Ep 9. Blood In the Sand

In season 2 episode 9 of People Magazine Investigates, titled "Blood In the Sand," the show focuses on the mysterious death of a young woman named Rebecca Zahau. Rebecca was found dead in the courtyard of her boyfriend's mansion in Coronado, California in July 2011. However, the circumstances surrounding her death are anything but ordinary.

Rebecca was staying at her boyfriend Jonah Shacknai's mansion when her body was discovered. Jonah was the founder and CEO of Medicis Pharmaceutical, a successful and wealthy businessman. He was not at the mansion when Rebecca was found, but his younger brother, Adam Shacknai, was present. Adam claimed that he found Rebecca hanging from a balcony, naked and bound. The official ruling by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department was that Rebecca had committed suicide by hanging herself.

However, Rebecca's family and friends were skeptical of the ruling and believed there was foul play involved in her death. The major points of contention were the fact that Rebecca was found naked and bound, and that there were strange messages written in black paint on the bedroom door of the mansion. The messages read "SHE SAVED HIM CAN YOU SAVE HER" and "IF SHE DIES I WILL KILL HIM."

The show delves into the investigation into Rebecca's death, which included a reenactment of her alleged suicide and a full autopsy report. The autopsy gave rise to even more questions, as it revealed that there were four head injuries on Rebecca's body that had occurred before her death. This led to speculation that she had been attacked and possibly killed before being hung from the balcony.

The show also explores the backgrounds of the people involved in the investigation, including Jonah and Adam Shacknai, as well as Rebecca herself. There were also interviews with Rebecca's family members and friends, who expressed their doubts about the official ruling and their belief that there was more to the story.

Ultimately, the case remains unsolved, and Rebecca's family is still fighting for justice for their loved one. The episode provides a gripping look into a case that has baffled authorities and left many wondering what really happened to Rebecca Zahau on that fateful day in July 2011.