The Murder of Lanell Barsock: A Deadly Obsession

The Murder of Lanell Barsock: A Deadly Obsession

Author: redrumpodcast July 30, 2026 Duration: 27:15
On June 16th, 2010, a young nurse called Lanell Barsock was found shot to death in the garage of her Palmdale, California home... a black plastic bag pulled over her head and head trauma that looked as though she'd been beaten. The person who found Lanell, was her best friend, La'Rene. Her story pointed detectives straight at Lanell's jealous, controlling boyfriend, Louis - and within 24 hours, he was behind bars. But as Los Angeles County detectives dug into Louis's alibi, cracks began to appear in the case that would eventually unravel everything they thought they knew. Because the woman who ran into that police station covered in her best friend's blood wasn't just a witness. She was hiding a secret relationship, a forged letter, and a motive no one saw coming ... and by the time investigators figured out the truth, she was already gone. Join me this episode as we cover the murder of Lanell Barsock: the frame job, the fugitive hunt that stretched all the way to Belize, and the chilling obsession that ended in murder. Was Louis really as innocent as he claimed? And how far would La'Rene go to make sure no one ever found out the truth?Sign up for the free REDRUM newsletter, full of all things true crime, as well as a run down of all the latest REDRUM cases. This will only ever come to you once a month... I'm no fan of spam. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W79H87SInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrumtruecrime/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redrumtruecrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/redrumtruecrimeYou can email me: redrumtruecrimepodcast@gmail.comSHOP MERCH: redrumtruecrime.myshopify.comPodcast versions of all episodes if you prefer to listen on the go:https://open.spotify.com/show/1FCoeRZQeDkEJ5i8bGuFpy?si=ec5c7c4c945c4952Sources & Accuracy: Information in these videos is gathered from publicly available sources such as news reports, interviews, court documents, and online discussions. While I do my best to present accurate and up-to-date information, some details may be incomplete, outdated, or disputed. Statements made by individuals are presented as claims or allegations unless officially confirmed.Opinion & Commentary: All content is created for informational and commentary purposes. The views expressed are my own and should not be taken as fact. This content is not intended to harm, accuse, or misrepresent any individual or group. Viewers are encouraged to do their own research and form their own conclusions.No Professional Advice: Nothing in this content should be considered legal, professional, or expert advice. Duhh guys I'm no lawyer.Fair Use Notice: This content may include clips, images, or references used under fair use for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.Liability: I make no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of the information presented and accept no liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to its use. All information is provided “as is,” and it is your responsibility to verify any details independently.If you're able, please support me on Patreon/buymeacoffee/YouTube membership to continue bringing REDRUM content to YouTube. Thanks, Grace xPatreon monthly subscription- www.patreon.com/redrumtruecrimeA one off donation- www.buymeacoffee.com/redrumhumansYoutube monthly membership levels- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGzDaluex7D_hPe7exgKhQ/joinThanks,Grace x See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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