On Valentine’s Day 1996, a 19-year-old pregnant newlywed sat inside a Las Vegas convenience store, keeping her husband company during his overnight shift.

She never made it home.

In this episode of Vegas Crime Files, Heidi Harris speaks with the first officer on the scene and the lead homicide detective who worked the case—two men who never forgot what they saw that night.

You’ll hear:

• What the first responding officer encountered walking into the store
• The haunting moments inside UMC as doctors fought to save both mother and baby
• How two suspects, disguised as women, carried out the robbery
• Why the case took years to resolve
• And how fear kept key witnesses from testifying

This is a story about violence, loss—and the lasting impact on everyone who was there.

https://lasvegassun.com/news/1996/feb/22/where-i-stand-go-shopping-to-buy-not-die/

https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/men-arrested-in-1996-killing-were-identified-by-girlfriend-at-the-time-2103748/

https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/homicides/pregnant-womans-killing-haunts-family-24-years-later-2164032/

Everyone remembers the Rodney King riots in Los Angeles.

Almost no one knows what happened next.

Fright Night: The 30 Days of Riots Las Vegas Doesn’t Talk About

📌 What this episode covers:

• The overlooked Las Vegas riots following the Rodney King verdict
• Why the unrest lasted 30 days, not just one night
• The role of gangs, media, and delayed response
• How close rioters came to downtown Las Vegas
• Firsthand accounts from officers under fire
• Lessons learned that changed policing going forward

👤 Guests:

• Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony – Nevada Lieutenant Governor, former Metro Police Captain, author of Knights of Fire
• David Radcliffe – Metro officer on the front lines
• Eddie Kravetz – Metro sergeant, community policing specialist
• David Sheppard – Former FBI agent, brought armored vehicle support

🔥 Key moments:

• Rioters stopped just short of Fremont Street
• Officers taking sustained gunfire
• Firefighters targeted while responding to fires
• Gangs coordinating attacks
• Armored vehicle deployed under fire

📚 Mentioned:

• Knights of Fire by Stavros Anthony

📣 Connect:

• Email: Heidi@VegasCrimeFiles.com
• Follow & subscribe: Vegas Crime Files

For nearly 30 days, Las Vegas descended into chaos—fires, ambushes, and more than a thousand rounds fired at police, firefighters, and civilians.

In this special episode of Vegas Crime Files, Heidi Harris sits down with Nevada Lieutenant Governor Stavros Anthony—who documented the events—and three officers who were on the front lines.

They describe:

• The night hundreds of rioters marched toward downtown
• The moment officers made a stand just blocks from Fremont Street
• What it was like taking gunfire from all directions
• How gangs that normally fought each other joined forces
• And why the situation spiraled before it was finally shut down

This isn’t history from a textbook—it’s firsthand from the people who lived it.

A major chapter of Las Vegas history… that most people never even knew happened.

Episode: Traffic Stops — Your Rights

What actually happens during a traffic stop — and what are drivers legally required to do?

In this episode of Vegas Crime Files, Heidi Harris speaks with retired Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Sergeant Tom Page, a 25-year veteran who worked as a patrol, traffic, and training sergeant.

Sergeant Page explains why officers stop vehicles, what drivers must legally provide, and the mistakes people make that can escalate routine traffic stops into dangerous encounters.

If you drive in Nevada — or anywhere — understanding how traffic stops work can help keep situations calm and safe for everyone involved.

• The two legal reasons police can stop a vehicle: probable cause and reasonable suspicion

• Why officers sometimes run license plates at stoplights

• What drivers are legally required to provide during a stop

• Why signing a traffic citation does not mean admitting guilt

• What happens if you refuse to sign a ticket

• When police can legally ask drivers to step out of the vehicle

• Why officers may temporarily use handcuffs during a stop

• The difference between a pat-down and a search

• How DUI investigations work, including field sobriety tests

• Special traffic enforcement issues unique to Las Vegas

Sergeant Tom Page (Ret.)

Former Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sergeant with 25 years of service, including patrol, traffic enforcement, and officer training.

Most traffic stops are routine encounters. But misunderstanding your rights — or refusing basic lawful instructions — can quickly escalate a situation. Knowing what officers are legally allowed to do, and what drivers are required to do, can prevent unnecessary conflict.

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