Jimella Tunstall, 23, didn’t have the easiest life but was working hard to turn her life around. In September 2006, Jimella was 7 months pregnant with her fourth child. She was excited to welcome her new bundle of joy and really prided herself in being a mother. So, when her family hadn’t heard from her in a few days, they were very concerned. Not long after, Jimella’s children also go missing. This leaves detectives and their family completely baffled. Did someone have it out for the Tunstal...

Track 84: The Tunstall Family

Welcome to "It's the Mystery for Me" -- a true crime podcast focused on the murders, mysterious deaths and disappearances of Black women and Black girls.  #ITMFM is hosted by two Black and Afrolatina siblings (yes, they are sisters)! Priscilla is a lawyer and Norma is a recent law school graduate so not only are you getting case details, but also some legal insight sprinkled with some sisterly banter.  Join them on Tuesdays for new episodes. For source materials, including pictures, please visit: www.itsthemysteryforme.com and follow them on social media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links‬ Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers.

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Candice Parchment, 15, is a high school student at Forest Park high school in Georgia when she suddenly goes missing in April of 2010. Months go by and there is no word of Candice, who had recently emigrated to the United States with her mother from Jamaica. That is until her mother discovers her diary. Could Candice’s own words be exactly what detectives need to uncover what really happened to her?For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.co...

Track 100: Candice Parchment

On this episode, we answer some questions that have been submitted by listeners.  Here are the questions:Will Norma finally accept IG follower requests? Are yall dating anyone?What motivates you? What practice area is Norma going into?What is Priscilla’s new job? Can Priscilla mentor me?What shocked you most about the podcast process?What case(s) lives rent free in your mind?What’s the most important thing you learned about yourselves from hosting this podcast?What is it l...

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Dominique Allen, 15, decided to have a sleepover with her girlfriends one weekend in August 2014. What was supposed to be a fun girls night was anything but that. In the morning when Dominique’s sister goes to wake up the girls, Dominique is the only one missing. What transpired next was something no one saw coming. For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/dominique-allenAttorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highli...

Track 99: Dominique Allen

Katrina Brownlee, 18, thought she hit the jackpot when she met her boyfriend, correctional officer, Alex Irvin, but she soon realizes that is not the case.  Alex becomes increasingly abusive and in 1992,  a pregnant Katrina takes her two daughters and leave Alex as a result.  After about a month, Alex manages to sweet talk her back.... but when she arrives, she is not met with anything remotely sweet.  National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233)For a list of so...

Track 98: Katrina Brownlee

Rosaline Ransom,  who is referred to as “Rhonda” by her family & friends, was a 32 year old single mother to three children. Life wasn’t always easy for her and her kids but things seemed to be finally turning around in 2013. Rosaline decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a nurse and had just enrolled in college for the upcoming Fall semester. But her dreams were curtailed on May 26, 2013 when Rosaline leaves her house and doesn’t return. Her disappearance shocked her community of...

Track 84: The Tunstall Family

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