THE SET UP: THE MURDER OF RICHARD COWLES JR.

At just 21 years old, Richard “Ricky” Cowles Jr. was doing everything right. He was working long hours as an apprentice electrician, preparing to become a father, and building a future for the family he loved.But behind closed doors, a horrifying betrayal was unfolding.What began as young love spiraled into a shocking murder-for-hire plot involving jealousy, manipulation, secrets, and a deadly setup that would leave Ricky fighting for his life inside his own home. For years, the truth stayed buried beneath lies, performances, and whispered suspicions — until one confession finally cracked the entire case wide open.In this episode of Murder on the Mic, Vanessa Wilson dives into the tragic murder of Richard “Ricky” Cowles Jr., the investigation that spanned over a decade, and the devastating betrayal that changed a family forever.Because sometimes the most dangerous person in your life… is the one you trust the most.