True crime with a new focus...shining a light on the all too often ignored cases of Black women and girls who have gone missing or have fallen victim to murder. Each episode takes you on a heart wrenching journey through the stories of these women and girls and the families they left behind.
Join us as we work to uncover hidden truths and bring the stories of these women to the forefront. Together we can seek justice for the forgotten and give a voice to the voiceless.
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June 4, 2026 · 32m
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
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Jun 2 · 38m
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
May 28 · 40m
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
May 22 · 43m
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
May 14 · 42m
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
May 7 · 43m
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
May 4 · 35m
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
Apr 29 · 35m
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
Apr 22 · 37m
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
Apr 14 · 49m
The disappearance of Cajairah Jae Fraise raises more questions than answers. More than three years later, her case is still defined by limited information, conflicting accounts, and a lack of sustained attention. In this Afterthoughts episode, we unpack the early response, the differences between the family and police narratives, and why a case like this hasn’t received more visibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices