Their Stories To Tale: Black Gyrls Missing Or Murdered

Welcome back to Their Stories to Tale, the podcast where we honor, remember, and speak the names of missing and murdered Black women and girls. Today’s episode is a Say Her Name compilation — a collection of stories from women we have previously honored on this platform. Each name you will hear represents a life that mattered, a story that deserved more time, and families and communities still sea...

Thanksgiving morning, 2010. While families across Augusta, Georgia were waking up to prepare holiday meals, two young women were found shot to death in a wooded area near downtown. Nancy “Nicole” Cushman was just 17 years old. Angela “Angie” Brooks was 19 — a young mother with her whole life ahead of her. Their bodies were discovered side by side, killed execution-style. The hours leading up to th...

Their Stories to tale: The Return — A New Chapter Begins Their Stories to tale is a podcast dedicated to honoring the lives of Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls. This series amplifies stories that have been overlooked, ignored, or erased, centering the humanity behind each name. Each episode is told with care and intention, sharing who these women were, the circumstances surrounding their...

In this powerful episode of Their Stories to tale, we uncover the heartbreaking case of Na’Ziyah Harris, a 13-year-old girl from Detroit who went missing on January 9, 2024. As the investigation unfolds, a chilling story emerges, revealing disturbing secrets and a community’s fight for justice. Join us as we dive into the court case against Jarvis Butts, charged with Na’Ziyah’s kidnapping and murd...

In this powerful episode of *Their Stories to tale takes us through the tragic and deeply impactful story of Kathryn Johnston, a 92-year-old woman whose life ended in a harrowing and unjust police raid in 2006. Through gripping storytelling and carefully researched details, we examine the events surrounding Kathryn’s death, the shocking cover-up attempts by the officers involved, and the legal bat...

Whispers in the Wind: Remembering Porcha, Rita, Da’Wan, and Paige In today’s powerful episode of Their Stories To Tale ," we explore the haunting stories of four remarkable Black women—Porcha King McZeal, Rita Shaw, Da’Wan Shaw-Gibson, and Paige Coffey—who vanished without a trace, their lives overshadowed by indifference and silence. Each of these women had dreams, aspirations, and a unique essen...

Hello, true crime enthusiasts. A new season of Their Stories to Tale is on the horizon, and this time, we’re shedding light on the stories that often go unheard In Season 3, we’ll delve into the heartbreaking cases of missing and murdered Black girls—stories that have received little to no media coverage. Each episode will honor their lives, explore the circumstances surrounding their disappearanc...

In the dimly lit courtroom, the air was thick with tension and anticipation. All eyes were on Joseph Tejeda as he stood before the judge, the gravity of his crimes pressing down on him. With a somber expression, Tejeda pleaded guilty to murder, burglary with intent to commit aggravated robbery, and assault on a public servant. The plea deal offered a combined sentence of 25 years for murder, 20 ye...

It was a chilly February in 2021 when the world of Nyeisha Nelson’s loved ones was turned upside down. The 20-year-old mother was last seen on February 11, dropping her daughter off at a school in Crescent City, Florida. The routine drop-off seemed ordinary, but when Nyeisha didn’t return to pick up her little girl that afternoon, her family’s worry began to grow.

Once upon a time in St. Louis, Missouri, there was a young woman named Letitia Regans. Letitia, known to her friends and family as Nuchelle, was a vibrant 29-year-old with dark braided hair, a petite frame, and a distinctive tattoo of the name “Lonnie” on the left side of her neck. She was last seen on October 17, 2006, but after that day, she seemed to vanish without a trace. #missing #blackgirln...

Three individuals mysteriously vanished from New York over a decade ago, leaving behind unanswered questions that continue to haunt their families. What began as a routine trip for then-30-year-old Sasha Davis, her three-month-old daughter Selah Davis, and Sasha’s 27-year-old friend Jarib “Griff” Bennett turned into a baffling missing person case.

In the bustling small town of Naples, Florida, Marie Delly was a familiar face at the local Walmart, where she dedicated five years of her life to her job. Described as responsible and reliable by supervisors and loved ones alike, the 34-year-old mother of four left an indelible mark on those around her. #missing #news #blackgirlnews

In the quiet streets of Spokane, Washington, in the crisp September of 1992, the bustling life of Roseann Pleasant was shrouded in mystery. Her last known interaction was with William Bradley “Brad” Jackson, a figure now entwined with her enigmatic disappearance.

Taquilla, also spelled Taquila in some places, lived in Cordova, Tennessee, when she went missing almost a year ago. The last time anyone saw or heard from the 41-year-old wife and mother was in late May when she was at work as a nurse. After that, her family had trouble reaching her. Her husband, Carl Hayes, 43, told everyone that Taquilla was okay, even sending texts from her phone to family mem...

When William Perry was just eight, his mom, Kathryn Griffin, vanished. They were at Perry’s Cutz in Portsmouth, Virginia, where Kathryn worked to help her boyfriend. She asked to borrow his bicycle and rode away from the shop on January 7, 2012, around noon. William, now 11, remembers his mom telling him she loved him and missing out on his birthdays and school events.

Understanding what happened to Monique Boamah is challenging because there are many missing details about her case. According to the National Missing Persons and Unidentified Persons System, Monique, a 33-year-old woman, disappeared from Fort Wayne, Indiana, last year. But the information available is scarce, leaving a lot of questions unanswered.

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sophie Reeder who lived in Fort Lauderdale with her family. She was just like any other teenager, with dreams and plans for her future. But one day, Sophie mysteriously vanished, leaving her family and friends devastated and desperate for answers.

Once upon a time, there was a mystery surrounding Jennifer Reidy, a 15-year-old girl who vanished without a trace on July 6, 1993. Despite the passing decades, the truth about her disappearance remains elusive, leaving loved ones and investigators with unanswered questions

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Jessica Guillot. When she was young, she had some problems. People say she got mixed up with drugs and got in trouble with the law. But by the time she was 21, her mom said she was doing better.

Once upon a time, there was a big problem for a family during a birthday party in 1993. Laura Mason went missing. People often tell stories about ladies disappearing while having fun outside with their kids to remind them to be careful. For many years, Laura’s family waited to know what happened to her on March 24th when she went to a jazz club for her 45th birthday.

Marie Cherry disappeared near a military place many years ago. Nobody has heard anything about her since then. The last time people saw her was in 1992, around her house at 10:30 p.m. in Fort Hood, Texas. She was 25 years old. She was seen in her yard, but after that, no one saw her again. There’s not much information about her, like where she worked or who her friends were. She was a teacher and...

Regrettably, this article will be brief due to the scarcity of information regarding Elisa Sue Riley. In 2019, the 34-year-old disappeared from Los Angeles, California under unclear circumstances.

On December 15, 1996, in a quiet neighborhood in Willingboro, New Jersey, Celina Janette Mays, who was 12 years old and pregnant, was seen by her aunt going to bed. The next morning, her father, C. J. Mays, found her missing. It looked like someone was sleeping in her bed, but it was just pillows under the blankets. Her prenatal vitamins, personal stuff, and purse were still in her room. No one ha...

We might never find out what really happened to 31-year-old Diane Hollins and her 14-year-old daughter, Tammy. It was June 9, 1979, in Daytona Beach, Florida. One of their neighbors saw them walking down International Speedway Boulevard around 6:00 a.m. that day. They didn't take their stuff with them, and there were no signs they were planning to travel. Everyone thought they'd come back...

Earlier in the year of 2022, Beverly Logan, a 32-year-old woman from Montgomery, Missouri, vanished, leaving her family distraught. The last time anyone heard from her was on January 25 near her boyfriend’s home. But it wasn’t until February 13 that she was officially reported missing. Her friends and family grew worried as it was unlike her to disappear without a trace.