Baton Rouge, Louisiana–How does a rising legal star end up the victim of a brutal murder inside her own law office? On February 20th, 2009, 34-year-old Chiquita Tate was found brutally murdered, in one of the bloodiest crime scenes in Baton Rouge history, a scene that hinted at rage, vitriol, and betrayal. What led to the murder of an accomplished Louisiana attorney, and who would want to silence her forever? 

Listen to Season 6: Episode 1 to find out how this shocking case unfolds. 

RIP Chiquita Patrece Tate 🕊️🙏

⚠️Trigger Warning ⚠️ This case covers acts of domestic violence. 

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Durham, North Carolina—On January 4th, 2007, 25-year-old Denita Smith—a graduate student at North Carolina Central University with a promising future—was found fatally shot at the bottom of her apartment staircase. Who would want to harm such a beautiful woman? Denita was described by many as kindhearted, focused, and well on her way to crafting the life she dreamed of. Denita was planning her dream wedding to her fiancé of six years–Jermeir Stroud at the time of her murder. The lingering question in this case–What would drive someone to commit such a cold-blooded act of murder? 

Listen to Season 5: Episode 10 to find out how this heartbreaking case unfolds. 

RIP Denita Smith. Our hearts go out to the Smith Family and all who knew and loved Denita. 🕊️🙏

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Chicago, Illinois—How does a routine police encounter escalate into a national outrage for justice? On October 20th, 2014, 17-year-old Laquan McDonald was shot 16 times by a Chicago police officer on the city’s Southwest Side. The teen’s final moments were captured on dashcam footage—images so disturbing they sparked protests, toppled law enforcement careers, and ignited calls for justice across the country.

Listen to Season 5: Episode 9 to find out how this tragic case unfolds!

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Naples, Florida —How did two men vanish without a trace after two separate encounters with the same Florida Deputy? —their disappearances left behind no evidence, no bodies, no answers, and no justice for over two decades. 

27-year-old Terrance Williams and 24-year-old Felipe Santos disappeared under nearly identical circumstances just months apart. Both were last seen getting into the patrol car of Deputy Steve Calkins—and neither man was ever seen alive again.

Listen to Season 5 Episode 8 to find out how this shocking case unfolds. 

If you have any information or think you may know something regarding the disappearances of Terrance Williams and/or Felipe Santos, please contact the Collier County Sheriff’s Office at 239-252-9300. You can also submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-780-8477. Alternatively, you can reach the Cue Center tip line 24/7 by calling 910-232-1687. CUE (Community United Effort) Center is a nonprofit organization based out of North Carolina that assists in missing persons cases. 

Our hearts go out to the Williams and Santos family as they continue to fight for answers in their loved ones' disappearance. 🙏 

Disclaimer: Deputy Steven Calkins has maintained his innocence and has been cleared of any wrongdoing in both cases. 

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Baltimore, Maryland –How does a young single mother go from raising her two children to being charged with their tragic murder? On August 24, 2021, a resident of the Coventry Road Apartments reported a foul odor coming from one of the adjoining apartments, when maintenance entered the apartment, what they would find would be both shocking and heartbreaking–inside the apartment were the decomposing bodies of 6-year-old Da’Neria and 8-year-old Davin Thomas — their mother, 28-year-old Jameria Hall was nowhere to be found. 

Listen to Season 5: Episode 7 to find out the shocking outcome of this case. 

Rest in peace to Davon and Da'Neria Thomas 🙏🕊️

⚠️Trigger Warning ⚠️ This episode contains descriptions of crimes committed against children. Listener Discretion is advised. This case also explores mental health struggles.  For assistance📞Call 988 or 💬Text 988 -- 24/7/365 

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Bronx, NY–How does a teenager's ordinary trip to the neighborhood Bodega in the Belmont Community end in a brutal case of mistaken identity? On June 20th, 2018, 15-year-old Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz was hunted down by a gang of men and fatally stabbed outside a Bronx bodega in a horrifying attack captured on video. Why was this innocent teenager targeted, and who were the people behind this senseless act of violence? What really happened that summer night in June? and how did a viral hashtag help bring the perpetrators to justice?

🎧Listen to Season 5: Episode 6 to find out how this horrific case unfolds. 

RIP to Lesandro “Junior” Guzman-Feliz and sincerest condolences to his family, supporters, and community. 🙏🕊️

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The tragic murder of 27-year-old Avis Banks is one that shook her community to its core. On November 29, 2006, Avis, who was five months pregnant, was found murdered in her garage in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The investigation revealed a shocking betrayal - one that no one saw coming. This case is a devastating reminder of how hidden secrets can lead to unimaginable consequences that left two families shattered and a community grappling with the loss of a vibrant young woman and her unborn child. 

🎧Listen to Season 5 - Episode 5 to find out how this heartbreaking case unfolds. 

RIP to Avis Banks and Her Unborn Baby (Keylon) and prayers to the families and victims referenced in this case. 🙏🕊️

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Brooklyn, NY– Prince Joshua “PJ” Avitto, just six years old, was brutally stabbed to death in a Brooklyn elevator, while his best friend, seven-year-old Makayla Capers, fought desperately for her life.  On June 1, 2014, the children were playing outside when they decided to take the elevator to the sixth floor to get an ICEE, but little did they know that they would come face to face with a monster. What would happen next would leave everyone asking one question— What would drive a man to commit such a senseless act of violence against two innocent children? 

🎧Listen to Season 5: Episode 4 to find out how this heartbreaking case unfolds. 

Rest in Peace PJ Avitto and our hearts go out to Makayla Capers and all those affected by this incident. 🙏🕊️

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Ocala, Florida —Ajike “AJ” Owens was nothing short of amazing, she had a heart of gold that resonated with everyone she came into contact with.  As a restaurant manager and a beloved single mother of four children- 12-year-old Issac, 10-year-old Israel, 7-year-old Africa and 3-year-old Titus. AJ was a loving mother who went out of her way to protect her children and to raise her children to be kind and respectful towards everyone. 

AJ and her children lived in a neighborhood that was plagued by a neighborhood bully– 58-year-old Susan Lorincz who lived next to an open field where the children would play.  

In the course of a year, Susan Lorincz made dozens of 911 calls complaining about the noise level and accusing the children of trespassing onto her property. Susan would often scream at the children, calling them racial slurs and other expletives. 

On June 2, 2023, tensions would boil over when Susan became so upset by the noise level of the children that she threw a rollerblade skate, striking one of the children in the foot. When one of the kids told his mother - AJ Owens, she confronted Susan at her home about the mistreatment of the children, what would happen next would put the controversial Florida Stand Your Ground Law at the center of national news as one suspect claimed self-defense. 

Listen to Season 5 Episode 3 to find out how this heartbreaking case unfolds. 

Rest in peace to Ajike “AJ Owens” and condolences to her four children, family and friends. 🙏🕊️

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Silver Spring, Maryland – 34-year-old Eric Somuah was living the American Dream, as the youngest of four children of immigrant parents from Ghana. Eric worked his way to the top, as one of the elite luxury car salesmen in Bethesda, Maryland. 

Eric was handsome, charming, and single. He was known to date several women at one time, and it was no secret that Eric was a ladies' man. Although Eric’s siblings tried to encourage him to settle down, Eric was honest about waiting for the right woman to come into his life.

On June 5, 2012 - When Eric failed to show up to work, a wellness check was conducted at his apartment and police found Eric dead from an apparent gunshot wound.  The investigation would go cold for over a year, until one crucial discovery led to a suspect who was hiding in plain sight. 

🎧Listen to Season 5: Episode 2 to find out how this tragic case unfolds. 

Rest in Peace to Eric Somuah and Condolences to The Somuah Family. 🙏

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