Tune in every Sunday as host Samantha Paul and acclaimed writer John Reedburg delve into the lesser-known true crime and missing persons cases involving black women. This podcast aims to expose the systemic issues that contribute to these cases being overlooked by the media. Stay informed by subscribing on your preferred podcast platform. Follow and like us on Facebook: @notearsforblackgirls
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Forbidden Loyalty: How Jobina Brown's Murder Exposed Hip-Hop's Deadly Secrets and Betrayals!
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35:11In the unforgiving streets of Detroit, loyalty isn’t just a virtue—it’s a matter of life and death. But what happens when that loyalty crosses the line? This is the explosive story of Jobina “JB” Brown, the woman behind Tee Grizzley’s rise, whose shocking murder unleashed a storm of rumors about forbidden love, secret pregnancies, and betrayal at t…
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Diddy Exposed: The Shocking Truth Hollywood Tried to Bury About Black Women’s Pain
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34:23We unveil the explosive federal case against Sean “Diddy”Combs, exposing decades of alleged abuse, industry silence, and the Black women who refused to stay silent. From Cassie Ventura’s leaked video to secret celebrity parties, discover how power and profit let predators thrive—and why this verdict changes everything.…
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Shadows Over Nine Mile: The Jennifer Harris Story
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13:10In this gripping episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we journey to Eastpointe, Michigan—a community where hope and hardship walk hand in hand. Through the lens of one devastating morning, host Samantha Paul peels back the layers of ordinary life to reveal the extraordinary resilience required to survive in a world that seldom offers second chances…
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He Said He Loved Her—But Buried Her in the Backyard: The Essence Peters Story
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9:49Essence Peters believed in love, even when it hurt. But when her boyfriend’s devotion turned deadly, her family was left searching for answers—and justice. In this episode, Samantha Paul unravels the haunting story of a young woman whose light was extinguished by the very person who claimed to love her. Discover the chilling truth behind the backya…
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Roses and Betrayal: Unraveling Atlanta’s Most Chilling Murder-for-Hire—The Lita McClinton Sullivan Case
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16:25On this riveting episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we delve into the haunting case that shocked Atlanta’s elite and exposed a labyrinthine web of privilege, race, and cold-blooded murder. Lita McClinton Sullivan—vibrant, ambitious, beloved—was gunned down at her own front door, moments before a legal showdown with her wealthy estranged husband. …
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Frozen Silence: The Kenneka Jenkins Story
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12:11On a September night in 2017, 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins vanished from a hotel party outside Chicago. Nearly 20 hours later, she was found in a walk-in freezer—sparking national outrage, unanswered questions, and a mother’s fight for justice. In this episode, we unravel the mystery, the digital clues, and the legacy of a case that still haunts a c…
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Vanished in Atlanta: The Stories the City Tried to Bury
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18:50When Black women and girls go missing in Atlanta, their stories too often vanish with them. In this gripping episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we uncover the haunting cases of Destiney Gunnison, Bridget Shiel, and Jokisha Brown—three lives lost or missing in the city’s shadows. Through family voices, chilling details, and hard truths about syste…
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Murder Plots & Music Notes: The R. Kelly Prison Conspiracy
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11:59When the headlines broke about a murder-for-hire plot against R. Kelly in prison, the world gasped—but Black women saw the pattern. In this explosive episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we go beyond the scandal to unpack the latest news, the wildest rumors, and the deeper truths the system wants to keep hidden. Is R. Kelly being silenced for what …
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Invisible Woman: The Vanishing of Kierra Coles
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8:01"In this episode of No Tears For Black Girls, host Samantha Paul confronts the stark reality of how missing Black women are often overlooked in America’s media and criminal justice systems. Marking the debut of the new song “Invisible Woman” from the upcoming novella The Price of Silence by J.C. Reedburg, we revisit the 2018 disappearance of 26-yea…
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Unanswered Calls, Unresolved Justice: The Kenyona Griffin Story
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20:43In this episode of “No Tears For Black Girls,” we take you to 553 Sheldon Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan—a mustard-yellow house built in 1903 whose creaking floors and weathered walls have borne witness to generations of family stories. Nestled in the city’s South East Community, an area marked by both steadfast home ownership and stubbornly h…
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Silent Warnings: The Deadly Cost of Domestic Violence
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7:43In this episode, we revisit the harrowing January 2025 disappearance of 29-year-old Alexis Schuler, a devoted mother of three whose life was cut tragically short. Known for her radiant smile and unwavering love for her children, Alexis vanished after getting into a truck with Devontae Gray, the father of one of her children. What began as a missing…
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Underage & Expecting: Predators Hiding in Plain Sight
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26:11In this compelling episode of No Tears For Black Girls, host Samantha Paul invites listeners to engage with the transformative journey of Ashley, a remarkable survivor whose experiences illustrate both the personal and systemic challenges faced by many in our society. From a profoundly unsettling childhood marked by betrayal and silence to a powerf…
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26-Year-Old Sacramento Woman Dies Protecting Sister
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7:42Tiera Rivers, 26, was remembered by her family as a devoted sister. Her life was cut short when she intervened in a confrontation between her older sister Amber and Amber's ex-boyfriend at an apartment complex in Sacramento, California, around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
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Nursing Student Killed Days Before Graduation in Alleged Cat Dispute
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4:38Tamilore Odunsi, a nursing student, was found deceased in her Houston apartment on April 26, just days prior to her graduation. She sustained multiple stab wounds, and law enforcement officials have accused her roommate, Chester Lamar Grant, of being responsible for her death. Reports suggest that he attempted to take his own life following the inc…
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Jealous Ex Watches Triple Murder LIVE Through Phone
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8:55A Texas man murdered almost an entire family as a 10-year-old girl watched.
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The United States faces a troubling issue with illegal body part trade. Is this linked to the organ harvesting of missing individuals?
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Woman's Down Low Husband Tries To Kill Her For Confronting Him
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21:06In this deeply personal episode of No Tears For Black Girls, a woman known only as Aisha courageously shares her heart-wrenching story of surviving a 13-year marriage filled with unimaginable abuse. She recounts the physical beatings that left her battered and broken, the sexual coercion she faced, and her husband's shocking infidelity with men. En…
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12-Year-Old Girl from Satanic Sex Cult Gives Birth to Stepfather's Child
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7:09Ta’za endured unimaginable abuse in a satanic sex cult from age 4, suffering at the hands of her mother and stepfather. After giving birth at 12, she seeks her 18-year-old daughter. Despite her family's dismissal as "crazy," evidence from lie detector tests and medical records supports her claims. Her story sheds light on the trauma faced by abused…
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Teen Killed by Boyfriend in Front of Friends
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5:30The investigation continues into the murder of 16-year-old Kaylah Love, who was stabbed and beaten to death in a park on Chicago's West Side. Her family has organized a gathering to encourage anyone with information to come forward. Kaylah was last heard from on Sunday, March 16, 2025, as she went to pick up fast food in the Lawndale neighborhood.…
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Love Behind Bars: The Tragic Romance That Ended in Murder
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16:26In a shocking tale of love, betrayal, and murder, 62-year-old Stephanie "Stevi-D" Dowell fell prey to the charms of a convicted quadruple murderer, David Brinson, behind bars. Their whirlwind romance, fueled by Bible study and emotional connection, led to a marriage that would ultimately seal her fate. After a fateful conjugal visit at Mule Creek S…
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Newlywed Husband Discovers Wife Is Transgender, Marriage Ends in Murder
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22:19In this chilling true crime story, a newlywed husband stumbles upon a devastating secret about his wife, setting off a chain of events that culminate in a brutal murder. Deon Washington, a devoted husband, uncovered a shocking truth that led to a horrific crime, leaving detectives stunned. The revelation tore apart their once-perfect marriage, plun…
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What Happened After Angie Stone's Last Performance?
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11:42Beloved R&B songstress Angie Stone, known for her soulful vocals as part of the groundbreaking hip-hop trio The Sequence and her solo hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," tragically lost her life early Saturday morning in a devastating car accident. She was 63 years old. R.I.P to sista Angie.
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Fatal Shooting at Chicago Luau Party: One Woman Dead, Eight Injured
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11:18Kanesha Gaines, a 21-year-old mother of two, was tragically killed at a North Lawndale birthday party, where 8 others were also shot. Her mother, Natasha Graham, was painfully familiar with the toll of Chicago's gun violence, having lost her brother as well.By John Reedburg Media
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Woman Found Dead by Bridge; Missing Son Leads to Shocking Revelations
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11:38The body of a woman was discovered near a bridge and quickly identified by the police. Her three-year-old son was missing, and soon an arrest would reveal the chilling story behind the scene. This is the tragic story of Nytesha and her son Nylo Lattimore.
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Mother Gunned Down After Calling 911|Lashunda McLendon
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7:05Lashunda McLendon was a mother, a friend and confidant to her grown children in Charlotte, North Carolina. But when she needed the law, it failed her.
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