Digest

This "First Degree" podcast episode recounts the shocking murder of Lynn Shockner in Long Beach, California, while police were at her home. The investigation initially focused on Nicholas Harvey, a hitman who entered the house undetected. The podcast delves into Lynn's life, her contentious divorce from Fred Shockner, and the events leading to her death. The investigation eventually uncovers Frankie Jaramillo's role as the middleman connecting Harvey to Fred Shockner, who masterminded the murder to avoid financial obligations in the divorce. The podcast details the trials, convictions, and sentencing of all three individuals to life imprisonment without parole. The episode concludes by reflecting on the lasting impact of the case, emphasizing the dangers of domestic violence and the devastating consequences of murder for hire. The podcast also touches upon the criticism of the Long Beach Police Department's handling of the initial investigation.

Outlines

00:00:00

Carl's Jr. Advertisement & Introduction to Lynn Shockner Murder Case

This segment begins with a Carl's Jr. advertisement followed by an introduction to the "First Degree" podcast and an overview of Lynn Shockner's murder, emphasizing the unusual circumstance of the murder occurring while police were present at the victim's home.

00:00:29

Lynn Shockner's Life, the Crime Scene, and Initial Investigation

This section details Lynn Shockner's life, her divorce, the crime scene in Bixby Knolls, Long Beach, and the initial investigation, including the arrest of Nicholas Harvey and the questioning of his involvement.

00:14:16

Uncovering the Conspiracy and the Role of Frankie Jaramillo

This section focuses on the investigation's progression, the driver's testimony, shifting suspicions, and the crucial discovery of Frankie Jaramillo's role as the middleman who connected Fred Shockner to the hitman.

00:23:59

Fred Shockner's Involvement, Trials, and Sentencing

This section details Frankie Jaramillo's arrest, the revelation of Fred Shockner's involvement as the mastermind, the subsequent trials of all three individuals (Harvey, Jaramillo, and Shockner), their convictions, and their sentencing to life in prison without parole.

00:30:29

Aftermath and Conclusion: Lasting Impact and Reflections

This section discusses the aftermath of the case, including the impact on Lynn's family, appeals filed by Fred Shockner, and the lasting consequences, highlighting the dangers of domestic violence and murder for hire. It also includes a Firestone Complete AutoCare advertisement.

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Q&A

• What was the motive behind Lynn Shockner's murder?

  Her estranged husband, Fred Shockner, hired a hitman to avoid paying her half of his assets in their divorce settlement.

• How did the police miss the murder happening while they were on the scene?

  The hitman, Nicholas Harvey, entered the house through the back while police were at the front door. Harvey did not know the police were present.

• What role did Frankie Jaramillo play in the murder?

  Jaramillo acted as the middleman, connecting Fred Shockner to the hitman, Nicholas Harvey.

• What was the outcome of the trials for the three individuals involved?

  All three—Nicholas Harvey, Frankie Jaramillo, and Fred Shockner—were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole.

• What is the lasting impact of this case?

  The case highlights the dangers of domestic violence and the devastating consequences of murder for hire. It also serves as a cautionary tale about trusting strangers and the complexities of criminal investigations.

Show Notes