No Tears For Black Girls
Delve into the forgotten stories of black women in true crime and missing persons cases that are often hidden by the media’s blind eye. Written and produced by acclaimed writer John Reedburg and hosted by Samantha Paul. Don’t miss a single episode—subscribe now to stay informed! New episodes drop every Thursday.
Episodes
Houston's Bayou Serial Killer: 13 Bodies, Police Say Nothing
Twenty-year-old Jade 'Sage' McKissic was a University of Houston junior with everything to live for—orientation team leader, strategic communications student, beloved daughter and friend. On September 11, 2025, she walked a familiar route f…
The Price of Survival: When a Sugar Daddy's Money Turned to Murder
In September 2025, Reading, Pennsylvania became the scene of one of the most horrific family annihilation in recent memory. Three bodies.Three locations. One devil's work.Geraldina Peguero Mancebo was a 31-year-old Dominican immigrant tryin…
Exclusive Reading: J.C. Reedburg's "No Tears For Black Girls: Prison Pimp'd"
Thanks for tuning back in to "No Tears For Black Girls." Samantha Paul here, and do I have a treat for y'all today! We're diving deep into J.C. Reedburg's latest masterpiece, "No Tears For Black Girls: Prison Pimp'd," available now for free…
VANISHED IN PLAIN SIGHT: The Shocking Truth About Unclaimed Bodies
Tonya Walker, a 51-year-old Black mother, vanished in Sacramento on November 2, 2023. Her family searched for seven months to learn her body lay unclaimed at Mercy Hospital, where she’d died of cardiac arrest. The hospital delayed her death…
Revenge Killing? Was Trey Reed Murdered Over Charlie Kirk's Death?
On September 10th, 2025, the conservative movement was rocked when Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was murdered at Utah Valley University. Tyler Robinson, his killer, claimed he acted because Kirk "spreads too much hate." But Ki…
Family Feud: When Love Becomes Murder
In this powerful episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we explore the chilling case of Rebecca "Becky" Bliefnick, whose appearance on Family Feud with her husband became tragically prophetic. When Becky jokingly told Steve Harvey that her bi…
BONUS: God's Hands - Free Book Reading + Song Preview
In this exclusive bonus episode, we're stepping away from our usual true crime format to bring you something extraordinary - a complete reading of Chapter 1 from our creator J.C. Reedburg's powerful new novelette "God's Hands: A No TearsFor…
Neon Lights, Dark Truth: Bridget Sheil
A 19-year-old chasing a modeling dream in Atlanta is found at dawn in Oakland City Park—shot with specialty ammo and left to send a message. We trace her final hours from a Memorial Drive Shell station to a car abandoned near Stone Mountain…
Pink Houses, Red Blood: The Shatavia Walls Story
In Brooklyn's notorious Pink Houses, survival means playingby unwritten rules that can change without warning. Shatavia Walls mastered the game - navigating rival gang territories, dodging bullets, and staying alive in one of NYC's most dan…
DARK LIGHTS: The Vanishing Women of Chicago
For nearly three decades, dozens of Black women have disappeared from Chicago’s streets—strangled, discarded, and too often forgotten. In this haunting premiere episode, we follow the stories of Nancie Walker, Diamond Turner, and others who…
Forbidden Loyalty: How Jobina Brown's Murder Exposed Hip-Hop's Deadly Secrets and Betrayals!
In the unforgiving streets of Detroit, loyalty isn’t just a virtue—it’s a matter of life and death. But what happens when that loyalty crosses the line? This is the explosive story of Jobina “JB” Brown, the woman behind Tee Grizzley’s rise,…
Diddy Exposed: The Shocking Truth Hollywood Tried to Bury About Black Women’s Pain
We unveil the explosive federal case against Sean “Diddy”Combs, exposing decades of alleged abuse, industry silence, and the Black women who refused to stay silent. From Cassie Ventura’s leaked video to secret celebrity parties, discover ho…
Shadows Over Nine Mile: The Jennifer Harris Story
In this gripping episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we journey to Eastpointe, Michigan—a community where hope and hardship walk hand in hand. Through the lens of one devastating morning, host Samantha Paul peels back the layers of ordinar…
He Said He Loved Her—But Buried Her in the Backyard: The Essence Peters Story
Essence Peters believed in love, even when it hurt. But when her boyfriend’s devotion turned deadly, her family was left searching for answers—and justice. In this episode, Samantha Paul unravels the haunting story of a young woman whose l…
Roses and Betrayal: Unraveling Atlanta’s Most Chilling Murder-for-Hire—The Lita McClinton Sullivan Case
On this riveting episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we delve into the haunting case that shocked Atlanta’s elite and exposed a labyrinthine web of privilege, race, and cold-blooded murder. Lita McClinton Sullivan—vibrant, ambitious, belov…
Frozen Silence: The Kenneka Jenkins Story
On a September night in 2017, 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins vanished from a hotel party outside Chicago. Nearly 20 hours later, she was found in a walk-in freezer—sparking national outrage, unanswered questions, and a mother’s fight for justi…
Vanished in Atlanta: The Stories the City Tried to Bury
When Black women and girls go missing in Atlanta, their stories too often vanish with them. In this gripping episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we uncover the haunting cases of Destiney Gunnison, Bridget Shiel, and Jokisha Brown—three liv…
Murder Plots & Music Notes: The R. Kelly Prison Conspiracy
When the headlines broke about a murder-for-hire plot against R. Kelly in prison, the world gasped—but Black women saw the pattern. In this explosive episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we go beyond the scandal to unpack the latest news, t…
Invisible Woman: The Vanishing of Kierra Coles
"In this episode of No Tears For Black Girls, host Samantha Paul confronts the stark reality of how missing Black women are often overlooked in America’s media and criminal justice systems. Marking the debut of the new song “Invisible Woman…
Unanswered Calls, Unresolved Justice: The Kenyona Griffin Story
In this episode of “No Tears For Black Girls,” we take you to 553 Sheldon Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan—a mustard-yellow house built in 1903 whose creaking floors and weathered walls have borne witness to generations of family stories…
Silent Warnings: The Deadly Cost of Domestic Violence
In this episode, we revisit the harrowing January 2025 disappearance of 29-year-old Alexis Schuler, a devoted mother of three whose life was cut tragically short. Known for her radiant smile and unwavering love for her children, Alexis vani…
Underage & Expecting: Predators Hiding in Plain Sight
In this compelling episode of No Tears For Black Girls, host Samantha Paul invites listeners to engage with the transformative journey of Ashley, a remarkable survivor whose experiences illustrate both the personal and systemic challenges f…
26-Year-Old Sacramento Woman Dies Protecting Sister
Tiera Rivers, 26, was remembered by her family as a devoted sister. Her life was cut short when she intervened in a confrontation between her older sister Amber and Amber's ex-boyfriend at an apartment complex in Sacramento, California, aro…
Nursing Student Killed Days Before Graduation in Alleged Cat Dispute
Tamilore Odunsi, a nursing student, was found deceased in her Houston apartment on April 26, just days prior to her graduation. She sustained multiple stab wounds, and law enforcement officials have accused her roommate, Chester Lamar Grant…
Chicago Body Harvesting Ring Exposed
The United States faces a troubling issue with illegal body part trade. Is this linked to the organ harvesting of missing individuals?
Woman's Down Low Husband Tries To Kill Her For Confronting Him
In this deeply personal episode of No Tears For Black Girls, a woman known only as Aisha courageously shares her heart-wrenching story of surviving a 13-year marriage filled with unimaginable abuse. She recounts the physical beatings that l…
12-Year-Old Girl from Satanic Sex Cult Gives Birth to Stepfather's Child
Ta’za endured unimaginable abuse in a satanic sex cult from age 4, suffering at the hands of her mother and stepfather. After giving birth at 12, she seeks her 18-year-old daughter. Despite her family's dismissal as "crazy," evidence from l…
Teen Killed by Boyfriend in Front of Friends
The investigation continues into the murder of 16-year-old Kaylah Love, who was stabbed and beaten to death in a park on Chicago's West Side. Her family has organized a gathering to encourage anyone with information to come forward. Kaylah …
Love Behind Bars: The Tragic Romance That Ended in Murder
In a shocking tale of love, betrayal, and murder, 62-year-old Stephanie "Stevi-D" Dowell fell prey to the charms of a convicted quadruple murderer, David Brinson, behind bars. Their whirlwind romance, fueled by Bible study and emotional con…
Newlywed Husband Discovers Wife Is Transgender, Marriage Ends in Murder
In this chilling true crime story, a newlywed husband stumbles upon a devastating secret about his wife, setting off a chain of events that culminate in a brutal murder. Deon Washington, a devoted husband, uncovered a shocking truth that le…
What Happened After Angie Stone's Last Performance?
Beloved R&B songstress Angie Stone, known for her soulful vocals as part of the groundbreaking hip-hop trio The Sequence and her solo hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," tragically lost her life early Saturday morning in a devastating car acciden…
Fatal Shooting at Chicago Luau Party: One Woman Dead, Eight Injured
Kanesha Gaines, a 21-year-old mother of two, was tragically killed at a North Lawndale birthday party, where 8 others were also shot. Her mother, Natasha Graham, was painfully familiar with the toll of Chicago's gun violence, having lost he…
Woman Found Dead by Bridge; Missing Son Leads to Shocking Revelations
The body of a woman was discovered near a bridge and quickly identified by the police. Her three-year-old son was missing, and soon an arrest would reveal the chilling story behind the scene. This is the tragic story of Nytesha and her son …
Mother Gunned Down After Calling 911|Lashunda McLendon
Lashunda McLendon was a mother, a friend and confidant to her grown children in Charlotte, North Carolina. But when she needed the law, it failed her.
Adopted By A Predator|The LaTrecia Thomas Story
LaTrecia Thomas, an adoptee who overcame significant challenges, was separated from her siblings and mistreated by her adoptive family. Despite these hardships, she demonstrated resilience in her journey toward healing and forgiveness. This…
Adopted By A Predator
LaTrecia Thomas, an adoptee who overcame significant challenges, was separated from her siblings and mistreated by her adoptive family. Despite these hardships, she demonstrated resilience in her journey toward healing and forgiveness. This…
Rebellious Teen Twins Kill Mother to Avoid School
Nikki Whitehead had raised her twin daughters, Tasmiyah and Jasmiyah, with the goal of providing them a better childhood than she ever had. Yet, during their teenage years, they became defiant and unruly. When they alerted authorities to th…
Horror in Ohio: Woman Cooks Newborn Daughter to Keep a Man
In a housing complex in Dayton, Ohio, China Arnold lived with her children and boyfriend, Terrell Talley. On August 30, 2005, a dispute over the paternity of their child, Paris, turned physical. In response, China placed her newborn daughte…
Sculpture Leads to Breakthrough in 50-Year-Old Cold Case, DNA Not Enough
A forensic artist sculpted the face of a Jane Doe from a 1973 cold case to identify her. The victim was discovered murdered near Foundry Road and Taylor Road in Lincoln, Virginia. Despite years of investigation, the case remains unsolved wi…
Two Lives Lost: The Murders of Kelvi McCray and Lauren Fields
This episode delves into the tragic tales of Kelvi McCray and Lauren Smith Fields.