Obscura: A True Crime Podcast · Justin Drown

MURDERED: Abraham Shakespeare | Lakeland, Florida 2009

March 17, 2026·46 min·4 clips

Detectives reveal they have photos and video proving only one hole was dug where Shakespeare's body was found.

This episode investigates the murder of Abraham Shakespeare, a lottery winner who was exploited and killed by Dee Dee Moore. It details how Moore took control of his finances, concealed his disappearance, and was eventually convicted based on police interrogations and forensic evidence. The story explores themes of greed, trust, and the tragic consequences of sudden wealth.

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A lottery win turns into a disappearance story about exploitation and neglect.

The episode follows Abraham Shakespeare's disappearance through the fallout of a lottery win, and it stays close to the human damage behind the case.

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A jackpot, a missing man, and the way sudden money pulls everything into the light.

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