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

Alicia Ray, 20, was just beginning to embark on her future. She jumped at the opportunity of independence by moving back home to Sacramento, California. But instead of living with family as she had done all of her life, Alicia decided to move in with her high school friend. Although Alicia’s mom was supporting her financially, she was determined to make it on her own. Almost immediately, Alicia started to job hunt. In just three short weeks, Alicia’s job search would come to an end. So, did she get the job? 

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Denita Smith, 25, was looking forward to her future:  a fellowship at NYT, a wedding to her partner of 6 years and all the other accolades that come with being in your 20s.  When that all comes crashing down, detectives are stuck with a funky puzzle to decipher.  Who killed Denita?

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Summary:  Sarah Washington, a 25 year old aspiring model, had just signed with a modeling agency. It was a dream come true for Sarah, who once struggled with her self-confidence. She was praised by her family and friends not only for her success, but also for her overall kindness and unwavering faith.  It was no surprise that Sarah seemed to attract really great things into her life.  At least that appeared to be the case until one fateful day in June 2014. What happened next would leave her community in shambles. 

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Cateresa Matthews, 14, is a typical eighth grader:  she spends time with her friends and is involved in extracurricular activities at school.   In November 1991, Cateresa is on her way home from her Grandmother's house and encounters an evil presence or several...  This case has so many twists and turns and leaves you wondering about the meaning of justice.

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Jacklyn Miller, 21, a talented hairdresser and recent graduate of New Wave Hair Academy in Tennessee, suddenly goes missing in November 2010. Her customers are left wondering when they should reschedule their hair appointments. But at home, her family, friends, and boyfriend are desperately trying to get in contact with Jackie. They are adamant that someone knows about Jackie’s whereabouts. Could a series of anonymous calls to Crime Stoppers crack Jackie’s case? 

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This case is just another example of the evil that exists in this world.  It's June 1995 and Nacole, 14, is wrapping up 8th grade.  She is beyond excited to join her sister at the local high school.  Nacole, a straight A-student, panics when she realizes that she forgot her project at home.  Even though she 's almost at school, she turns back and makes a beeline back to her house to get the project.  Unfortunately, she never made it to pick up the project.

In the same neighborhood years later, Betty Brown, a middle school student, is walking home from a BBQ, when evil presents itself.  

Are the cases linked? Or does more than one evil exist?

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The year is 2006. Avis Banks, a 27 year-old mom-to-be and fiancé, was looking forward to what the next few months had in store for her. Avis, who was only 5 months pregnant in November 2006, had just moved into a new house in Mississippi with her fiancé, Keyon. Avis was living a fairytale life and was in the midst of planning a fairytale wedding, which was set for early 2007. It all seemed so promising until hints of a double life sends this picture perfect family crashing down. 


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On the morning of Thursday, December 6, 1984, 14 year old, Gloria Pointer, was getting ready for a school ceremony that was being held in her honor — to celebrate her perfect attendance record. Ironically, Gloria’s perfect attendance record was about to be unexpectedly tainted by something more sinister.

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On September 18, 2007, Nailah Franklin, a young charismatic pharmaceutical rep suddenly went missing from her hometown of Chicago, Illinois. To her family, friends, and boyfriend, this was out of character for her. But threatening voicemails and email threads would reveal a web of lies and terror. Someone wanted Nailah dead and she let her friend know that if anything happened to her "that person" did it. 


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During the fall semester of her junior year, Victoria Carter saw a flyer for a particular Divine Nine sorority.  Victoria was eager to learn more about the prestigious sorority and set a goal to ultimately becoming a member.  Victoria was ecstatic when she found out that she was picked to be a part of the Fall 2010 pledge class of said sorority.  That excitement began to fade when she quickly realized that the process was both grueling and inhumane.  But how bad could it get?… Worse than anyone could imagine.

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