Dallas, Texas— When 32-year-old Deanna Cook called 911 for help—no one came in time.  No lights and sirens.  No sense of urgency. 

Deanna’s final moments were spent begging for her life on an eleven minute 911 call that no one responded to in time. In “Deanna’s Voice” we uncover the haunting story of a woman failed by the very system meant to protect her — and the silence that still echoes years later. This episode dives deep into the human cost of indifference, systemic breakdown, and the chilling reality of domestic violence ignored.

Listen to Season 8: Episode 1 to find out how this heartbreaking and tragic case unfolds. 

Rest in Peace - Deanna Cook and our sincerest condolences to her daughters and extended family. 🙏🕊️

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McKinney, Texas—When 33-year-old Kayla Kelley vanished from her home. Friends and family were desperate for answers. What began as a missing persons case quickly unraveled into a chilling story of deception and betrayal. 

In "Web of Lies", we dive into the heartbreaking murder of a woman whose kindness was taken advantage of by a man hiding a dark secret.

Through raw emotion, truth, and reflection, this episode honors Kayla’s life — her spirit, her dreams, and the voice that was silenced far too soon.  

Listen to Season 7: Episode 10 to find out how this tragic case unfolds. 

Rest in Peace Kayla Kelley and our sincerest condolences to her family, friends and community. 🕊️🙏🏼

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Carrollton, Texas– When 16-year-old Shania Gray went missing, her family and the community hoped for her safe return. Instead, they uncovered a chilling betrayal that exposed deep cracks in the justice system — a system that allowed a predator to walk free despite a pending sexual assault charge.

In Season 7: Episode 9 we delve deep inside the twisted manipulation of Franklin Davis — the man who preyed on a young girl's innocence, and exploited trust, and silenced Shania forever, a teen with a bright future ahead. 

For the first time ever- you will hear a predator speak in an exclusive jailhouse interview. 

Rest in Peace Shania Gray and our sincerest condolences to her family, friends, and community.  🕊️🙏

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Atlanta, Georgia— 21-year-old Alexis Crawford was a senior at Clark Atlanta University. She did everything right. She went to college, surrounded herself with friends, and worked hard to build a future she could be proud of.

But in the fall of 2019, Alexis Crawford disappeared, vanishing into a nightmare no one saw coming.

What began as a missing person case soon unraveled into something darker: a betrayal by the people she trusted most—her roommate Jordyn Jones and Jordyn’s boyfriend Barron Brantley—became the monsters who took her life. 

Listen to Season 7: Episode 8 as we peel back each chilling layer including Alexis’s bright spirit and her growing unease before her death. The horrifying night that ended her life. The web of lies and manipulation that followed and the haunting aftermath that left her family and a community shattered. 

Rest in Peace Alexis Crawford - our sincerest condolences to her family, friends and the entire Clark Atlanta University community.  🙏🕊️

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Clayton County, Georgia — 29-year-old Vincent Taylor Jr. was a devoted husband, father, and a man fighting desperately to keep his family together. 

But behind closed doors, tensions brewed between him and his wife Tempest Daniel — and on January 18, 2020, those tensions would explode into an unspeakable tragedy.

The twist in this case - an audio recording that would turn this case upside down. 

Tune in to Season 7: Episode 7 for an emotional deep dive into the murder of Vincent Taylor Jr. — as we unravel a love story that spiraled into a senseless act of violence and the story of a man silenced by the woman he trusted most.

Rest in Peace - Vincent Taylor, Jr. - and our deepest condolences to his family and friends. 

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Keysville, Georgia—30-year-old Telvin Osborne’s untimely death stemmed from a volatile mix of personal conflict, public controversy, and strained relationships. In the months leading up to his death, his outspoken views on dating and identity sparked backlash online, while his private life and relationship with 25-year-old Hannah Grace Cobb was unraveling behind the scenes.

These tensions escalated into alleged physical violence, ultimately ending with Telvin being killed under circumstances that were classified as “accidental” that shocked both his community and the wider public with a decision by the grand jury that shocked a nation. 

Through personal accounts, digital footprints, and a timeline of escalating events, we delve into the complexities of his relationships, the cultural debates he stirred, and the circumstances that placed him at the center of a storm he could not escape.

Listen to Season 7: Episode 6 to find out the shocking outcome of this case. 

Rest in Peace Telvin Osborne and condolences to his children and loved ones. 🕊️🙏🏼

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South Derring, Illinois—35-year-old Luevenia “VeVe” Gardner-Taylor was known to many as warm, full of ambition and full of dreams.  At first glance Veve's life looked extraordinary— a lavish wedding, a new home, and a future built on promise.  A life once filled with love, family, and promise was suddenly overshadowed by turmoil, betrayal, and a tragedy that no one saw coming. 

In this episode, we peel back the layers of Luevenia's story and the volatile relationship that turned deadly, which spirals into a cautionary tale of control, rage, and the devastating cost of ignoring red flags. This case poses the question - How much do we think we ever truly know someone? 

Listen to Season 7: Episode 5 as we retrace the events leading up to that tragic day, confronting the chilling aftermath and uncover how one woman's life became a stark reminder of the hidden dangers within toxic relationships. 

Rest in Peace - Luevenia "Veve Gardner and our sincerest condolences to Veve's family and friends. 🕊️🙏

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Malibu, California —In September 2009, 24-year-old Mitrice Richardson was arrested by the Lost Hills Sheriff's Department after being unable to pay a dinner bill at a high-end Malibu restaurant. Despite family concerns about her mental state, deputies released her alone in the dead of night, without her phone, wallet, or car, into the Santa Monica Mountains. She was never heard from again. 

For nearly a year, her family searched, facing dismissive authorities, and unfounded sightings. In August 2010, her skeletal remains were found in Malibu Creek State Park. The discovery deepened the mystery, with authorities widely criticized for mishandling the remains and the investigation. The truth surrounding her death remains clouded by official missteps and lack of transparency.

This is not just the story of a disappearance. It’s the story of gross negligence. It’s the story of a system that failed a young woman in crisis.  In this episode, we walk step by step into the last known hours of Mitrice Richardson’s life and the investigation that left this case a total mystery even to this very day.

Listen to Season 7: Episode 4 to find out how this tragic case unfolds. 

Rest in Peace Mitrice Richardson - Gone but Never Forgotten🕊️🙏

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Springfield, IL– On July 6, 2024, 36-year-old Sonya Massey called 911 to report a possible intruder outside her home. Deputies Sean Grayson and another officer responded to the call. After finding no intruder, they entered Sonya’s home. 

The situation escalated when Sonya, who had a history of mental health issues, approached her stove to remove a pot of boiling water. Deputy Grayson, fearing she might use it as a weapon, threatened her and ultimately shot her in the head leading to her death. 

Even more egregious- The Massey family was not told that Sonya had been killed by a sheriff’s deputy until 24 hours later. The investigation would later reveal a deputy with a troubling disciplinary record. 

In this episode, we delve into the circumstances leading to the shooting, the subsequent investigation, and broader implications of police-involved killings, which also raises concerns of community policing, police conduct and accountability. 

Listen to Season 7: Episode 3 to find out how this tragic case unfolds and where the case stands currently. 

Rest in Peace Sonya Massey - Gone but Never Forgotten 🕊️🙏

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How does a tropical getaway with friends turn into a nightmare that ends in tragedy? 

On October 29, 2022, 25-year-old Shanquella Robinson, an ambitious entrepreneur from Charlotte, North Carolina, was declared dead just hours after arriving at a luxury villa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. 

What began as a mysterious “alcohol poisoning” claim unraveled into something far darker—viral videos of an apparent attack, unanswered questions, and conflicting stories from the very people Shanquella trusted most - her friends. 

In this episode, we dig deep into the chilling details:  How did jealousy, lies, and silence shape the narrative of this case? And why, years later, does Shanquella's family still fight for justice and answers that may never come. 

Listen to Season 7: Episode 2 to find out how this horrific case unfolds. 

Rest in Peace Shanquella Robinson - Gone but Never Forgotten 🕊️🙏

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