It's the Mystery for Me (A True Crime Podcast)

In 1992, Christy Davis, 17, was shot and killed during an attempted robbery at her home. Deon Haynes, 16, was sentenced to life w/o the possibility of parole for Christy’s murder. After the verdict, Christy’s family attempted to put the pieces of their lives back together, but in 2012, a Supreme Court turned everything on its head. The Supreme Court ruling meant that Deon would be entitled to a re-sentencing hearing because he was 16 when he committed the murder and sentenci...

30 Nov 202151min

This week's episode explores the Kendra Jackson case -- a case that was investigated as both a suicide and homicide. In June of 2015, Kendra, 46, suffered a fatal gun shot wound to the head while in the company of her pastor boyfriend, William Pounds. Did Kendra (a mother of 2 children, churchgoer and overall gregarious person) commit suicide or did something more sinister happen? Because it is a solved case, we have the answer. Tune in to find out. National D...

16 Nov 202150min

On March 14, 2007, Shamaia was in the midst of her regular adulting routine: wake up, go to work, get off of work, rinse and repeat. Unfortunately, a customer of hers permanently disrupted this routine. The police close in within two months of Shamaia's murder/disappearance.. but what's something else that sends shockwaves? The fact that the culprit lived a seemingly uneventful/normal life as a wealthy white "family" man. For a list of sources from today's episode an...

9 Nov 202157min

Saleha Huuda was living the life of a typical 21 year old: hanging out with friends and a new boyfriend, enjoying her last year of college and keeping up with hobbies, like cheerleading, on the side. Sadly, just months before she was slated to graduate, her life was stolen by some truly evil and demented people (yes, plural). While her case is solved, it presents a startling narrative and cautionary tale laced in jealousy and domestic violence. For a list of so...

2 Nov 202149min

Although Georgia Lee Moses (Georgia Leah) was only 12 years old, she had the weight of adult responsibilities on her shoulders. By Spring of 1997, Georgia had dropped out of 6th grade and had been introduced to a lifestyle that no 12 year old could legally consent to. On or around August 13, 1997, Georgia was abducted, raped and murdered. Her naked body was discovered approximately 9 days later, on August 22nd, near Highway 101 and nearly 30 miles from where she was last seen.&nbs...

26 Okt 202143min

Demetria Hill, 19, and her best friend, Tamila, were approached by a stranger who offered to take them out to dinner. The girls found him to be charming and seemingly normal — and so, they took a chance. A chance they’d grow to regret. The night takes a turn for the worst after Tam is dropped off and Demetria heads out solo with the stranger, never to be seen again. Demetria’s mother, Sharon, takes matters into her own hands — canvassing neighborhoods and approaching s...

19 Okt 202151min

In 1991, Latasha Harlins, 15, walked into a convenience store to purchase orange juice for $1.87. Instead of paying with the $2 she had in her hand, the store owner charged her a higher price: her life. For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/latasha-harlins

12 Okt 202149min

It’s 2002. A homeless man is searching for food on the corner of W 56th and 12th Avenue in NYC, just along the West Side Highway. Instead, he finds a deceased human. After fingerprints are ran, it comes back to a Sandra Bonaventure: a 20 year old aspiring teacher in her junior year at SUNY New Paltz — who also happened to be 7 months pregnant. Who did this to Sandra and her baby? We have the answers. Well, most of them because it’s a solved case.&nbsp...

5 Okt 202149min