‘She Saved Him, Can You Save Her?’ Rebecca Zahau | Part 1

‘She Saved Him, Can You Save Her?’ Rebecca Zahau | Part 1

From Crime Salad by BLACKCAT | Realm

May 11, 2026 · 39 min

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This episode discusses the mysterious death of Rebecca Zahau and the events surrounding it.

Go to https://www.omahasteaks.com and use promo code CRIMESALAD at checkout for $35 off. Minimum purchase may apply. In July 2011, two people died at the same mansion in Coronado, California, within a week. First, six-year-old Max Shacknai fell from a second-floor banister while in the care of his father's girlfriend, Rebecca Zahau. Two days later, Rebecca was found hanging from a balcony at the Spreckels Mansion, naked, bound, and gagged. The San Diego Sheriff's Department called it a suicide. Rebecca's family has spent over a decade arguing it was something else entirely. This is Part 1 of our two-part series on the death of Rebecca Zahau. Part 2 drops next week. Subscribe wherever you listen so you don't miss it. CONTENT WARNING This episode discusses suicide, the death of a child, and allegations of sexual assault. Please take care of yourself while listening. IF YOU NEED SUPPORT You are not alone. Help is available. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988 National Domestic Violence Hotline: call 1-800-799-7233, available 24/7. National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): call 1-800-656-4673 SUPPORT CRIME SALAD If you want to help us keep making the show, here is how…

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Organizations: San Diego Sheriff's Department, National Domestic Violence Hotline, National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)

Places: Coronado, California, Spreckels Mansion

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