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A rare look inside a police evidence cage

April 21, 2016 / 01:03

This episode of 48 Hours covers the murder investigation of Ryan Poston, who was shot by his girlfriend Shaina Hubers in October 2012. Key topics include the evidence presented, Shaina's claim of self-defense, and the police's perspective on her behavior.

Peter Van Sant reports from the Highland Heights, Kentucky police department, where he examines the evidence cage containing items related to the case. Shaina Hubers admits to shooting Ryan but insists it was in self-defense, claiming he attacked her in his condo.

The police argue that Shaina stalked Ryan, citing her sending tens of thousands of text messages. They believe that her inability to accept the end of their relationship led to the tragic incident.

The episode raises questions about the truth behind the events leading to Ryan's death and the dynamics of their relationship.

TLDR

Shaina Hubers claims self-defense in the murder of Ryan Poston, but police allege stalking and a motive tied to their breakup.

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I'm Peter Van Sant 48 hours and this is the evidence cage at the Highland Heights Kentucky police department in

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this table and chair are evidence in a murder investigation 29-year-old Ryan Poston a

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brilliant Young attorney was sitting in this very chair back in October 2012 when he was shot by his girlfriend her

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name is Shaina Hubers and she doesn't deny that she shot the man she loves but Shaina claims it was in self-defense

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that Ryan had attacked her in his condo the cops aren't buying it they say that she stalked her boyfriend and killed him

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they claim that Shaina sent tens of thousands of text messages to Ryan during the course of their relationship

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and that once he said he wanted to end it she couldn't take it so what's the truth and how do these items fit into

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this murder investigation check out the next 48 hours

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Episode Highlights

Murder Investigation Unfolds
29-year-old Ryan Poston was shot by his girlfriend, Shaina Hubers, in October 2012.
“She claims it was in self-defense.”
@ 00m 28s
April 21, 2016
Text Message Stalking
Police allege Shaina sent tens of thousands of texts to Ryan during their relationship.
“They claim that Shaina sent tens of thousands of text messages to Ryan.”
@ 00m 43s
April 21, 2016

Episode Quotes

She doesn't deny that she shot the man she loves.
A rare look inside a police evidence cage
The cops aren't buying it.
A rare look inside a police evidence cage
What's the truth?
A rare look inside a police evidence cage

Key Moments

Murder Scene00:11
Self-Defense Claim00:28
Police Skepticism00:37
Text Message Evidence00:43
Investigation Questions00:52