Actor Shane Meier opens up about the emotional and physical toll of portraying Matthew Shepard, one of America's most infamous hate-crime victims.

He revisits the murder that shocked the world and shares memories of the brutal assault scenes that still haunt him, the responsibility of telling a real family's story, and why he remains deeply connected to Matthew's legacy.

Actor Shane Meier opens up about the emotional and physical toll of portraying Matthew Shepard, one of America's most infamous hate-crime victims.
He revisits the murder that shocked the world and shares memories of the brutal assault scenes that still haunt him, the responsibility of telling a real family's story, and why he remains deeply connected to Matthew's legacy.

Amy Robach and TJ Holmes Present, an iHeartRadio podcast.

Amy Robach and TJ Holmes Present, an iHeartRadio podcast.

Amy Robach & T.J. Holmes Present

Truth is stranger than fiction...and reality tv stars know this better than anyone. They are personally intertwined with the world’s most extraordinary happenings, mysterious people and bizarre crimes than anyone else.

The truth is, while being a reality star and putting their lives out there does have its perks, it also makes them an easy target and more susceptible to criminal behavior.



That’s why so many reality stars have a story…it happened to them, their friend, their family…a house break-in, a hostage situation, adultery, kidnapping, armed robbery, financial scams, paternity fraud, identity theft and even murder.



Each week on the ‘True Crime - Reality’ Caelynn Miller-Keyes (Bachelor) will be joined by a reality star as they dive deep into the details of a crime they have a direct connection to. The who, the what, the why and the what ‘were they thinking?!’



True Crime and all it’s darkest secrets, are about to get a taste of reality.

Truth is stranger than fiction...and reality tv stars know this better than anyone. They are personally intertwined with the world’s most extraordinary happenings, mysterious people and bizarre crimes than anyone else.
The truth is, while being a reality star and putting their lives out there does have its perks, it also makes them an easy target and more susceptible to criminal behavior.
 
That’s why so many reality stars have a story…it happened to them, their friend, their family…a house break-in, a hostage situation, adultery, kidnapping, armed robbery, financial scams, paternity fraud, identity theft and even murder.
 
Each week on the ‘True Crime - Reality’ Caelynn Miller-Keyes (Bachelor) will be joined by a reality star as they dive deep into the details of a crime they have a direct connection to. The who, the what, the why and the what ‘were they thinking?!’
 
True Crime and all it’s darkest secrets, are about to get a taste of reality.

True Crime Reality

Are you obsessed with solving crimes? Are you a sleuth for the truth with a self-awarded PHD in unsolved mysteries? Do you believe you should be giving an FYI to the FBI? Do the detectives label it a cold case while you’re just getting warmed up? Then you need to join Leah Lamarr on the ‘Real-Time Crime’ podcast...Where each episode we’ll discuss all the details of a high profile case and uncover the 4-1-1...of the 9-1-1.’ Real-Time Crime podcast, an iHeartRadio Podcast. You can’t solve the crime if you don’t listen to Real-Time.

Are you obsessed with solving crimes? Are you a sleuth for the truth with a self-awarded PHD in unsolved mysteries? Do you believe you should be giving an FYI to the FBI? Do the detectives label it a cold case while you&rsquo;re just getting warmed up? Then you need to join Leah Lamarr on the &lsquo;Real-Time Crime&rsquo; podcast...Where each episode we&rsquo;ll discuss all the details of a high profile case and uncover the 4-1-1...of the 9-1-1.&rsquo; Real-Time Crime podcast, an iHeartRadio Podcast. You can&rsquo;t solve the crime if you don&rsquo;t listen to Real-Time.

Real-Time Crime

Emily Simpson may bring the receipts on RHOC, but in her podcast “Legally Brunette” Emily and her attorney husband Shane bring the cold hard evidence. Backed by their respective law degrees, Emily and Shane pick apart the true crime stories you can’t get enough of!

Whether you believe the defense or the prosecution, they explain the charges, the counts, the plea deals, and the appeals! From high profile crimes to celebrity court cases, you are hereby sentenced to a front row seat in trials around the world, without all the legal fees and jail time!

So don’t call your next witness, call your bestie and tune into the podcast that takes you from Real Housewives to True Crime.

Court is now in session and this couple is nowhere near resting their case! 

Emily Simpson may bring the receipts on RHOC, but in her podcast &ldquo;Legally Brunette&rdquo; Emily and her attorney husband Shane bring the cold hard evidence. Backed by their respective law degrees, Emily and Shane pick apart the true crime stories you can&rsquo;t get enough of!
Whether you believe the defense or the prosecution, they explain the charges, the counts, the plea deals, and the appeals! From high profile crimes to celebrity court cases, you are hereby sentenced to a front row seat in trials around the world, without all the legal fees and jail time!
So don&rsquo;t call your next witness, call your bestie and tune into the podcast that takes you from Real Housewives to True Crime.
Court is now in session and this couple is nowhere near resting their case!&nbsp;

Legally Brunette

Who is the real woman behind the noTORIous headlines?

Is she living in a Beverly Hills Manor or an RV?

Is she Donna Martin or is she a down and out divorcee?

In a town where the lines are blurred, it’s finally time to clear the air with the misunderstood Miss Spelling.

When a woman has nothing to lose, she has everything to gain. 

Who is the real woman behind the noTORIous headlines?
Is she living in a Beverly Hills Manor or an RV?
Is she Donna Martin or is she a down and out divorcee?
In a town where the lines are blurred, it’s finally time to clear the air with the misunderstood Miss Spelling.
When a woman has nothing to lose, she has everything to gain.

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Killer Thriller: The Scene From The Matthew Shepard Story Shane Meier Still Can't Talk About

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Jordyn Ashley Olson, who portrays Tanya Kach in The Girl Locked Upstairs, breaks down one of the most chilling parts of Tanya’s story: why she was the perfect target for a predator.

At just 14, Tanya was isolated, vulnerable, and desperate for connection. Jordyn explains how a school security guard recognized those vulnerabilities and systematically exploited them until Tanya became dependent on the very man abusing her.

Jordyn Ashley Olson, who portrays Tanya Kach in The Girl Locked Upstairs, breaks down one of the most chilling parts of Tanya&rsquo;s story: why she was the perfect target for a predator.
At just 14, Tanya was isolated, vulnerable, and desperate for connection. Jordyn explains how a school security guard recognized those vulnerabilities and systematically exploited them until Tanya became dependent on the very man abusing her.

Killer Thriller: Why She Was the "Perfect Target": Inside the Grooming of Tanya Kach

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Why are we so obsessed with the lawyers behind true crime’s biggest cases? Elisa Donovan and Jennifer Fessler dive into our fascination with courtroom stars lie Johnny Cochran, Marcia Clark, and Camille Vasquez – and why Kevin Reddington has become a standout in the Lindsay Clancy trial.  They break down how charisma, confidence and courtroom presence can turn lawyers into celebrities and even chang the way we see the people on trial.

Why are we so obsessed with the lawyers behind true crime&rsquo;s biggest cases? Elisa Donovan and Jennifer Fessler dive into our fascination with courtroom stars lie Johnny Cochran, Marcia Clark, and Camille Vasquez &ndash; and why Kevin Reddington has become a standout in the Lindsay Clancy trial.&nbsp; They break down how charisma, confidence and courtroom presence can turn lawyers into celebrities and even chang the way we see the people on trial.

KILLER THRILLER x DOCU: Hot Lawyer Summer: Why Trial Attorneys Are Becoming Celebrities

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A Wall Street titan. A secret affair. A brutal murder inside a Hamptons mansion.

Missing security footage. A millionaire murdered in his own home. More than 20 years later, people are still asking the same question: What really happened? Elisa Donovan and actor Shawn Christian unpack the twists, motives, and mysteries behind this infamous Hamptons case.

A Wall Street titan. A secret affair. A brutal murder inside a Hamptons mansion.
Missing security footage. A millionaire murdered in his own home. More than 20 years later, people are still asking the same question: What really happened? Elisa Donovan and actor Shawn Christian unpack the twists, motives, and mysteries behind this infamous Hamptons case.

Killer Thriller: The Hamptons Murder Too Bizarre to Believe

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Killer Thriller: The Scene From The Matthew Shepard Story Shane Meier Still Can't Talk About

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