Dateline NBC Under a Full Moon
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Sep 2, 2025 A vibrant Las Vegas cocktail waitress, Shawna Tiafay, is found murdered, igniting a tense investigation filled with suspects from her casino life. As detectives sift through a tangled web of emotions and grief, they face chilling evidence that points toward a potential stalker. The pressure mounts with a bold confrontation of a key suspect, leading to a dangerous chase. Complicated narratives emerge in the courtroom as the truth battles deception, unveiling the profound impact on Shawna's family while they navigate their loss amidst the chaos.
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Beloved Cocktail Waitress Finished Her Shift
- Shauna Tiafay worked nights as a cocktail waitress at the Palms and was beloved by coworkers and customers alike.
- She walked to her car after a 3 a.m. shift on Sept 29, 2012, under a full moon and was later found murdered in her home.
Husband Discovers Garage Open And Body
- George found the garage door open and Shauna's body inside when he arrived with their daughter that morning.
- Detectives noted signs of blunt-force trauma, possible sexual assault, and missing purse and casino chips.
Discarded Items Point To Predator Profile
- Early crime-scene clues suggested a sexual predator who discarded personal items while leaving the scene.
- That pattern shifted the investigation from neighborhood teens to a wider predator/stalker search.