Missing Mom of 4 Found Murdered in Ex-Husband's Storage Unit - Shakeira Rucker

Shakeira Rucker

In 2023, a Winter Springs, Florida community is grappling with the shocking disappearance and tragic demise of 37-year-old Shakeira Yvonne Rucker, a devoted mother of four. The Winter Springs Police Department reported that Rucker was last seen on November 11, 2023, with her estranged husband, 51-year-old Cory Hill.

Florida Man Friday | Florida Man Hides Woman’s Body in Trash Can for Weeks | Nathaniel Slade

In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder, I tell you the case of a Florida mother and grandmother who suddenly vanished—only to be found in the most disturbing way imaginable. Her name was LaDonna Williams. She was 41 years old, loved by…

VA Husband and Au Pair Charged with Double Murder of Wife and Another Man | Brendan Banfield

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, host Ky tells you about the shocking case of a double murder in Herndon, Virginia. On February 24, 2023, a 911 call revealed a chaotic scene where 39-year-old Brendan Banfield…

Florida Man Friday | Game of Hide-and-Seek Turns to Murder When Woman Left Man to Die in Suitcase | Sarah Boone

In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, I’m bringing you a case that starts as a twisted game and ends in tragedy. When Sarah Boone called 911, she claimed her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., had accidentally gotten…

The Black Swan Murder Trial | Love, Abuse, and a Deadly Custody Battle | Ashley Benefield

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, host Ky tells you the controversial Black Swan trial of Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina whose whirlwind romance with Doug Benefield spiraled into a deadly custody battle. On…

Florida Man Friday | Former DCF Worker Arrested for Child Abuse and Murder of Adopted Daughter | Diane Natasha Mack

In this Florida Man Friday episode, Ky tells you the case of Diane Natasha Mack, a former child welfare worker whose actions led to the tragic death of her adopted daughter, Selena. The narrative begins with a seemingly routine 911 call: a mother…

Man Murders Girlfriend and Unborn Child, Calls Himself “Michael Myers’ Serial Killer | Joshua Dotson

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, host Ky tells you about the case of Joshua Dotson, a self-proclaimed “Michael Myers” serial killer. 

On June 12, 2020, 19-year-old Jamesha Covson was shot multiple times, resulting…

Texts, a Murder-for-Hire Scheme, and a case with “One of the Most Damning Pieces of Evidence” | Lindsay Shiver

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, host Ky tells you about the alleged murder-for-hire case of Lindsay Shiver and Robert Shiver. On July 16, 2023, a 911 call from Lindsay reported her husband’s aggressive behavior,…

Mid-week Mini | Indiana Father Attacks Wife with Tire Iron, Murders 3-Month-Old Son | Eliasard Moneus

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, goes into the case of Eliasard Moneus and the tragic murder of his three-month-old son, Jacob. What began as an ordinary day in Lafayette, Indiana, quickly spiraled into a nightmare…

A Woman Murders Her Parents and Lives with the Bodies for 4 Years Before Arrested | Virginia McCullough

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you about the case of Virginia McCullough, a woman who murdered her parents and then lived with their bodies for four years. Virginia had a history of deceit and…

Mid-week Mini | What Starts Out as a Missing Baby Case Becomes a Tale of Lies and Murder | Leilani Simon

In this true crime story, midweek mini of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you about the case of Leilani Simon, a young mother at the center of a story of betrayal and murder.

On October 5, 2022, a 911 call from Leilani reported her…

Mid-week Mini | A Las Vegas Daughter’s Murderous Confession: “I Think I Killed My Mommy” | Hend Bustami

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you about the case of Hend Bustami, a 29-year-old woman who shockingly confessed to killing her mother, Afaf Hussainen, in a violent altercation. The episode begins with a…

A South African Love Triangle | Love, loot, lust and loathing – and Murder | Mariette Bosch

In today’s true crime story, Ky tells you the South African love triangle case of Mariette Bosch, a tale of love, betrayal, and murder. 

Mariette Bosch, a wealthy South African expatriate, was found guilty of murdering her friend Ria, amidst a…

Mid-week Mini | Adopted Washington Parents Enslave and Abuse Children and Evade CPS | Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather

In this true crime story, midweek mini edition of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you a disturbing case of Donald Ray Lantz and Jeanne Kay Whitefeather, who were accused of subjecting five black children to inhumane conditions and…

A Jealous Mother Abuses Her 6 Kids and Horrifically Murders Two of Her Daughters | Theresa Knorr

Join us for the season five premiere of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, as host Ky tells you about the horrifying case of Theresa Knorr, a mother whose reign of terror left an indelible mark on her children.
In 1984 and 1985, the bodies of…

Florida Man Friday | Mother Savagely Beats Toddler on FaceTime and Blames AI | Aaliyah Shantrelle Herring

In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, I tell you about a case that unfolded over a FaceTime call. A father witnessed his child being beaten live on video, leading to the arrest of the mother, Aaliyah Shantrelle…

Midweek Mini | Teacher Turned Predator | The Case of Emily Nutley

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we talk about the case of Emily Nutley, a 42-year-old educator from Cincinnati, Ohio, whose life took a shocking turn. Emily, a respected mother and teacher, became embroiled in a…

The couple left Rucker’s Winter Springs home around 7:30 p.m. on November 11, and later that night, they were spotted about 70 miles south in Polk County. Little did anyone know that this seemingly ordinary evening would mark the beginning of a harrowing ordeal.

On November 18, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a foul odor emanating from a storage unit in Apopka. Tragically, deputies discovered Rucker’s lifeless body inside with gunshot wounds riddling it.

Don’t feel like reading, want to listen instead, along with Ky’s ranting on this case? Join the LaM Patreon for this and more Ky Rants

Join the LaM Patreon for More Rants

Sheriff John Mina revealed that Hill, the estranged husband, shot Rucker to death inside the storage unit before callously leaving her body there. The unit was registered under Hill’s name, linking him directly to the crime.

Police went searching for Hill, only to find him already in jail facing charges for attempting to murder another woman just a day after Rucker’s disappearance. His criminal history reveals a troubling pattern, with a 20-year prison sentence stemming from a second-degree murder conviction in Suffolk, Virginia, in 1993.

Hill’s violent tendencies resurfaced on November 12, as he allegedly targeted his ex-girlfriend and her family in a disturbing shooting incident. The ex-girlfriend recounted a terrifying episode where Hill, armed and dangerous, fired at them. The ensuing chaos saw Hill breaking into the home, making threats, and questioning the children inside with a gun at his side.

Cory Hill

Listen to your books like you listen to your podcasts. Sign up for Audiobooks today for 30 days free and 3 free audiobooks.

With four bullets recovered from the scene and home surveillance capturing Hill with a gun, he was promptly arrested on four counts of attempted murder. This incident unfolded just a day after Rucker’s disappearance.

Investigators are satisfied that Hill is in the Orange County Jail without bond, while they are meticulously collecting evidence to build a case against him.

Want to get more true crime news? Sign up for Love and Murder’s FREE True Crime newsletter. Get current crime news, little known past cases, and podcast episode updates.

Shockingly, Hill’s violent past extends over 30 years, with a second-degree murder charge in 1992 for a shooting in Suffolk, Virginia. In this case, Hill fatally shot an 18-year-old man whom he believed had stolen his car with his daughter inside.

State Attorney Andrew A. Bain has confirmed that they will seek the death penalty for Hill in the first-degree murder of Shakeira Rucker. The decision stems from the calculated nature of the homicide and Hill’s prior violent offenses.

Join my LaM Facebook Fan Group 

Find LaM merch in our shop

And an easy and free way to help me out is by simply sharing this blog post.

All Love and No Murder Yall

true crime, gabby petito, brain laundrie, love and murder, love and murder heartbreak to homicide, current news, true crime blog


Discover more from Love and Murder Podcast: Heartbreak to Homicide

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.