These DEADLY Mistakes Lead to the HEINOUS Murder of Tech CEO Pava Lapere

These DEADLY Mistakes Lead to the HEINOUS Murder of Tech CEO Pava Lapere

July 15, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the murder of tech CEO Pava Lapere and the subsequent legislation inspired by the case.

The case inspired legislation in Maryland to eliminate diminution credits (The Pava Marie LaPere Act) for first-degree sex offenders. Billingsley pleaded guilty to first-degree murder of LaPere, as well as the attack on Hurley and Gilmore. He was sentenced to three life sentences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

Keywords

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maryland

More episodes of True Crime with Rachel Shannon

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the True Crime with Rachel Shannon podcast page.