoned the family.
  • A concerned friend's contact with authorities led investigators to the Shaver property, where a discovery transformed the case from missing-person to murder investigation.
  • Laurie Shaver's trial involved conflicting accounts and testimony that raised questions about what actually happened to Michael Shaver.

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Michael Shaver disappear?

Michael Shaver disappeared in November 2015 from his Florida home.

What was Michael Shaver's occupation?

Michael Shaver was a Disney World employee and father of two.

What did Laurie Shaver initially tell people about Michael?

Laurie told friends and family that Michael had abandoned them and started a new life.

What prompted the investigation to escalate?

A concerned friend contacted authorities, which led investigators to the Shaver property where a disturbing discovery transformed it into a murder case.