S7:E5: The Senseless Murder of Luevenia “Veve” Gardner-Taylor (35) “Up in Flames”

⚠️Explicit Content Warning: Listener discretion is strongly advised due to extremely graphic audio footage in this episode. 

South Derring, Illinois—35-year-old Luevenia “VeVe” Gardner-Taylor was known to many as warm, full of ambition and full of dreams.  At first glance Veve's life looked extraordinary— a lavish wedding, a new home, and a future built on promise.  A life once filled with love, family, and promise was suddenly overshadowed by turmoil, betrayal, and a tragedy that no one saw coming. 

In this episode, we peel back the layers of Luevenia's story and the volatile relationship that turned deadly, which spirals into a cautionary tale of control, rage, and the devastating cost of ignoring red flags. This case poses the question - How much do we think we ever truly know someone? 

Listen to Season 7: Episode 5 as we retrace the events leading up to that tragic day, confronting the chilling aftermath and uncover how one woman's life became a stark reminder of the hidden dangers within toxic relationships. 

Rest in Peace - Luevenia "Veve Gardner and our sincerest condolences to Veve's family and friends. 🕊️🙏

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24/7/365 confidential resource that provides free support for victims and survivors of intimate partner violence at 1-800-799-7233 ☎️

Content Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. Trailers, clips, and/or pictures are used for review/commentary purposes under the rights of U.S. Code Title 17 § 107 - Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair Use