When A Beauty Queen Bubble Bursts into Murder
Nov 23, 2023, 12:00 PM
A former beauty queen's life dramatically transformed from the pageant stage to the courtroom with the latest revelations of her involvement in a nefarious murder plot that rocked the serene islands of the Bahamas.
Lindsay Shiver, the former Miss Houston County and second runner-up in the National Peanut Festival pageant, as reported by WDHN-TV, was arrested along with two co-conspirators, Terrance Bethel and Faron Newbold, on charges of conspiracy to commit murder. At the heart of this scandal is an alleged illicit affair and an intricate murder plot aimed at her husband, Robert Shiver, a one-time Atlanta Falcons player and prominent local figure.
According to the Bahamas Court News, the three were taken into custody in late July following an investigation into a separate incident at a local bar in Guana Cay. The investigators stumbled upon a trove of damning evidence in the form of WhatsApp messages exchanged between the trio that reportedly outlined their meticulously planned attempt to murder Robert Shiver. Bethel, 28, is reported to be Lindsay's lover, further complicating the narrative.
The police report, referenced by the Thomasville Times-Enterprise, states that on July 16, 2023, the threesome "while being together did, with a common purpose agree to commit an offense, namely the murder of [Robert] Shiver." This damning evidence was unearthed during the investigation and has since cast a dark cloud over the usually peaceful islands of Abaco.
Lindsay and Robert Shiver owned a home in the Bahamas, a locale in which she allegedly began her extra-marital affair with Bethel. Robert Shiver, on becoming aware of this betrayal, promptly filed for divorce. In his filings, which were reported by CNN, he cited his wife's "adulterous conduct" as the main reason for their marital breakdown. Lindsay, in her retort, claimed that she had "incurred debt beyond her means to pay" and sought financial assistance from her husband.
In a dramatic turn of events, the former beauty queen and her alleged accomplices were granted bail. Lindsay Shiver's bail was set at a hefty $100,000, while Bethel and Newbold's bail amounted to $20,000 each. Intriguingly, it was Robert Shiver who came forward to bail the three suspects out of jail on August 1, as reported by Bahamas Court News.
After their release, stringent measures have been implemented to ensure the three suspects remain within the law's reach. Lindsay Shiver has been fitted with an ankle monitor and ordered to stay within the boundaries of the Bahamas until her next court appearance, slated for October 5. Bethel and Newbold have also been fitted with tracking devices and are required to report to Marsh Harbour Police on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays before 6 p.m., ensuring a close watch is kept on their movements.
Lindsay Shiver, who once held the title of Miss Houston County in 2005, now finds herself embroiled in a scandal that has marred her reputation. In contrast, her estranged husband, Robert Shiver, a former Auburn University football player who also spent a brief period on the Atlanta Falcons roster, has reportedly returned to his home in Thomasville.
As this sensational case unfolds, the Bahamas, often a haven of tranquility and idyllic beauty, has been thrust into the spotlight for a scandal that reads like a crime thriller. The truth behind these allegations will unravel in the coming months.
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Lindsay Shiver, the former Miss Houston County and second runner-up in the National Peanut Festival pageant, as reported by WDHN-TV, was arrested along with two co-conspirators, Terrance Bethel and Faron Newbold, on charges of conspiracy to commit murder. At the heart of this scandal is an alleged illicit affair and an intricate murder plot aimed at her husband, Robert Shiver, a one-time Atlanta Falcons player and prominent local figure.
According to the Bahamas Court News, the three were taken into custody in late July following an investigation into a separate incident at a local bar in Guana Cay. The investigators stumbled upon a trove of damning evidence in the form of WhatsApp messages exchanged between the trio that reportedly outlined their meticulously planned attempt to murder Robert Shiver. Bethel, 28, is reported to be Lindsay's lover, further complicating the narrative.
The police report, referenced by the Thomasville Times-Enterprise, states that on July 16, 2023, the threesome "while being together did, with a common purpose agree to commit an offense, namely the murder of [Robert] Shiver." This damning evidence was unearthed during the investigation and has since cast a dark cloud over the usually peaceful islands of Abaco.
Lindsay and Robert Shiver owned a home in the Bahamas, a locale in which she allegedly began her extra-marital affair with Bethel. Robert Shiver, on becoming aware of this betrayal, promptly filed for divorce. In his filings, which were reported by CNN, he cited his wife's "adulterous conduct" as the main reason for their marital breakdown. Lindsay, in her retort, claimed that she had "incurred debt beyond her means to pay" and sought financial assistance from her husband.
In a dramatic turn of events, the former beauty queen and her alleged accomplices were granted bail. Lindsay Shiver's bail was set at a hefty $100,000, while Bethel and Newbold's bail amounted to $20,000 each. Intriguingly, it was Robert Shiver who came forward to bail the three suspects out of jail on August 1, as reported by Bahamas Court News.
After their release, stringent measures have been implemented to ensure the three suspects remain within the law's reach. Lindsay Shiver has been fitted with an ankle monitor and ordered to stay within the boundaries of the Bahamas until her next court appearance, slated for October 5. Bethel and Newbold have also been fitted with tracking devices and are required to report to Marsh Harbour Police on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays before 6 p.m., ensuring a close watch is kept on their movements.
Lindsay Shiver, who once held the title of Miss Houston County in 2005, now finds herself embroiled in a scandal that has marred her reputation. In contrast, her estranged husband, Robert Shiver, a former Auburn University football player who also spent a brief period on the Atlanta Falcons roster, has reportedly returned to his home in Thomasville.
As this sensational case unfolds, the Bahamas, often a haven of tranquility and idyllic beauty, has been thrust into the spotlight for a scandal that reads like a crime thriller. The truth behind these allegations will unravel in the coming months.
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The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com