Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial: Laurie Shaver Sentenced
Laurie Shaver, who was convicted of shooting and killing her husband, Michael Shaver, was sentenced today. More
November 26, 2024
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Laurie Shaver
Laurie Shaver was convicted of shooting and killing her husband, Michael Shaver, whose remains were found buried in her home's backyard.
FL v. Laurie Shaver: Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial
UPDATE: Laurie Shaver was convicted of fatally shooting Michael Shaver in Nov. 2015 and burying him in the backyard of their Clermont home. More
November 26, 2024
Will Isabelle Shaver’s Perjury Come Back to Haunt Her?
Julie Grant discusses what’s ahead for Laurie Shaver after her guilty verdict, and if her daughter, Isabelle's perjury will come back to haunt her. More
September 16, 2024
Verdict Reached in Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial
The jury deliberated for a little less than four hours before reaching their verdict in the trial of Laurie Shaver. More
September 13, 2024
Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial: Prosecution Rebuttal
The prosecution said that when a detective told Laurie Shaver that they recovered skeletal remains from her backyard, Shaver had no reaction. More
September 13, 2024
Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial: Defense Closing Argument
Defense attorney argues that "no witness has taken the stand and shown one piece of evidence that Laurie Leigh Shaver killed Michael Shaver." More
September 13, 2024
Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial: Prosecution Closing Argument
Prosecutors say that Laurie Shaver murdered her husband, buried him in her backyard and then pretended to be him on Facebook. More
September 13, 2024
Laurie Shaver and Daughter Tell Their Story
Julie Grant discusses the testimony of Laurie Shaver and her daughter, Isabel as they describe what happened on the day of Michael Shaver’s death. More
September 13, 2024
Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial: Day 4 Recap
On day 4 of Laurie Shaver's trial, the jury heard testimony from her ex-lover, daughter and the defendant herself. More
September 13, 2024
Defendant Laurie Shaver, Her Ex-Lover and Her Daughter Take the Stand
Laurie Shaver takes the stand in her own defense. Her ex-lover, Jereme Townsend, and her daughter, Isabelle Shaver, also testify. More
September 12, 2024
Laurie Shaver Denies Knowing Husband Was Buried in Yard
Laurie Shaver said she had no idea that her husband, Michael Shaver, was beneath the patio she built with her lover in 2016. More
September 12, 2024
Laurie Shaver’s Emotional Testimony: ‘I Loved Michael’
Laurie Shaver said that her daughter, Isabelle, shot Michael Shaver before her lover, Jereme, shot him and disposed of the weapon. More
September 12, 2024
‘I Shot Him’: Isabelle Shaver Tells Jury She Turned Gun on Her Father
Isabelle Shaver told the jury that her father threatened to kill her mother, prompting her to grab a gun and shoot him. More
September 12, 2024
Big Testimony Expected in Day 4 of Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial
Julie Grant discusses the expected testimony of Laurie Shaver's ex-lover and the possibility of her testifying in the day's top story. More
September 12, 2024
Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial: Day 3 Recap
Testimony continues with Laurie Shaver’s current husband and her ex-lover's wife testifying about their interactions with Laurie. More
September 12, 2024
Laurie’s Ex-Lover Denies Murdering Michael Shaver
Jereme Townsend, who said he began his affair with Laurie Shaver in Dec. 2015, denied ever being involved in an altercation with the victim. More
September 12, 2024
Defendant Laurie Shaver Asked if She Plans To Take Stand
Court TV's Matt Johnson asks Laurie Shaver if she plans to take the stand. Shaver is accused of shooting and killing her husband, Michael. More
September 11, 2024
Witness Received Poem: ‘My Wife is a Whore, Your Husband is Too’
Vanessa Townsend, whose husband had an affair with Laurie Shaver, testified a note that arrived with flowers contained an upsetting poem. More
September 11, 2024
Laurie Shaver’s Defense Changes their Strategy
As the third day of testimony begins, Julie Grant’s top story discusses Laurie Shaver's defense change in strategy and some key testimony so far. More
September 11, 2024
Shaver’s Current Husband: I Never Asked Wife About the Body in Yard
Laurie Shaver's current husband, Travis Filmer, says he never asked his wife any questions about the body that was found in their backyard. More
September 11, 2024
Neighbor Says Laurie Shaver Sold Him a Gun
Robert Ceja testified that Laurie Shaver sold him a pink .38 special several months before police searched her property. More
September 11, 2024
Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial: Day 2 Recap
Michael Shaver's friends testified about his abrupt disappearance and how the tone of his messages changed at the same time. More
September 11, 2024
Mother Accused of Burying Husband Under Fire Pit
Mother of two, Laurie Shaver, stands accused of shooting and killing her estranged husband, Michael Shaver, in 2015. More
September 10, 2024
Friend Testifies to Altercation Between Michael and Laurie Shaver
Robert Mercado, Jr., Michael Shaver's friend and colleague, testifies to witnessing violence between Laurie and Michael. More
September 10, 2024
Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial: Michael Shaver’s Colleague Testifies
Frank Merritt, Michael Shaver's former Walt Disney World colleague, takes the stand in Laurie Shaver's murder trial. More
September 9, 2024
Buried in the Backyard Murder Trial: Opening Statements
Laurie Shaver is accused of shooting and killing her husband, Michael Shaver, and burying his body in their backyard. More
September 9, 2024
‘My Daughter Did It’ Murder Trial | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Laurie Shaver is accused of murdering her husband, Michael, and burying his body on their property, however, she claims her 7-year-old daughter shot him. More
September 6, 2024
Laurie Shaver prepares for murder trial in final hearing
Attorneys debated key issues in Laurie Shaver's murder trial, including her daughter's alleged confession to killing her father. More
September 5, 2024
Laurie Shaver’s Defense Attorney Speaks Ahead of Trial
Jeffrey Wiggs, Laurie Shaver’s attorney joins Court TV and discusses her upcoming trial in which she is charged with the murder of her husband. More
September 3, 2024
Motion Hearing: Laurie Shaver Accused of Killing Husband, Hiding Body
Laurie Shaver is accused of murdering her husband and hiding his body. Her defense claims her daughter killed Michael Shaver. More
August 30, 2024
