Track 85: Shania Gray
Shania Gray, 16, was a straight A student, and a star athlete with a bright future. Shania was well aware that she was destined for greatness and was very appreciative of her family and friends for always having her back. Still in the midst of all of this, Shania had a dark secret that only a select few knew about. And Shania was about to learn a tough lesson that sometimes people are not who they seem to be—yes, even friends. So, what really happened to Shania and could the peop...
19 Sep 202351min
Track 84: The Tunstall Family
Jimella Tunstall, 23, didn’t have the easiest life but was working hard to turn her life around. In September 2006, Jimella was 7 months pregnant with her fourth child. She was excited to welcome her new bundle of joy and really prided herself in being a mother. So, when her family hadn’t heard from her in a few days, they were very concerned. Not long after, Jimella’s children also go missing. This leaves detectives and their family completely baffled. Did someone have it out for the Tunstal...
12 Sep 202350min
Track 83: The Taylor Family
For many years, the Taylors were highly respected in their community of Wendell, NC. Angela Taylor, the matriarch of the family, was a preacher, and her husband, Sylvester Taylor Sr., was a deacon. Their unwavering faith and support really helped their daughter LaTonya—especially as she navigated life as a newly separated mother of three. But that suddenly changed on April 9, 2014. LaTonya was in her bedroom when heard a series of noises that caught her attention...
29 Aug 202344min
Track 82: Patricia Neverson / Donna Davis
July 8, 2002, was a day that would forever change the lives of two families in Brooklyn, NY. For the family of Patricia Neverson, 39, when she didn’t show up to her son Akim’s basketball game, her concerned family immediately calls 911. In the midst of their confusion and panic, another family—the Davis family, who also live in the neighborhood, have a feeling that something just isn’t right. Their daughter, Donna Davis, 38, did not come home after grad school like she normally does. Co...
22 Aug 20231h
Track 81: Mel Cotton
On the morning of October 6, 2003, Mel Cotton, a 30 year old and single mom, was supposed to take her son to her sister’s house before work. When Mel failed to do so, her sister suspected something was wrong. But nothing could prepare her for what she saw once she arrived at Mel’s house. Mel’s family, friends, and community are left stunned and don’t know where to begin— that is until Mel’s friend, Christina, calls detectives. Could this be the key to finding out what really happened to Mel?...
8 Aug 202351min
Track 80: Mitrice Richardson
Mitrice Richardson, 24, decided to take a drive to Malibu, CA on September 16, 2009. On that drive she spotted a restaurant and decided to get something to eat. While dining alone, Mitrice noticed a table of people who appeared to be having a good time and asked if she could join. Initially intrigued by her, the patrons and staffers soon grew concerned by Mitrice’s behavior. Ultimately, 911 is called but what transpired after would leave her loved ones with more questions than answers. So, wh...
1 Aug 20231h 3min
Track 79: Ashanti Billie/ Amber Hagerman
In the wake of Carlee Russell’s eerie disappearance from a stretch of highway in Alabama, her parents urged law enforcement to issue an “Ashanti Alert” on Carlee’s behalf. On this week’s episode, we dive into the alert systems that have our phones vibrating off the hook. First, we tell the story of Ashanti Billie, the 19 year old student behind the Ashanti Alert. And since we are talking about alerts, we also felt it was only right to cover the story of Amber Hagerman, the n...
18 Jul 202352min
Track 78: Tierra Hall
On the morning of March 27, 2015, Tierra Hall, a junior at Jordan High School in Durham, NC, left her home for school. It was the Friday before Spring Break and Tierra had plans to spend time with her best friend, Amya. Tierra’s mother, Koteya Hall, knew of Tierra’s plans. So, when Tierra didn’t come home Friday night, Koteya assumed she was at a friend’s house. But that wasn’t the case. In fact, no one knew where Tierra was or that she was even missing. Before search efforts were under...
11 Jul 202349min
