Black Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast

On Mother’s Day in 2006, 26-year-old Tiesha Sargeant was murdered inside her Brooklyn apartment. Her boyfriend told police that masked gunmen had broken in and tied them together—but only Tiesha was shot. He survived unharmed. On this episode of Black Girl Gone, I tell Tiesha’s story and explore the unanswered questions surrounding a murder that remains unsolved twenty years later. Sponsor: Bilt joinbilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In January 2010, Sony Millbrook disappeared after dropping her five children off at school and daycare. Her family immediately knew something was wrong, but weeks passed without answers. Then, a foul odor inside the Memphis motel room where Sony had been staying led to a horrifying discovery revealing not only what happened to her, but a series of missed opportunities that allowed the truth to remain hidden. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Earnin Download in the App Store or Google Play Shopify Shopify.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 26, 2010, seventeen-year-old Tarasha “Pooh” Benjamin left her home in Selma, Alabama, for a routine Saturday trip to the local flea market. Hours later, the SUV she had been driving was found abandoned and damaged—but Tarasha was nowhere to be found. More than sixteen years later, her disappearance remains unsolved, and her family is still waiting for answers. SUPPORT OUT SPONSOR Earnin Download Earnin in the App Store or Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Afterthoughts, Amara and Jason discuss the murders of Brandi Peters and her three children, Tamiyah, Taniyah and JaVante. They talk about the haunting details left behind inside the family’s home, the evidence that complicated the investigation, and how two juries could hear the same murder case and come to very different conclusions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November 2010, 27-year-old Brandi Peters and her three young children, six-year-old twins Tamiyah and Taniyah and three-year-old JaVante, were found murdered inside their Tallahassee, Florida home. With no obvious signs of forced entry, investigators began looking closely at the people in Brandi’s life. What followed was a years-long investigation filled with lies, unexpected evidence, competing theories, and a case that would ultimately require two trials before Brandi and her children finally received justice. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BetterHelp BetterHelp.com/girlgone Shopify Shopify.com/girlgone Bilt joinbilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 11, 2023, 35-year-old mother and teacher Rachel King was shot and killed while sitting in her car in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. The seemingly random attack left investigators searching for a motive, but surveillance footage, a suspicious vehicle, and a complicated relationship would eventually uncover a calculated murder-for-hire plot driven by jealousy. Support Our Sponsors Shopify Visit www.Shopify.com/girlgone Earnin Download the Earnin App in App Store or Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Afterthoughts, Amara and Jason discuss the abduction and murder of 28-year-old Ahrea’l Smith, who was taken after closing the convenience store where she worked in January 2022. They discuss the frightening circumstances of her abduction, the unanswered questions surrounding her connection to Tyrone Samuel, and how quickly investigators were able to identify the man responsible Sponsor: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live at joinbilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 year-old Ahrea’l Smith disappeared on January 12, 2022, after closing the convenience store where she worked in Claraville, Virginia. The next morning, her car was found still running in the parking lot with her belongings inside. Surveillance footage captured Ahrea’l’s final movement but what happened just beyond the cameras would lead investigators to the man responsible for her disappearance. Support Our Sponsors Shopify Visit www.Shopify.com/girlgone Earnin Download the Earnin App in App Store or Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the spring of 2004, twenty-four-year-old Tamika Huston disappeared from Spartanburg, South Carolina. At first, her family hoped she had simply left town. But as days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, it became clear that something was terribly wrong. An abandoned car, a mysterious ring of keys, and a series of unexpected investigative breakthroughs would ultimately lead detectives to the truth about what happened to Tamika—and expose a calculated effort to conceal her murder. On this episode of Black Girl Gone, I tell the story of Tamika Huston, the fifteen-month investigation that finally brought her home, and the family who refused to let her be forgotten. Support Our Sponsors BetterHelp betterhelp.com/girlgone Bilt joinbilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Afterthoughts, Jason and I revisit the murder of Tee Swims and the heartbreaking decisions that led to her death. We discuss the warning signs in the relationship, the evidence that contradicted the killer's story, and why this case is a powerful reminder of how domestic violence can escalate behind closed doors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 2021, 35-year-old Anteeatta "Tee" Swims was preparing for a fresh start. After years of trying to save her marriage, she had made the difficult decision to leave her husband and begin a new chapter. But before she had the chance, Tee disappeared. For two days, her family received strange text messages they knew she hadn't written. Then the truth came to light. On this episode of Black Girl Gone, I tell the story of Tee Swims, the life she built as a beloved educator, the relationship she fought to save, and the devastating events that ended her life just as she was preparing to walk away. Sponsor: shopify.com/girlgone - start your free trial today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 19, 2008, sixteen-year-old Marlisa Wells was murdered inside the Austell, Georgia home she shared with her grandparents. Just hours earlier, Marlisa had been making plans for her future. But behind the scenes, she was navigating a secret relationship and what she believed was a life-changing pregnancy. As investigators reconstructed her final hours, they uncovered the evidence that led them to her killer. In this episode of Black Girl Gone, we tell the story of Marlisa Wells and the devastating tragedy that forever changed her family. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS EARNIN Download in the App Store of Google Play BILT JoinBIlt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After hearing the story of Karitha Carroll and her daughter, Jamaya, join Jason and me as we unpack one of the most frustrating aspects of this case the investigation. We talk about the crime scene, the failed confession, the murder-suicide theory, and the questions that still remain almost 17 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In September 2009, 31-year-old Karitha Carroll and her three-year-old daughter, Jamaya, were found murdered inside their home in Cary, Mississippi. What followed was an investigation marked by conflicting theories, controversial decisions, arrests, and a confession that ultimately fell apart. Nearly seventeen years later, no one has been held accountable for their murders. In this episode of Black Girl Gone, I tell the story of Karitha and Jamaya, and the long search for answers in a case that remains unsolved. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BetterHelp BetterHelp.com/girlgone Shopify Shopify.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six women disappeared into a basement in Philadelphia. In this episode of Black Girl Gone, I tell the story of the women Gary Heidnik kidnapped and imprisoned for months inside his North Philadelphia home and the courageous survivor whose escape finally brought the nightmare to an end. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Shopify.com/girlgone Kikoff Kikoff.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 16, 2014, 9-year-old Felecia Williams left home to spend the afternoon with someone her family trusted. Less than twenty-four hours later, her body was found in the waters of Tampa Bay. As investigators searched for answers, they uncovered a web of lies, conflicting stories, and evidence that pointed to the man who had been alone with Felecia during the final hours of her life. In this episode of Black Girl Gone, we tell the story of Felecia Williams, a little girl known as "Sugarplum," whose life was stolen by someone she should never have been left alone with. SUPPORT PUR SPONSORS Earnin Download EarnIn on the App Store or Google Play Shopify Shopify.com/girlgone Bilt joinbilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On February 20, 2023, 23-year-old Tyeasha Starks went to pick up her young son in Jackson, Tennessee. What should have been a routine custody exchange ended with Tyeasha being shot and killed. Tyeasha was a devoted mother and college student whose family says she was trying to navigate an increasingly strained co-parenting relationship. In the years since her death, no criminal charges have been filed, and her loved ones continue to seek answers. On this episode of Black Girl Gone, I tell the story of Tyeasha Starks and the circumstances surrounding her murder. Support Our Sponsors BetterHelp Get 10% off you first month at BetterHelp.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Afterthoughts, Jason and I discuss the murders of Angela Clay and her daughters, Latoya and Lakeisha. We talk about the warning signs that preceded the murders, the investigation that ultimately connected the case to Byron Lewis Black, and the piece of evidence that may have changed everything. We also discuss the decades of appeals that followed and what justice looked like for the Clay family more than 37 years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 28, 1988, police responding to a Nashville apartment made a horrifying discovery. Inside the home, Angela Clay and her two young daughters, 9-year-old Latoya and 6-year-old Lakeisha, had been murdered. As investigators pieced together the family’s final hours, they uncovered a history of escalating tension, violence, and threats that would eventually lead them to a man Angela once trusted. On this episode of Black Girl Gone, I tell the story of the Clay family murders and the investigation that followed. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS EARNIN- Download in the in App Store Or Google Play shopify.com/girlgone - start your $1 per month trial today getkikoff.com/girlgone - get your first month for as little as $1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Trukita Scott disappeared in June 2014, her family immediately suspected they knew who was responsible. But despite years of questions, investigators never made an arrest, and Trukita remained missing. For more than a decade, her loved ones searched for answers. Then, in May 2026, a major break in the case finally revealed what happened to the young mother who never came home. In this revisited episode, we examine Trukita's disappearance, the suspicions that followed for years, and the discovery that brought Trukita's family long-awaited answers after nearly twelve years of uncertainty. Support Our Sponsors BILT Visit JoinBilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August 1987, 26-year-old Selonia Reed disappeared after leaving her home in Hammond, Louisiana, for what was supposed to be a simple night out. Within hours, she was found brutally murdered inside her car. As investigators searched for answers, a troubling picture of Selonia’s marriage began to emerge, but despite growing suspicions, the case remained unsolved for decades. In this episode of Black Girl Gone, we examine the murder of Selonia Reed and the long road to justice that followed. Sponsor: Download EarnIn on the App Store or Google Play. Type in BlackGirlGone under Podcast when you sign up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 16-year-old Iyana Sawyer walked out of school and vanished, her family knew something wasn’t right. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a hidden relationship, a pregnancy, and a devastating betrayal. This is the story of what happened to Iyana Sawyer—and the truth that came to light after she disappeared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Afterthoughts, we reflect on the murder of Nia Wilson—a case that still leaves more questions than answers. We talk about the impact of random violence, the fear it creates, and what it means when there’s no clear motive behind a crime. We also discuss the conversations around mental illness, accountability, and why this case continues to stay with so many people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nia Wilson was just 18 years old when her life was taken in a sudden, unprovoked attack at a BART station in Oakland, California. What began as a normal night—heading home with her sisters—ended in unimaginable violence. In this episode of Black Girl Gone, we tell Nia’s story—who she was, what happened that night, and the impact her murder had on her family and community. Even after an arrest and conviction, one question still lingers… Why? SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit⁠ shopify.com.com/girlgone⁠ Kikoff Visit ⁠getkikoff.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25-year-old Keosha Gilmore was shot and killed while sitting in a car outside her home in Mattapan, Massachusetts. At first, the shooting raised more questions than answers especially when it became clear she was the only one targeted. As investigators worked to understand why, the case stalled, and for months, there were no clear leads. But a detail from Keosha’s past would eventually bring everything into focus, revealing a motive rooted in rejection, obsession, and a connection that had been overlooked. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BILT Visit: joinbilt.com/girlgone EARNIN Download the Earnin app in the App Store or Google play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The disappearance of Cajairah Jae Fraise raises more questions than answers. More than three years later, her case is still defined by limited information, conflicting accounts, and a lack of sustained attention. In this Afterthoughts episode, we unpack the early response, the differences between the family and police narratives, and why a case like this hasn’t received more visibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22-year-old Cajairah Jae Fraise was 35 weeks pregnant when she disappeared from a drive-thru in Beaumont on February 23, 2023. Just weeks away from giving birth, she stepped out of a car and was never seen again. More than three years later, there are still no answers. With limited information, conflicting accounts, and little public attention, her family continues to search for the truth. What happened to Cajairah Fraise? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Afterthoughts, we’re unpacking the revisited case of Mitrice Richardson. After being released from police custody in the middle of the night, Mitrice vanished, and the questions surrounding what happened next have never gone away. We’re talking about the decision to release her, the failures that followed, and why this case still feels deeply unresolved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Revisiting the case of Mitrice Richardson. Released from police custody just after midnight, she was left alone without her phone, car, or money. By morning, she was gone. Her case remains open—and the questions have never been answered. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BILT Visit JoinBilt.com/girlgone BetterHelp Visit BetterHelp.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19-year-old Aniah Blanchard disappeared after a late-night stop just minutes from home in Auburn, Alabama. What followed was a multi-agency search that uncovered violence, raised serious questions, and led to the arrest of a man who never should have been free. In 2026, that man was convicted in connection to her death. Aniah’s story is one of loss, accountability, and the lasting impact that led to the creation of Aniah’s Law. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit Shopify.com.com/girlgone Kikoff Visit getkikoff.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Afterthoughts, we’re unpacking the disappearance of Ashley Elkins. From the moment that stood out in hindsight to the timeline that doesn’t quite add up, we’re talking through the details that stayed with us after the episode , and the questions that still remain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Elkins was a mother of two who left her home one morning and never returned. In the days that followed, her family searched for answers as the details surrounding her disappearance raised more questions than clarity. As the investigation unfolded, it would point toward someone close to her — but Ashley has never been found. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify www.Shopify.com/GirlGone EarnIn Download the EarnIn App in the App Store or Google Play Bilt www.Bilt.com/GirlGone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In February 2015, 29-year-old Samantha Dean, 6 months pregnant was found shot to death inside her car in Bastrop County, Texas. As investigators searched for answers, what first appeared to be a staged crime scene began to reveal a far more disturbing truth. The investigation would uncover a murder-for-hire plot involving burner phones, multiple conspirators, and the father of Samantha’s unborn child. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BetterHelp Visit BetterHelp.com/girlgone for 10% Off Your First Month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In December 1984, fourteen-year-old Gloria Pointer left her Cleveland home to walk to school. She never made it. Later that morning, Gloria was found at the bottom of a fire escape staircase. An investigation began immediately, and over the years, multiple suspects were considered. But it would take nearly three decades and advances in DNA technology for the truth to finally come to light. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit Shopify.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly 30 years, the murder of Robin Lawrence was finally solved through DNA and a chilling confession. In this Afterthoughts episode, we unpack the randomness of the crime, the lack of remorse shown by her killer, and what this case means for the many families still waiting for answers in cold cases. Because justice may be delayed but sometimes, it still arrives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1994, 37-year-old Robin Lawrence was brutally murdered inside her Virginia home while her two-year-old daughter remained inside. For nearly three decades, the case went unsolved until advances in forensic genealogy led detectives to an unexpected suspect and a chilling confession. After 30 years of silence, Robin’s case was finally solved. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS HelloFresh HelloFresh.com/girlgone10fm BILT JoinBilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of Black History Month, we’re revisiting the story of Alberta Jones — Louisville’s first Black woman prosecutor and a civil rights trailblazer. On August 4, 1965, Alberta left her home after a late-night phone call. Hours later, her body was found floating in the Ohio River. The investigation was marked by conflicting timelines, missing evidence, and suspects who were never charged. Decades later, police claimed they knew who was responsible — but said they couldn’t prosecute. Sixty years later, Alberta Jones’ murder remains unsolved. Her story deserves to be remembered. SUPPORT OUR SPONOR EARNIN Download today in the Apple App Store or Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Afterthoughts conversation, we talk through what stayed with us after telling Carmen Sanders’ story. We reflect on the details that mattered most, the warning signs that were easy to miss in real time, and how proximity and familiarity played a role in what happened. This isn’t a rehash of the case. It’s a space to sit with the unanswered emotional weight, the choices Carmen was preparing to make, and the larger questions her story raises about access, trust, and safety especially when danger doesn’t come from the outside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In January 2010, Carmen Sanders, a twenty-two-year-old woman living in Ridgeland, Mississippi, was murdered inside her apartment. The investigation moved quickly, resulting in an arrest, formal charges, and a guilty plea that led to a life sentence. Carmen’s story is told through the life she was living before her death a young woman balancing work, school, and plans to move forward and the circumstances that allowed violence to occur in a space that appeared ordinary and familiar. This Episode Was Sponsored By BetterHelp Go To BetterHelp.com/girlgone for 10% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 4, 1998, eight-year-old Shy’Kemmia Pate disappeared from her neighborhood in Unadilla, Georgia. She was last seen on a quiet Friday night, just steps from her home, as summer came to an end. By the time an official search began, the most critical hours were already gone. What followed was an investigation shaped by delays, limited timelines, and years of unanswered questions. Despite extensive searches, multiple persons of interest, and renewed attention decades later, Shy’Kemmia was never found. Her disappearance remains one of Unadilla’s most troubling unsolved cases a story defined not by what is known, but by what has never been explained. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR BILT Visit JoinBilt.com/girlgone Shopify Visit Shopify.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In January of 2022, 17-year-old Zion Foster left her home in Eastpointe, Michigan, and never returned. What began as a desperate search for a missing teenager slowly became something else entirely. As police worked to retrace Zion’s final movements, her family pushed for answers, and a troubling timeline began to take shape — one built on phone data, surveillance footage, and statements that didn’t add up. Support Our Sponsors Shopify Visit Shopify.com/girlgone Hello Fresh Visit HelloFresh.com/girlgone10fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between the fall of 2012 and the summer of 2013, three women disappeared from Cleveland under very different circumstances. Shetisha Sheeley, Angela Deskins, and Shirellda Terry were not reported missing in the same way, and their cases were never linked while they were still alive. It wasn’t until July of 2013 — when three bodies were discovered within blocks of each other in East Cleveland — that investigators realized these were not isolated cases, but part of the same story. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Earnin Download the Earnin App in the App Store or Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Afterthoughts episode, we unpack the case of Samira Watkins and talk through what stayed with us after telling her story. From the dangers of trusting the “safe” option, to the weight of circumstantial evidence, to the devastating impact Samira’s loss had on her family — especially her young son — we share our honest reactions, lingering questions, and the parts of this case that were hardest to shake. This conversation goes beyond the timeline to reflect on deception, double lives, and what justice really looks like when a case is built piece by piece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2009, 25-year-old Samira Watkins disappeared in Pensacola, Florida, after leaving home to meet someone she trusted. As investigators worked to retrace her final movements, the case evolved from a missing person report into a murder investigation built largely on circumstantial evidence and digital records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In May 2023, 29-year-old nurse and mother Patrice Wilson vanished after finishing an overnight shift at a Detroit hospital. What investigators uncovered would expose a targeted act of violence — and reopen questions tied to another woman who disappeared years earlier. This is the murder of Patrice Wilson. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Bilt Visit JoinBilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Afterthoughts, we sit with the unanswered questions surrounding the disappearance of Jasmine Calloway Host. We talk through the manipulation that defined her life, the red flags that became clearer in hindsight, and the moments where Jasmine tried — and struggled — to break free. We also unpack the disturbing dynamics inside that household, the impact of the catfishing revelation, and why this case still leaves so many unresolved concerns years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2017, 29-year-old Jasmine Calloway Host vanished from Gadsden, Alabama, and the events leading up to her disappearance are as disturbing as they are mysterious. Jasmine had been drawn into an online relationship that led her far from home and into a life marked by manipulation and fear. When she was last seen, nothing in her world added up. And eight years later, there are still no answers. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone HelloFresh Visit www.HelloFresh.com/girlgone10FM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In July 2023, 29-year-old April Holt was found unresponsive in the bathroom of her Antioch, Tennessee home. Within hours, authorities ruled her death a suicide, despite evidence that didn’t add up and a family who knew that explanation wasn’t true. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Earnin Download The Earnin App in the App Store or Google Play Shopify Visit Shopify.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this re-released episode, on May 20, 2018, 54 year old Stephanie Ray Clemons disappeared from Miramar, FL. That day she spoke to her sister on the phone, but no one ever spoke to Stephanie again. 7 months after she vanished, detectives said this was now a homicide investigation. But 4 1/2 years later, no one has been charged for what happened to Stephanie. Find out more about HelpYouFind.me and how you can create your "If I Go Missing File" ⁠https://helpyoufind.me/go/1109/⁠ SUPPORT OUR SHOW! And Join Us On Patreon To Unlock Exclusive Content! ⁠www.patreon.com/blackckgirlgonepodcast⁠ Sponsor This episode is Sponsored by Cash App Just download Cash App, use our exclusive referral code SECURE10 in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your account. Bilt Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/GIRLGONE Follow Us! IG: @BlackGirlGonePodcast TikTok: @BlackGirlGonePodcast FB: Black Girl Gone Podcast Twitter: @BlkGirlGonePod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2016 in New Jersey, fear quietly crept across three communities as Robin West, Joanne Brown, Mawa Doumbia and Sarah Butler disappeared months apart. Each case unfolded in isolation. Only later would investigators discover the digital trail that bound their cases together and led to a killer hiding in plain sight. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Nutrafol Visit Nutrafol.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Afterthoughts, Amara and Jason unpack the case of Tamara Greene and the questions that still don’t sit right. From the inconsistencies in the investigation to the role politics and power may have played, they talk through what stands out most after revisiting this story — and what still feels unresolved more than twenty years later. This conversation goes beyond the timeline to examine accountability, silence, and why some cases never seem to get the same urgency as others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this re-released episode, Amara returns to the 2003 murder of Tamara Greene — a Detroit mother of three whose case became entangled in rumor, political scandal, and a flawed investigation. Two decades later, her death remains unsolved and surrounded by questions that the city has never fully answered. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit ⁠Shopify.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August 2013, 17-year-old Alexis Murphy left her home in Shipman, Virginia and never came back. Days later, her car was found miles away, and the search for Alexis uncovered a trail of clues that led investigators to a man whose story didn’t add up. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Nutrafol www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone BILT www.Bilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 26, 2021, 27-year-old Rajah McQueen disappeared from Cleveland, Ohio. Surveillance cameras captured her car on the day she vanished — but Rajah was never seen again. Four years later, new developments in the case have revealed troubling details, and investigators say they’re closer than ever to finding out what happened. In this re-release, we revisit Rajah’s story — a mother, a daughter, and a woman whose disappearance still haunts her family and her community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Afterthoughts episode, Jason and I sit with the story of Aniya Mack and talk through the parts that linger long after the episode ends. We reflect on the warning signs that were present, the role jealousy and control played, and how quickly a relationship can turn dangerous. We also discuss the unanswered questions, the moments that didn’t sit right, and the emotional weight this case leaves behind — not just for Aniya’s family, but for anyone who’s ever tried to love someone through red flags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 2018, 24-year-old Aniya Mack suddenly stopped answering calls and messages. Her friends and family knew right away that something was wrong. What began as a search for a missing young woman soon led police to a series of strange clues — and ultimately, to the truth about what happened to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In July 2008, 40-year-old teacher and mother Genai Coleman was shot and killed while waiting in her car outside a mall in Duluth, Georgia. What began as a tragic carjacking soon turned into one of the strangest investigations police had ever seen — when DNA from the crime scene pointed to not one suspect, but two. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Nutrafol Visit Nutrafol.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In May of 1988, eight-year-old Malakia “Kia” Logan vanished while riding her bike just a few hundred yards from her home in Greenwood County, South Carolina. Despite massive searches, Kia was never found. Two years later, a hunter in Newberry County made a chilling discovery that would confirm the community’s worst fears. Decades have passed since Kia disappeared, and while her memory lives on, her killer has never been brought to justice.  SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BILT Visit joinbilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On February 14, 2020, 23-year-old Anitra Gunn disappeared in Fort Valley, Georgia. Four days later, her body was found in nearby woods, and the search for answers turned to her boyfriend, uncovering a pattern of control and violence that ended in tragedy. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Earnin Download The Earnin App in the App Store or Google Play Use Code GIRLGONE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 11, 2002, 21-year-old Mahogany Davis was murdered inside her Fairbanks, Alaska apartment while her three young children were just feet away. Despite reportedly speaking to police before she died, no one has ever been arrested. More than two decades later, her family is still searching for answers. Who killed Mahogany Davis — and why has her case remained unsolved for 23 years? SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Nutrafol Nutrafol.com/girlgone BetterHelp BetterHelp.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In 2006, 13-year-old Donnisha Hill disappeared after getting off the school bus in Waterloo, Iowa. Days later, her body was found across the state line in Illinois. The investigation revealed she had been the victim of sexual abuse and targeted in a murder-for-hire plot that shocked her community and devastated her family. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit Shopify.com/girlgone Bilt Visit Bilt.com/girlgone ZocDoc Visit ZocDoc.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sixteen-year-old Janell Carwell vanished after Easter 2017. Nearly a year later, she was found, and her stepfather and mother were indicted. Seven years later, justice is still pending. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Nutrafol Visit www. Nutrafol.com/girlgone Earnin Download The Earnin App Today in The App Store or Google Play Store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 29, 2017, 33-year-old Makeva Jenkins was shot and killed inside her Florida home. A wife, mother of three, and successful entrepreneur, Makeva had dedicated her life to building a better future for her family. At first, her murder appeared to be the result of a home invasion — but the investigation would uncover a plot filled with betrayal, leaving her loved ones and community in shock. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR ZocDoc Visit www.ZocDoc.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In July 2020, 10-year-old Breasia Terrell disappeared from Davenport, Iowa, after a sleepover. In March 2021, their worst fears were confirmed when her remains were found miles away. The investigation uncovered heartbreaking details and revealed that her killer was someone she knew and trusted. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit www.Shopify.com/girlgone Bilt Visit www.Bilt.com/girlgone Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between 1971 and 1972, six young Black girls were abducted and murdered in Washington D.C. Believed to be the work of the Freeway Phantom, their cases remain unsolved over 50 years later. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Visit www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Afterthoughts episode, we reflect on the heartbreaking stories of Deanna Cook and Yolanda “LaLa” Brown, two women whose lives were cut short by violence. We dive into the devastating failures that led to Deanna’s death and the unanswered questions that still surround LaLa and JeTannue Clayborn’s unsolved murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2012, 32-year-old Deanna Cook was trying to move on from a violent marriage — but her ex-husband refused to let her go. On August 17, Deanna made a desperate 911 call as she was being attacked. Her call lasted over 17 minutes... but help never came. Days later, her body was found in her home. This is Deanna’s story. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In October 2007, 21-year-old R&B singer Yolanda “LaLa” Brown and her boyfriend, music producer JeTannue “Kool Aid” Clayborn, were found shot to death inside their Milwaukee recording studio. Nearly two decades later, their murders remain unsolved. Who killed LaLa and Kool Aid — and why has no one been held accountable? SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit www.Shopify.com/girlgone Bilt Visit www.Bilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Afterthoughts episode, we take a deeper look into the tragic and horrifying murders of Karen and Karissa Lofton, and Dolores and Ebony Dewitt. We discuss the shocking details of the crimes, the calculated nature of the accused killer, and the long journey toward justice. From the fear that spread through a quiet Maryland suburb to the unsettling questions that still remain, this conversation explores how these cases impacted a community — and why the story doesn’t end with an arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In early 2009, two mother-daughter pairs were murdered just weeks apart in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Karen and Karissa Lofton were found shot inside their home. Weeks later, Delores and Ebony Dewitt were discovered in a burning car. At first, the cases appeared unrelated — until a shocking lead revealed a connection to an unlikely suspect, exposing a chilling pattern of violence. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Earnin Download the Earnin App in the App Store Or Google Play Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone ZocDoc Visit www.ZocDoc.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I revisit the story of Phoenix Coldon, a 23-year-old woman who vanished after leaving her home in Spanish Lake, Missouri, on December 18, 2011. As her parents searched desperately for answers, they uncovered a life filled with secrets they never knew Phoenix was keeping. From mysterious relationships to a haunting video message, Phoenix’s case is one filled with twists, theories, and heartbreaking questions that still remain unanswered more than a decade later. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BILT www.BILT.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November 2018, Tamla Horsford attended a slumber party in Cumming, Georgia — by morning, she was dead. Her death was ruled an accident, but nearly seven years later, her family is still searching for answers. We’re re-releasing this episode to remind the world: Tamla’s story isn’t over. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR BetterHelp www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone Shopify www.Shopify.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this re-released episode of Black Girl Gone, we revisit the heartbreaking story of 16-year-old Tioni Theus. In January 2022, Tioni was found murdered on the side of a freeway in Los Angeles — a young life taken far too soon. When we first told her story in 2023, there were still no answers. Sadly, that hasn’t changed. Tioni’s case remains unsolved, and the fight for justice continues. This episode is a reminder that her story still matters — and that someone out there knows the truth. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR BILT Visit joinbilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 16, 1987, 35-year-old Lita McClinton was shot and killed on the doorstep of her Atlanta home. Just hours later, she was scheduled to appear in court in a bitter divorce battle with her wealthy husband, James Sullivan. For years, suspicion surrounded Jim, but no charges were ever filed—until a shocking tip in 1998 changed everything. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit www.Shopify.com/girlgone ZocDoc Visit www.ZocDoc.com/girlgone Earnin Download the Earnin App in the App Store of Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2006, 27-year-old Avis Banks was five months pregnant and planning a future with her fiancé when she was brutally murdered in her home. As police searched for answers, a secret relationship and a shocking betrayal came to light SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone to get $10 off you first month subscription Dipsea Visit www.Dipsea.com/girlgone for a 30 day free trial plus %25 off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Afterthoughts, Amara and Jason reflect on the brutal, unsolved murder of Rev. Carol Daniels. They discuss the haunting details, the lack of answers, and the lasting impact on her family and community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2009, Rev. Carol Daniels was found murdered inside her small church in Anadarko, Oklahoma. The crime scene shocked even the most experienced investigators—and to this day, no one has been held accountable.  SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BILT Start Earning Points On Your Rent Today Visit www.joinbilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 20, 1995 3 year old Lenoria Jones, disappeared from Tacoma, Washington. Initially reported as missing after wandering away inside a Target , police soon learned that she was never at Target. What happened next is mystery that remains unsolved 3 decades later. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Earnin Download the Earning App in the Apple App or Google Play Store Shopify Visit www.Shopify.com/girlgone BetterHelp Visit www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone for 10% off your first month ZocDoc Visit www.ZocDoc.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jamey was kidnapped before being brutally murdered in the spring of 1981, on this episode of Afterthoughts, Amara and Jason discuss their thoughts about this case. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BetterHelp Visit: www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone DipSea www.Dipsea.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In May 1981, 18-year-old Jamey Walker vanished after returning home from a date. A day later, her body was found under a bridge near Lake Mead. Though police had a suspect early on, it would take over 30 years to bring him to justice. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Bilt Visit www.Bilt.com/GirlGone Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/GirlGone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Amara recently had the opportunity to be apart of a groundbreaking new docuseries called Murder Has Two Faces streaming now on Hulu. In this bonus episode Amara speaks to Lisa Cortes the director of the series. They discuss the project and what inspired Lisa to want to tell these stories in her first true crime project. Sponsor: joinbilt.com/girlgone to sign up for Bilt today to earn points at home, in your neighborhood, and on travel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Afterthoughts Amara and Jason discuss their thoughts and opinions about this weeks re-released episode about the heartbreaking murder of LaToyia Figueroa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In July 2005, LaToyia Figueroa—five months pregnant and a mother of one—vanished in Philadelphia. While other missing women dominated headlines, LaToyia’s story was largely ignored. In this episode, we share her story and examine how the media failed her. Support Our Sponsor LUMEN Visit www.Lumen.me/GIRLGONE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Back! After a year plus long hiatus, Afterthoughts is back with brand new episodes. For new listeners Afterthoughts is a BONUS episode where Amara and her cohost/producer and husband Jason discuss their thoughts and opinion about the case from that weeks episode. On our first episode back we discuss the heartbreaking and senseless "thrill kill" murder of 17-year old Makia Coney. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Bilt joinbilt.com/girlgone Shopify shopify.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In February 2010 17 year old Makia Coney disappeared afterschool in Jacksonville, FL. A few hours after she was reported missing, her body was found, she had been shot to death. When her killers are identified, the true senselessness of her murder comes to life. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS EarnIn Type in Black Girl Gone under PODCAST when you sign up Dipsea DipseaStories.com/GIRLGONE Nutrafol Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code GIRLGONEGIFT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On December 21, 2019, 21 year old Destiny Harrison was shot to death inside her salon in Baltimore, MD, more than 5 years later, her murder remains unsolved. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR ZocDoc Visit www.ZocDoc.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 28, 2012, 38 year old Latrice Armstead went missing in Memphis, TN. She was in the process of getting a divorce and starting a new life, but before she could, she vanished. Now nearly 13 years later, Latrice is still missing. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS EarnIn Download The EarnIn App in the Apple App Store Of Google Play Store Better Help Visit www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone for 10% Off Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgonegift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson takes you through high-profile investigations like the murder of Gabby Petito, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and the mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate cult. Follow Crime House True Crime Stories — a Crime House Original — wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris vanished in Detroit, her case was dismissed as a runaway—until chilling details emerged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 2015, 31-year-old LaJoya McCoy, a devoted mother and ambitious entrepreneur, vanished from Monrovia, California. As friends and family searched for answers, a chilling discovery turned her missing persons case into a homicide investigation. Support Our Sponsors Nutrafol Visit ww.Nutrafol.com use code GIRLGONE BILT Visit www.Bilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 3, 2013, Miriam Carey drove from her home in Connecticut to Washington DC with her 13-month-old daughter in the backseat. She made a U-turn at a White House checkpoint. 26 bullets later, Miriam was dead. Did the police have to shoot Miriam that day? Years later questions about the events of that day and the actions of capital police still linger. *Rerecorded* SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS EarnIn Download the Earnin App in the App Store to Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the last day of Black History Month, I bring you the stories of two women who were murdered near the turn of the 20th century. Slavery had ended, but Black people were still subjected to unspeakable horrors. These are just two of the many innocent women who were brutally murdered. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR DIPSEA Visit www.Dipsea.com/girlgone Bilt Visit www.Bilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 12, 1996, 18 year old Rhonda Johnson and her 6 month old son Co'ran were shot to death inside her mothers Toyota Camry. Decades later their killer has never been caught. Support Our Sponsors Greenlight Visit www.Greenlight.com use code GirlGone BetterHelp Visit www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 23, 2001, 51 year old Sharon Davis disappeared in Dallas, Texas after she dropped her daughter off at a bus stop. 5 days later her car was found, but there was no sign of Sharon. Almost 24 years later, Sharon has never been found and the mystery surrounding her disappearance remains. *This episode was re-recorded, it was originally released in 2021 Support Our Sponsors EarnIn Visit www.Earnin.com/girlgone DipSea Visit www.DipseaStories.com/girlgone Shopify Visit www,Shopify.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 15, 2007 19 year old Tynesha Stewart disappeared from Houston Texas while home from college for spring break. 6 days after she was last seen, a confession would reveal the truth about what really happened to Tynesha. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GreenLight Visit www.Greenlight.com/girgone Nutrafol www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 6, 2009 Charline Rosemond disappeared after leaving work in Somerville. MA. 6 days later she was found shot to death in the driver side of her fathers car. 15 years later, her murder remains unsolved. Watch The Tamron Hall Interview here: https://youtu.be/2ICAKhMhgl4?si=ecsGtFj9wNNkjqZk SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Bilt www.Bilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices