Murder of Ryan Poston
How did a Facebook connection end in Poston’s murder?
4.7 (19)
32 mins
Uncover the murder of Ryan Poston, a 29-year-old Kentucky attorney who was shot by his girlfriend, Shayna Hubers, on October 12, 2012, at his home in Highland Heights, Kentucky. The case drew attention to their troubled relationship and Hubers’ changing legal fortunes after her first conviction was overturned because of a juror’s disqualification. Explore the retrial that again found her guilty and resulted in a life sentence.
Ep 1:
A Facebook Request, A Fatal Obsession
A promising young lawyer meets a captivating psychology student online, but their eighteen-month relationship spirals into obsession, stalking, and a legal system powerless to stop it.
Ep 2:
Shots, Lies, and a Broadway Performance
A 911 call opens with a chilling confession, and an interrogation room reveals a suspect whose shifting story and bizarre behavior shock even veteran investigators.
Ep 3:
Blood Doesn't Lie: Trial and Mistrial
Forensic evidence dismantles a self-defense claim piece by piece, leading to a murder conviction—until a stunning discovery about a juror forces everything to start over.
Ep 4:
Justice at Last: Life Without Parole
A second trial exposes manufactured evidence and jailhouse confessions, delivering a harsher verdict while Ryan's family confronts permanent grief and a legacy of legal change.
Discussions (5)
Elbert
Level 8 · 1 week agoRyan texting his cousin that this was 'restraining order level crazy' but having zero legal recourse is what gets me.
James
Level 10 · 1 week agoRyan's friends saying Senate was in reach feels like hindsight glorification. Ambitious sure but that's a big leap.
Lois
Level 5 · 1 week agoKentucky changed stalking laws in 2016 yep
