PODCAST · true crime
Murder In The Black
by Steph and M.D.
M.D. and STEPH are sisters who share a passion for true crime. They are committed to highlighting stories within the black community that often do not receive the attention they deserve. This has led them to create a platform where these stories can be shared on a weekly basis through their podcast. Drawing on her legal expertise, M.D. provides the legal context of each case, while Steph delves into the details concerning the victims and occasionally the perpetrators. By tuning in weekly, listeners can expect to learn about lesser-known crime cases and gain a deeper understanding of the cases
Episodes
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Murder in the Black: Unsolved Mysteries, Part 3 — Messages From the Dead: The Unsolved Deaths of Ricky McCormick and Henry McCabe
For the finale of Murder in the Black: Unsolved Mysteries, Steph examines two cases in which recovering a person’s body did not answer the most important question: What happened to them? Ricky McCormick was found dead near a Missouri field in June 1999. Inside his pockets were two pages covered…
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Murder in the Black: Unsolved Mysteries, Part 2 : Najah Ferrell and Kierra Coles
In the second installment of Murder in the Black: Unsolved Mysteries, Steph examines the disappearances of Najah Ferrell in Indiana and Kierra Coles in Chicago. Najah disappeared on March 15, 2019, the day she was expected to begin a new job at Panera Bread. She never arrived at work and failed…
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Murder in the Black: Unsolved Mysteries, Part 1 | Dannarriah Finley & Bridget Lockhart
A little girl disappears from her bedroom. A mother is killed while her children sleep. Decades later, their families are still fighting for answers. Steph opens the Unsolved Mysteries series with two cases: the unsolved murder of 4-year-old Dannarriah Finley in Orange, Texas, and the arrest…
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The Death They Called a Suicide: Keith Warren
Keith Warren was 19 when he was found hanging in Silver Spring, Maryland, in 1986. Authorities ruled his death a suicide without performing an autopsy. His mother, Mary Couey, spent decades questioning that conclusion—and the investigation behind it. Steph examines the scene photographs, the...
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The Atlanta Child Murders: A City Afraid, a Case Unsettled
Between 1979 and 1981, Black children, teenagers and young adults disappeared across Atlanta. As fear spread, grieving families organized searches, challenged city leaders and demanded that the cases be treated as a coordinated emergency. In this special episode, Steph examines the victims, the...
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What They Came Back For: The Murder of Ashlea Harris
On the morning after Thanksgiving in 2014, firefighters responded to a blaze inside a Fort Worth apartment. There, they discovered 31-year-old Ashlea Harris bound and murdered. Ashlea was a hardworking store manager who had recently helped police identify two former employees suspected of robbing...
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The Diggs Family Murders: Five Dead, No Arrests, Fifty Years of Silence
On December 6, 1975, Wesley Diggs returned to his home in Teaneck, New Jersey, and discovered his wife, Jean, and their four children—Audrey, Allison, Wesley Jr., and five-year-old Roger—shot to death. There was no obvious forced entry. Nothing appeared to have been stolen. Neighbors reportedly...
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Thirty-Six Wounds and an Unexplained Drive: What Happened to Jonathan Luna?
On December 3, 2003, federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna left his Baltimore office shortly before midnight—but he never made it home. Hours later, his car was discovered beside a rural Pennsylvania creek, with Jonathan lying facedown beneath it. He had suffered 36 stab wounds and cuts before...
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Did Karmelo Anthony Receive a Fair Trial? An Attorney Breaks Down the Evidentiary Hearing
Steph sits down with MD to break down the Karmelo Anthony evidentiary hearing and what Judge Chitty was actually being asked to decide. This was not a new determination of guilt or innocence. Anthony’s appellate team was requesting a new trial based on alleged errors and constitutional violations...
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The Other Side of Silence: The Ruby McCollum Case
In 1952, Ruby McCollum walked into the office of prominent white physician and politician Doctor C. Leroy Adams in Live Oak, Florida, and fatally shot him. Ruby never denied the shooting. What she attempted to explain was everything behind it—an alleged sexual assault, a child she said Adams...
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Alfred Wright: What Happened in the East Texas Woods?
On November 7, 2013, 28-year-old physical therapist Alfred Wright experienced car trouble along a rural highway near Hemphill, Texas. While waiting for his parents to pick him up, Alfred suddenly ran from the area. During his final phone call, his wife said he sounded distressed. His clothing and...
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The Map That Exposed a Serial Killer: The Maury Travis Case
During the early 2000s, Black women began turning up dead across Missouri and Illinois. Their bodies were discovered in different jurisdictions, and for months, the connection between them remained unclear. Then, a St. Louis newspaper published a story about one of the women, Teresa Wilson. The...
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The Child Everybody Saw: The Life and Death of Emani Moss
Emani Gabrielle Moss was ten years old. Her family called her “Angelface.” She loved reading, dancing, and cooking, and her fourth-grade teacher remembered a child with a beautiful smile who always wanted to help people. But behind that smile, Emani was trying to survive. She went to school…
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Asia Adams: She Never Came Back Through the Door
In this Thursday episode of Murder in the Black, we cover the murder of 21-year-old Asia Adams, a West Chester University student whose life was taken inside her mother’s Germantown home in November 2004. What first looked like a house fire quickly became something else. Investigators found…
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The Boy Without a Name: The William DaShawn Hamilton Case
In this episode of Murder in the Black, we examine the heartbreaking case of William Deshaun Hamilton, a six-year-old boy whose skeletal remains were discovered in the woods of DeKalb County, Georgia, in 1999. Despite years of investigation, forensic testing, and national attention, William...
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LaVena Johnson: The Soldier, the Tent, and the Questions That Never Went Away
Private First Class LaVena Johnson was just 19 years old when she died while serving in Iraq in 2005. The U.S. Army ruled her death a suicide, but her family—led by her father, John Johnson—has spent nearly two decades questioning that conclusion. In this episode, we examine the official...
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Predators Don’t Live in Folders | Jesse Matthew Jr.
In this episode of Murder in the Black, we look at the case of Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr. and the murders of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham. This story is not just about how Matthew was eventually caught. It is about the years before that: the college allegations, the DNA that sat without a…
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The River Did Not Keep Her | The Murder of Lisa Eatmon
Lisa Eatmon was a Brooklyn mother, Army veteran, and expectant mom preparing to welcome her son, Jaden Marquis. In April 2005, Lisa was found in the Hudson River, and what first seemed unclear soon became a homicide investigation. In this episode of Murder in the Black, we walk through Lisa’s…
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The Lawyer Who Became the Case: Murder of Chiquita Tate
In this episode, we revisit the tragic case of Chiquita Tate, a rising Baton Rouge criminal defense attorney whose life was violently taken inside her own law office. Chiquita was brilliant, ambitious, and building a name for herself in the courtroom when her final night at work became the center...
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Latasha Harlins, Karmelo Anthony, and the Question of Black Childhood
In this episode of Murder in the Black, the host reflects on Latasha Harlins’ life, death, and legacy while connecting her story to racial violence, community grief, policing, and justice in America. She also shares her firsthand experience attending the Karmelo Anthony trial and examines how…
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The Children Behind the Smiles : The Hart Family Murders
In this episode of Murder in the Black, we examine the heartbreaking case of the Hart family murders—a tragedy that exposed serious failures within the child welfare system and challenged the carefully curated image of a family celebrated by many. What appeared to be a picture-perfect family on...
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Keeshae Jacobs: The Silence Toni Knew Was Wrong
In this episode, we revisit the disappearance of Keeshae Jacobs, a 21-year-old woman from Richmond, Virginia, whose mother, Toni Jacobs, knew from the beginning that something was wrong. Keeshae’s case is not just about one missing person investigation. It is about family intuition, delayed...
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Natise Johnson and Oliver Wendell Munson: The Cost of Doing the Right Thing
A 21-year-old pregnant woman is murdered inside her father’s Philadelphia home just days before giving birth. A Maryland teacher disappears three days before he is set to testify in court. In this episode of Murder in the Black, we discuss the murder of Natise Johnson and the unsolved…
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The House in Crescentville
In 2003, a Philadelphia neighborhood was shaken by the murders of Patricia, Nikki, and James inside their own home. What investigators found at the scene — an untouched slice of pizza, an extra Coke can, and victims covered after death — pointed toward something more personal and psychologically...
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What I Didn’t See, Episode 1: The Life I Thought I Had
Christina believed she understood exactly who she was and the kind of life she was building. But as wedding plans move forward, a quiet conversation and an unexpected new presence begin to disturb the certainty she has spent years protecting. In this first episode of What I Didn’t See, Christina...
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A Lie Borrowed In Someone Else Name : Murder of Anna Mae Florence
In this episode of Murder in the Black, we examine the heartbreaking 1987 murder of Anna Mae Florence—a case that remained unsolved for decades before modern forensic technology finally uncovered the truth. What began as a brutal attack investigation evolved into a complex story involving...
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What I Didn’t See: Official Trailer
Christina thought she understood exactly who she was and the life she was supposed to want. But as her wedding approaches, two men force her to confront the parts of herself she has spent years refusing to see. What I Didn’t See is a psychological thriller about love, denial, self-deception, and...
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Killed By Illusion | The Murder of Carlnell Walker
The Murder of Carlnell Walker | Riverdale, Georgia In 2006, college student Carlnell Walker was found dead under deeply disturbing circumstances—his body discovered in the trunk of a car in Clayton County, Georgia. What initially appeared to be a missing persons case quickly evolved into…
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Corruption with Care: The Murders of Caleb, Gianna and Gloria Short
In this episode of Murder in the Black, we examine the devastating murders of Gloria Short, her son Caleb, and her granddaughter Gianna—a case that forces us to confront what happens when violence comes not from strangers, but from within trusted circles. Through forensic evidence, investigative...
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What Happened to Michael Giles?
The disappearance and murder of Michael Giles is a case built on manipulation, deception, and a trail of circumstantial evidence that couldn’t be ignored. In this episode, we break down how Kwaneta Harris constructed narratives, controlled perceptions, and left behind patterns that investigators...
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Who Do You Believe? The Ciara Ingram Case
This episode explores the case of Ciara Ingram—a mother, nurse, and veteran whose life was cut short just as she was preparing to start over. What begins as a tragic discovery inside her Columbus, Georgia apartment quickly unfolds into a layered investigation marked by conflicting accounts,...
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Loyalty, Lies & Murder: The Rene Charles Story
Episode Breakdown: What happens when silence isn’t just fear—but culture, history, and survival? In this episode, we unpack the murder of Rene Charles—a case that sat in the shadows not because there were no answers, but because the truth lived inside a community that wasn’t quick to speak. This...
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She Was 10 Minutes From Home: The Murder of Dawnia DaCosta
Dawnia DaCosta was just minutes away from where she was supposed to be. What started as a routine night—a late prayer vigil, a familiar drive—turned into something far more unsettling. Within a matter of hours, Dawnia would vanish, leaving behind a trail of questions, conflicting witness…
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When Justice Falls Short: The April Holt Case
Discover the heartbreaking case of April Lynn Holt, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short amid emotional manipulation, unanswered questions, and a justice system that left her family fighting for more. In this episode of Murder in the Black, we walk through April’s story — from her...
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The Woods Between Them | Nacole Smith + Betty Brown
In this episode of Murder in the Black, we explore the heartbreaking story of 14-year-old Nacole Smith, a young girl with dreams of becoming a pediatrician who never made it to school on the morning of June 7, 1995. What began as a devastating crime in an Atlanta neighborhood would become a case...
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Closer Than Anyone Knew: Kenyadda Patterson
In this episode of Murder in the Black, we examine the heartbreaking murder of Kenyadda Patterson, a 31-year-old mother whose life was taken in Charlotte, North Carolina. When her body was discovered behind a church, investigators were faced with a disturbing crime scene and very few answers. As...
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A Neighborhood Held Hostage | Howell Donaldson III
In this episode of Murder in the Black, we examine the chilling Seminole Heights serial shootings in Tampa, Florida — a case that left a neighborhood paralyzed by fear and ultimately led to the arrest of Howell Donaldson III. Four strangers. No connection. No clear motive. Just proximity. We…
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When Proximity Turns Deadly: Sade Robinson & Lamont Adaire Jr.
In this episode of Murder in the Black, we examine two intentional homicide cases connected by a deeper pattern of proximity, access, and life transition. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 19-year-old Sade Robinson disappeared after a first date. Her dismembered remains were later discovered near Lake...
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When the Voice Sounds Real: A.I., Fear, and the Cost of Believing Too Fast
In this episode of Murder in the Black, we examine the devastating loss of LoLetha Hall — a woman simply doing her job who became entangled in a deadly situation fueled by fear, misinformation, and an AI-driven scam. As technology evolves, so do the dangers surrounding it. Steph and Maia unpack…
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The People’s Barber | Jermaine Ross
When Jermaine Ross stopped answering his phone and missed his barber appointments, concern quickly turned into something far more disturbing. On October 3, 2018, Jermaine was found dead inside his home on Elm Street in Cahokia, Illinois. At first, investigators believed his death may have been...
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When Truth Is Treated Like a Threat: The Murder of Kim Groves
In this episode of Murder in the Black, we unpack the heartbreaking story of Kim Groves—a Black woman, community advocate, and mother whose decision to report police misconduct in 1994 set off a chain of events that would change everything. What began as one woman speaking up against abuse of…
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Damilola Taylor: Justice Beyond the Verdict
In this episode of Murder in the Black, hosts Steph and Maia examine the heartbreaking case of Damilola Taylor, a 10-year-old boy whose life was tragically cut short in London. What initially appeared to be an isolated act of violence revealed deep systemic failures within public housing…
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The Distance Fire Creates
Summary In this gripping episode of Murder in the Black, host Steph examines a devastating series of arson fires that shattered a neighborhood in Akron, Ohio. The story begins with a late-night blaze that claimed the lives of Gloria Hart and Lindell Lewis, quickly raising suspicions that the fire...
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Sweetness and Silence: The Murder of Erica Vassel
In this episode of Murder in the Black, hosts Steph and Maia tell the story of Erica Vassel, a vibrant 21-year-old from Clewiston, Florida, whose life was cut short just days after Super Bowl Sunday in February 2011. Known as America’s Sweetest Town, Clewiston sits on the edge of the Everglades,...
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(Rebroadcast ) The Dark Side of Law Enforcement : Derwin Brown
Summary This conversation delves into the tragic story of Derwin Brown, a visionary police officer in DeKalb County, who was assassinated shortly after winning the sheriff election against Sydney Dorsey. The discussion covers the corruption within the police department, the election dynamics, the...
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(REBROADCAST) Wives, Whispers, and Whodunit: The Agnew Double Homicide Case
In this rebroadcast of Murder in the Black, the hosts revisit the haunting case of Gregory Agnew and the unresolved disappearance of his former girlfriend, Tammy Niver. The story unfolds in Ypsilanti, a vibrant college town whose familiar streets hide a far darker history. Tammy vanished shortly...
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Echoes In The Black: Typhenie Johnson & Taalibah Islam
The episode unpacks the complex dynamics of control, manipulation, and power within relationships, while drawing unsettling parallels to the disappearance of Taalibah Islam, another woman connected to the same man. Through these cases, Steph challenges listeners to reflect on the role of…
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Vanished & Broken Crowns: The Stories of Harmahn Smith and Aria Armstead
In this episode, host Steph examines two deeply unsettling true-crime cases that reveal how pressure, secrecy, and fractured relationships can shape devastating outcomes. We begin with the disappearance of Harmahn Smith in 2005, a case that unraveled into a web of complex relationships, community...
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A Thin Line Between Hurt and Homicide: The Murder of Officer Tony Hayes
In this episode, Steph explores a real-life case that feels eerily similar to A Thin Line Between Love and Hate — except this story ends in tragedy, not movie credits. When Memphis police officer Tony Hayes goes missing after Labor Day 2006, his family immediately senses something is wrong. Their...
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Benji Wilson | A Dream Deferred
In this deeply moving episode, we explore the life, loss, and legacy of Ben “Benji” Wilson—the nation’s #1 high school basketball player in 1984 and the pride of Chicago’s South Side. What began as a typical school day spiraled into tragedy when Benji was shot just steps from Simeon High School.…
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M.D. and STEPH are sisters who share a passion for true crime. They are committed to highlighting stories within the black community that often do not receive the attention they deserve. This has led them to create a platform where these stories can be shared on a weekly basis through their podcast. Drawing on her legal expertise, M.D. provides the legal context of each case, while Steph delves into the details concerning the victims and occasionally the perpetrators. By tuning in weekly, listeners can expect to learn about lesser-known crime cases and gain a deeper understanding of the cases
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