Stephanie Wiley’s story is still unfolding, but what we do know is heartbreaking. A young life ended too soon, leaving behind questions, grief, and a community searching for answers.

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Devon Robinson didn’t want anyone to know the truth. His choice to kill three men in Detroit exposed the deadly cost of living in fear.

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On March 4, 1995, three lives were stolen inside the Kim Anh restaurant in New Orleans: Cuong Vu, just 17 years old; his older sister Ha Vu; and Officer Ronald A. Williams II. All three were murdered by someone they should’ve been able to trust — Officer Antoinette Frank — with help from her teenage accomplice, Rogers Lacaze.

In this episode, we focus on the victims: a hardworking family trying to build a life, and an officer who lost his life while doing his job. We unravel how power, manipulation, and unchecked behavior allowed a tragedy to unfold inside a place that was supposed to feel safe.

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual abuse involving a minor. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you or someone you know needs support, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) — available 24/7, free and confidential.

Three innocent men were murdered in one night by 19-year-old Falicia Blakely. This episode centers the lives lost and the events that led to a tragedy fueled by control, fear, and fatal decisions.

Jeffrey Dampier went from lottery winner to murder victim—killed by the very people he tried to help. In this episode, we dive into the shocking case of Victoria Jackson and her boyfriend Nathaniel, who orchestrated a deadly plot fueled by greed, betrayal, and family ties. How does a multimillion-dollar win end in tragedy?

A woman who wanted out. A boy caught in the crossfire. And a cult leader who believed he was chosen by God.

In the early 1970s, San Francisco was haunted by a series of brutal, racially motivated attacks known as the Zebra Killings. This true crime podcast episode dives deep into the investigation, uncovering how a pattern of violence went undetected for months. Black & White: The Zebra Killings explores the killers, the victims, and the fear that gripped a city — revealing a story where ideology turned deadly, and justice was anything but black and white.

Uncover the chilling story of manipulation, faith, and mass death that shocked the world. Who was behind it—and why did so many follow?

Vernell Jones and Kenny Burno weren’t just partners in crime—they were lovers bound by violence. In this episode, we unravel their twisted relationship and the deadly choices that left a trail of devastation. Taking the life of 36 yr old John Davis.

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When Leon Harrison Jr. was reported missing in Georgetown, SC, the community was left in shock. But what began as a missing person case soon unraveled into a chilling tale of betrayal, manipulation, and murder—led by none other than his own wife, Tiesh Rhue.