Sleuthy Stories

A mother is shot ten times while lying in bed — her children asleep beside her. Deputies say what first appeared to be a home invasion was anything but. As investigators reviewed timelines, statements, and surveillance footage, the story began to fracture. What followed raised serious questions about planning, credibility, and what really happened inside that home. This episode examines the contra...

A former NFL player.  A devoted mother.  A home locked from the inside.  And a teenager whose story never matched the evidence. Dawn and Antonio Armstrong Sr. were executed as they slept in their bed — pillows placed over their heads, no signs of forced entry, no weapon left behind.  What unfolded over the next seven years would become one of Houston’s most polarizing and meticulously dissected mu...

Alicia Lofton was a mother, a homeowner, and a woman who believed she’d finally found the kind of love worth building a life around.  But behind the matching outfits, the inside jokes, and the online “couple goals” façade… cracks were forming. And on August 17th, 2023, those cracks turned deadly. In this episode, we break down the unraveling of Alicia and Marcus Lofton’s six-month marriage, the se...

When a pastor with a double life ended his relationship through a disappearing text message, he never imagined how deeply that moment would unravel every life connected to him. This episode breaks down the tragic chain of events that led Latoshia Daniels — a respected therapist and church leader — to drive more than two hours to confront the man she loved, only for the night to explode into chaos,...

Tiffany Foster was 35 years old, studying criminal justice, and raising three children when she disappeared in March 2021.  For two years, her family waited for answers — and when the truth finally surfaced, it revealed a pattern of control, violence, and deception more horrifying than anyone imagined. In this episode, we examine how Tiffany’s fear became her warning, and how every digital trace —...

When Danielle Hoyle called her boyfriend for help after a minor car accident, she thought she was reaching out to someone she could trust. But what unfolded next shocked Memphis and broke hearts across the nation. In this episode of The Sleuthy Stories Podcast , we revisit the tragic case of Danielle Hoyle and her infant daughter, Kennedy , whose lives were cut short by an act of cold betrayal. Th...

In July 2001, Marilyn Renee Nicole “Niqui” McCown was just three weeks away from her dream wedding. A devoted mother and bride-to-be, she left for a routine trip to the laundromat in Richmond, Indiana — and never returned. Her disappearance would launch a decades-long investigation marked by suspicious behavior, tangled relationships, and a chilling connection to another crime. In this episode of...

This isn’t the update anyone expected.  The prosecution didn’t call a single witness.  Instead, it was the defense leading the charge—raising doubts about the investigation, questioning the officers’ actions, and suggesting the unthinkable:  Was DeAndre Booker the only suspect investigators should’ve been watching?  In this episode, we break down the courtroom strategy that’s stirring discomfort a...

She was the mystery woman behind the wheel. The one seen driving Ashley Elkins’ car away from the apartment—and vanishing into the story’s shadows. Now, her identity has been confirmed.  But what investigators found next raises even more disturbing questions. In this update, we follow the unraveling:  New digital evidence.  Shifting alibis.  DNA results  And a moment investigators say was never su...

When newly released surveillance footage came to light, the story of Ashley Elkins’ disappearance took a chilling turn. In this update—part of our Unfinished series—we examine the footage that shifted the course of the investigation: What police saw. What it made them question. And what still remains unanswered. Ashley, a 30-year-old mother of two from Warren, Michigan, was last seen on January 2,...

When 25-year-old Typhenie Johnson vanished outside her apartment in Fort Worth, Texas, the signs of struggle were immediate—her keys still in the ignition, her phone left in the grass, a single sock near the curb. But as investigators dug deeper, a chilling connection came to light: another missing woman. Same man. Same story. Same excuse. This case unravels a disturbing pattern and a history of v...

Ashley Elkins was a 30-year-old mother of two, a talented hairstylist, and the heart of her family in Warren, Michigan. On January 2nd, 2024, she left home to grab supplies for her business—and never returned. Days later, her car was found. Her phone had gone silent. And the man she had recently broken up with? He’d used a fake name to book a hair appointment just days before she vanished. In this...

She was young, bright, and deeply loved. But behind the smile, someone saw an opportunity. 24-year-old Aniya Mack had a radiant presence and a bright future. She was studying psychology, working with children, and active in her church. But when she vanished, it sparked a desperate search that led to a chilling discovery—and even more disturbing questions. This episode unravels how Aniya’s disappea...

🖤 A 22-year-old mother. A history of abuse. A cry in the cold that should have saved her life—but didn’t. In this episode of Sleuthy Stories , we travel to Brooklyn, New York, to uncover the tragic case of Tonie Wells, a young woman who was trying to break free from a dangerous relationship. When her toddler's cries led neighbors to call 911, the horrifying discovery that followed exposed a strin...

An ordinary night. A simple message. And a devastating betrayal that would shatter a family forever. Today, we travel to Indianapolis, Indiana, where 26-year-old Jarrell Pryor—a devoted father and hardworking young man—was simply trying to move forward in life and love. But what began with the hope of new connection ended with heartbreak, loss, and a crime that left a city searching for answers. J...

When 28-year-old Monique Baugh left her home on New Year’s Eve for a last-minute home showing, she thought it was just another day on the job. But what awaited her was a carefully laid trap—a plot driven by revenge, executed with chilling precision, and ending in unimaginable tragedy. In this episode of Sleuthy Stories, we follow the twists of a case that exposed the dark intersection of jealousy,...

Veronica Jones was working hard to reclaim her life, rebuild her future, and reunite with her youngest child. But just as she was making strides forward, she vanished—without a trace. For six months, her family pleaded for answers, only to be met with silence and indifference. When the truth finally came to light, it was more horrifying than anyone could have imagined. In this episode, we follow t...

What should have been the happiest day of Angelikque Sutton’s life turned into a nightmare no one could have imagined. A trusted friend. A horrific crime scene. And a truth so twisted, it left everyone stunned. Today, we’re breaking down the chilling details of the case, exposing the lies, the premeditation, and the unsettling realities hidden beneath the surface. Why did no one see it coming? And...

What should have been the happiest day of her life turned into something unthinkable. Angelikque Sutton was just hours away from marrying the love of her life when she made one last stop—a decision that would change everything. When she never arrived at the courthouse, concern turned to confusion, and soon, an investigation uncovered a scene so shocking it left even seasoned detectives shaken. Wha...

Jenean Chapman was a successful, ambitious woman on the verge of launching her own business when her life was tragically cut short by her husband, James Michael Patrick. But could this have been prevented? In this episode of Behind the Crime , we break down the red flags that were missed , the system failures that left Jenean vulnerable , and the psychological manipulation that kept her trapped ....

When a successful woman with a bright future vanishes from her daily routine, concern quickly turns to tragedy. What seemed like an ordinary day in Dallas soon unraveled into a chilling discovery—one that would expose hidden struggles, unanswered questions, and a fight for justice that would take over a year to resolve. In this episode, we take a closer look at the investigation, the trial, and th...

When a devoted mother suddenly goes silent, those closest to her know something is wrong. Calls go unanswered, routine plans are abandoned, and a creeping sense of dread sets in. What begins as a simple welfare check quickly unravels into something far more sinister. Step by step, detectives follow the trail of unsettling clues, uncovering a tangled web of relationships, hidden truths, and a past...

🔎 Welcome to Sleuthy Stories Podcast! 🔎 You might know me as Sleuthy Lucy from my True Crime Series on YouTube , where I uncover the mysteries, twists, and shocking truths behind real cases. Now, I’m bringing those same gripping stories to podcast form —so you can listen anytime, anywhere. Each episode will take you deep into the details of true crime cases, and along the way, you might hear lis...