Black Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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