Senseless True Crime Podcast

This episode contains discussion of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, murder, and the death of a pregnant woman. Some content may be distressing. Please take care while listening. Resources are listed at the end of this description.  Samira Watkins was a 25-year-old single mother from Pensacola, Florida. She was also raising a 4-year-old son. On October 29, 2009, Samira finished her sh...

Content warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, gun violence, and the death of a parent. Listener discretion advised.  On the night of September 13, 2026, Plano, Texas police were called to a home on Lake Stream Drive. Inside, they found 32-year-old Tashley Gateley, a mother of five, fatally shot. Tashley had moved into the home just months earlier to escape an abusive relationship with...

On the night of February 25, 2023, Jade Benning and her boyfriend, former Tennessee Titans scout Blaise Taylor, sat together painting canvases for the nursery of their unborn daughter. Hours later, Jade was rushed to a Nashville hospital, deathly ill. Taylor told 911 she was having an allergic reaction. The truth, prosecutors would later argue, was far darker: her drink had been laced with a letha...

On a quiet Sunday afternoon in Washington Heights, police arrive for a routine welfare check — and find 27-year-old Lovay Williams dead inside her own apartment, her seven-year-old daughter still there beside her. Neighbors described Lovay as a woman who kept to herself, who they rarely saw without her child, and gave no outward sign that anything was wrong. But behind her apartment door was a rel...

Crown Heights, Brooklyn (NY) – On August 18, 2026—30‑year‑old Shakeema Davis hosted a barbecue at Lincoln Terrace Park—a simple gathering meant for family, and friends. But as the night went on, an unexpected visitor arrived–  25-year-old Deandre Creary, a man Shakeema had gone on only one date with, whose interest had turned into obsession. Witnesses say Creary spent the night pressing her attent...

Parkville, Maryland — On April 21, 2024–Shakeia Allen had just moved into her new apartment hoping for a fresh start. Instead, her final moments became a desperate plea for safety. Police say Shakeia was chased through the parking lot by her estranged boyfriend, Amir Johnson, who then shot her multiple times at close range as witnesses screamed for him to stop. For more than two years, Johnson rem...

⚠️This episode includes discussions of suicide. If you need support, please reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 in the U.S. or online at 988 lifeline.org. Contact your local emergency services if you’re in immediate danger. Baltimore, Maryland–17-year-old Jada Sellers was larger than life. Jada was an honor student, an athlete, and a daughter with a bright futu...

Crawford County, GA—On Valentine’s Day 2020, 22-year-old Fort Valley State University student Anitra Gunn disappeared. What initially appeared to be a missing-person investigation would soon become a homicide investigation when Anitra’s body was discovered days later in a wooded area in Crawford County, Georgia. An autopsy determined that she died by homicidal violence, and investigators ultimatel...

Hollywood, California- In September 2025, a disturbing discovery led investigators to a case that would capture national attention — the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.  Celeste’s remains were discovered inside the trunk of a vehicle belonging to musician David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd.  Authorities later ruled Celeste’s death a homicide.  As investigators worked t...

Ocean Springs, MS –The life of 18-year-old Nolan Wells came to a tragic and devastating end, leaving his family, community, and the nation searching for answers regarding the circumstances. This episode of Senseless True Crime delves into the established timeline of Nolan's disappearance and tragic death, exploring the events leading up to that fateful night. We confront the critical, unresol...

Aiken County, South Carolina— 30-year-old Krystal Anderson was a mother of four when vanished after a violent confrontation with her partner - Tony Lee Berry. What followed would be years of unanswered questions, and a devastating discovery four years later.  For more than three years, Krystal’s loved ones searched for her, while waiting for the truth. When her body was finally found, the details...

Detroit, Michigan —17-year-old London Thomas had a promising future before she disappeared in the spring of 2025. What began as a missing person case soon unraveled into something far more disturbing, pulling investigators into a web of unanswered questions, deception, and heartbreaking betrayal.   What followed was not just a missing person investigation, but a disturbing story involving a former...

Decatur, Georgia — 23-year-old Shakiya Pridgen was a young mother preparing for a new chapter — raising her two children, and welcoming her unborn son, while building a life that should have been full of hope and promise.  But in the early morning hours of June 16, 2026, that future was violently taken.  This episode looks at the heartbreaking murder of Shakiya Pridgen, the life she was trying to...

Barnwell, South Carolina—When Maylashia Hogg disappeared in February 2024, she was only 17 years old and just days away from meeting her baby girl. Her family desperately searched for answers. Instead of preparing for the birth of her daughter, Londyn Charity, they were forced to face an unimaginable tragedy. Maylashia and her unborn child were found murdered, leaving a family and community devast...

Austell, Georgia — 22- year-old Beauty “Katera” Couch was a young, talented woman, full of life, whose love for roller skating, dancing, and creating content brought joy to thousands–online she was known as BeautyK.  But behind the videos, the roller skating, and the joy she shared with the world, Beauty’s life would come to a violent and tragic end  in August 2023.  What began as a missing person...

⚠️Content Warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, murder-suicide, and intimate partner violence. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE, that’s 1-800-799-7233. You can also text START to 88788 or visit TheHotline.org If you are in immediate danger, call 911. If you are...

Tamarac, Florida — On July 2022, 23-year-old Kayla Hodgson was found murdered inside her apartment in Tamarac, Florida. What first appeared to be a senseless act of violence soon revealed a darker motive: jealousy, obsession, and a romantic rivalry that Kayla never should have had to pay for with her life. Kayla had no idea that someone she barely knew had allegedly become consumed by jealousy, an...

Detroit, Michigan—Latricia Green was more than just a dedicated employee at Henry Ford Hospital; she was a cherished friend, a reliable co-worker, and a deeply loved presence in the lives of those who knew her. On the morning of August 22, 2025, she followed her usual routine and prepared for another day of work, but Latricia had no way of knowing it would be her last day on earth. Latricia Green...

⚠️Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of domestic violence, emotional abuse, and descriptions of suicide. Listener discretion is advised.  Macomb Township, Michigan— On October 1, 2016,  38-year-old Ebony Byrom called 911 during a domestic dispute with her husband, 44-year-old Hal Byrom. Ebony told dispatchers that her husband needed to leave before the situation escalated.  But help...

Orange County, Florida —On January 23, 2024, 30-year-old Porshe Streeter was found shot to death inside her apartment while her three young children were in the home. At first, the story sounded like a terrifying home invasion — a violent intruder, a wounded boyfriend, and a frantic call for help. But investigators say the evidence told a very different story. In this episode of Senseless True Cri...

St. Louis, Missouri — 30‑year‑old Jocelyn Peters, an award‑winning third‑grade teacher, was found murdered in her Central West End apartment on March 24, 2016. At the time, she was seven months pregnant with her first child, whom she planned to name Micah Leigh, and was in the midst of organizing her baby shower. Investigators found no signs of forced entry, suggesting the killer had access to her...

Charlotte, North Carolina —31-year-old Freza Baker was a devoted mother and loyal friend. On December 4, 2025, Freza dropped her two-year-old son off at his grandparents' home following a dentist appointment, a routine act— one she’d done countless times before. But that day would mark the last time anyone saw her alive.   The search for the missing mother ended in tragedy exactly one week la...

⚠️This episode contains discussions of domestic violence that may be disturbing or triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised Bradenton, Florida—It was just another quiet Thursday afternoon at a medical lab, until everything changed. In broad daylight, a man slipped through an unlocked door, walked past everyone, and headed straight for one desk. His ex-girlfriend, 29-y...

Louisville, Kentucky—  On March 13, 2020, 26-year- old Breonna Taylor was killed in her apartment when plainclothes officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) executed a botched "no-knock" search warrant as part of a drug investigation. Believing intruders were entering the apartment, Breonna’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired a warning shot, which struck Officer Jonatha...

⚠️This episode contains discussions of domestic violence that may be disturbing or triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.  Grand Rapids, MI—38-year-old Alicia Lofton was known by family and friends as a caring and hardworking woman devoted to her three children. Alicia was determined to build a stable future for her family.  Alicia had been married for only six mon...