In this episode of Melanin Mysteries, we get into the horrifying and infuriating case of William Wallace and Za’Zell Preston — a story that proves yet again that “toxic” is not cute, love does not hurt, and red flags do not turn green just because a man says “my bad.”

What should have been a relationship never stood a chance against control, manipulation, and escalating violence. William Wallace tried to spin lies, downplay injuries, and explain away the unexplainable — but the facts? Oh, they were loud. And they told a very different story.

We break down the timeline, the shifting narratives, the warning signs everyone needs to stop ignoring, and the tragic ending that could not be undone. This is not a case of “things just went too far.” This is about power, entitlement, and the deadly consequences of refusing to take accountability.

Let this episode be your reminder:
🚩 Love doesn’t bruise you
🚩 Protection isn’t control
🚩 And “he’s just like that” is never an excuse

⚠️ Listener discretion advised: This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, manipulation, and homicide.

Grab your wine, clutch your boundaries, and listen closely — because this one is a lesson wrapped in tragedy, and we are telling it EXACTLY how it is.

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On this episode of Snitch Files, we’re digging into one of the most infamous law enforcement scandals in LAPD history — Rafael Antonio Perez, better known on the streets (and in courtrooms) as Ray Lopez.

Thank you @ittybitty.miaa for the suggestion!

Perez was a Rampart Division police officer tasked with “protecting and serving,” but behind the badge was corruption, greed, and a whole lot of criminal activity. After being caught stealing cocaine from evidence lockers, Perez decided prison wasn’t for him — so he did what snitches do best: he told EVERYTHING.

From planting evidence and falsifying reports to framing innocent people and exposing widespread corruption within the LAPD’s Rampart Division, Perez’s cooperation triggered over 100 overturned convictions, multiple officer firings, and one of the largest police scandals in U.S. history.

But the real question is…
Was he telling the truth?
Was he exaggerating?
Or was this just one criminal saving himself by burning the whole house down?

👀 We break down:

• Who Rafael Antonio Perez really was

• How long he worked for LAPD

• His crimes, sentence, and plea deal

• The fallout of his snitching

• And why his name still makes folks side-eye law enforcement to this day

⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions of corruption, police misconduct, and the criminal justice system. Listener discretion is advised.

🎧 Tap in, cousins — and remember: the streets always talk… but this time the badge did.

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What happens when jealousy, betrayal, and poor decisions collide with deadly consequences?

In this episode of Melanin Mysteries, we break down the murder of Michael Days — a case rooted in infidelity, manipulation, and a plan that spiraled completely out of control. What started as a love triangle quickly turned into a calculated setup that ended in violence.

We unpack:

• The toxic relationship dynamics at play

• The text messages that revealed intent

• How loyalty turned lethal

• And the moment everything fell apart

This case is a chilling reminder that emotions left unchecked — especially jealousy and revenge — can lead to irreversible consequences.

🎧 Listener discretion is advised.
⚖️ All parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Angela didn’t just break the code, sis… she shredded it, set it on fire, and did an on-camera confessional with a smirk. In this unhinged installment of The Snitch Files, we dive into the case of Angela Simpson — the woman who proudly, boldly, and with her whole chest detailed exactly how she handled business… then dared the world to blink.

We walk you through:
• The street politics, the rumors, and why Angela decided she was judge, jury, and executioner
• The timeline leading up to her brutal crime
• The infamous jailhouse interview where she gleefully gave investigators way more than they even asked for
• The psychology behind a snitch who ain’t even get snitched on — she volunteered
• And of course… the messy, chaotic, “girl WHAT?!” moments that make this case unforgettable

This episode is a ride, cousins. Buckle up as we unpack how one woman flipped the whole idea of snitching and made herself the star witness against herself.

Tap in, turn us up, and let’s get into this wild, chilling, and absolutely unbelievable Snitch File.

Lonnie Paye Jr. & Deidra Griffin: “Something in the Water Ain’t Clean, Sis…”

Cousins… pull up a chair, grab your snacks, and get ready to side-eye right along with us, because THIS case? Whew. Today we’re diving into the twisted, tangled mess between Lonnie Paye Jr. and Deidra Griffin — a duo that swore they were solid, but the receipts said otherwise.

When a stolen license plate, a work van, and some very convenient “I-ain’t-see-nothing” energy collide, baby… the math starts mathin’ REAL suspicious. We’re breaking down the timeline, the lies, the license-plate-reader drama, and every messy moment that had us staring at each other like, “Nah… run that back.”

This episode was recommended by our cousin Nikki Remied, so you already know it’s wild. Thank you cousin Nikki — you understood the assignment!

And to all our new cousins joining the Melanin Mysteries family — WELCOME, baby! 🖤✨
Thank you for running up our numbers, tagging us in your Spotify wrap-ups, and turning us into one of your top Black true crime podcasts. Y’all show up for us EVERY week and we feel the love for real.

🎄 SEASON’S SLAYINGS LIVE SHOW – 12/13/25

Cousins… don’t forget, the holiday chaos continues! Join us for Season’s Slayings on December 13, 2025 — a festive true-crime turn-up you do NOT wanna miss.
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In today’s Snitch File, we’re revisiting the wild and twisted murder-for-hire plot of Uloma Curry-Walker — but this time, we’re zooming in on the unexpected piece of the puzzle: her daughter’s boyfriend, Chad Padgett.

Chad wasn’t a mastermind. He wasn’t a killer. He was a 20-year-old caught up in grown-folk business he had no business being near — until Uloma pulled him into a murder plot with the promise of cash and a whole lot of manipulation.
But when the plan unraveled? Chad folded immediately, laying out every detail, every name, and every move that ultimately blew the case wide open.

In this Snitch File, we break down:
🔪 Who Chad was and how he got involved
🔪 His role in coordinating the hit
🔪 Why he turned on everyone — fast
🔪 Who he snitched on and how his confession shifted the entire case
🔪 The 28-year sentence he’s currently serving
🔪 And why his cooperation became the key to justice for Lt. William Walker

If you missed our full episode on the Uloma Curry-Walker case, make sure you go back and listen — today’s Snitch File will hit even harder once you hear the whole story.

Tap in, cousins. The mess is layered.

Cousins… this case right here? A straight-up demonic threesome of foolishness.
We’re talking luring, robbery plots, bleach baths, ritual dancing, snitching, and everybody flipping like pancakes at IHOP.

Howard Wright never stood a chance once he stepped into that Marietta apartment of chaos — and baby, the aftermath? A whole novella of lies, love-bombing, and lunacy.

Tap in as we break down how this “operation” unraveled, who snitched first, who danced around a burning body (yes, THAT happened), and where everybody is now waiting on parole like it’s a bus schedule.

And cousins… HEED THE DISCLAIMER.
This one is graphic, messy, and very much “NOT for the faint.”

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🎄✨ SEASONS SLAYINGS is coming 12/13/25!
Our Very Black True Crime Christmas Live Show.
Tickets are LIMITED, so once they’re gone… baby, they’re gone.

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It keeps the cousins rolling in and the chaos rolling on.

Whewww baby… Dexter “Sosa” Hussy done slid his way right into the Snitch Hall of Fame, and we’re unpacking EVERY messy detail. This man was out here moving like he forgot the streets take notes — and the cousins? Oh, they BEEN waiting on this file.

In this episode Willie breaks down exactly how Sosa went from big steppa to big tattler, the lies he told, the people he folded on, and how his whole operation fell apart faster than a $2 wig in a rainstorm.

Tap in as we walk you through the timeline, the downfall, and the SNITCH-uation that made us all say, “Now Sosa… THIS what we doing?”

Grab your snacks, grab your edges, and prepare to judge accordingly.
Because around here?
We don’t do paperwork parties — we do Snitch Files.

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In this week’s episode, we’re diving head-first into the tragic and chaotic case of Sherri Jackson and DeCarlo Bennett — a story full of red flags, heartbreak, and the kind of relationship danger we do not play about. Buckle up, cousins, because this one touches nerves.

👉🏾 Make sure you LISTEN to the disclaimer — don’t skip it, don’t cute-girl past it. We said what we said for a reason.

We break down the timeline, the tension, and the truth behind what really went down, Melanin Mysteries style — with sass, seasoning, and straight-up facts.

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🎄✨ And cousins… Seasons Slayings: A Very Black True Crime Live Virtual Show is happening 12/13/25! Tickets are limited, so once they’re gone, they’re gone.

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Cousins… we’re spinning the block on one of our earlier cases today. Y’all been in our DMs asking if we ever covered Clarence & Carman Jenkins — YES baby, we sure did. And since some of y’all missed it (or need a refresher), we’re bringing it back for Flashback Friday.

This case is wild, messy, tragic, and one of those “whew, let me sip something” stories… so tap in.

And before y’all start — this is one of our older episodes, okay?
So if the sound ain’t as crisp or seasoned as what we give y’all now… let us BREATHE 😂 Growth is growth.

While you’re here, do us a solid:
✨ Keep sharing the podcast
✨ Tell your cousins, coworkers, sneaky links and group chats
✨ Every stream counts and pushes us closer to our next milestone

AND DON’T FORGET —
Grab your tickets for Seasons Slayings: A Very True Crime Virtual Live Show!
This show is gonna be a whole holiday event, baby.

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Hit play, cousins.
Let’s get into this Flashback Friday case.