The Lost Crimes Library

On October 21, 2005, mother and Navy Veteran, Leslie Adams, disappeared in Lilburn, Georgia. A few years later, in Columbus, Georgia, Yamisha Thomas disappeared. If you are experiencing domestic violence and you need help, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE or visit thehotline.org !!! Support the Violence Against Women Act by signing this petition: https://act.ev...

In 2017, in Upstate New York, Brandi Mells and her partner, Shanta Myers, and Shanta’s children, Jeremiah & Shenice, were all savagely murdered the day after Christmas. If you like the podcast and want to support Black creators, be sure to support by subscribing and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or following on Spotify or Google Podcasts. Thank you for your support! Music by: Channing Tabb Fo...

In today’s episode, you will hear the rest of the trial and the many statements of those who took the stand for the prosecution and the defense. The defense will offer other theories for who killed Dawn and Antonio. You will get to hear AJ’s side of the story. And, you will finally learn the jury’s verdict and where the case stands now. Music by: Channing Tabb Follow us on Twitter @TheLCLpod For b...

In July 2016, a married couple named Dawn and Antonio Armstrong were murdered in their sleep in Houston, Texas. After searching the home, the Houston Police Department believes the killer was someone closest to them, someone who lived in the home. If you like the podcast and want to support Black creators, be sure to support by subscribing and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or following on Spo...

Relisha Rudd, a young black girl from Washington, D.C., disappeared in 2014. It would take 18 days before her disappearance was reported to police. The events that take place before, during, and after her search are both confounding and heartbreaking. Music by: Channing Tabb Follow us on Twitter @TheLCLpod For business inquiries, email: thelostcrimeslibrary@gmail.com Sources: https://www.msn.com/e...

Jholie Moussa went missing on January 12th, 2018. Although initially declared a runaway, the case takes a turn when a confession is made by someone closest to her. In September 2018, Delashon Jefferson, a young mother from Dallas, was murdered by someone she loved. If you are a victim of domestic violence, or you know someone who is a victim, and you need help, you can call the National Domestic V...

Jeffrey Lynn Smith disappeared on December 4, 1985 on her walk home from school. During the investigation, police assume she ran away from home. But a renewed interest in her case leads police to believe that Jeffrey was murdered by someone closest to her. If you have any information about the case of Jeffrey Lynn Smith, please contact the Hot Springs Police Department at (501) 321- 6789. If you l...

Today I share some amazing news about one of the cases that I’ve shared here on The Lost Crimes Library-- the mysterious death of Kendrick Johnson. For more updates like these you can follow us on Twitter @TheLCLpod If you like the podcast, be sure to support by subscribing and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or following on Spotify and Google Podcasts. Thank you for your support! Music by: Cha...

In the summer of 1982, an 18 year old black man named William Christopher Delk disappeared from the South Bronx. If you have any information about the disappearance of William Delk, you can contact Suffolk County Police Department at: (631) 852- 6195 or (631 852-6410. If you like the podcast, be sure to support by subscribing and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or following on Spotify. Thank yo...

A young mother named Unique Harris disappeared from her own home in the middle of the night on October 8, 2010. When she never returns home to her children, it is apparent that something terrible has happened to Unique. If you like the podcast, be sure to support by subscribing, rating, and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify. Thank you for your support! Music by: Channing Tabb...

In September of 2009, Mitrice Richardson was arrested at a restaurant in Malibu Canyon for not paying her bill. What happens before, during, and after her arrest is unusual and eerie. This story is filled with secrets and chilling evidence, and it will leave you with more questions than answers. If you love the podcast and want to support, make sure to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcast...

On November 10, 2007, the body of a young black woman was found in a dumpster in Chicago, Illinois. A little over 24 hours later, another body of a black woman is found nearby. The manner of the deaths lead Chicago residents and activists to believe that a serial killer has been loose in Chicago for almost 20 years. Thanks for your support! Follow us on Twitter: @TheLCLpod For business inquiries:...

In Valdosta, Georgia, a young black teen is found in the strangest of places in his high school gymnasium. Investigators immediately ruled his death an accident. But disappearing evidence will lead his parents, and many others, to believe that this boy was murdered, and that the people responsible are orchestrating a massive cover-up. Leave us review and rating on Apple Podcasts! Follow us on Twit...

In 1989, two little black boys disappeared from the same park in Harlem, New York City. Follow us on Twitter @TheLCLpod For business inquiries only: thelostcrimeslibrary@gmail.com Sources: https://screenrant.com/unsolved-mysteries-stolen-children-theory-left-out-why/ https://unsolved.com/ Age progression photos: https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/724088/1/screen https://www.missingkids.org/po...

The year of 2020 held an unprecedented number of murders against trans people, especially of black trans women. Today’s episode covers the murders of two trans women, Courtney “Eshay” Key and Monika Diamond. If you have any information about Courtney Key’s case, you can call the Chicago Police Department at: (312)-746-6000 If you have any information pertinent to Monika DIamond's case you can call...

Emani Moss’ story had all the elements of Cinderella. Except the story of Cinderella didn’t have gruesome abuse and murder. Emani Moss was only 10 years old when she was methodically killed by her stepmother. The circumstances of this case are horrifying and cruel, and sheds light on Georgia’s inadequate child welfare system. Follow us on Twitter: @TheLCLpod For business inquiries only: thelostcri...

Case 1: On December 4, 2006 a 20 year old black man disappeared from Indianapolis, Indiana. When a search ensues, the evidence found points to foul play. Is it possible that a gang rift or a crime of passion are the reasons this young man is missing? Case 2: A black teenage girl goes missing in Kokomo, Indiana on October 11, 2016. Her troubled past may be the reason that police presume her dead. W...

When Mary Ellen Deener and her sister go to a nearby laundromat to finish chores, Mary Ellen ventures out on her own but never returns back to the laundromat. Early on, Mary Ellen’s murderer is brought to justice; however, what unfolds after his capture is astonishing, to say the least. Please leave a review. Follow us on Twitter: @TheLCLpod For business inquiries only: thelostcrimeslibrary@gmail....

On August 12, 1984, Barbara Dreher disappeared in the city of Washington, D.C. Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/in-1984-she-went-missing-could-the-skeletal-remains-found-in-a-dc-apartment-crawl-space-in-april-belong-to-this-mother/2018/06/20/37f3955c-68ea-11e8-9e38-24e693b38637_story.html http://charleyproject.org/case/barbara-jean-dreher#:~:text=Details%20of%20Disappear...

The Lost Crimes Library is a true crime podcast written and hosted by Neysa Henderson, focused on spotlighting the lost true crime cases of black people. Our hope is to inform the world about these forgotten cases, and tell a story that you’ll never forget. Each week, we grab a story off the shelf, dust it off, and share with you the mysterious and heartbreaking crimes abandoned throughout the yea...