Reginald Potts Jr & Nailah Franklin

When love turns into a nightmare, the mask falls and the truth gets ugly. Nailah Franklin was a vibrant young woman with her whole future ahead of her—until she crossed paths with Reginald Potts, a man whose charm was nothing but a raggedy disguise. What started as casual encounters spiraled into intimidation, control, and ultimately tragedy.In this episode of Melanin Mysteries, we break down the twisted web of manipulation, lies, and violence that ended in the devastating loss of Nailah’s life. We’re calling out Raggedy Reggie for exactly who he was—and honoring Nailah by telling her story our way.And cousins, don’t forget—we’ve got BTCC Presents: Crime, Cocktails & Canvases happening October 18th in Atlanta. Get your tickets now and come vibe with us in person. These are our stories, and we tell them our way.Get your tickets here: https://btcc-presents-crime-cocktails-canvases.cheddarup.com/Keep up with us on the socials, Tiktok, IG & Facebook: Melanin Mysteries PodcastFacebook: Love Lies & Alibis: The Melanin Mysteries Discussion Group **PLEASE ANSWER THE QUESTIONS TO GET IN**Ad space is available! Email us at [email protected] the BTCC Facebook group - please answer questions to get in!Melanin MayhemNot My Brothaz KeeperA Sip of Redrum

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