To Live and Die in L.A. (podcast)

To Live and Die in L.A. is a true crime documentary podcast created and hosted by American journalist Neil Strauss. The podcast focuses on the disappearance and death of Adea Shabani, an aspiring actress and model who vanished in Los Angeles in February 2018.

The first season, released in 2019, follows Strauss as he investigates Shabani's disappearance, interviewing her friends, family, and acquaintances, as well as law enforcement officials. The podcast unravels the complexities of the case, exploring possible motives and suspects, eventually leading to the discovery of Shabani's body and the identification of her boyfriend as the prime suspect.

The podcast is characterized by its immersive storytelling, using audio recordings of interviews and phone calls to create a sense of immediacy and suspense. Strauss's journalistic approach aims to provide an in-depth and objective account of the investigation.

Subsequent seasons of To Live and Die in L.A. have focused on different true crime cases, maintaining a similar format of investigative journalism and audio storytelling. Each season explores the details of the crime, the investigation, and the impact on the victims and their families.