Black Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast
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. New episodes Now Available Wednesday
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August 6, 2025 • 46 mins
Between 1971 and 1972, six young Black girls were abducted and murdered in Washington D.C. Believed to be the work of the Freeway Phantom, their cases remain unsolved over 50 years later.
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August 3, 2025 • 69 mins
In this Afterthoughts episode, we reflect on the heartbreaking stories of Deanna Cook and Yolanda “LaLa” Brown, two women whose lives were cut short by violence. We dive into the devastating failures that led to Deanna’s death and the unanswered questions that still surround LaLa and JeTannue Clayborn’s unsolved murders.
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July 30, 2025 • 41 mins
In 2012, 32-year-old Deanna Cook was trying to move on from a violent marriage — but her ex-husband refused to let her go. On August 17, Deanna made a desperate 911 call as she was being attacked. Her call lasted over 17 minutes... but help never came. Days later, her body was found in her home. This is Deanna’s story.
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July 23, 2025 • 33 mins
In October 2007, 21-year-old R&B singer Yolanda “LaLa” Brown and her boyfriend, music producer JeTannue “Kool Aid” Clayborn, were found shot to death inside their Milwaukee recording studio. Nearly two decades later, their murders remain unsolved. Who killed LaLa and Kool Aid — and why has no one been held accountable?
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July 19, 2025 • 38 mins
In this Afterthoughts episode, we take a deeper look into the tragic and horrifying murders of Karen and Karissa Lofton, and Dolores and Ebony Dewitt. We discuss the shocking details of the crimes, the calculated nature of the accused killer, and the long journey toward justice. From the fear that spread through a quiet Maryland suburb to the unsettling questions that still remain, this conversation explores how these cases impacte...
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July 16, 2025 • 42 mins
In early 2009, two mother-daughter pairs were murdered just weeks apart in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Karen and Karissa Lofton were found shot inside their home. Weeks later, Delores and Ebony Dewitt were discovered in a burning car. At first, the cases appeared unrelated — until a shocking lead revealed a connection to an unlikely suspect, exposing a chilling pattern of violence.
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July 3, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode, I revisit the story of Phoenix Coldon, a 23-year-old woman who vanished after leaving her home in Spanish Lake, Missouri, on December 18, 2011. As her parents searched desperately for answers, they uncovered a life filled with secrets they never knew Phoenix was keeping. From mysterious relationships to a haunting video message, Phoenix’s case is one filled with twists, theories, and heartbreaking questions that st...
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June 25, 2025 • 35 mins
In November 2018, Tamla Horsford attended a slumber party in Cumming, Georgia — by morning, she was dead. Her death was ruled an accident, but nearly seven years later, her family is still searching for answers. We’re re-releasing this episode to remind the world: Tamla’s story isn’t over.
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June 20, 2025 • 30 mins
In this re-released episode of Black Girl Gone, we revisit the heartbreaking story of 16-year-old Tioni Theus. In January 2022, Tioni was found murdered on the side of a freeway in Los Angeles — a young life taken far too soon. When we first told her story in 2023, there were still no answers. Sadly, that hasn’t changed. Tioni’s case remains unsolved, and the fight for justice continues. This episode is a reminder that her story st...
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June 12, 2025 • 44 mins
On January 16, 1987, 35-year-old Lita McClinton was shot and killed on the doorstep of her Atlanta home. Just hours later, she was scheduled to appear in court in a bitter divorce battle with her wealthy husband, James Sullivan. For years, suspicion surrounded Jim, but no charges were ever filed—until a shocking tip in 1998 changed everything.
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June 4, 2025 • 38 mins
In 2006, 27-year-old Avis Banks was five months pregnant and planning a future with her fiancé when she was brutally murdered in her home. As police searched for answers, a secret relationship and a shocking betrayal came to light
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June 2, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of Afterthoughts, Amara and Jason reflect on the brutal, unsolved murder of Rev. Carol Daniels. They discuss the haunting details, the lack of answers, and the lasting impact on her family and community.
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May 28, 2025 • 29 mins
In 2009, Rev. Carol Daniels was found murdered inside her small church in Anadarko, Oklahoma. The crime scene shocked even the most experienced investigators—and to this day, no one has been held accountable.
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May 21, 2025 • 39 mins
On July 20, 1995 3 year old Lenoria Jones, disappeared from Tacoma, Washington. Initially reported as missing after wandering away inside a Target , police soon learned that she was never at Target. What happened next is mystery that remains unsolved 3 decades later.
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May 16, 2025 • 36 mins
Jamey was kidnapped before being brutally murdered in the spring of 1981, on this episode of Afterthoughts, Amara and Jason discuss their thoughts about this case.
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May 14, 2025 • 33 mins
In May 1981, 18-year-old Jamey Walker vanished after returning home from a date. A day later, her body was found under a bridge near Lake Mead. Though police had a suspect early on, it would take over 30 years to bring him to justice.
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May 9, 2025 • 31 mins
Host Amara recently had the opportunity to be apart of a groundbreaking new docuseries called Murder Has Two Faces streaming now on Hulu.
In this bonus episode Amara speaks to Lisa Cortes the director of the series. They discuss the project and what inspired Lisa to want to tell these stories in her first true crime project.
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May 3, 2025 • 39 mins
On this episode of Afterthoughts Amara and Jason discuss their thoughts and opinions about this weeks re-released episode about the heartbreaking murder of LaToyia Figueroa.
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April 30, 2025 • 36 mins
In July 2005, LaToyia Figueroa—five months pregnant and a mother of one—vanished in Philadelphia. While other missing women dominated headlines, LaToyia’s story was largely ignored. In this episode, we share her story and examine how the media failed her.
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April 24, 2025 • 43 mins
We're Back!
After a year plus long hiatus, Afterthoughts is back with brand new episodes. For new listeners Afterthoughts is a BONUS episode where Amara and her cohost/producer and husband Jason discuss their thoughts and opinion about the case from that weeks episode.
On our first episode back we discuss the heartbreaking and senseless "thrill kill" murder of 17-year old Makia Coney.
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