26. Lauren Samples | Through the Shadows, Paradise After Dark & The Florida Themis Project

In this episode of Santana True Crime, host Cameron Santana sits down with Lauren Samples—author of Through the Shadows: Unsolved Crimes and the Search for Truth, host of the podcast Paradise After Dark, and founder of The Florida Themis Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping families of missing persons. Lauren shares her journey through true crime storytelling, the importance of keeping victims’ memories alive, and the work she’s doing to give families hope, resources, and a voice. Her book, Through the Shadows, also features essays by Nic Edwards, Sharon Newman-Edwards, Robin Warder, and Kelli Brink, adding even more depth and perspective to the search for truth in unsolved cases. From the hidden crimes of “paradise” towns to the enduring pain of unsolved disappearances, this conversation highlights why these stories matter and why they cannot be forgotten. 👉 Available now on YouTube, Apple, and Spotify. 🔔 Subscribe for more powerful true crime stories and advocacy. #LaurenSamples #ThroughTheShadows #ParadiseAfterDark #FloridaThemisProject #TrueCrimePodcast #SantanaTrueCrime #UnsolvedCrimes #MissingPersons #TrueCrimeCommunity #VictimsVoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices