Unsolved: Angela Allen’s Disappearance | Syracuse, 1979 with guest reader Chioma Umeala

In December 1979, 28-year-old Angela Allen vanished from Syracuse, New York, the day after Christmas. That morning, she called her mother — sounding tired, but otherwise fine. Hours later, she was gone. Her last paycheck sat unclaimed, until her husband tried to pick it up. Investigators believe Angela was killed that day, possibly buried in one of two places she had once visited on dates.

Decades later, Angela’s body has never been found. Her disappearance left behind unanswered questions, suspicions of betrayal, and two daughters still searching for truth.

📖 Featuring an original poem written in Angela’s honor, read by actor Chioma Umeala (Netflix’s One Piece, The Woman King).

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More About Chioma Umeala:

Born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, Chioma Umeala is South African-Nigerian actor, which has allowed her to bring a unique look and a fresh, intercontinental perspective to the industry.

Chioma is most notably known as Nojiko in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of ‘One Piece’. Her other works include her role in the SONY film ‘The Woman King’ appearing on BET’s first African series, ‘Isono’ as Ayo. Additional credits in CBS’s “Shaka: King of the Zulu Nation” and on Novocaine, a comedic film with Jack Quaid at the helm.

Due to her work, Chioma has built many relationships in the film industry including with her now mentors, Julius Tennon and Viola Davis. She is also known as championing varied stories and characters due to her casting on One Piece. Nojiko’s race was initially non-descript and so being the only black woman in season one, that opened the stage for conversation and integration in the niche anime community. Chioma has been recognized and invited by many global events, such as Comic Con, to speak on her experiences. Chioma is a steadily rising global talent.