It's the Mystery for Me (A True Crime Podcast)

In 2005, LaVena Johnson, 19, was in the midst of an active tour in Iraq. Just two years prior, she had decided to follow in her father’s footsteps by enlisting in the U.S. army—a dream that became her own. Flash forward to July 2005, LaVena had only been deployed for six weeks in Iraq when things suddenly took a turn.  What came next were a series of conflicting stories and details about her time in the U.S. army.  So, will the truth be revealed?

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Tamika Huston, 24, had a promising future ahead of her. In the summer of 2004, she had just completed another semester of nursing school  when she suddenly goes off the radar. Tamika’s family and friends assumed she had taken a spontaneous trip to kick off the summer. But they knew something wasn’t right when Tamika’s beloved dog Macy was found left behind in her home. So, where did Tamika go off to?

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On January 7, 2016,  Tyarra Williams, 19,  had just completed her first day of college classes and was looking forward to picking up her textbooks and school supplies the following day. This was a big deal for Tyarra, who decided to pursue a career in early childhood development. But the next day came and went without a single word from Tyarra. So, what changed in the matter of a day? 

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On New Years Eve of 2009, Mikarah Sanders, 15, had planned to ring in the new year with her boyfriend and some friends. But a few hours before the clock struck 12, shots were suddenly fired. Mikarah’s family are stunned by the news. Mikarah is kindhearted and wise beyond her years. So, who would want to hurt Mikarah or was it simply a case of wrong place, wrong time? 

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Latrese Curtis, 21, was on her way home to her husband. But while awaiting her arrival, he had fallen asleep. In the morning, Latrese had still not returned home. Panic soon set in as her family tried desperately to find her. What they uncovered was something completely unexpected. So, what really happened to Latrese? 

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Shania Gray, 16, was a straight A student, and a star athlete with a bright future. Shania was well aware that she was destined for greatness and was very appreciative of her family and friends for always having her back.  Still in the midst of all of this, Shania had a dark secret that only a select few knew about. And Shania was about to learn a tough lesson that sometimes people are not who they seem to be—yes, even friends.  So, what really happened to Shania and could the people in her life really be trusted?

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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 Tunstall family?

For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/the-tunstalls

Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast:
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For many years, the Taylors were highly respected in their community of Wendell, NC.  Angela Taylor, the matriarch of the family, was a preacher, and her husband,  Sylvester Taylor Sr., was a deacon. Their unwavering faith and support  really helped their daughter LaTonya—especially as she navigated life as a newly separated mother of three.  But that suddenly changed on April 9, 2014.  LaTonya was in her bedroom when heard a series of noises that caught her attention. What transpired next would leave an everlasting mark on the Taylor family.


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July 8, 2002, was a day that would forever change the lives of two families in Brooklyn, NY. For the family of Patricia Neverson, 39, when she didn’t show up to her son Akim’s basketball game, her concerned family immediately calls 911. In the midst of their confusion and panic,  another family—the Davis family, who also live in the neighborhood, have a feeling that something just isn’t right. Their daughter, Donna Davis, 38, did not come home after grad school like she normally does. Could these be random coincidences or something more sinister?

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On the morning of October 6, 2003, Mel Cotton, a 30 year old and single mom, was supposed to take her son to her sister’s house before work. When Mel failed to do so, her sister suspected something was wrong. But nothing could prepare her for what she saw once she arrived at Mel’s house. Mel’s family, friends, and community are left stunned and don’t know where to begin— that is until Mel’s friend, Christina, calls detectives. Could this be the key to finding out what really happened to Mel? 

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