https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-tears-for-black-girls--6188085enTrue CrimeCopyright John Reedburg Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a9191332e25d92371bb41bec7da60ba2.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/no-tears-for-black-girls--6188085Mon, 27 Jul 2026 03:24:40 +0000John ReedburgJohn Reedburg Mediafeeds@spreaker.comDelve into the forgotten stories of black women in true crime and missing persons cases that are often hidden by the media’s blind eye. Written and produced by acclaimed writer John Reedburg and hosted by Samantha Paul. Don’t miss a single...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-came-back-with-his-phone-but-not-with-him-what-happened-to-nolan-wells--73186850610e43f5-774c-4341-afba-d9e4dc9db1efMon, 27 Jul 2026 02:47:32 +0000John ReedburgEighteen-year-old Nolan Wells left for a Fourth of July celebration on Mississippi’s Horn Island with people he considered friends.The boats returned to the mainland. Nolan did not.But somehow, his phone and keys made it back without him.Two days...1012falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ruthey-smith-four-years-missing-update-rewind--7272683186dac105-09f7-45b8-9671-c30f0c7c0649Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:04:12 +0000John ReedburgIn 2023, we told you about Ruthey Smith, a 19-year-old mother who disappeared from Los Angeles on March 2, 2022. Four years later, Ruthey is still missing—and her family is still fighting to bring her home.In this update and rewind, we revisit...627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-16-year-old-black-girl-vanished-ten-days-later-charlotte-had-questions--725326873912c1bd-0807-40e1-87a1-9bc16cda1c77Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:03:09 +0000John ReedburgJuliana Umba Nzita was reported missing on April 28, 2026. Ten days later, the sixteen-year-old was found dead in Charlotte. Police classified her death as suicide, but her story leaves behind painful questions about urgency, visibility, and what...794falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/only-two-weeks-the-killing-of-vontisha-sway-williams--7202861692d60533-57eb-4932-af53-d4471595531aSat, 16 May 2026 04:28:56 +0000John ReedburgVontisha “Sway” Williams was a mother, grandmother, and business owner trying to rebuild her life after unimaginable loss. She had only been in her new home for two weeks when gunfire tore through it in the middle of the night. Her younger daughter...1278falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/left-fighting-for-air-at-virtua-mount-holly-hospital-perdisha-para-champion--71663997d62b390b-57d6-4b47-ad63-d55c497aa9bfMon, 27 Apr 2026 04:02:43 +0000John ReedburgIn this episode of No Tears For Black Girls: The Cases They Ignored, we examine the death of twenty-eight-year-old Perdisha “Para” Champion and the questions her family says still remain about what happened inside Virtua Mount Holly Hospital in Mount...4376falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-said-she-was-scared-at-2-am-by-11-46-am-hannah-toby-dean-was-dead--71268855https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSP5845P#JUSTICEFORHANNAH #JUSTICEFORHANNAHBANDZ
#greenvillenc #GreenvillePoliceDepartmentSHOW NOTESIn this episode, Samantha Paul examines the death of Hannah “Khadija” Toby-Dean, a 25-year-old Navy veteran, Muslim woman, and rapper known as Hannah Bandz. Using the family’s documented timeline and publicly available context, this episode walks through Hannah’s final days, the unanswered questions surrounding her death, and the disturbing details that continue to raise concern.Topics discussed include Hannah’s final calls to family, the delayed and limited public answers in the case, the returned vehicle with a disabled GPS tracker, the empty suitcase, and the credit cards found hidden beneath the spare tire. The episode also examines the broader pattern of how Black women’s stories are too often minimized, delayed, or ignored.This case remains open.If this episode moved you, please share it, leave a five-star review, and help keep Hannah’s name in rooms it has not reached yet.Read next:
Death Apnea by J.C. Reedburg
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]]>45079055-150d-42cc-97c3-34b9ebd5ce24Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:05:31 +0000John ReedburgHannah “Khadija” Toby-Dean was 25 years old. A Navy veteran. A Muslim woman. A rapper known as Hannah Bandz. On June 13, 2025, she told a family member she was afraid for her safety. Less than ten hours later, her mother got the call that Hannah was...https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSP5845P#JUSTICEFORHANNAH #JUSTICEFORHANNAHBANDZ
#greenvillenc #GreenvillePoliceDepartmentSHOW NOTESIn this episode, Samantha Paul examines the death of Hannah “Khadija” Toby-Dean, a 25-year-old Navy veteran, Muslim woman, and rapper known as Hannah Bandz. Using the family’s documented timeline and publicly available context, this episode walks through Hannah’s final days, the unanswered questions surrounding her death, and the disturbing details that continue to raise concern.Topics discussed include Hannah’s final calls to family, the delayed and limited public answers in the case, the returned vehicle with a disabled GPS tracker, the empty suitcase, and the credit cards found hidden beneath the spare tire. The episode also examines the broader pattern of how Black women’s stories are too often minimized, delayed, or ignored.This case remains open.If this episode moved you, please share it, leave a five-star review, and help keep Hannah’s name in rooms it has not reached yet.Read next:
Death Apnea by J.C. Reedburg
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSP5845PFollow and support:
No Tears For Black Girls: The Cases They Ignored
Justice for Hannah Bandz campaign on social media
]]>1056falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-posted-693-bodies-on-facebook-florence-county-closed-the-case-six-times--71092943www.amazon.comYou can also search No Tears For Black Girls by J.C. Reedburg on Amazon to find the full catalog.Support the show:If this episode moved something in you leave a five star review wherever you listen. Share it with someone who needs to hear it. Every review helps the algorithm push these stories to the people who need them most.Find us everywhere:Search No Tears For Black Girls on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.This is No Tears For Black Girls. Stay loved. Stay safe. Let there be light.

]]>9c6c80d0-dae3-4c2c-8b5b-216e0c5bb84dSat, 04 Apr 2026 03:22:04 +0000John ReedburgIn 1996 a South Carolina court convicted a man of promoting the prostitution of a child and sent him home with a suspended sentence. Over the next twenty-three years he filed flyers, built a DJ reputation, and accessed hundreds of Black girls and...www.amazon.comYou can also search No Tears For Black Girls by J.C. Reedburg on Amazon to find the full catalog.Support the show:If this episode moved something in you leave a five star review wherever you listen. Share it with someone who needs to hear it. Every review helps the algorithm push these stories to the people who need them most.Find us everywhere:Search No Tears For Black Girls on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.This is No Tears For Black Girls....]]>1490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-lived-in-her-car-rationed-her-medication-and-died-alone-on-new-year-s-eve-this-is-her-story--70872785 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSP5845PFree to download on Amazon Kindle today March 25th 2026. Free indefinitely for Kindle Unlimited subscribers. Paperback and digital editions available at the link above.Death Apnea is a fictional story rooted in real and documented cases of Black women being processed through hospital systems without proper family notification. The real cases referenced in this book include baby Samaria Sauls, Tanya Walker, the Sacramento Dignity Health bodies, and the Alabama inmate organ removal cases. These are not conspiracy theories. These are court filings, news reports, and family testimonies.The No Tears For Black Girls universe includes thirteen published books, a podcast with 150 plus episodes, and an ongoing mission to tell Black women stories that mainstream media covers too briefly and moves on from too quickly.Search No Tears For Black Girls on Amazon to find all books in the series.If this episode brought anything up for you please reach out. Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.New episodes of No Tears For Black Girls drop every Tuesday. Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss a story. Leave a five star review if this episode moved you. Share it with someone who needs to hear it. The more people who listen the more Black women stories we can tell and the more families we make sure are never forgotten.Follow us everywhere under No Tears For Black Girls.
]]>cd5e27f0-ab4e-4518-bf3e-7bb2da26227dWed, 25 Mar 2026 12:58:56 +0000John ReedburgToday on No Tears For Black Girls we are doing something we have never done before on this show.We are reading to you. Death Apnea is a book written by J.C. Reedburg, part of the No Tears For Black Girls Case Files series, and it lives inside the same... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSP5845PFree to download on Amazon Kindle today March 25th 2026. Free indefinitely for Kindle Unlimited subscribers. Paperback and digital editions available at the link above.Death Apnea is a fictional story rooted in real and documented cases of Black women being processed through hospital systems without proper family notification. The real cases referenced in this book include baby Samaria Sauls, Tanya Walker, the Sacramento Dignity Health bodies, and the Alabama inmate organ removal cases. These are not conspiracy theories. These are court filings, news reports, and family testimonies.The No Tears For Black Girls universe includes thirteen published books, a podcast with 150 plus episodes, and an ongoing mission to tell Black women stories that mainstream media covers too briefly and moves on from too quickly.Search No Tears For Black Girls on Amazon to find all books in the series.If this episode brought anything up for you please reach out. Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233.New episodes of No Tears For Black Girls drop every Tuesday. Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss a story. Leave a five star review if this episode moved you. Share it with someone who needs to hear it. The more people who listen the more Black women stories we can tell and the more families we make sure are never forgotten.Follow us everywhere under No Tears For Black Girls.
]]>1815falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-watched-him-kill-her-mother-the-da-let-him-out-first--70853147e8d19e52-919a-490e-9181-dee785861ec6Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:25:02 +0000John ReedburgShe was fifteen years old when her stepfather assaulted her. She reported it. She gave up his illegal guns. She documented his death threats in a police report. And the Clark County District Attorney's office let him walk out of custody three days...1618falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-was-17-she-was-missing-they-called-her-a-runaway-and-kept-it-moving--70677143]]>452a5f94-8dfe-45b8-ad1e-e90b6f66604dTue, 17 Mar 2026 05:38:49 +0000John ReedburgOn December 1st, 2025, seventeen-year-old T'Neya Tovar left and never came home. Her mother knew immediately something was wrong. Law enforcement had a different word for it. Runaway. And that one word changed everything about how fast the world moved...]]>1210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-house-your-name-24-6-million-you-never-owed-jc-s-inbox--70435190CASE COVERED:LAPD Commercial Crimes Division arrest of Rita Ortiz, 58, for alleged filing of fraudulent mechanics liens on multiple properties in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Riverside County. Arrest date: February 26, 2026. Investigation ongoing.
SOURCE:LAPD Newsroom Release (March 1, 2026): www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/lapd-commercial-crim...
SUPPORT THE NO TEARS UNIVERSE:No Tears For Black Girls book series on Amazon Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/mr2nd3d2No Tears For Black Girls Soundtrack, Vol. One: https://tinyurl.com/4u2v3t99Podcast hub (all platforms): https:/www.notearsforblackgirls.com/
SUBMIT TO JC'S INBOX:Got a case, a question, or a story slipping through the cracks? Send it in. Keep it factual, include links if you have them. This desk moves with receipts.#BlackTrueCrime #BlackWomenStories #TrueCrime #BlackWomenCrime #NoTearsForBlackGirls #JCsINBOX #NTFBG #PaperCrimes #RealEstateFraud #LosAngeles #BlackCommunity #UnderreportedCrime #CrimeNews #TrueCrimePodcast #BlackPodcast]]>cec3f560-2d0b-473a-910f-f03774f28df1Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:20:48 +0000John ReedburgNo one kicks your door in. No one holds a gun. But one filing—one line of paperwork—can freeze your home, your future, and everything you built. In this debut episode of JC's INBOX, J.C. Reedburg—award-winning author of the No Tears For Black Girls...CASE COVERED:LAPD Commercial Crimes Division arrest of Rita Ortiz, 58, for alleged filing of fraudulent mechanics liens on multiple properties in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Riverside County. Arrest date: February 26, 2026. Investigation ongoing.
SOURCE:LAPD Newsroom Release (March 1, 2026): www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/lapd-commercial-crim...
SUPPORT THE NO TEARS UNIVERSE:No Tears For Black Girls book series on Amazon Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/mr2nd3d2No Tears For Black Girls Soundtrack, Vol. One: https://tinyurl.com/4u2v3t99Podcast hub (all platforms): https:/www.notearsforblackgirls.com/
SUBMIT TO JC'S INBOX:Got a case, a question, or a story slipping through the cracks? Send it in. Keep it factual, include links if you have them. This desk moves with receipts.#BlackTrueCrime #BlackWomenStories #TrueCrime #BlackWomenCrime #NoTearsForBlackGirls #JCsINBOX #NTFBG #PaperCrimes #RealEstateFraud #LosAngeles #BlackCommunity #UnderreportedCrime #CrimeNews #TrueCrimePodcast #BlackPodcast]]>510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-freezer-full-of-meat-a-locked-closet-a-five-year-old-dead-the-zona-byrd-case-in-baltimore--70403133#BlackTrueCrime #BlackWomenStories
Show Notes (with Sources): What This Episode Covers

• The timeline from October 14, 2024, through the guilty pleas entered on February 26, 2026, with sentencing scheduled for June 10, 2026, as described in official statements and local reporting.
• The conditions investigators described inside the home, including reports that food was inaccessible to the children, and the medical response for the surviving siblings.
• Prior history referenced in court records and local coverage, and the broader question of how neglect that unfolds over months can still end in death.
• A note on identity and coverage: public reporting has not consistently stated Zona Byrd’s race. This episode remains aligned with the show’s mission—demanding urgency, dignity, and visibility for Black families and for cases too often minimized, delayed, or dismissed.
  Sources Cited (Public Reporting and Official Statements)

• Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City (press release): “Parents Plead Guilty to the Death of Five-Year-Old Daughter”
  www.stattorney.org/media-center/press-releases/3...
• CBS News Baltimore (WJZ): “Five-year-old girl was emaciated and extremely malnourished…”
  www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-5-ye...
• WMAR-2 News: “Charging documents reveal neglect, starvation…”
  www.wmar2news.com/local/charging-documents-reve...
• WMAR-2 News (system context): “A closer look at the CPS system after 5-year-old starved to death…”
  www.wmar2news.com/infocus/a-closer-look-at-the-...
• The Baltimore Banner: “A little girl starved to death in Baltimore. Why did no one help her?”
  www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/zo...
• WBAL-TV: “Parents of girl found dead inside Baltimore home plead guilty to child abuse”
  www.wbaltv.com/article/parents-girl-dead-bal...
• Baltimore Witness (court coverage): “Parents Plead Guilty to Starving Five-Year-Old to Death…”
  baltimorewitness.org/parents-plead-guilty-to-starv...

Support the No Tears universe (books + soundtrack)Explore the No Tears For Black Girls book series on Amazon Kindle (available to purchase or read with Kindle Unlimited). You can also listen to the No Tears For Black Girls Soundtrack, available on all major streaming platforms.

• Book series on Amazon Kindle: https://tinyurl.com/mr2nd3d2
• No Tears For Black Girls Soundtrack, Vol. One: https://tinyurl.com/4u2v3t99
• Podcast hub (all platforms): https://www.notearsforblackgirls.com/

]]>0f9002f8-7094-4fe9-b76d-05cb04bdf181Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:49:45 +0000John ReedburgOn October 14, 2024, Baltimore police responded to a home on Aiken Street in Baltimore, Maryland, where five-year-old Zona Byrd was found unresponsive and cold to the touch. What investigators described next is difficult to shake: cupboards reported...#BlackTrueCrime #BlackWomenStories
Show Notes (with Sources): What This Episode Covers

• The timeline from October 14, 2024, through the guilty pleas entered on February 26, 2026, with sentencing scheduled for June 10, 2026, as described in official statements and local reporting.
• The conditions investigators described inside the home, including reports that food was inaccessible to the children, and the medical response for the surviving siblings.
• Prior history referenced in court records and local coverage, and the broader question of how neglect that unfolds over months can still end in death.
• A note on identity and coverage: public reporting has not consistently stated Zona Byrd’s race. This episode remains aligned with the show’s mission—demanding urgency, dignity, and visibility for Black families and for cases too often minimized, delayed, or dismissed.
  Sources Cited (Public Reporting and Official Statements)

• Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City (press release): “Parents Plead Guilty to the Death of Five-Year-Old Daughter”
  www.stattorney.org/media-center/press-releases/3...
• CBS News Baltimore (WJZ): “Five-year-old girl was emaciated and extremely malnourished…”
  www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-5-ye...
• WMAR-2 News: “Charging documents reveal neglect, starvation…”
  www.wmar2news.com/local/charging-documents-reve...
• WMAR-2 News (system context): “A closer look at the CPS system after 5-year-old starved to death…”
  www.wmar2news.com/infocus/a-closer-look-at-the-...
• The Baltimore Banner: “A little girl starved to death in Baltimore. Why did no one help her?”
  www.thebanner.com/community/criminal-justice/zo...
• WBAL-TV: “Parents of girl found dead inside Baltimore home plead guilty to child abuse”
  www.wbaltv.com/article/parents-girl-dead-bal...
• Baltimore Witness (court coverage): “Parents Plead Guilty to Starving...]]>1284falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-left-she-drew-the-line-he-shot-her-in-front-of-her-kids-the-rayven-edwards-case--70246592
• Date: February 11, 2026
• Location: Glover Park, Northwest D.C. — 4100 block of W Street NW
• Victim: Rayven Amuan Edwards, 34, mother of three
• What happened: Shot and killed in front of her children by suspect Stephon Marquis Jeter, 35, her ex-partner and father of her youngest child. Her 10-year-old daughter was also shot (non-life-threatening). Her 3-year-old son was taken from the scene, prompting an Amber Alert. The child was later found safe at a relative's home in Prince George's County. The suspect led police on a pursuit into Southeast D.C., where he was found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and later pronounced dead.
• Key detail: Rayven's mother, Lucy Edwards, told local reporters that the suspect had sent Rayven messages saying he wished she would die.
• Source: Metropolitan Police Department public update; Washington Post; local D.C. television reporting.

2. Alexis Walls | Bryan, Texas

• Date of killing: February 7, 2025
• Date of sentencing: February 3, 2026
• Victim: Alexis Walls, 23, mother of an 18-month-old child
• What happened: Suspect Brandon Michael Dickerson called 911 and reported that he had shot and killed his common-law wife. Court documents, per local reporting, stated he shot Alexis Walls 15 times. Their toddler was in the home and physically unharmed.
• Resolution: Dickerson pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 50 years in prison by Judge Kyle Hawthorne, Brazos County.
• Key detail: Prosecutors described domestic violence as "a deadly and pervasive issue." They called Alexis "a light to everyone she met."
• Source: Local Bryan/College Station reporting; KBTX; Brazos County District Attorney's Office statements.

• CDC Report — Intimate partner homicides of women using National Violent Death Reporting System data (2018–2021): Most incidents occurred at the victim's residence; most involved firearms; proportion of non-Hispanic Black or African American women victims increased during 2020–2021; suspects were more frequently previously known to law enforcement — identified as a potential missed opportunity for prevention.
  
• Violence Policy Center — Analysis of homicides of Black women and girls: Black females were murdered by males at a rate nearly 3x higher than white females in 2020; most Black female victims knew their killers, with many killed by an intimate partner.

These are not random tragedies. They are black women stories buried in pattern data that the media too often reduces to a two-paragraph brief.
]]>9443511c-d207-442a-973e-f58a4a63fd77Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:20:07 +0000John ReedburgShe did everything she was supposed to do. She ended the relationship. She set the boundary. She said the words. And on a quiet Wednesday afternoon in Washington, D.C., in front of her three children, that boundary became the trigger.This week on No...

Date: February 11, 2026

Location: Glover Park, Northwest D.C. — 4100 block of W Street NW

Victim: Rayven Amuan Edwards, 34, mother of three

What happened: Shot and killed in front of her children by suspect Stephon Marquis Jeter, 35, her ex-partner and father of her youngest child. Her 10-year-old daughter was also shot (non-life-threatening). Her 3-year-old son was taken from the scene, prompting an Amber Alert. The child was later found safe at a relative's home in Prince George's County. The suspect led police on a pursuit into Southeast D.C., where he was found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and later pronounced dead.

Key detail: Rayven's mother, Lucy Edwards, told local reporters that the suspect had sent Rayven messages saying he wished she would die.

Source: Metropolitan Police Department public update; Washington Post; local D.C. television reporting.

2. Alexis Walls | Bryan, Texas

• Date of killing: February 7, 2025
• Date of sentencing: February 3, 2026
• Victim: Alexis Walls, 23, mother of an 18-month-old child
• What happened: Suspect Brandon Michael Dickerson called 911 and reported that he had shot and killed his common-law wife. Court documents, per local reporting, stated he shot Alexis Walls 15 times. Their toddler was in the home and physically unharmed.
• Resolution: Dickerson pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 50 years in prison by Judge Kyle Hawthorne, Brazos County.
• Key detail: Prosecutors described domestic violence as "a deadly and pervasive issue." They called Alexis "a light to everyone she met."
• Source: Local Bryan/College Station reporting; KBTX; Brazos County District Attorney's Office statements.

• CDC Report — Intimate partner homicides of women using National Violent Death Reporting System data (2018–2021): Most incidents occurred at the victim's residence; most involved firearms; proportion of non-Hispanic Black or African American women victims increased during 2020–2021; suspects were more frequently previously known to law enforcement — identified as a potential missed opportunity for prevention.
  
• Violence Policy Center — Analysis of homicides of Black women and girls: Black females were murdered by males at a rate nearly 3x higher than white females in 2020; most Black female victims knew their killers, with many killed by an intimate partner.

These are not random tragedies. They are black women...]]>1107falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baby-samaria-sauls-nicu-death-in-fort-worth-missing-organs-allegation-a-family-demanding-answers--700639099bab11eb-ee80-424f-bf44-014c97966068Sun, 15 Feb 2026 02:02:47 +0000John ReedburgA premature infant dies after weeks in a Fort Worth NICU, and her family says her body was returned without organs and without clear consent—now they’re demanding answers, accountability, and justice for Baby Samaria Sauls.1610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dm-that-changed-everything-dubai-nights-chapter-1--69467619]]>ddfe9f3c-1ce6-4cce-8163-87d99a2db664Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:06:49 +0000John ReedburgShe was twenty-three, drowning in student debt, and desperate for a way out. Then the DM arrived—a luxury modeling contract in Dubai. All expenses paid. Designer clothes. Infinity pools. Everything she'd ever dreamed of.Destiny Clarke boarded that...]]>1462falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-more-evidence-do-you-need-than-a-woman-s-fear-the-murders-of-stephanie-moseley-wendy-black-and-tara-labang--69388511beab2b67-af1b-4abf-b1d6-8cc56a1a8554Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:29:20 +0000John ReedburgImagine watching a murder unfold through a phone screen—and doing nothing. In this episode of No Tears For Black Girls, host Samantha Paul unpacks the connected stories of three women whose lives were stolen by men who believed their rage mattered...1658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-stone-kids-728-days-missing-in-arizona-governor-ag-under-fire-for-inaction--69368665a7f7af72-3df1-410c-a45b-779e301bc8c5Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000John ReedburgArizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes are the state’s top leaders for public safety and accountability, and on January 9, 2026, the Stone family marks a milestone no family should ever have to count: 728 days since three...1218false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-episode-datzhott-preview-did-suge-knight-use-tupac-as-a-human-shield-verdict-true--6928617847db1eb9-19af-4595-a31f-b4f577470374Sat, 03 Jan 2026 07:08:50 +0000John ReedburgThis is not a typical No Tears For Black Girls episode.You're hearing the first episode of Datzhott—a new celebrity gossip investigation show hosted by Samantha Paul. This is your exclusive preview before the official launch in February 2026.Today's...1174false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-let-him-die-new-federal-lawsuit-names-arizona-governor-in-the-timothy-stone-case--69054094

The key allegations in the 1st Amended Complaint

How the felony‑murder rule works, and why the family believes it applies

The timeline from the motel welfare check to Timothy’s death

What we still don’t know about Winston, Timothy Jr., and Marcel’s whereabouts

If you have any information about the whereabouts of Winston Stone, Timothy Paul Stone Jr., or Marcel Orion Stone, please contact the FBI at 1‑800‑CALL‑FBI (1‑800‑225‑5324) or the/National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1‑800‑THE‑LOST (1‑800‑843‑5678).Court documents and source links are available at NoTearsForBlackGirls.com (see the Resources section for the Timothy Stone case).All individuals and agencies named in this episode are entitled to the presumption of innocence. The lawsuit described here contains allegations only.]]>c24e4467-27a4-4084-8c2a-371ed9776a8fMon, 15 Dec 2025 09:25:16 +0000John ReedburgWhen Timothy Paul Stone collapsed alone in a Phoenix motel bathroom, his three sons — Winston, Timothy Jr. and Marcel — had already been taken by police and handed to a woman their grandparents say was a stranger. Today, Timothy is dead and the boys...

The key allegations in the 1st Amended Complaint

How the felony‑murder rule works, and why the family believes it applies

The timeline from the motel welfare check to Timothy’s death

What we still don’t know about Winston, Timothy Jr., and Marcel’s whereabouts

If you have any information about the whereabouts of Winston Stone, Timothy Paul Stone Jr., or Marcel Orion Stone, please contact the FBI at 1‑800‑CALL‑FBI (1‑800‑225‑5324) or the/National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1‑800‑THE‑LOST (1‑800‑843‑5678).Court documents and source links are available at NoTearsForBlackGirls.com (see the Resources section for the Timothy Stone case).All individuals and agencies named in this episode are entitled to the presumption of innocence. The lawsuit described here contains allegations only.]]>1660false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/they-let-him-die-to-cover-up-a-kidnapping-the-timothy-stone-case--68815982a4c7f8a4-e886-4a11-bd90-10c73df681ffMon, 01 Dec 2025 09:26:39 +0000John ReedburgOn January 9, 2024, someone kidnapped Timothy Stone's three children—two autistic. He called 911. Police refused to help. 54 days later, Timothy was dead. 692 days later, his sons are still missing. This is the story Arizona doesn't want you to hear.6804false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-cent-revenge-porn-the-price-of-fame--68500709]]>e0a15f70-2cde-475d-9e63-032f6f08b25cMon, 10 Nov 2025 07:19:11 +0000John ReedburgWhen intimate images of R&B singer Teairra Marí were leaked online, 30 million people watched her trauma become entertainment. She fought back in court—but the system had other plans. This is the story of revenge porn, power, and what happens when...]]>1149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/houston-s-bayou-serial-killer-13-bodies-police-say-nothing--6834555886e4ffab-520e-4c67-a87e-58b0aa1ec794Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:43:46 +0000John ReedburgTwenty-year-old Jade 'Sage' McKissic was a University of Houston junior with everything to live for—orientation team leader, strategic communications student, beloved daughter and friend. On September 11, 2025, she walked a familiar route from Third...1071falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-price-of-survival-when-a-sugar-daddy-s-money-turned-to-murder--68115991

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

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Financial Abuse Resources: www.nnedv.org/content/about-financial-abuse

No Tears For Black Girls tells these stories because silence protects predators. We tell them because Black and brown women's lives matter. We tell them because there should be tears—and action—for every woman whose survival choices lead to tragedy.]]>3535ecf9-f2fb-41df-98a3-901059b2e770Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:59:48 +0000John ReedburgIn September 2025, Reading, Pennsylvania became the scene of one of the most horrific family annihilation in recent memory. Three bodies.Three locations. One devil's work.Geraldina Peguero Mancebo was a 31-year-old Dominican immigrant trying to keep...

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

Financial Abuse Resources: www.nnedv.org/content/about-financial-abuse

No Tears For Black Girls tells these stories because silence protects predators. We tell them because Black and brown women's lives matter. We tell them because there should be tears—and action—for every woman whose survival choices lead to tragedy.]]>3409false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exclusive-reading-j-c-reedburg-s-no-tears-for-black-girls-prison-pimp-d--68031315Picture this: Gwinnett County, Georgia, just a stone's throw from the A. Inside Phillips State, it ain't about how hard you can throw a punch, but how slick you can play the game. And Dejuan Rivers? This man's got manipulation down to a science. From his tiny cell, he's pulling the strings on a criminal empire that stretches way past the barbed wire.
With nothing but smooth words, black market smokes, and a PhD in mind games, Dejuan's got a whole crew of desperate women wrapped around his finger. Sandra's sending money orders, Keisha's wiring cash no questions asked, Patricia's smuggling in burners, and Valerie's begging him to find her missing kid. They each think they're his one and only, but the gag is, they don't even know about each other.
It's a fragile operation, and when the ladies start getting too curious and the COs start sniffing around, Dejuan's world is on the verge of imploding. In a place where every move is calculated and trust can get you killed, one wrong step could send everything he's built tumbling down like a house of cards.]]>3e53b5b9-fd83-4480-9fb5-913c26dd62f5Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:05:45 +0000John ReedburgThanks for tuning back in to "No Tears For Black Girls." Samantha Paul here, and do I have a treat for y'all today! We're diving deep into J.C. Reedburg's latest masterpiece, "No Tears For Black Girls: Prison Pimp'd," available now for free on Amazon...Picture this: Gwinnett County, Georgia, just a stone's throw from the A. Inside Phillips State, it ain't about how hard you can throw a punch, but how slick you can play the game. And Dejuan Rivers? This man's got manipulation down to a science. From his tiny cell, he's pulling the strings on a criminal empire that stretches way past the barbed wire.
With nothing but smooth words, black market smokes, and a PhD in mind games, Dejuan's got a whole crew of desperate women wrapped around his finger. Sandra's sending money orders, Keisha's wiring cash no questions asked, Patricia's smuggling in burners, and Valerie's begging him to find her missing kid. They each think they're his one and only, but the gag is, they don't even know about each other.
It's a fragile operation, and when the ladies start getting too curious and the COs start sniffing around, Dejuan's world is on the verge of imploding. In a place where every move is calculated and trust can get you killed, one wrong step could send everything he's built tumbling down like a house of cards.]]>3007false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vanished-in-plain-sight-the-shocking-truth-about-unclaimed-bodies--67961204538bca15-2d90-4120-a5fd-5f6f93f5f5aaWed, 01 Oct 2025 04:55:59 +0000John ReedburgTonya Walker, a 51-year-old Black mother, vanished in Sacramento on November 2, 2023. Her family searched for seven months to learn her body lay unclaimed at Mercy Hospital, where she’d died of cardiac arrest. The hospital delayed her death...1129false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revenge-killing-was-trey-reed-murdered-over-charlie-kirk-s-death--6781604512a016f4-1ef5-46a3-b130-771dcbb73026Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:05:11 +0000John ReedburgOn September 10th, 2025, the conservative movement was rocked when Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was murdered at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson, his killer, claimed he acted because Kirk "spreads too much hate." But Kirk's death...1714false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-feud-when-love-becomes-murder--67731240b50e1ddc-979a-42c0-be90-16c1133d1c09Fri, 12 Sep 2025 05:36:02 +0000John ReedburgIn this powerful episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we explore the chilling case of Rebecca "Becky" Bliefnick, whose appearance on Family Feud with her husband became tragically prophetic. When Becky jokingly told Steve Harvey that her biggest...1160false1313fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-god-s-hands-free-book-reading-song-preview--676699496d25e66e-e006-4a24-997e-68354e718a17Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:48:39 +0000John ReedburgIn this exclusive bonus episode, we're stepping away from our usual true crime format to bring you something extraordinary - a complete reading of Chapter 1 from our creator J.C. Reedburg's powerful new novelette "God's Hands: A No TearsFor Black...1491false412bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/neon-lights-dark-truth-bridget-sheil--673756649defc523-e3a0-429e-9846-5f4b1d1f29bfFri, 15 Aug 2025 06:06:00 +0000John ReedburgA 19-year-old chasing a modeling dream in Atlanta is found at dawn in Oakland City Park—shot with specialty ammo and left to send a message. We trace her final hours from a Memorial Drive Shell station to a car abandoned near Stone Mountain, and...1872false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pink-houses-red-blood-the-shatavia-walls-story--6735433675a86347-1ddf-4c43-beb1-0e34bb96a8b0Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:33:14 +0000John ReedburgIn Brooklyn's notorious Pink Houses, survival means playingby unwritten rules that can change without warning. Shatavia Walls mastered the game - navigating rival gang territories, dodging bullets, and staying alive in one of NYC's most dangerous...786false410bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dark-lights-the-vanishing-women-of-chicago--67282162ad9fceab-1b02-48b3-8003-b79d0a85fcddThu, 07 Aug 2025 06:50:25 +0000John ReedburgFor nearly three decades, dozens of Black women have disappeared from Chicago’s streets—strangled, discarded, and too often forgotten. In this haunting premiere episode, we follow the stories of Nancie Walker, Diamond Turner, and others whose lives...354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forbidden-loyalty-how-jobina-brown-s-murder-exposed-hip-hop-s-deadly-secrets-and-betrayals--6726215964a7bb70-3d5d-462a-8417-2837c2c9f29bTue, 05 Aug 2025 20:15:01 +0000John ReedburgIn the unforgiving streets of Detroit, loyalty isn’t just a virtue—it’s a matter of life and death. But what happens when that loyalty crosses the line? This is the explosive story of Jobina “JB” Brown, the woman behind Tee Grizzley’s rise, whose...2112false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diddy-exposed-the-shocking-truth-hollywood-tried-to-bury-about-black-women-s-pain--67150443174ab8ed-1b3a-482d-840b-44fa431bf2e3Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:53:25 +0000John ReedburgWe unveil the explosive federal case against Sean “Diddy”Combs, exposing decades of alleged abuse, industry silence, and the Black women who refused to stay silent. From Cassie Ventura’s leaked video to secret celebrity parties, discover how power and...2064falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shadows-over-nine-mile-the-jennifer-harris-story--6706397728febbf6-51f5-4e6a-951e-de117cbeb306Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:08:09 +0000John ReedburgIn this gripping episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we journey to Eastpointe, Michigan—a community where hope and hardship walk hand in hand. Through the lens of one devastating morning, host Samantha Paul peels back the layers of ordinary life to...791false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-said-he-loved-her-but-buried-her-in-the-backyard-the-essence-peters-story--66893346]]>263cfa7d-c481-4a12-9629-53bd1208ff88Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:29:58 +0000John ReedburgEssence Peters believed in love, even when it hurt. But when her boyfriend’s devotion turned deadly, her family was left searching for answers—and justice. In this episode, Samantha Paul unravels the haunting story of a young woman whose light was...]]>590falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roses-and-betrayal-unraveling-atlanta-s-most-chilling-murder-for-hire-the-lita-mcclinton-sullivan-case--668812358a9acaf2-e74e-4cf2-97be-684800539058Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:37:06 +0000John ReedburgOn this riveting episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we delve into the haunting case that shocked Atlanta’s elite and exposed a labyrinthine web of privilege, race, and cold-blooded murder. Lita McClinton Sullivan—vibrant, ambitious, beloved—was...986falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frozen-silence-the-kenneka-jenkins-story--66793392]]>55c593ec-e66f-4d63-9faf-57b61f10f866Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:47:17 +0000John ReedburgOn a September night in 2017, 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins vanished from a hotel party outside Chicago. Nearly 20 hours later, she was found in a walk-in freezer—sparking national outrage, unanswered questions, and a mother’s fight for justice. In this...]]>732false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vanished-in-atlanta-the-stories-the-city-tried-to-bury--66691033]]>13231582-05df-472c-b39d-9e4c003b93acSun, 22 Jun 2025 10:57:53 +0000John ReedburgWhen Black women and girls go missing in Atlanta, their stories too often vanish with them. In this gripping episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we uncover the haunting cases of Destiney Gunnison, Bridget Shiel, and Jokisha Brown—three lives lost or...]]>1131false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murder-plots-music-notes-the-r-kelly-prison-conspiracy--66521647d2179584-adf5-4ba5-a651-7c9ddbe9eb36Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:27:02 +0000John ReedburgWhen the headlines broke about a murder-for-hire plot against R. Kelly in prison, the world gasped—but Black women saw the pattern. In this explosive episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we go beyond the scandal to unpack the latest news, the wildest...720false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/invisible-woman-the-vanishing-of-kierra-coles--66353738238f912a-1c36-45d5-8288-eade4582feb6Sun, 01 Jun 2025 02:51:01 +0000John Reedburg"In this episode of No Tears For Black Girls, host Samantha Paul confronts the stark reality of how missing Black women are often overlooked in America’s media and criminal justice systems. Marking the debut of the new song “Invisible Woman” from the...482false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unanswered-calls-unresolved-justice-the-kenyona-griffin-story--66267949On a cold Wednesday morning in March 2019, 25-year-old Keyona Griffin made a final, desperate call to 911 from inside that very home. “I need help,” she whispered, her voice trembling so faintly that the crucial words—“He already killed my auntie”—were never properly understood by the dispatcher. What followed was a tragic cascade of missed signals and lost opportunities, and a case that would come to define the Grand Rapids Police Department’s worst fears: a vibrant young woman and her beloved aunt murdered in their own home, and the alleged perpetrator slipping through every net, only to end up on the U.S. Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted list.
But this is more than a tale of procedural breakdowns and unanswered calls. It is the story of Keyona Griffin—a “bubbly and big-hearted” woman whose radiant optimism made her loss all the more heartrending—and Cherletta Baber-Bey, the gentle, nurturing aunt who saw only the best in the man she trusted. Through interviews with family members, law enforcement officials, and community advocates, we piece together the human lives behind the headlines and ask how a case so full of potential turning points could still remain unresolved.
Join us as we sift through the fragments of evidence, revisit heart-wrenching 911 recordings, and confront the lingering questions of accountability and justice. In “Shadows on Sheldon,” we don’t just recount a crime—we explore the people caught in its crossfire, the flaws in our emergency response systems, and the enduring hope that one day, those who love Keyona and Cherletta will finally find the answers they deserve. Tune in and walk the creaking floors with us—if you dare.]]>3132257d-254d-44bd-8755-b25096b300dbSun, 25 May 2025 10:03:20 +0000John ReedburgIn this episode of “No Tears For Black Girls,” we take you to 553 Sheldon Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan—a mustard-yellow house built in 1903 whose creaking floors and weathered walls have borne witness to generations of family stories. Nestled...On a cold Wednesday morning in March 2019, 25-year-old Keyona Griffin made a final, desperate call to 911 from inside that very home. “I need help,” she whispered, her voice trembling so faintly that the crucial words—“He already killed my auntie”—were never properly understood by the dispatcher. What followed was a tragic cascade of missed signals and lost opportunities, and a case that would come to define the Grand Rapids Police Department’s worst fears: a vibrant young woman and her beloved aunt murdered in their own home, and the alleged perpetrator slipping through every net, only to end up on the U.S. Marshals’ 15 Most Wanted list.
But this is more than a tale of procedural breakdowns and unanswered calls. It is the story of Keyona Griffin—a “bubbly and big-hearted” woman whose radiant optimism made her loss all the more heartrending—and Cherletta Baber-Bey, the gentle, nurturing aunt who saw only the best in the man she trusted. Through interviews with family members, law enforcement officials, and community advocates, we piece together the human lives behind the headlines and ask how a case so full of potential turning points could still remain unresolved.
Join us as we sift through the fragments of evidence, revisit heart-wrenching 911 recordings, and confront the lingering questions of accountability and justice. In “Shadows on Sheldon,” we don’t just recount a crime—we explore the people caught in its crossfire, the flaws in our emergency response systems, and the enduring hope that one day, those who love Keyona and Cherletta will finally find the answers they deserve. Tune in and walk the creaking floors with us—if you dare.]]>1244false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silent-warnings-the-deadly-cost-of-domestic-violence--66114403]]>5ae57c67-3d9f-4c88-816b-7fa9f8fe3cfcFri, 16 May 2025 06:38:42 +0000John ReedburgIn this episode, we revisit the harrowing January 2025 disappearance of 29-year-old Alexis Schuler, a devoted mother of three whose life was cut tragically short. Known for her radiant smile and unwavering love for her children, Alexis vanished after...]]>464false311fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/underage-expecting-predators-hiding-in-plain-sight--66067293At a tender age of six, Ashley's world was turned upside down when someone she trusted shattered her sense of safety. Instead of receiving the support she desperately needed, she encountered skepticism and dismissal from those around her. As she navigated the complexities of her youth, Ashley faced mounting obstacles that would haunt her for years. With the intervention of a compassionate teacher at age twelve, what seemed to be a pivotal moment turned into another instance of lost opportunity, underscoring the systemic failures that often go unnoticed in our communities.
Over the course of three decades, Ashley's journey was fraught with familial struggles, societal stigma, and the frustrating delays of institutional responses. However, her indomitable spirit never wavered. It was on her thirtieth birthday that Ashley found renewed purpose, as long-buried truths came to light, reshaping her understanding of justice and healing. Driven by a desire to protect her child and uplift others who have experienced similar trauma, Ashley's advocacy work became a beacon of hope and empowerment.
Join us in this enlightening episode as we unpack the complexities of Ashley's experiences, exploring the profound impact of systemic gaps on individual lives, the power of community support, and the journey of reclaiming one's voice. Her story serves not only as a source of inspiration but also as a call to action for those seeking to understand and dismantle the barriers that perpetuate suffering. Tune in to hear how Ashley's courage and determination can inspire systemic change and foster a culture of accountability and support.]]>f2329035-0c6a-4015-8e66-eef5b92675aaTue, 13 May 2025 06:05:51 +0000John ReedburgIn this compelling episode of No Tears For Black Girls, host Samantha Paul invites listeners to engage with the transformative journey of Ashley, a remarkable survivor whose experiences illustrate both the personal and systemic challenges faced by...At a tender age of six, Ashley's world was turned upside down when someone she trusted shattered her sense of safety. Instead of receiving the support she desperately needed, she encountered skepticism and dismissal from those around her. As she navigated the complexities of her youth, Ashley faced mounting obstacles that would haunt her for years. With the intervention of a compassionate teacher at age twelve, what seemed to be a pivotal moment turned into another instance of lost opportunity, underscoring the systemic failures that often go unnoticed in our communities.
Over the course of three decades, Ashley's journey was fraught with familial struggles, societal stigma, and the frustrating delays of institutional responses. However, her indomitable spirit never wavered. It was on her thirtieth birthday that Ashley found renewed purpose, as long-buried truths came to light, reshaping her understanding of justice and healing. Driven by a desire to protect her child and uplift others who have experienced similar trauma, Ashley's advocacy work became a beacon of hope and empowerment.
Join us in this enlightening episode as we unpack the complexities of Ashley's experiences, exploring the profound impact of systemic gaps on individual lives, the power of community support, and the journey of reclaiming one's voice. Her story serves not only as a source of inspiration but also as a call to action for those seeking to understand and dismantle the barriers that perpetuate suffering. Tune in to hear how Ashley's courage and determination can inspire systemic change and foster a culture of accountability and support.]]>1572false310fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-year-old-sacramento-woman-dies-protecting-sister--65964138b173a793-b40d-4e6c-99fe-90d3685eb327Wed, 07 May 2025 05:40:23 +0000John ReedburgTiera Rivers, 26, was remembered by her family as a devoted sister. Her life was cut short when she intervened in a confrontation between her older sister Amber and Amber's ex-boyfriend at an apartment complex in Sacramento, California, around 1:30...463false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nursing-student-killed-days-before-graduation-in-alleged-cat-dispute--659244305f697489-cb95-45eb-b9b4-b05f10954c9aMon, 05 May 2025 08:24:13 +0000John ReedburgTamilore Odunsi, a nursing student, was found deceased in her Houston apartment on April 26, just days prior to her graduation. She sustained multiple stab wounds, and law enforcement officials have accused her roommate, Chester Lamar Grant, of being...279falsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chicago-body-harvesting-ring-exposed--65562356e8b93b29-9182-44df-9b0f-ba629760bef5Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:02:53 +0000John ReedburgThe United States faces a troubling issue with illegal body part trade. Is this linked to the organ harvesting of missing individuals?640false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woman-s-down-low-husband-tries-to-kill-her-for-confronting-him--65511217]]>09493a65-1b4b-4d30-9dc4-6bb81aa0490dThu, 10 Apr 2025 04:44:30 +0000John ReedburgIn this deeply personal episode of No Tears For Black Girls, a woman known only as Aisha courageously shares her heart-wrenching story of surviving a 13-year marriage filled with unimaginable abuse. She recounts the physical beatings that left her...]]>1267false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/12-year-old-girl-from-satanic-sex-cult-gives-birth-to-stepfather-s-child--6525613673705b52-b701-4143-a3f5-6843b4fa4bb1Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000John ReedburgTa’za endured unimaginable abuse in a satanic sex cult from age 4, suffering at the hands of her mother and stepfather. After giving birth at 12, she seeks her 18-year-old daughter. Despite her family's dismissal as "crazy," evidence from lie detector...430falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teen-killed-by-boyfriend-in-front-of-friends--65246719
]]>0d717b61-04ae-438d-b1f7-e3fa63ea93c3Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:20:47 +0000John ReedburgThe investigation continues into the murder of 16-year-old Kaylah Love, who was stabbed and beaten to death in a park on Chicago's West Side. Her family has organized a gathering to encourage anyone with information to come forward. Kaylah was last...
]]>331false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-behind-bars-the-tragic-romance-that-ended-in-murder--650537207c644f6f-9cfd-45f6-922d-8d329c20e4e8Sun, 23 Mar 2025 21:21:43 +0000John ReedburgIn a shocking tale of love, betrayal, and murder, 62-year-old Stephanie "Stevi-D" Dowell fell prey to the charms of a convicted quadruple murderer, David Brinson, behind bars. Their whirlwind romance, fueled by Bible study and emotional connection,...987false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/newlywed-husband-discovers-wife-is-transgender-marriage-ends-in-murder--6477525444b1007e-4149-4149-83f5-6166a99a030bSun, 09 Mar 2025 12:38:00 +0000John ReedburgIn this chilling true crime story, a newlywed husband stumbles upon a devastating secret about his wife, setting off a chain of events that culminate in a brutal murder. Deon Washington, a devoted husband, uncovered a shocking truth that led to a...1340false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happened-after-angie-stone-s-last-performance--64670368ed8ced4f-f457-4cc6-8380-2ef1c9bc4190Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:13:00 +0000John ReedburgBeloved R&B songstress Angie Stone, known for her soulful vocals as part of the groundbreaking hip-hop trio The Sequence and her solo hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," tragically lost her life early Saturday morning in a devastating car accident. She...703false250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fatal-shooting-at-chicago-luau-party-one-woman-dead-eight-injured--645552379b9090b5-a43a-452d-b98b-704e31431bbaTue, 25 Feb 2025 04:40:00 +0000John ReedburgKanesha Gaines, a 21-year-old mother of two, was tragically killed at a North Lawndale birthday party, where 8 others were also shot. Her mother, Natasha Graham, was painfully familiar with the toll of Chicago's gun violence, having lost her brother...679birthday,chicago,fatal shooting,graham,gun violence,kanesha gaines,luau party,north lawndale,no tears for black girlsfalse49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woman-found-dead-by-bridge-missing-son-leads-to-shocking-revelations--6435878445c9e40c-99cd-4fd3-a5dd-09a2e0030b35Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:01:00 +0000John ReedburgThe body of a woman was discovered near a bridge and quickly identified by the police. Her three-year-old son was missing, and soon an arrest would reveal the chilling story behind the scene. This is the tragic story of Nytesha and her son Nylo Lattimore.699cincinnati,john reedburg,no tears for black girls,nylo lattimore,nytesha lattimore,ohiofalse248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-gunned-down-after-calling-911-lashunda-mclendon--6418798848432164-f5f9-4846-9bae-68c1f831e632Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:37:00 +0000John ReedburgLashunda McLendon was a mother, a friend and confidant to her grown children in Charlotte, North Carolina. But when she needed the law, it failed her.426charlotte north carolina,lashunda mclendon,north carolina,no tears for black girls,no tears for black girls podca,true crime podcastfalse47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adopted-by-a-predator-the-latrecia-thomas-story--638489991a58d297-8e2a-414f-abba-bd359b0d3054Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:01:00 +0000John ReedburgLaTrecia Thomas, an adoptee who overcame significant challenges, was separated from her siblings and mistreated by her adoptive family. Despite these hardships, she demonstrated resilience in her journey toward healing and forgiveness. This is her story.956abuse and neglect,adoptee,adoption,adoptive family,child adoption,child predator,john reedburg media,latrecia thomas,no tears for black girlsfalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adopted-by-a-predator--638489981a0f83af-884f-4bc2-a02d-dc5146a406c9Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:54:00 +0000John ReedburgLaTrecia Thomas, an adoptee who overcame significant challenges, was separated from her siblings and mistreated by her adoptive family. Despite these hardships, she demonstrated resilience in her journey toward healing and forgiveness. This is her story.956abuse,abuse and neglect,child predator,forgiveness,john reedburg media,no tears for black girls,predatorfalse46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebellious-teen-twins-kill-mother-to-avoid-school--63755354]]>4293b0c1-bc09-4acd-a0a7-be4e0d6949c8Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:43:00 +0000John ReedburgNikki Whitehead had raised her twin daughters, Tasmiyah and Jasmiyah, with the goal of providing them a better childhood than she ever had. Yet, during their teenage years, they became defiant and unruly. When they alerted authorities to their...]]>1095back to school,jasmiyah whitehead,nikki whitehead,rebellious teen twins,school,tasmiyah whitehead,teenage years,teen twinsfalse45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/horror-in-ohio-woman-cooks-newborn-daughter-to-keep-a-man--63630277b4e89c15-cb67-477e-b326-94b3d932c203Thu, 09 Jan 2025 20:12:00 +0000John ReedburgIn a housing complex in Dayton, Ohio, China Arnold lived with her children and boyfriend, Terrell Talley. On August 30, 2005, a dispute over the paternity of their child, Paris, turned physical. In response, China placed her newborn daughter in a...114228-day-old,baby,china arnold,china p. armold,dayton,infant daughter,microwave mom,mother,newborn,new born,newborn daughter,no tears for black girls,ohio,paris talley,terrell talleyfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sculpture-leads-to-breakthrough-in-50-year-old-cold-case-dna-not-enough--63587521]]>5bf7abed-2c82-4eb7-9e33-14f39ea44011Mon, 06 Jan 2025 07:45:00 +0000John ReedburgA forensic artist sculpted the face of a Jane Doe from a 1973 cold case to identify her. The victim was discovered murdered near Foundry Road and Taylor Road in Lincoln, Virginia. Despite years of investigation, the case remains unsolved with no...]]>6231973 cold case,cold case,dna,dna evidence,identified,jane doe,john reedburg,lincoln,no tears for black girls podca,samantha paul,samantha paul narration,sculpture,taylor road,unindentified,virginiafalse43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-lives-lost-the-murders-of-kelvi-mccray-and-lauren-fields--634756421b63e647-8838-4314-8913-362210c88d90Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +0000John ReedburgThis episode delves into the tragic tales of Kelvi McCray and Lauren Smith Fields.959bumble dating app,john reedburg,kelvi mccray,lauren smith fields,online dating,samantha paulfalse42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murdered-by-her-own-family-for-alleged-demons-the-amy-burney-story--63278607193feca8-54cd-42af-84d0-3c83dbb223beThu, 12 Dec 2024 00:58:00 +0000John ReedburgIn April 1997, a bright and innocent girl named Amy Burney lost her life due to the neglect of those who should have protected her. Despite warning signs, no action was taken and she was left in the care of those who caused harm. At 32-years-old,...90132-years-old,amy burney,armstrong family murders,black true crime,children,demons,killed,murdered,the amy burney story,true crimefalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exotic-dancer-murdered-after-performance-in-mayor-s-mansion--63182512ac28812d-07ec-4d52-96fa-f7c2bd8d7446Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:55:00 +0000John ReedburgTamara Greene, also known as "Strawberry" during her days as an exotic dancer, was fatally shot in 2003 - just months after she reportedly performed at a party held at the Manoogian Mansion in Detroit. While never officially confirmed, it was rumored...12932003,detroit,exotic dancer,fatally shot,govenor,kwame kilpatrick,manoogian mansion,mayor,party,politicians,politics,strawberry,tamara greenefalse40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-was-murdered-by-a-deceitful-lover-and-buried-in-the-woods--630200152185458b-9ba1-4d8e-83f5-25ca3698b869Tue, 26 Nov 2024 22:36:14 +0000John ReedburgKayla Kelley was a stunning, confident woman who fell for the charms of a deceitful man and paid the ultimate price. As she pursues her deepest longing, Kayla becomes entangled in Kevin's disturbing secret, ultimately leading to her untimely death.841black true crime,buried,buried in the woods,collin county,dallas,deceitful lover,forest,forest park,kayla kelly,ocastor ferguson,texas,truecrime,true crime,woodsfalse39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/youtuber-new-trophy-wife-exposes-her-husband-as-an-abusive-monster--628455793813e1ae-c74d-426e-9662-207597cb0ab4Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:00:00 +0000John ReedburgLooking for advice on how to live your best life? YouTube is full of content creators eager to guide you. However, one popular YouTuber's seemingly perfect life took a dark turn when she discovered the horrifying truth behind her luxurious facade....856black content creator,black podcast,content creators,influencer,isis morales,john reedburg,no tears for black girls,samantha paul,the new trophy wife,true crime podcast,true crime stories,wealthy husband,youtube,youtuberfalse38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teen-sees-police-shoot-and-kill-father-on-911-call--62788052f5d48fbe-823c-4b87-b18d-6366e92a354dMon, 18 Nov 2024 14:00:09 +0000John ReedburgIsabella's worst nightmare came to life when she watched her father, 43-year-old real estate agent Brandon Durham, being shot by police during a home invasion in Las Vegas. She had been by his side when they received a desperate call for help from...419bella durham,black true crime,brandon durham,isabella durham,john reedburg,las vegas,news,no tears for black girls,real estate aganet,samantha paul,true crimefalse37bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7th-grader-and-mother-conspire-to-murder-and-kidnap-infant--627336508cc4eea6-a6aa-46cb-9bc1-6e1b0c9e25d7Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:05:41 +0000John ReedburgIn 1991, a twisted plan unraveled as a 7th grader and her mother joined forces to abduct and kill an innocent infant. The baby's mother had vanished while on her way to see a friend, triggering a frantic search throughout the borough. This is the...8611991,7th grader,abduct and kill,baby,black true crime,black true crime stories,feburary 17,harrowing tale,john reedburg,mother,no tears for black girls podca,no tears for black grils,raquel montano,samantha paul,true crime,true crime asmr,true crime storiesfalse36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-of-missing-guilford-tech-student-left-desperate-for-answers-tyarra-williams--62701693]]>9c408b10-c727-4f0a-991a-7f6a7d843dc8Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:09:00 +0000John ReedburgIn 2016, Tyarra Williams embarked on her path to success at Guilford Tech in High Point, North Carolina. However, a momentous evening with close companions took a dark turn when she mysteriously disappeared while meeting up with an acquaintance named...]]>1330black true crime,community college,disappearance,greensboro,guilford tech,high point,human trafficking,missing person,north carolina,no tears for black girls,true crime podcast,true crime stories,tyarra williamsfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/l-a-may-release-child-murderer-second-victim-overlooked--62661369c75a5182-989b-403b-9b68-d1fa8b57f9ffFri, 08 Nov 2024 04:55:00 +0000John ReedburgMadie Moore was imprisoned in 1995 for the murder of her 8-year-old niece, LaToya. The child's severely beaten body was discovered inside a trash can encased in concrete, hidden in a shed behind their family home. Now at 74, blind and confined to a...7431995,california parole board,candice moore,child murderer,chowchilla,dana orent,escatawpa jane doe,john amos,john doe,john doe number 245,kenneth eugene gridiron,kenneth eugene gridiron jr.,kenneth eugene gridiron sr.,l.a.,latoya harris,los angeles,madie moore,second victim,zhandra soilsfalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/child-murdered-by-father-s-transgender-partner-the-myls-dobson-story--6261963651c487cf-7063-4155-8aff-05f8a9cf9946Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:20 +0000John ReedburgThe death of four-year-old Myls Dobson in January 2014 shocked and saddened many. After enduring three weeks of brutal mistreatment from a caregiver entrusted by his father, the young boy tragically lost his life. Despite being loved by his family,...1105abuse,abuse and neglect,babysitter,caregiver,charles king,childcare,january 2014,kryzie king,monique dobson,myls dobson,new york city,okee wade,transgenderfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/star-crossed-cousins-a-tragic-tale-of-forbidden-love-and-murder-the-zion-foster-case--6251804337765a58-7300-4577-888d-60344faeb783Sun, 27 Oct 2024 08:01:00 +0000John ReedburgWhen 17-year-old Zion Foster disappeared, her mother and boyfriend were shocked. They had believed she was spending the night with her cousin, Jaylin Brazier, as she often did. But when they reached out to him for help finding Zion the next day, he...761detroit teen,east detroit high school,forbidden love,jaylin brazier,missing person,murder case,star crossed cousins,st. augustine murders,tragic tale,zion foster,zion foster casefalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rapper-murders-girlfriend-in-attempt-to-prevent-her-and-children-from-leaving--62463510aff28b84-1f9b-41f2-b90c-e2c3ffca1f21Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:12:00 +0000John ReedburgAfter a decade of struggle, Tanezia Blockwood, a 29-year-old mother of two, made the difficult decision to end her relationship with Teddy Knight when he refused to provide financial support for their family. Tragically, her attempt to leave with...560brooklyn,children,john reedburg,no tears for black girls,rapper murders girlfriend,tanezia blockwood,teddy knightfalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-diddy-s-wild-freak-off-party-told-by-miss-tanea--62381663[00:00] Diddy's party: Fame turns to nightmarish trap.[03:42] Stayed longer than planned, visited P. Diddy.[09:00] Awkward encounter leads to entering the house.[11:40] Feeling trapped, suspicious of motives at party.[13:39] Felt deceived, left after unmet promises.[16:30] Unwanted advances and control by P. Diddy.[20:58] Celebrities drugging girls when intoxicated, unaware.[23:34] Feeling fear amid unwanted advances and choices.]]>23de2a42-a045-49bc-9f8c-b027f01b9366Wed, 16 Oct 2024 04:28:00 +0000John ReedburgIn December 2022, Tanea found herself unexpectedly invited to one of the infamous parties hosted by P. Diddy, known for their extravagant and often controversial nature. This invitation, facilitated by a prince she met in Los Angeles, seemed like a...[00:00] Diddy's party: Fame turns to nightmarish trap.[03:42] Stayed longer than planned, visited P. Diddy.[09:00] Awkward encounter leads to entering the house.[11:40] Feeling trapped, suspicious of motives at party.[13:39] Felt deceived, left after unmet promises.[16:30] Unwanted advances and control by P. Diddy.[20:58] Celebrities drugging girls when intoxicated, unaware.[23:34] Feeling fear amid unwanted advances and choices.]]>1521arabian prince,cell phone confiscation,diddypuffy,eventproducer,fame glitz and glamour,freak off parties,instagram models,john reedburg,john reedburg media,miss tanea,puff,puff daddy,puffy,puffy combs,samantha paul,security,singer tanea,tanea,ultra music week,underage participantsfalse30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-she-do-it-the-conviction-of-natavia-lowery--62355132








]]>31165ebe-754d-4c34-8509-5fab57de8fcdMon, 14 Oct 2024 04:38:00 +0000John ReedburgIn the pulsating heart of New York City, Linda Stein held dominion over an empire of music and real estate, her influence reverberating through the elite circles of Manhattan. A confidante to celebrities like Elton John and Whoopi Goldberg, Lindas...








]]>851alcohol,bedford hills correctional fac,blunt metal object,breast cancer,coerced confession,elton john,embezzlement,gruesome death,linda stein,madonna,marijuana,motion for new trial,natavia lowery,no tears for black girls,samantha paul podcast,second degree murder,self-medication,sparkling soirees,surveillance footage,yoga stickfalse29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sean-diddy-combs-9-lives-lost-at-puff-daddy-charity-concert--62294111Topics Covered:

• 1991 Harlem charity concert
• Sean "Puffy" Combs & Heavy D
• Astroworld tragedy parallels
• NYC concert disaster details
• Music history and cultural impact

]]>2b2950b9-198e-4ca9-93ae-1be3d27e0e83Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:50:00 +0000John ReedburgUncover the heart-wrenching details of the 1991 charity concert in Harlem that ended in disaster. In this episode, host Samantha Paul delves deep into the tragic events that took the lives of nine young souls at New York City College during a...Topics Covered:

• 1991 Harlem charity concert
• Sean "Puffy" Combs & Heavy D
• Astroworld tragedy parallels
• NYC concert disaster details
• Music history and cultural impact

]]>8441991 charity concert,98.7,afropunk,afro punk,autism,classic hip hop,coachella,diddy,heavy d,hip hop,john reedburg media,kiss fm,new york city college,puff daddy,red alert,south by southwest,special education,support system,therapy,wbls fmfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elizabeth-sullivan-missing-and-then-murdered--6221660907780cf6-fb0c-4bcd-aac9-ecf5d50849bdThu, 03 Oct 2024 21:20:00 +0000John ReedburgIn the quiet neighborhood of Liberty Station in San Diego, the disappearance and subsequent murder of Elizabeth Sullivan shocked the community and left lasting scars. Elizabeth's life, filled with complexity and contradiction, came to a brutal end,...818body found,cadaver dogs,defense,disappearance,freezer,gone missing,john reedburg,john reedburg author,matthew sullivan,murder investigation,no tears for black girls,prescription drugs,producer,samantha paul podcast,san diego,san diego international airpor,second degree murder,steve sutton,triel,writerfalse27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-dream-shattered-the-makeva-jenkins-murder--62190654]]>8b74042f-57c8-4bdb-92da-4c7620cdcf59Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:21:00 +0000John ReedburgThe Jenkins family seemed to epitomize the American dream, with Makeva Jenkins, a successful businesswoman, leading a seemingly perfect life. But one night, this dream was shattered when Makeva was brutally murdered in her own home.The investigation...]]>610american dream,courtroom,defense attorney,divorce,euri jenkins,family tragedy,financial success,first degree murder,gunshot,home invasion,intruder,life insurance,lifeless body,makeva jenkins,manslaughter,motion for new trial,police investigator,self made businesswoman,suburban america,white dodge chargerfalse26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-killer-within-the-murder-that-shook-palmdale-lanell-barsock-story--62112923Tap in now to hear the full story!]]>94e0ea32-445b-42c0-90c2-01f78b01d40bThu, 26 Sep 2024 05:06:00 +0000John ReedburgIn this week's gripping episode of "No Tears For Black Girls," we delve into the shocking murder of LaNell Barsock, a promising young nurse with big dreams. Discover how a tragedy rooted in jealousy and betrayal unfolded in the seemingly serene city...Tap in now to hear the full story!]]>1062autopsy,black true crime podcast,boeing,california,central america,dna evidence,fbi,fling.com,homicide detectives,john reedburg,lanell barsock,long beach city college,lorraine austin,louis bonaire,murder,murder investagation,no tears for black girls,palmdale,samantha paul,vocational nursefalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-proclaimed-psychic-coerces-victim-into-prostitution--62086844fcbbeb49-8d62-470e-9f32-a07d2cf14012Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:28:00 +0000John ReedburgOur latest episode dives deep into the chilling story of Gina Rita Russell, a con artist who used her supposed psychic abilities to manipulate and exploit vulnerable individuals for personal gain. From the bustling streets of Los Angeles to an...530backpage.com,bank fraud,candy evans,gina rita russell,money laundering,psychic,self-proclaimed,spiritual assistance manipulatfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sean-diddy-combs-arrested-by-federal-agents-in-new-york-hotel--61902780dd1944af-c530-4391-94dc-764b6590fee9Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:14 +0000John ReedburgOn September 16, 2024, the world of hip-hop was rocked when one of its titans, Sean Diddy Combs, was arrested by federal agents on charges of sex trafficking and sexual assault. The arrest marked a stark turning point in the illustrious career of a...4442024,2024 legal news,bad boy records,brother love,cassandra cassie ventura,federal indictment,hip hop news,music mogul controversy,no tears for black girls podca,rolling stone magazine,samantha paul narration,sean combs arrest,sean "diddy" combs,sean diddy combs,september 16,serial predator,sex trafficking case,southern district of new york,surviving diddy,syracuse universityfalse23bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gangster-s-kidnap-and-exploit-single-mother-for-profit-on-onlyfans--61894885397f0bd3-18c7-4ea8-a751-9e26c8011180Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:12 +0000John ReedburgIn today's harrowing episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we delve into the sinister world of human trafficking and organized crime. From the notorious sex trafficker Melanie Danae Williams to a chilling case in Riverside County, we uncover how...694birth mother,california,gambling apps,human trafficking,human trafficking statistics,kidnapped,maximum security prison,melanie danae williams,onlyfans,organized crime,physical abuse,porn,porn hub,pornography,pretty ho,richard ryan,riverside county,sex trafficking young girls,south los angeles,underground gambling denfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seeking-redemption-the-aftermath-of-amanda-williams-murder--61356751afe4fa80-b70c-4de9-9cb6-df28226fac0bThu, 12 Sep 2024 07:00:12 +0000John ReedburgIn this harrowing episode of "No Tears For Black Girls," we delve into the tragic story of Amanda Williams, a beloved salon owner and respected community member, whose life was cut short on October 9, 2023. As the Warrensville Heights community reels...627aggravated murder,amanda williams,attorney andy petropoulius,black lives,cleveland,courtroom,delta sigma theta sorority,emotional self-defense claim,gunshot wounds,no tears for black girls podca,premeditated,prosecutor michael o'malley,self-defense claim,social media rumors,sunset drive,tragic love stories,tyrrell edwards,warrensville heights police de,williams children,word churchfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-aspiring-marine-to-serial-killer-s-prey-the-story-of-trineisha-dene-colomb--613200201af973d6-0785-4a05-996a-c1fea612fab9Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:08 +0000John ReedburgOn this episode of "No Tears For Black Girls," we dive into the harrowing story of 23-year-old Trineisha Den Colomb, a bright young soldier with dreams of joining the Marines. Abducted and brutally murdered, her case stood out as the only known victim...586abduction,abuse and neglect,african american woman,baton rouge serial killings,breaking into a candy store,carrie yoder,death row,dené colomb,derek todd lee childhood,dna evidence,joint fbi metropolitan atlanta,lafayette,louisiana,marine,marines,randy mabrer,scott,st. francisville,violent attacks,violent spreefalse20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ex-boyfriend-bombs-chicago-home-of-porn-hub-bbw-killing-her-mother-amidst-hotel-bill-dispute--6127042000:00 Arson fire kills grandmother, injures granddaughter in Bridgeport.04:17 Nichols retaliation caused tragic fire, killing Charnette.]]>99f50fb2-051a-42db-b0ae-0a37268991baThu, 05 Sep 2024 07:00:15 +0000John ReedburgWelcome back to "No Tears For Black Girls." In today's heart-wrenching episode, we delve into the tragic story of Charnette Walker. On a peaceful June night in 2024, Charnette's world was torn apart when her daughter's ex-boyfriend, in a vengeful...00:00 Arson fire kills grandmother, injures granddaughter in Bridgeport.04:17 Nichols retaliation caused tragic fire, killing Charnette.]]>392adult entertainment industry,bridgeport,charnette walker,chicago,community mourning,cordale nichols,cordell nichols,first responders,grand daughter,grand mother,heated argument,hotel bill dispute,john reedburg,molotov cocktail,no tears for black girls,porn hub,samantha paulfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-armstrong-family-murders-what-really-happened--6124844200:00 Complex murder investigation uncovers hidden betrayals.04:14 Antonio ran prestigious gym, advocate for health.09:55 DNA evidence inconclusive, AJ's defense claims conspiracy.11:06 Maxine's evidence supports AJ, creates new suspect.16:24 AJ deactivated security, cleaned crime scene, faced errors.17:47 AJ suspected murderer, mistrials, third trial upcoming.]]>6fa7478d-e70e-4d3f-b470-6fda9d41b842Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:00:15 +0000John ReedburgIn July 2016, the tight-knit Armstrong family community was rocked by the brutal murders of Don and Antonio Armstrong, a picture-perfect couple adored by all. Dive deep into the labyrinth of hidden betrayals and dark secrets that unraveled their...00:00 Complex murder investigation uncovers hidden betrayals.04:14 Antonio ran prestigious gym, advocate for health.09:55 DNA evidence inconclusive, AJ's defense claims conspiracy.11:06 Maxine's evidence supports AJ, creates new suspect.16:24 AJ deactivated security, cleaned crime scene, faced errors.17:47 AJ suspected murderer, mistrials, third trial upcoming.]]>1183aj armstrong,antonio armstrong,armstrong family murders,dawn armstrong,houston police department,josh armstrong,nfl player,picture perfect couple,schizophreniafalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/molecules-an-audio-novella-by-john-reedburg-excerpt--61207220Connect with John:IG: @johncharlesreedburgFB: @jcreedburg

]]>530a4b63-fb3f-480a-a1e9-f9e4f2ae8e1dFri, 30 Aug 2024 06:21:00 +0000John ReedburgDiscover the dark truth behind a father's supposed suicide in this chilling tale of family lies and the weight of secrets. Blurring reality and fantasy, this urban suspense/horror chronicles the journey of John Reedburg as he navigates life in Los...Connect with John:IG: @johncharlesreedburgFB: @jcreedburg

]]>500excerpt,family,fiction podcast,horror,john reedburg,john reedburg author,john reedburg books,lies,los angles,metafiction,meta fiction,molecules,novel,october,real horror,real story,samantha paul,south los angeles,suicide,tragic storyfalse17bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-stardom-to-tragedy-the-heartbreaking-downfall-of-maia-campbell--61168659558b7519-7a15-4a26-af11-ba9ca9e23a3dTue, 27 Aug 2024 04:54:00 +0000John ReedburgThe 90s brought a wave of talented actresses to Hollywood, including Maia Campbell who rose to fame on NBC's 'In The House' and starred alongside Tupac Shakur and Janet Jackson in Poetic Justice. But as the years went by, she fell victim to drugs,...3442pac,drugs,hollywood,in the house,janet jackson,ll cool j,maia campbell,makaveli,mental illness,nbc,nineties,no tears for black girls,poetic justice,prostitution,samantha paul podcast,the 90s,tupac shakurfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-a-father-s-fear-turns-fatal-the-timea-batts-story--61144738This episode of "No Tears For Black Girls" delves into the emotional turmoil, exploring themes of parental grief, gun violence, and the complexities of living with a criminal past. We take you through the evidence, witness testimonies, and the passionate defense and prosecution narratives that shaped the course of the trial. Hear how the community honored Timea, the legal battles that ensued, and the profound impact on all involved.
Listen to the full episode to understand the broader implications of this tragic event.

00:00 Prosecution presents damning evidence; defense refutes.03:43 Batts' contradictory statements and forensic evidence explained.06:52 Podcast by John Reedburg, hosted by Samantha Paul.]]>c6c607c9-46d9-4d1e-89b5-dfb91f351425Sun, 25 Aug 2024 03:11:00 +0000John ReedburgIn the tragic tale of Timea Batts, an innocent eleven-year-old girl mistakenly shot by her own father, we unravel the layers of events that led to that fateful day in Hendersonville, 2016. Join host Samantha Paul as she navigates through the...This episode of "No Tears For Black Girls" delves into the emotional turmoil, exploring themes of parental grief, gun violence, and the complexities of living with a criminal past. We take you through the evidence, witness testimonies, and the passionate defense and prosecution narratives that shaped the course of the trial. Hear how the community honored Timea, the legal battles that ensued, and the profound impact on all involved.
Listen to the full episode to understand the broader implications of this tragic event.

00:00 Prosecution presents damning evidence; defense refutes.03:43 Batts' contradictory statements and forensic evidence explained.06:52 Podcast by John Reedburg, hosted by Samantha Paul.]]>439accidental shooting,attempted second-degree murder,autopsy,bullet casing,firearm possession,forensic pathologist,gunshot wound,hendersonville tragedy,james brown,large sum of cash,no tears for black girls,podcast series,police questioning,psychological state,surveillance footage,timea batts,timothy batts,trial evidence,video footagefalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tragic-case-of-trellis-sykes-loss-and-unresolved-justice--6113885600:00 Teen's tragic murder unsolved until journalist investigates.03:35 Trellis killed, community seeks justice and safety.06:46 Community honors Trellis, unsolved murder case continues.09:54 Trellis Sykes remembered in No Tears series.]]>81755e24-2f98-4a15-ad91-fffb1dcb1434Sat, 24 Aug 2024 15:51:00 +0000John ReedburgIn our latest episode, we take a deep and heart-wrenching dive into the tragic story of Trellis Sykes, a beacon of hope abruptly silenced on May 13, 1994. This solemn episode led by our devoted host, Samantha Paul, uncovers decades-old wounds and...00:00 Teen's tragic murder unsolved until journalist investigates.03:35 Trellis killed, community seeks justice and safety.06:46 Community honors Trellis, unsolved murder case continues.09:54 Trellis Sykes remembered in No Tears series.]]>62916 years old,1994,abandoned lot,abc 13,basketball court dedication,bricker park,cold case,defensive wounds,dna evidence,herman woodfield,houston police department,investigative efforts,shortcut to school,sunnyside neighborhood,texas,tragic end,trellis sykes,unsolved murder,unsolved murders,worthing high schoolfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atlanta-man-murders-subway-employee-for-excessive-mayo-on-sandwich-brittany-macon--6108905600:00 Brittany remembered as compassionate, killed in dispute.04:08 Tragic story highlights violence and community loss.]]>ec2b097e-8979-4de2-86d7-3428afd7b4c7Tue, 20 Aug 2024 07:00:12 +0000John ReedburgIn this episode of "No Tears For Black Girls," we delve into the tragic story of Brittany Macon, a 26-year-old who was senselessly killed during her shift at a subway restaurant in southwest Atlanta. This shocking incident was sparked by a minor...00:00 Brittany remembered as compassionate, killed in dispute.04:08 Tragic story highlights violence and community loss.]]>335atlanta,atlanta news,brittany macon,community safety,crime and justice,gun violence,heart-wrenching,mayonnaise,melvin williams,no tears for black girls,podcast episode,samantha paul,sandwich,shocking,social issues,southwest,subway,subway restaurant shooting,tragic storiesfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/louisiana-axe-murders-clementine-barnabet-and-the-church-of-sacrifice--61034382But that's not all. We also dive into the mysterious identification of the Escatawpa Jane Doe, revealing her true identity as Clara Birdlong from Greenwood, Mississippia haunting reminder of unresolved stories and forgotten lives.
00:00 Clementine Barnabet born into turmoil and poverty.03:14 Clementine's family, brutal murders, Opolis town.09:11 Twisted church, gruesome murders, Clementine's life sentence.10:15 Clementine's dark deeds haunt Louisiana, her identity mystery.]]>73794c8d-a517-400c-81eb-b95e3ca0f3c2Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:15:00 +0000John ReedburgIn this episode, we uncover the disturbing tale of Clementine Barnabet, a young girl whose life was marred by violence, cults, and incomprehensible tragedy. Born in the late 19th century, Clementine rose to lead a deadly cult, eventually confessing to...But that's not all. We also dive into the mysterious identification of the Escatawpa Jane Doe, revealing her true identity as Clara Birdlong from Greenwood, Mississippia haunting reminder of unresolved stories and forgotten lives.
00:00 Clementine Barnabet born into turmoil and poverty.03:14 Clementine's family, brutal murders, Opolis town.09:11 Twisted church, gruesome murders, Clementine's life sentence.10:15 Clementine's dark deeds haunt Louisiana, her identity mystery.]]>1019angola state penitentiary,christ sanctified holy church,church of sacrifice,civil rights,clementine barnabet,escatawpa jane doe,good hope baptist church,harvard university,hong kong,john reedburg author,justice for black girls,lafayette louisiana,lynchings,motion picture films,naacp,nina porter,phd,southern pacific railroad line,walter byers,w.e.b du boisfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twisted-justice-the-story-of-donetha-snead-and-serial-killer-william-darryl-lindsay--61010875From vulnerable communities, failed marriages and an alter ego dubbed "Bad Bill," Lindsay's life was a maze of depravity. Explore his unsettling pattern of preying on marginalized women and the eventual justice brought through the unwavering determination of law enforcement.
00:00 Lindsay committed heinous crimes, sentenced to 30 years.06:28 Lindsay's brutal crimes in overlooked community.10:02 Man kills two women, Christmas card exposes him.11:09 1997 cold case killer extradited, dies 2001]]>73af9ced-9d6f-437c-ba83-69d2792380b6Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:00:28 +0000John ReedburgJoin host Samantha Paul on another gripping episode of "No Tears For Black Girls" as we delve into the harrowing story of Donetha Laverne Snead. Vanished from St. Augustine, Florida, in April 1993, Donetha's case took years to unravel, revealing...From vulnerable communities, failed marriages and an alter ego dubbed "Bad Bill," Lindsay's life was a maze of depravity. Explore his unsettling pattern of preying on marginalized women and the eventual justice brought through the unwavering determination of law enforcement.
00:00 Lindsay committed heinous crimes, sentenced to 30 years.06:28 Lindsay's brutal crimes in overlooked community.10:02 Man kills two women, Christmas card exposes him.11:09 1997 cold case killer extradited, dies 2001]]>725cold case homicide,darryl lindsey,donetha laverne snead,justice for black girls,missing persons,no tears for black girls,serial killer,st. augustine murders,true crime podcast,unsolved mysteries,william darrell lindsayfalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/justice-for-elijah-timmons-patricia-king-s-story--60965574Patricia shares the chilling details of her last moments with Elijah, the injustice she's faced from law enforcement, and the systemic racism she believes played a significant role in mishandling her son's case. From the premeditated nature of the crime to the heartbreaking indifference of the police, Patricia's story is one of resilience, love, and unyielding pursuit of the truth.
Join us as Patricia King takes us through the devastating events leading up to her son's untimely death, her harrowing interactions with the police, and the ongoing fight for accountability and justice in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This is more than just a personal narrative; it's a call to action for communities to stand together against racial injustice and police misconduct.
You can support Patricia and Elijah's family by donating to their GoFundFundMe page below:https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-elijah-edward-timmons-iii]]>d7ada99c-1968-456a-a760-834eb432dc87Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:47:00 +0000John ReedburgOn this episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we take a heart-wrenching journey with Patricia King, a courageous mother fighting an uphill battle for justice after the tragic shooting of her son, Elijah Timmons. Patricia shares the chilling details of...Patricia shares the chilling details of her last moments with Elijah, the injustice she's faced from law enforcement, and the systemic racism she believes played a significant role in mishandling her son's case. From the premeditated nature of the crime to the heartbreaking indifference of the police, Patricia's story is one of resilience, love, and unyielding pursuit of the truth.
Join us as Patricia King takes us through the devastating events leading up to her son's untimely death, her harrowing interactions with the police, and the ongoing fight for accountability and justice in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This is more than just a personal narrative; it's a call to action for communities to stand together against racial injustice and police misconduct.
You can support Patricia and Elijah's family by donating to their GoFundFundMe page below:https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-elijah-edward-timmons-iii]]>4917altercation with police,assualting a police officer,body cam footage,community health worker,elijah timmons,gofundme for elijah,inquest handling,intentional behavior,patricia king,police accountability,police arrest,police brutality,police evidence alteration,police misconduct,police racism,racial discrimination,racism,son's shooting,struggle with police,unjust groupsfalse10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/escorts-exploit-clients-in-dangerous-pay-to-play-scheme--608439158d6e9f14-5d79-40ed-8c2e-e78caca6dfb7Mon, 29 Jul 2024 08:36:00 +0000John ReedburgCome and learn about the dark side of the internet, where meeting escorts can lead to a dangerous downfall. See how one's actions can ruin not only their own life, but also those of their loved ones. Take a deep dive into the world of "pay-to-play"...578ashanti dorsey,atlanta,barnsville,cameron jones,dontavious morrison,escorts,forest park,georgia,keira williams,no tears for black girls,online,pay-to-play,roger crawford,true crime,websitesfalse9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sonya-massey-murder-linked-to-white-supremacy-gang-initiation--608013692c4a16b7-a8c3-4f51-90a8-8bd459a2679bThu, 25 Jul 2024 12:17:00 +0000John ReedburgThe tragic murder of Sonya Massey in Springfield, Illinois has been linked to a white supremacist gang initiation. The victim, a 36-year-old Black woman who reached out for police assistance, was met with violence instead. Deputy Sean Grayson of the...1175black people,black true crime podcast,death's heads,deputy,halocaust,illinois,neo nazi,no tears for black girls,sangamon county,schutzstaffel,sean grayson,sheriff,sonya massey,springfield,tattoo,totenkopf,true crime,true crime asmr,white supremacyfalse8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woman-s-body-found-pants-down-in-house-full-of-men-the-shiniqua-nickerson-case--607985462d55650a-b365-4b3b-8afc-9b724db2520bThu, 25 Jul 2024 07:00:15 +0000John ReedburgThe death of a young woman at a Cleveland boarding house has sparked a fervent investigation by local law enforcement. According to reports, 31-year-old Shiniqua Nickerson was found deceased in her room at the Algonac Road boarding house, located...1690algonac road,black true crime podcast,black woman,boarding house,cleveland,euclid-green,interview,john reedburg media,men,nikkia nickerson,no tears for black girls,ohio,shiniqua nickerson,true crime,womanfalse7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fame-tragedy-and-unfulfilled-potential-the-untold-stories-of-charmayne-maxwell-and-khia-edgerton--60772917d49012d1-304c-4beb-9327-dde3084b6b78Tue, 23 Jul 2024 04:00:07 +0000John ReedburgThe tragic stories of Charmayne Maxena Maxwell and Khia Danielle Edgerton aka DJ K-Swift, two exceptional black women in the music industry whose lives ended too soon. Brownstone's rise to fame with chart-topping hits, Maxie's mysterious death in 2015...876baltimore,black true crime podcasts,brownstone,brown stone,charmayne maxena maxwell,charmayne maxwell,club queen,club scene,dj k-swift,fame,khia danielle edgerton,maxee,maxie,no tears for black girls,potential,r and b group,tragedy,tragic stories,untold storiesfalse6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tan-dagod-killed-oakland-rapper-killed-at-beauty-supply-store-opening--60727784268ed3bd-610f-46b9-b2d1-cb876fc1b243Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:55:00 +0000John ReedburgOakland rapper Tan DaGod was shot and killed during a meet and greet in her hometown Saturday, July 13th, 2024. It happened at the grand opening of a local beauty supply store on 40th Street and Telegraph Avenue. Tan DaGod, or Tan, whose real name...337alliauna green,beauty supply,grand opening,local,no tears for black girls,oakland rapper,smal business,tan dagod,tan dagod killedfalse5bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dear-america-i-m-sorry-to-bother-you-if-you-re-busy-kershaw-prison-exclusive--60727091e257a077-16f9-4468-9ba7-745b31f983ebThu, 18 Jul 2024 08:05:00 +0000John ReedburgInmates at the Kershaw Correctional Institution in South Carolina are speaking out about the continued mistreatment and inhumane conditions they face. Despite ongoing efforts to call for change, such as a prisoner work strike and demands for...441abuse,black men,jail systems,kershaw correctional facility,kershaw prison,no tears for black girls,prisoners,scdoc,south carolinafalse4bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/triple-horror-women-shot-set-on-fire-the-stories-of-yazmeen-williams-briana-winston-raejonette-morgan--60681346bd309436-3c76-4b1b-ac9b-8cf59ff3cf2cSat, 13 Jul 2024 05:12:00 +0000John ReedburgAt just 31 years old, Yazmeen Williams's life was brutally cut short. Her body was discovered in a sleeping bag, her killer still at large. Meanwhile, in Riverdale, Georgia, 23-year-old Briana Winston was reported missing on March 17th - only to be...634atlanta,briana winston,brutal murders,dionne leslie-pullen,full episode,gang shooting,homocide,john reedburg media,justice for rae,justice for raejonette morgan,manhattan,new york city,no tears for black girls,shooting,south los angeles,yazmeen williamsfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mysterious-death-on-girls-trip-to-mexico-sparks-fbi-investigation-shanquella-robinson--6064069056bc4b75-49b8-4387-96f0-e73fa8dcc4a8Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:50:00 +0000John ReedburgShanquella Robinson's trip to Mexico was supposed to be a dream getaway, but instead turned into a nightmare when she was found brutally murdered. As the investigation delves deeper, it becomes evident that there is more to her story than initially...946brutal murders,cabo,girl's trip,mexico,murder,murder trial,mystery,no tears for black girls,san lucas,shanquella robinson,unsolvedfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tortured-then-shot-in-both-legs-the-april-jace-story--60594379f0ea56bc-567a-4d1f-ba7e-1e6f86ae3984Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:00:15 +0000John ReedburgIn Hollywood, Michael Jace played the hero--a tough cop who always brought down the bad guys. But behind closed doors, he was a different story. Obsessed with his wife April Jace, he became paranoid and convinced she was cheating on him. When April...1292actor,april jace,athlete,john reedburg,michael jace,murdered,no tears for black girls,track and field,track starfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/killer-judge-stabs-ex-wife-59-times-in-jealous-rage-the-aisha-fraser-story--60524725Aisha Fraser endured physical abuse at the hands of her husband, Lance Mason, on August 2nd, 2014. Despite being arrested and sentenced to four years in jail, he was released after only serving nine months for good behavior. Sadly, his promise of change was a lie as he ultimately took Aisha's life on November 18th, 2018. The question remains: why was he given an early release and what led him to commit such a heinous act?]]>3d137700-7fd1-41b3-ac64-ff5231c6de91Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:00:13 +0000John ReedburgKiller Judge Stabs Ex-Wife 59 Times in Jealous Rage|The Aisha Fraser Story Aisha Fraser endured physical abuse at the hands of her husband, Lance Mason, on August 2nd, 2014. Despite being arrested and sentenced to four years in jail, he was released...Aisha Fraser endured physical abuse at the hands of her husband, Lance Mason, on August 2nd, 2014. Despite being arrested and sentenced to four years in jail, he was released after only serving nine months for good behavior. Sadly, his promise of change was a lie as he ultimately took Aisha's life on November 18th, 2018. The question remains: why was he given an early release and what led him to commit such a heinous act?]]>930african-american,aisha fraser,black,crime uk,crime usa,killer juge,lance mason,no tears for black girls,real horror,real story,teen crime news,true crime newsfalse100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/love-lies-and-murder-the-twisted-tale-of-a-deadly-polyamorous-affair-in-queens-ny--604580472fc606b9-60a0-4c60-ae4e-f60b11f358feFri, 21 Jun 2024 04:23:00 +0000John ReedburgExperience the latest installment of No Tears For Black Girls as we unravel the convoluted web of a polyamorous affair gone awry in Queens, New York. Get acquainted with Sheryl Outerbridge, Devonne Wilkerson, and Malik Wilkerson as deep-rooted secrets...580black true crime podcasts,black true crime stories,devonne wilkerson,john reedburg media,love triangle,malik wilkerson,new york city,no tears for black girls,ny,polyamorous,polygamy,queens,trap queens,true crime,true crime magazine,true crime newsfalse99fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exclusive-rapper-diddy-nas-and-t-i-caught-in-controversial-2011-private-party-tape-audio-unveiled--6042015793df4ef9-811f-4225-b49e-1189013bdaadTue, 18 Jun 2024 05:15:00 +0000John ReedburgRecently, a taped conversation from 2011 featuring rapper Diddy, Nas, Akon, music executives Devyne Stephens and Stephen Hill, and other well-known celebrities resurfaced. The conversation has sparked controversy and raised questions about the...498bet awards,black entertainment network,brother love,devyne stephens,diddy,diddy news,freak offs,nas,party,p diddy,p. diddy,puff daddy,puffy,sean combs,secret recordings,sex tape,stephen hill,t.i.,tip harrisfalse98bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/birthday-tragedy-ex-husband-slaughters-family-of-jennifer-hudson--60378862992ed017-71bb-4691-87e1-4eec199b1956Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:07:00 +0000John ReedburgJennifer Hudson, the beloved singer and award-winning actress, had her life shattered when a horrific tragedy struck her family. In 2008, while Jennifer was at the peak of her career, news broke that her mother, brother, and nephew had been brutally...1120academy awards,academy award winning actress,american idol,american idol star,birthday,chicago,dreamgirls,dream girls,happy birthday,hudson family murders,jennifer hudson,john reedburg,julian king,no tears for black girls,the voice,tragedy,william balfourfalse97fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/double-tragedy-kyla-pratt-s-brother-involved-in-gang-violence-atlanta-nursing-student-murdered--60359406f1656bec-2afd-493e-a830-30f6942c7838Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:18:00 +0000John ReedburgTraveling through Los Angeles and Atlanta, we uncover the dark secrets of Kyla Pratt's brother Doheen as he is implicated in a devastating gang shooting that takes the life of an innocent student. In Georgia, we delve into the murder of nursing...456actress,atlanta,black true crime podcasts,breaking news,brother,brutal murders,california,carson,celebrity,celebrity news,celebrity true crime,center view pirus,doheen pratt,east coast crips,john reedburg author,kyla pratt,los angeles,no tears for black girls,samantha paul,urban newsfalse96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shattered-bones-and-a-split-liver-uncovering-the-tragic-story-of-adam-mann--603402917802d79b-de29-439e-9adf-16c53c6d7fc8Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:28:00 +0000John ReedburgGet a sneak peek of our newest series, "Tears For Black Boys," where we uncover the overlooked crime stories of black boys and men. Award-winning author John Reedburg's triple role as writer, producer, and director brings these narratives to life,...14141980s,adam mann,black men,black true crime podcasts,breaking news,bronx,damarcus dark,edenwald houses,john reedburg author,new series,new york city,no tears for black girls,samantha paul,tears for black boysfalse95fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-tears-for-black-girls-e94-woman-sentenced-to-390-years-in-prison--60298068]]>7cc049d9-1075-4ff3-ae82-2fba702f7a98Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000John ReedburgSantra Rucker had it all - designer clothes, fresh hairstyles, and a wealthy boyfriend who supplied her with the finest things. But when that boyfriend turned out to be a notorious drug dealer, Santra found herself caught in the dangerous world of...]]>721audio series,black true crime podcasts,court system,darryl 'kendu' riley,darryl kendu riley,drug dealer,drug kingpin,full episode,jail baes,john reedburg author,john reedburg media,maryland,prison,samantha paul,santra rucker,sentence,true crime news,virginia,washington dcfalse94fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/down-low-brotha-k-lls-girlfriend-and-her-female-lover-after-affair-with-transwoman-exposed--602333705399ee33-2c58-4570-accc-e568d1fb9451Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000John ReedburgA twisted love triangle turns deadly when a jealous man on the downlow discovers his girlfriend's infidelity with another woman, leading to a brutal double murder. Tune in to uncover the sordid details of this shocking crime.452down low brotha,exposed,female lover,jojo williams,joresse jessica williams,k*ll,laverda pearl "vee" robinson,no tears for black girls,transwoman,unalivesfalse93bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diddy-s-downward-spiral-new-male-party-worker-turns-to-federal-authorities-for-help--60217547b42cc6ca-a661-4c67-8638-1bf153b82c90Thu, 30 May 2024 05:55:00 +0000John ReedburgAs Diddy's empire continues to crumble, a new male party worker steps forward to speak to federal authorities about the shocking secrets he witnessed behind closed doors. Revelations of corruption, greed, and deception threaten to bring down one of...558black true crime podcasts,brother love,documentary,federal authorities,hip hop,homeland security,no tears for black girls,puff daddy,puffy,sean diddy combs,southside,surviving diddyfalse92fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/detroit-teen-still-missing-4-inmates-on-the-loose-in-louisiana-jail-break--601960893205f139-a07b-434b-b213-b3aa69676d75Tue, 28 May 2024 09:38:00 +0000John ReedburgIn this episode, we dive into the ongoing search for missing teenager Na'Ziyah Harris in Detroit and the shocking escape of four inmates from a Louisiana jail. Stay tuned for updates on these developing stories as we uncover new details and possible...382avery guidry,breaking news,detroit teen,dollar general store,donte perry,jamarcus cyprian,louisiana,missing person,na'ziyah harris,no tears for black girls,omarion hookfin,recent headlines,tangipahoa parish jail,travon johnson,wwl-tvfalse91bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/legal-troubles-for-sean-kingston-s-family-surprising-news-about-diddy-s-private-parts-and-major-developments-in-nicki-minaj-s-arrest--601849663aae0e83-b613-42e5-b328-41c6e1cb8ae1Mon, 27 May 2024 07:11:00 +0000John ReedburgLegal troubles plague Sean Kingston's family, shocking revelations about the size of Diddy's private parts emerge, and major updates surface regarding Nicki Minaj's recent arrest.623cassie ventura,celebrity news,courtroom,drama,lawsuit,legal,nicki minaj,private parts,sean kingstonfalse90bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-talented-scholar-to-brutal-murder-victim-the-story-of-rushiandra-cooper--6017645475544b7e-7b89-43c7-b297-23212def9ba3Sat, 25 May 2024 06:13:00 +0000John ReedburgOn this episode, we remember the tragic loss of Rushiandra Cooper - a beautiful and talented Brooklyn woman whose life was cut short by a senseless act of violence in 1996. As we honor her memory, we also explore her passion for writing and music, her...1107brutal murders,emcee,female rapper,gone too soon,hiphop,rapper,rushiandra cooper,scholar,talented,tragic lossfalse89fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/justice-for-josefina-brother-claims-hate-crime-in-brutal-murder-trial-exclusive--6017645604e225e5-6355-4b33-a1d1-d4bac30c2162Tue, 14 May 2024 06:50:00 +0000John ReedburgThe brutal slaying of young Josefina Catherine Cunningham has shaken the once-quiet town of Rensselaer, New York. As the trial date for Robert J. Fisher, the suspected killer, nears, her grief-stricken family demands answers and justice. In a candid...594child predator,hate crime,josefina catherine cunningham,jy'quan stewart,latest news,murder trial,new york city,robert fisherfalse88bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sisters-in-death-the-tragic-murders-of-ana-matias-and-destini-smothers--60176457]]>c33f4289-6abc-4f20-b77c-3f5d04157189Mon, 13 May 2024 07:54:00 +0000John ReedburgIn this harrowing episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we delve into the brutal murders of 14-year-old Ana Matias and young mother Destini Smothers. In 2008, Ana was left in the care of a man who claimed to be her father, only to tragically lose her...]]>582ana matias,black lives,brutal murders,destini smothers,kareem flake,tragic storyfalse87fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-brush-with-death-samantha-s-story-part-one--60176466]]>989e72e4-7a98-468c-8a56-9102a26cdccfFri, 03 May 2024 07:45:00 +0000John ReedburgThis is the first installment from our new playlist series entitled, "A Brush With Death." ]]>876a brush with death,afterlife,after life,john reedburg author,out of body experience,playlist series,samantha paul,supernatural,testimonyfalse86bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recent-tragedies-in-columbus-and-milwaukee-expose-harsh-reality-for-black-women-the-loss-of-lo-letha-hall-and-sade-robinson--60176474616de980-e674-419c-90bc-8d14a8708402Mon, 22 Apr 2024 08:23:00 +0000John ReedburgBlack women are six times more likely to be killed than white women, and it's not just a few isolated cases. A recent study blames "structural social inequities" for the staggering disparity, which has only increased by 73% in the past six years. This...898black true crime podcasts,columbus,john reedburg author,john reedburg media,lo-letha hall,milwaukee,no tears for black girls,real crime,reality for black women,real stories,recent headlines,recent tragedies,sade robinson,top stories,trending newsfalse85fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fatal-eclipse-the-chilling-tale-of-danielle-ayoka--6017647162eb2b2f-59b2-4b2f-a24e-ae347fd42732Sun, 14 Apr 2024 11:15:00 +0000John ReedburgDanielle Johnson was freaking out about the eclipse. The astrology guru and "divine healer" warned her followers on TikTok about the upcoming celestial event, saying it was a battle between good and evil. But just days later, tragedy struck as...540405 freeway,chilling tale,danielle ayoka,danielle johnson,divine healer,john reedburg media,no tears for black girls,online persona,psychic,psychics,solar eclipse,woodland hills apartm,woodland hills apartmentsfalse84bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exclusive-federal-investigation-exposes-diddy-s-leaked-recordings-of-beyonce-and-jay-z--60176458]]>8cd1d213-28a0-4b82-bcb6-7acfe71a732cThu, 11 Apr 2024 07:35:00 +0000John ReedburgWas the rumored Federal investigation actually responsible for leaking Diddy's private recordings of Beyonce and Jay Z? ]]>574beyonce,black true crime podcasts,celebrity,diddy,exclusive,footage,freak offs,jay z,jay-z,news,no tears for black girls,p diddy,scandal,sean combs,secret recordingsfalse82bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murdered-josefina-cunningham-and-gizzell-ford--6017645911cfbdb9-46f9-4e22-8fa3-4f9929229f2cThu, 11 Apr 2024 06:54:00 +0000John ReedburgOn this episode of "No Tears For Black Girls," we delve into the heartbreaking stories of three-year-old Josefina Cunningham and eight-year-old Gizzell Ford. Two precious young lives taken too soon.594domestic violence,gizzell ford,josefina cunningham,missing children,skeletal remainsfalse83fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-daughter-was-possessed-by-a-demon-true-story--6017646702c49f39-3d17-43c4-8edf-16eccad67cdbTue, 02 Apr 2024 06:34:00 +0000John ReedburgIn 2012, a small town in Indiana was shaken by a series of inexplicable events that would become international news. The Ammons family, seemingly just an average family of four, made shocking claims of being possessed by demons. But it wasn't until...1231ceance,demon house,demons,exorcists,gary,gary pd,haunted,indiana,latoya ammons,news and topics,paranormal investigations,possessed,psychics,rosa campbell,the ammons family,true storyfalse81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deadly-zombie-drug-made-of-human-bones-demand-so-high-dealers-resort-to-grave-robbing--601764735ad1f0f5-b2ab-4f74-9761-2e2566a2cda8Thu, 28 Mar 2024 07:30:00 +0000John ReedburgA new 'zombie' drug, containing human bones, is sweeping through Sierra Leone and killing around a dozen users every week. Dealers are reportedly robbing graves to keep up with the demand.587cannabis,crisis,demand,fentanyl,grave robbing,human bones,kush,opioid,sierra leone,sulfur,thc,west africa,zombie drugfalse80fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stolen-innocence-diamond-bradley-s-last-moments--601764754f697c0d-eb12-45f0-b523-c94bcff5d8ceTue, 26 Mar 2024 09:29:00 +0000John ReedburgIn "Stolen Innocence: Diamond Bradley's Last Moments," No Tears for Black Girls delves into the tragic tale of a young girl whose dreams of success were shattered by the dangers of social media. Follow along as we uncover the harrowing story of...991diamond bradley,domestic violence,illinois,murder,social media,solved case,teenagerfalse79fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fentanyl-an-american-true-crime-story--60176478aecccce4-1cf2-4089-8f06-f697630c5c1dThu, 21 Mar 2024 07:00:05 +0000John ReedburgDeadly, destructive, and devastating. Fentanyl has become the ultimate enemy lurking in America's streets, claiming more lives than the Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan wars combined. Brace yourself for a chilling episode as we delve into the insidious...1626afghanistan,american,black true crime podcasts,epidemic,fentanyl,iraq,opioid,story,vietnam,warfalse78fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-friend-threw-acid-in-her-face-naomi-oni--601764832ece93cf-6521-45f9-88aa-4685bc318d2bThu, 14 Mar 2024 07:01:00 +0000John ReedburgNaomi Oni was a bright and respectful young lady, taught to value herself for who she is rather than her appearance. With a close-knit group of friends, she enjoyed typical teenage interests like celebrity culture, fashion, makeup, and music. But on...1397acid attacks,black true crime podcasts,black true crime stories,black women podcast,crimes against black women,dj envy,england,epidemic,face melters,great britain,grudge,harrowing story,hate,john reedburg media,london,naomi oni,nigerian woman,revenge,staler,stalkedfalse77fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/charlotte-weatherspoon-grieving-mother-scammed-by-fake-funeral-director-church--6017646074b69cf1-feec-43ed-99d1-8c05bd608089Thu, 07 Mar 2024 08:00:09 +0000John ReedburgCharlotte Weatherspoon was left in a state of perpetual mourning following the abrupt demise of her son Charles, a situation exacerbated by Shawnte Hardin's deceitful tactics and his false portrayal as a funeral director. Hardin ran the so-called...1077black true crime podcasts,charles weatherspoon,charlotte weatherspoon,columbus,con artist,fake funeral director,greater faith missionary bapti,hussain funeral home and celeb,john reedburg media,no tears for black girls,ohio,scam,shawnte hardinfalse76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-only-the-dogs-could-talk-the-sherese-bingham-story--601764817947d4bc-a14e-46ce-b037-f38394a434f4Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:54:05 +0000John ReedburgIn this episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we delve into the unsolved mystery surrounding Sherese Bingham's demise. A decade has passed since her tragic end, yet the question that haunts Indiana State Police remains unanswered: Who is responsible...849false75fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lotta-cash-desto-s-shooting-in-houston-the-untold-story--60176484285bd8e2-513c-4f42-892d-eceeeb582d7eThu, 22 Feb 2024 05:40:00 +0000John ReedburgIn a tragic turn of events on the night of September 24, 2022 in Houston, Texas, the bright lights of the city bore witness to the untimely demise of rap sensation Destiny Govan, known to fans as Lotta Cash Desto. The rising star from Memphis had just...720big jook,black true crime podcasts,destinee govan,hernandez govan,hip hop,houston,john reedburg media,lil uzi vert,lotta cash desto,memphis,music,rapper,shooting,trap queens,urban news,yo gotti,young dolphfalse74fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rap-star-captures-own-murder-on-cellphone-pleads-for-one-last-hug-from-daughter--60176479de4997ab-593a-4105-b500-46694ac33af8Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:22 +0000John ReedburgAs authorities wrapped up their probe into the untimely passing of Atlanta rapper, Rahim Grant, they uncovered disturbing clues personally placed by the victim before his death. The main person of interest was 29-year-old mother, Ciera Harp, who had a...972atlanta,ciera harp,clayton county,georgia,no tears for black girls,red beezyfalse73fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-kc-detective-exposed-as-leader-of-sex-trafficking-ring-preyed-on-vulnerable-black-women-for-profit--60176462acdaf5bb-b6e5-4a35-bf4f-75c0a403c3b8Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:50:00 +0000John ReedburgKansas City's top detective, known and feared on the streets, had a hidden agenda - he was running a sex trafficking ring with a notorious drug kingpin. For years, Detective Roger Golubski used his power to shield his illegal operation, exploiting...1659corrupt cop,corruption,human trafficking,john reedburg media,kansas city,no tears for black girls,police,police department,roger golubski,true crimefalse72fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dark-side-of-marjorie-harvey-alleged-ties-to-organized-crime--601764652cb6b91b-1c54-4cd5-9c70-8558a0c4e7c7Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:54:00 +0000John ReedburgDubbed "Lady Heroin," Marjorie Harvey may appear to be a high-class socialite, but whispers suggest she has ties to dangerous drug lords and organized crime. Rumor has it that her husband, comedian Steve Harvey, was just a pawn in her quest for...667celebrity true crime,family fued,lady heroin,marjorie harvey,marriage,organized crime,steve harveyfalse71fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yo-gotti-s-brother-big-jook-from-tragedy-to-grief-a-mother-s-heartbreak--60176499b74efab5-44fb-4a4b-a72e-97254253dee1Mon, 22 Jan 2024 09:34:00 +0000John ReedburgThe Memphis rap scene was rocked on January 13th, 2024 by the brutal murder of Anthony "Big Jook" Mims, brother of rap mogul Yo Gotti. With his influential presence in CMG and hands in every aspect of the music industry, Big Jook's untimely demise at...1752false70fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-missing-in-st-louis-mother-and-daughter-abducted-by-online-cult-the-makayla-wickerson-story--60176496b7272db7-be1d-4c87-b717-3c0500a28f84Wed, 17 Jan 2024 08:32:00 +0000John ReedburgSt. Louis police investigating possible abduction of four adults and their children by an online cult. 25-year-old Makayla Wickerson and her 3-year-old daughter Malaiyah among the missing, according to authorities. The family vanished without a trace...1246black true crime podcasts,makayla wickerson,no tears for black girls,online cult,podcastblack podcast,rashad jamal,st. louis,university of cosmic intelligefalse69fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/perry-high-school-shooting-claims-life-of-black-student-who-was-the-victim--601765062f73c3c7-7e26-4f37-aa90-ed25fcd28934Sun, 14 Jan 2024 09:01:00 +0000John ReedburgOn January 4, 2024, the usually peaceful streets of Perry, Iowa were overcome by a chilling winter morning. Ahmir Jolliff, an enthusiastic 11-year-old known as "Smiley", left his home with excitement for school. Little did anyone know, this would be...617false68fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/215-bodies-found-in-unmarked-graves-behind-mississippi-prison--6017652187cccb0f-a159-40b9-b7b6-68e657cfe72fWed, 10 Jan 2024 20:37:00 +0000John ReedburgAn alarming situation has unfolded in Jackson, Mississippi, where 215 bodies were discovered buried in unmarked graves behind a state jail. Families of the deceased were not notified until last month. Some burial sites were only identified by a number...769false67fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-san-antonio-shootings-and-the-mysterious-death-of-khadija-derry--601765321efb8cde-d486-41a8-96cd-c8e64d9ab14eSat, 06 Jan 2024 13:06:00 +0000John ReedburgIn the bustling City of San Antonio, Texas, a string of brutal shootings sent shockwaves through the community. The prime suspect? A 19-year-old named Joe-Isaac Lee Yanez. But it was the tragic death of Khadija Derry that shook the town to its core....773black true crime podcasts,family,khadija derry,murder,san antonio texas,senseless,shootingfalse66trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mom-of-school-shooter-behind-bars-deja-taylor--601764983bc26155-06d8-4a7c-b19b-68cc52d80793Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:53:00 +0000John ReedburgSix-year-old boy shoots teacher in Virginia due to mother's neglect. Deja Taylor faces up to 5 years in prison for owning firearm while using marijuana. Learn the disturbing details behind this tragedy and find out what will happen to Taylor in court....918false65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-teen-kills-sister-over-xmas-presents-the-abrielle-baldwin-story--60176464e1b920ac-38b7-43f9-966f-da2a95087d1cFri, 29 Dec 2023 23:08:00 +0000John ReedburgChristmas Eve took a dark turn for a Florida family when a 14-year-old boy fatally shot his sister, Abrielle Baldwin, after an argument over holiday presents. The incident happened at their grandmother's house and has left the entire community reeling...2111false64fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dog-finds-skeletal-remains-revealing-missing-child-amore-wiggins--60176492c829a6a4-c776-4e83-bbc1-fc6728b12d25Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:09:00 +0000John ReedburgAfter years of tireless searching for the identity of a young girl, they discovered whose skeletal remains in an Opelika trailer park, authorities finally made a breakthrough. They not only identified the victim as Amore Joveh Wiggins, also known as...347false63fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-youngest-adult-criminals-ever-convicted-catherine-and-curtis-age-12--60176493ff5679d9-4c1b-49aa-b192-f87c470f6bccThu, 28 Dec 2023 06:24:00 +0000John ReedburgMeet Catherine and Curtis Jones, the youngest ever convicted adult murderers. From their tumultuous upbringing to the horrific acts they committed, this is the chilling true story of two siblings driven to violence by their abusive parents. Follow...868false62fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tramautized-by-a-monster-named-diddy-tiffany-red-speaks-out-celebrity-crime-story--60176514f2b1960e-c14e-444c-bffd-717b3f7ebd3bSat, 23 Dec 2023 12:57:00 +0000John ReedburgLongtime friend of Cassie Ventura, Tiffany Red, reveals shocking details about Diddy's treatment of Cassie and speaks out to support her friend's claims of verbal abuse. Tune in now to hear the truth behind their relationship.816false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/killed-her-raped-a-girl-then-reburied-her-the-tamika-huston-story--60176518bf68ec97-f9ad-4992-a8bc-04957eef6207Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:01:00 +0000John ReedburgWhen Tamika Huston disappeared, her family knew something was wrong. She had never left without her beloved dog. As police worked and crucial evidence came to light, the shocking truth unfolded.623false60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/found-dead-after-three-years-with-the-tv-still-on-the-joyce-vincent-story--60176531482ebb31-59f1-445c-b108-5c1bafc66b50Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:37:00 +0000John ReedburgIn 2006, Joyce Carol Vincent, a woman who strangely disappeared for two years in London, captured the attention when people found her deceased under perplexing conditions, sparking many inquiries. When her body was discovered, it had decomposed to...474false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-beauty-of-survival-the-kechi-okwuchi-story--6017647732a6a4ce-97fd-4e21-9bdc-8273273164bdSun, 17 Dec 2023 21:58:00 +0000John ReedburgDiscover the incredible journey of Kechi Okwuchi, a courageous survivor of a plane crash at the young age of 16. Despite enduring severe burns, she refuses to let this tragedy define her. With her music and unwavering spirit, she shares a message of...368false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-of-four-murdered-in-front-of-children-the-jameka-williams-story--60176486a1b00756-0590-4e11-8223-4a4506ad0db9Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:14:00 +0000John ReedburgA Friday evening in Missouri City turned tragic when a 38-year-old mother of four, Jameka Williams, was fatally shot by her on-again, off-again boyfriend. The incident occurred in front of her three children as she was getting ready for a night out.577false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/florida-mother-of-four-vanishes-the-marie-chantal-delly-story--60176488480f8934-c289-42a4-98fe-1e65d5a28be7Sun, 10 Dec 2023 10:17:00 +0000John ReedburgIn the small town of Naples, Florida, something sinister happened to a mother named Marie Chantal Delly. The 2010 case has stumped law enforcement as they try to piece together what happened after Marie clocked out and left her job at Walmart. Her...483black girls matter,black true crime stories,florida mother,marie chantal delly,no tears for black girlsfalse56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-search-for-daphne-webb-missing-baby-out-of-oakland-ca--60176490d54c339b-2d5f-43ae-a965-58fa5984e2ebThu, 07 Dec 2023 20:28:00 +0000John ReedburgOn July 10, 2013, a disturbing disappearance rocked Oakland, California. One-year-old Daphne Webb vanished from a busy parking lot near Gazzali's Supermarket, where she was last seen with her grandmother in an SUV. The community is desperate for...538black true crime stories,california,daphne webb,missing baby,oaklandfalse55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-memory-of-trecia-spencer-carruthers-lauderhill-florida--601765209db92ca8-e0d5-4fdb-9301-a680ca3d8e6cWed, 29 Nov 2023 11:55:00 +0000John ReedburgViolent death of South Florida woman, Trecia Spencer Carruthers. On a fateful Halloween afternoon in October 2023, a 35-year-old entrepreneur found lying unresponsive in the road with multiple gunshot wounds. Her heartbroken sister describes her as an...315false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-bridesmaid-s-tale-the-tragedies-surrounding-kimora-lee-simmons-remembering-kim-porter-erica-kennedy--60176502666d978a-9b6e-428c-8ec6-5c2ccba04b36Mon, 27 Nov 2023 18:17:00 +0000John ReedburgOn this episode, we explore the fate of best friends Kimora Lee Simmons, Kim Porter, and Erica Kennedy regarding Sean P. Diddy Combs. Back at the time of Kimora's wedding, Kim Porter and Erica Kennedy were both bridesmaids. But years later after Kim...619false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surviving-diddy-46-lawsuits-against-sean-combs-cassie-s-story-isn-t-the-only-one-celebrity-crime-stories--6017652571b2de9e-10c2-443f-9ee4-78a0f6b1a2c7Fri, 24 Nov 2023 19:41:00 +0000John ReedburgForty-six lawsuits have been brought against Sean "Diddy" Combs, and Cassie wasn't the first. Recently, former R&B singer Cassie filed a lawsuit against the hip-hop mogul, accusing him of rape and abuse. Industry insiders are predicting more...1405false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alexis-murphy-body-of-slain-teen-found-after-seven-year-disappearance--60176533fcfb8930-6a40-418c-8245-fa8a931464e7Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:09:00 +0000John ReedburgOn August 3, 2013, seventeen-year-old Alexis Murphy embarked on a short journey to Lynchburg from her home in Shipman, Virginia. She was last seen at a Liberty Gas Station in Lovingston that evening. The police identified 48-year-old Randy Taylor as...441false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keisha-marie-white-north-carolina-woman-died-mysteriously-in-hospital--601764699fccacc0-1faa-437e-ba4a-94994ff88df4Sun, 19 Nov 2023 09:03:00 +0000John ReedburgVidant Medical Center admitted Keisha Marie White of Weldon, NC, in 2014 due to serious lupus complications, which ultimately resulted in her tragic death. Her family is demanding answers on her mysterious death and whether medical personnel adhered...358false50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/debra-brown-and-alton-coleman-african-american-serial-killers-who-targeted-their-own-community--60176495d802cc55-9a36-44c9-ab84-08012b2eef27Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:58:00 +0000John ReedburgNo Tears For Black Girls examines the shocking story of Debra Brown and Alton Coleman, two African American serial killers who targeted their own community in four U.S. states during their 1984 murder spree. Get all the facts plus details surrounding...1824false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-women-serial-killers-roberta-elder--60176535e279fc0c-802b-4f9f-a32a-b9def319861eTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:40:00 +0000John ReedburgNotorious serial killer Roberta Elder, nicknamed Mrs. Bluebeard, began her murder spree in 1938 yet it wasn't until 1952 that anyone suspected foul play. It is believed she had killed at least fourteen people without leaving a trace of evidence...445false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dismembered-by-the-ones-they-loved-lebrea-jackson-rachel-elizabeth-imani-buckner--60176487de3e2318-17fa-491f-88e5-e9978e0d62a2Sat, 11 Nov 2023 19:52:00 +0000John ReedburgJoin us on a harrowing journey through the West Coast to examine the tragic cases of LeBrea Jackson and Rachel Elizabeth Imani Buckner. These two courageous women shared one thing in common - they were both mothers whose lives they tragically cut...492false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/never-returned-after-spring-break-the-twisted-fate-of-texas-a-m-student-tynesha-stewart--6017647047e98aa4-daef-4aff-8f06-d7cc16124456Fri, 10 Nov 2023 20:23:00 +0000John ReedburgOn March 15, 2007, 19-year-old Tynesha Stewart was tragically murdered by her former boyfriend, 27-year-old Timothy Wayne Shepherd. A freshman at Texas A&M University studying civil engineering, Stewart was home for spring break when the brutal...275false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grieving-mom-sheneen-mcclain-demands-justice-for-her-son-elijah-killed-by-police-brutality--60176472af5d9f3b-7454-45e2-ab63-823b68d77caeFri, 10 Nov 2023 04:21:00 +0000John ReedburgGrieving mother Sheneen McClain seeks justice for her son, Elijah McClain, after he was killed due to police brutality. Video footage of officers restraining him and his cries of "I can't breathe" have made national headlines and sparked nationwide...857false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dallas-woman-shot-and-left-for-dead-by-her-husband-dishaye-stevenson-s-unbelievable-story--60176540c926e7f4-962b-48d8-b433-920e60b832daSun, 05 Nov 2023 10:47:00 +0000John ReedburgPolice officers in Dallas, Texas, responded to a call of shots fired. When they arrived at the scene, they found Dishaye Stevenson lying on the side of the road, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Tragically, Stevenson died at the scene before help...1707false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mississippi-police-killed-her-son-then-buried-him-in-a-grave-without-telling-her-the-bettersten-wade-story--60176534632e974a-2a3a-485d-97cc-6c6a6985b3feMon, 30 Oct 2023 01:13:00 +0000John ReedburgBettersten Wade had been searching for her missing adult son for seven months when she finally learned what happened to him. Follow Us! TikTok: @NoTearsForBlackGirls YouTube: @NoTearsForBlackGirls IG: @NoTearsForBlackGirls FB: @NoTearsForBlackGirls X...938false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twins-found-dead-after-mother-died-by-suicide-the-tragedy-of-catorreia-hutto--60176500750e4a92-32aa-404b-8081-d34915f00910Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:10:00 +0000John ReedburgXavier Jackson, an inconsolable father, faces the devastating loss of his five-year-old twins at the hands of their mother, Catorreia Hutto, who tragically took her own life in Florida. Follow Us! TikTok: @NoTearsForBlackGirls YouTube:...550false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rapper-kills-ex-wife-in-2017-then-murders-pregnant-girlfriend-in-2023-raesha-heard-rain-harris--601764899d2db3c9-b567-4b10-8758-b2dc0b971a59Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:12:00 +0000John ReedburgOn Tuesday, October 11th, 2023, the tranquil atmosphere of DeKalb County was shattered by the vicious killing of Raesha Heard - a much-loved and pregnant mother of two. The prime suspect, Justin Rene Lewis also known as the rapper Mad Muzik Cali - the...354false40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-family-that-got-revenge-on-their-daughter-s-pimp-barry-gilton-lupe-mercado--6017650567b6baf0-317e-40ba-a3cf-8f31e659143fSun, 22 Oct 2023 20:14:00 +0000John ReedburgTo save their 17-year-old daughter from a life of prostitution, Barry Gilton and his wife turned to vigilante justice after the police failed to help. The couple took matters into their own hands to stop the pimp in Los Angeles, California. Follow Us!...626false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-caryn-faye-brown-and-ta-kiya-young-two-tragic-cases-of-violence--601765139b3af502-3c31-454f-bcb7-58bfebfca74bFri, 20 Oct 2023 09:34:00 +0000John ReedburgThis episode examines two heartbreaking cases of violence. On the East Coast, Caryn Faye Brown tragically lost her life when her partner shot her while she attempted to escape abuse. In the Midwest, police officers killed Ta'Kiya Young who was only...614false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kania-brunson-tragic-murder-after-she-revealed-affair-to-his-wife-body-discovered-in-burned-remains--601764804e88bbd2-ad91-4182-b8bd-59b1a415f928Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:50:00 +0000John ReedburgThe violent murder of Kania Brunson shocked the citizens of Milwaukee. Sultan Shareef took her life, after revealing their affair to his wife. Follow Us! TikTok: @NoTearsForBlackGirls YouTube: @NoTearsForBlackGirls IG: @NoTearsForBlackGirls FB:...248false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grandmother-sacrifices-son-life-to-save-baby-a-celebrated-hairstylist-gone-too-soon-pinkie-hale-and-ruby-k-ior--60176504505b444e-a4a9-4545-a61a-6878c8fec21fMon, 16 Oct 2023 07:06:00 +0000John ReedburgTune in for the amazing account of Pinkie Hale and Tymeir Dial, a grandmother's fearlessness to shield her grandchild, and the sad end of Ruby K'ior, the renowned hairdresser. Get ready as these stories will touch your heart, bringing you on an...541false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/postpartum-depression-a-memphis-mother-murders-four-children-the-shaninia-gardner-story--60176491d67b5e54-34b2-40f1-85b1-0f9c1a4ff815Sat, 14 Oct 2023 12:42:00 +0000John ReedburgDays after his children were taken away by their mother, Shaninia Gardner, Martin Gardener held onto a photograph album filled with memories of Tallen, Sai, Sahvi and Yahzee. All that he had left to treasure were the images of his small and angelic...829false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unlock-the-mystery-of-bonita-adams-tamiya-taylor-serial-murder-in-memphis-tn--6017653755221ce0-3441-46b8-9aea-e91f17a5c932Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:12:00 +0000John ReedburgThe mysterious case of Bonita Adams and Tamiya Taylor. Two young African American women from Mississippi, now living in Memphis, TN, both disappearances within days of each other. Could this be a case of serial murder? Solve the mystery and follow...431false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-dead-bodies-found-in-basement-following-apparent-murder-suicide-in-ohio-remembering-danielle-harris--60176541553be373-a0c2-4251-95ee-4507f0721446Thu, 12 Oct 2023 11:26:00 +0000John ReedburgOn the night of September 28, 2023, tragedy rocked Shaker Heights, Ohio,. A tragedy took Danielle Harris, a beloved 35-year-old mother of four children, from this world.. Join us as we dive into the aftermath of this untimely death and discuss how her...305false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragedy-in-south-africa-ntokozo-mayenzi-xaba-stabbed-multiple-for-refusing-his-love--601765445e704e13-155f-4870-9d17-ca024a8c2951Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:48:00 +0000John ReedburgNtokozo Mayenzi Xaba, aged 20, a beautiful young lady who was stabbed multiple times to death by her ex boyfriend a college rugby star, Ngcebo Thusi, because she refused to get back into a relationship with him after she broke up with him because of...375false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brandon-gant-killed-while-getting-medicine-for-his-mother--6017654296c656a2-5782-43dd-8df4-15acdd82aa28Tue, 10 Oct 2023 08:28:00 +0000John ReedburgOn the morning of September 6th, Brandon Gant drove his mother's Toyota Corolla to Southeast D.C., with the task of picking up her medication from the local pharmacy. However, what meant to be an act of kindness became a tragedy when Gant pulled up at...204false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-la-teen-murdered-in-mta-bus-shooting-by-gang-members-the-corie-williams-story--6017654772f3d055-a60f-46ac-90a2-a7ddb72fe829Sun, 08 Oct 2023 09:42:00 +0000John ReedburgIn 1997, a tragedy befell South LA with the slaying of Corie Williams, a teenager shot on an MTA bus. Onlookers saw the ruthless shooting by gang membersforming a sorrowful narrative about a life taken too soon. Follow Us! TikTok:...436false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aaliyah-ingram-nashville-teen-killed-after-meeting-boy-on-social-media--601764852549e836-8450-442d-be51-acfb1dcd02ecSat, 07 Oct 2023 14:38:00 +0000John ReedburgThirteen-year-old Aaliyah Ingram of Nashville, Tennessee, was killed in a car accident on November 21, 2022. Her family is seeking answers and justice. Aaliyah loved making tacos, listening to music, and watching sports; now her family wants closure....249false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/desperate-search-for-missing-texas-mom-continues-deundrea-ford--6017649798e6e3a0-e231-469d-80f9-20fe6a397916Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:55:00 +0000John ReedburgDeundrea Ford, a 21-year-old single mother with ties to a capital murder case, has been missing for over a week in Houston. With her last sighting being at the Diva's Bikini Sports Bar & Grill on Sept. 21, family and friends plead for her safe...469false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tomika-chapman-victim-of-domestic-abuse-and-alleged-murder--601765126fb936c2-6375-4042-898d-fbb53d6154a7Thu, 05 Oct 2023 07:22:00 +0000John ReedburgTomika Chapman was a 47-year-old mother and wife who had been subject to violent acts in the home. Despite having multiple police calls and filing paperwork to prevent domestic violence, she eventually became a victim of tragedy. Follow Us! TikTok:...376false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/noni-battiste-kosoko-19-year-old-dies-in-atlanta-jail--60176503d76ded44-aa51-4df4-8e3e-c6b50b60d279Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:05:00 +0000John ReedburgNoni Battiste-Kosoko, 19, was apprehended in Union City, Georgia on May 20, 2023 with a bench warrant due to her absence at her misdemeanor trespassing and vandalism trial. To those locked up alongside her, it became increasingly apparent that she...179false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-road-rage-victim-a-domestic-abuse-survivor-the-stories-of-caitlin-elizabeth-zaiylah-bronson--601765158a34ff55-250f-479a-a864-cf5bb2073f3cSun, 01 Oct 2023 23:31:00 +0000John ReedburgOn a fateful day in September 2023, an unprovoked act of rage interrupted Caitlin Elizabeth's idyllic family roadside journey. Jason Rashad Williams, a 46-year-old trucker from Louisiana, opened fire on the 31-year-old hairstylist who was travelling...533false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-r-kelly-be-freed-from-jail-shocking-details-of-inhumane-treatment-may-lead-to-release--6017651760ddbac5-bd15-44e6-97c9-b036f46f5240Sat, 30 Sep 2023 09:09:00 +0000John ReedburgR. Kelly claimed police and prosecutors had acted unfairly despite him not receiving his Fourth Amendment right. He detailed mistreatment at the Metropolitan Correction Center in Chicago, claiming they had treated him worse than animals. He even...1427false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chicago-mom-killed-after-speaking-out-against-violence-that-black-women-face--60176507be41cdf2-a867-4187-b8a5-7d8458dc37d1Fri, 29 Sep 2023 14:07:00 +0000John ReedburgSomeone whom Sierra had known for years strangled her outside her home in Chicago. A month before her untimely demise, Sierra appeared as a guest on a local news segment to discuss the disproportionate victimization of Black women at the hands of...354false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-than-1-000-kids-reported-missing-in-ohio--601765117036b311-fd21-47f1-a2e9-c006dec55ddaThu, 28 Sep 2023 11:45:00 +0000John ReedburgChildren are disappearing from northern Ohio in record numbers, with more than 1,000 minors reported missing so far this year. More than 45 children have gone missing in the Cleveland-Akron area this month alone, and in August, there were more than 35...315false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/killed-by-her-boyfriend-on-valentine-s-day-for-laughing-the-anitra-gunn-story--601765166aa1a97d-b931-4cb0-9b97-8f3199390c17Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:47:00 +0000John ReedburgTragedy struck the Atlanta community when a missing 23-year-old Westlake High School graduate, Anitra Gunn, was found dead in a woodland area of Crawford County. Her death came after a day of searching for her since her disappearance on Valentine's...581false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-new-york-pink-houses-a-brooklyn-gang-war-gone-too-far-the-shatavia-walls-story--60176519b7640ed7-ac5e-452c-af1f-04dd34433a8cTue, 26 Sep 2023 08:11:00 +0000John ReedburgListen in as we explore the feud between Mac Ballas and Ninedee/Loopy Gang that led to the tragic death of Shatavia Walls. This true crime story will leave you stunned. Follow Us! TikTok: @NoTearsForBlackGirls YouTube: @NoTearsForBlackGirls IG:...785false52trailerhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-friends-forever-buried-together-wearing-matching-outfits-serenity-and-briana-s-tragic-story--60176522a995c827-a4df-4d45-a420-d1e8c46acc69Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:29:00 +0000John ReedburgNineteen-year-old Serenity Childs and her best friend, eighteen-year-old Briana Sanai Ware-Hall, were tragically killed in an altercation with Serenity's boyfriend, Jonathan Stinnette, also eighteen. He had already been issued a restraining order...282false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twin-sisters-had-their-brother-killed-the-lemae-and-leaundra-matthews-story--60176549d22d1ebf-a409-48eb-8261-2cb6d1795563Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000John ReedburgLeaundra Matthews, 23, told her mother in a 2019 confession that it had to be done. That chilling statement would provide the breakthrough authorities needed to solve the 2017 murder of 17-year-old Christian Matthewsa crime for which his two twin...954false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cracks-of-light-episode-7-what-the-pig-told-the-wolf--60176523b23b783d-8443-4887-86d3-27ead5242b2eFri, 22 Sep 2023 10:13:00 +0000John ReedburgTune into an episode from our partners at "Cracks of Light," the urban fantasy horror podcast inspired by John Charles Reedburg's acclaimed novel. Stream Cracks of Light on your favorite podcast platform. Demetrius' harrowing accounts of child abuse...740false16bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/missing-michelle-c-eason-where-did-she-go--60176545a23b46e6-53bd-4837-b7a2-cf060ac810e1Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:50:00 +0000John ReedburgEight sex workers turned up dead in the home of a serial killer, with one exception - Michelle Eason. Years after Kendall Francois was put away, police are still on the hunt for Michelle - leading to speculation that someone else may be behind her...251false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mom-s-quick-thinking-saves-five-year-old-from-killers-the-felicia-hughes-story--60176508ea1aaece-fbdd-470b-b87f-230e2ea7c1a1Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:16:00 +0000John ReedburgFelicia Hughes and her fianc, Kenan Breaud, Sr., resided with their five-year-old son in their New Orleans home until the fateful day tragedy struck during an home invasion robbery and took away both of their lives. Created, Written, & Produced by...171false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/labor-day-gone-wrong-a-mother-of-three-killed-in-road-rage-shooting-in-atlanta-the-desiree-george-story--60176536f3df97ee-70c7-4426-b3ce-562c72b2a8f7Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000John ReedburgThe family of Desiree George, a vibrant thirty-one-year-old mother of two, spoke of her in only the most loving of terms. Over the Labor Day weekend she had taken a fateful trip to the buzzing city of Atlanta, Georgia. In the early hours of Tuesday...180false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mother-of-3-fatally-shot-while-traveling-through-south-l-a-neighborhood-the-breyanna-bailey-story--60176526b4fb7993-7213-4643-8f4e-42016ebf2effThu, 21 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000John ReedburgSeptember 26, 2022, a night of dread and disaster, saw the beloved BreYanna Baileythe thirty-year-old mother of threemowed down in her SUV while navigating Chesterfield Square, LA. The fearful chaos that ensued felled other hapless bystanders as her...314false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/los-angeles-serial-killer-targets-african-american-women-online--60176527057ea04d-1bb7-4ce4-a228-0353792b69cbWed, 20 Sep 2023 07:42:00 +0000John ReedburgAre the deaths of Nichole Coats and Maleesa Mooney connected? The LAPD are conducting a thorough investigation into the two unrelated cases which occurred within days of each other in Los Angeles. As questions arise over potential links, the police...366false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/coroner-ids-victims-of-murder-suicide-at-dover-township-home-the-megan-saunders-story--601765466f6d4348-b86d-4043-a431-dcda173c3245Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:58:00 +0000John ReedburgAnguish blanketed Dover Township, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, September 14th, 2023. A dramatic stand-off between police and an armed suspect left 29-year-old Megan Saunders dead as the murderer subsequently took their own life. Shock waves...448false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deadly-love-triangle-tragedy-strikes-michigan-couple-the-alicia-lofton-story--60176550d2a388e4-2cbc-4eb3-bc3b-e127f7b4eab9Thu, 14 Sep 2023 08:30:00 +0000John ReedburgThe day after Alicia Lofton filed for divorce, they found the Michigan woman dead. Now, the man she had been married to for years stands accused of her murder. But what secrets did Alicia uncover that led to this sinister end? Unravel the mystery of...599false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tragedy-in-atlanta-the-racquel-mahone-story--6017651082eba679-a617-4507-ae55-7c5315550f84Thu, 07 Sep 2023 07:00:00 +0000John ReedburgTragedy struck the Mahone family when Racquel, 47-years-old was shot and killed in her car outside a Mexican restaurant on Old National Highway. On August 26th 2023, they were hit with an unexpected loss that shook the entire community. Join us as we...508false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-men-facing-unspeakable-acts-against-michigan-women-the-abreeya-brown-ashley-conaway-tragedy--60176539a5f3ed31-9c21-4c04-b3e3-8b7ea225241eMon, 04 Sep 2023 08:21:00 +0000John ReedburgMichigan was rocked by a shocking crime Abreeya Brown, 18, and Ashley Conaway, 22, were kidnapped at gunpoint from their Hamtramck home. The two women were missing for weeks before their tortured corpses were discovered in a shallow grave in Detroit....1158false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sentenced-for-murder-or-self-defense-no-tears-for-quaneesha-johnson--60176524d141e0e5-418a-4a0f-bae1-985d605d62a2Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:49:00 +0000John ReedburgQuaneesha Johnson was dealt a harsh sentence of 20 years - 10 in prison and 10 on probation - for the death of her boyfriend Demonte Smith, brought about by a heated domestic dispute on November 27, 2022. Tune in to hear this story of love gone...581false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mystery-at-midnight-the-enigma-of-leila-cavett-unfolds--601765096e620f6b-03cd-4da9-8905-b91d4952bf43Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:14:00 +0000John ReedburgOn July 25th, 2020, Leila Cavett's world changed in an instant. She ventured to the Sunshine State with dreams of a promising future. But soon enough, someone crushed her ambitions, and she vanished like a wisp of smoke. Tune in to uncover the...444false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ruthey-grayson-smith-abducted-by-human-traffickers--60176538bc6f3485-9310-4a09-891c-072f8a8fb58dWed, 23 Aug 2023 01:01:00 +0000John ReedburgIt was March 2, 2022, when Ruthey "Grayson" Smith vanished without a trace in Los Angeles. She had come to her family's home on Christmas Day 2021 looking as if she had been exploited and involved in the sex trade. Her family offered help. But...565false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rapper-brandi-nsanelygorgeous-turner-gunned-down-after-video-shoot--601765435085d5a9-fb75-40cc-885c-3830c7695185Mon, 14 Aug 2023 11:09:00 +0000John ReedburgAnother terrible incident of gun violence had taken the life of an innocent victim. Six children were left without their mother after Brandi Turner, aged 35 and known by her stage name NSanelyGorgeous, was senselessly murdered in a pre-dawn assault...271false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lost-in-the-shadows-the-vanishing-of-tiffany-foster--60176548a7d888d9-4f46-44be-a523-8a28dd434a78Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:54:00 +0000John ReedburgTwo weeks had passed since Tiffany Foster went missing from Newnan, Georgia- and the heartache was still so fresh. Everywhere you looked there were painful reminders of this tragedy: wistful bouquets left beside memorials at highway exits, hushed...452false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mercedes-morr-uncovering-the-fatal-mystery--60176530@JohnCharlesReedburg) Narrated by Samantha Paul. Production Company: Don't Cry Ghost]]>8f999000-9f53-48e5-a9a4-24400e1feeccFri, 04 Aug 2023 21:50:00 +0000John ReedburgThe news spread fast throughout Houston that Sunday morn: Jenae Gagnier had been found dead in her apartment. A name on more than a few lips, Mercedes Morr to those who followed her Instagram fame, was no more. Folks whispered of murder-suicide...@JohnCharlesReedburg) Narrated by Samantha Paul. Production Company: Don't Cry Ghost]]>953false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-kennedy-walton--60176528f9a867a9-942a-493d-990f-03f3565bc86eTue, 01 Aug 2023 09:06:00 +0000John ReedburgThe night Kennedy Walton vanished, fear and worry struck the heart of her aunt, Marco Dean. With no answer to her desperate phone calls, she drove to the restaurant in St. Charles where her niece had been planning to meet her for dinner... only to...195false2full