Senseless True Crime Podcast

Senseless True Crime Podcast

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  • S9:E10: The Senseless Murder of Myshaela Burnham (29) "Fatal Rejection"

    ⚠️This episode contains discussions of domestic violence that may be disturbing or triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised

    Bradenton, Florida—It was just another quiet Thursday afternoon at a medical lab, until everything changed. In broad daylight, a man slipped through an unlocked door, walked past everyone, and headed straight for one desk. His ex-girlfriend, 29-year-old Myshaela Burnham, a devoted mother and healthcare worker. 

    How did a breakup just a month earlier spiral into a deadly attack? And what does this case reveal about the cracks in workplace security?

     🎧 LISTEN NOW for the full story on the investigation, the upcoming legal battle, and the miraculous recovery of one lone survivor who lived to tell the story that shocked an entire community. 

    Rest in Peace - Myshaela Burnham 🕯️🕊️🙏

    If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. You are not alone.

    You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE), or by texting START to 88788. You can also chat online at thehotline.org. Support is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.


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    39 min
  • S9:E9: The Senseless Murder of Breonna Taylor (26) "Fatal Entry"

    Louisville, Kentucky—  On March 13, 2020, 26-year- old Breonna Taylor was killed in her apartment when plainclothes officers from the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) executed a botched "no-knock" search warrant as part of a drug investigation. Believing intruders were entering the apartment, Breonna’s boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, fired a warning shot, which struck Officer Jonathan Mattingly in the leg. In response, Officers Mattingly, Brett Hankison, and Myles Cosgrove discharged a total of 32 rounds into the apartment. Breonna was hit six times and died at the scene, though Kenneth was unharmed. 

    You know her name. 

    You’ve seen the nationwide outrage over her death.

    But…Justice for Breonna Taylor is still ongoing and the fight continues. 

    Listen to Season 9: Episode 9: to find out the ongoing legal battles in this case and the push for police reform. 

    RIP - Breonna Taylor 🕯️🙏🕊️ - Gone but Never Forgotten


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    1 hr 11 min
  • S9:E8: The Senseless Murder of Alicia Lofton (38) "No Way Out"

    ⚠️This episode contains discussions of domestic violence that may be disturbing or triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 

    Grand Rapids, MI—38-year-old Alicia Lofton was known by family and friends as a caring and hardworking woman devoted to her three children. Alicia was determined to build a stable future for her family.

     Alicia had been married for only six months to 43-year-old Marcus Lofton, a marriage marked by reported intimate partner violence.  As tensions continued to grow, the situation took a tragic turn that no one could have predicted. Alicia was tragically murdered on August 17, 2023, just one day after serving her husband with divorce papers. 

    Listen to Season 9: Episode 8- to find out how this heartbreaking case unfolds. 

    Rest in Peace - Alicia Lofton 🕯️🕊️🙏- our hearts go out to her children, and extended family. 

    If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. You are not alone.

    You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE), or by texting START to 88788. You can also chat online at thehotline.org.

    Support is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.



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    53 min
  • S9:E7: The Senseless Murders of Amor Wilson (10) and Mila Chatman (8) "Buried Innocence"

    ⚠️**This episode contains descriptions of criminal acts committed against children. Listener discretion is advised. 

    Cleveland, Ohio —In this episode of Senseless True Crime, we examine the heartbreaking case of 10-year-old Amor Wilson and 8-year-old Mila Chatman, two young sisters whose lives ended in one of the most disturbing child homicide cases Cleveland has seen in years.

    On March 2, 2026, a man walking his dog in a field near Ginn Academy in Cleveland’s South Collinwood neighborhood made a horrifying discovery — a suitcase partially buried in the ground. Inside were the remains of a child. A second suitcase nearby revealed another victim. 

    Within days, investigators identified the victims as Amor Wilson and Mila Chatman, half-sisters whose deaths sparked national outrage and grief throughout the community.

    Police soon arrested 28-year-old Aliyah Henderson, the girls’ mother, charging her with two counts of aggravated murder. 

    Listen to Season 9: Episode 7 - to find out the horrific details of this case. 

    Rest in Peace - Amor Wilson and Mila Chatman 🕯️🕊️🙏




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    51 min
  • S9:E6: The Senseless Murder of Dacara Thompson (19) "Dacara's Law"

    Prince George’s County, Maryland—On the night of August 22, 2025, 19-year-old Dacara Thompson left her father's home to get gas for her car — and never came back. 

    Within hours, her family knew something was terribly wrong. 

    Her phone went silent. Calls went unanswered. 

    After Dacara didn’t return home, her family reported her missing the next day.

    Surveillance footage later showed her approaching and getting into an SUV in the early morning hours after she left home.

    Days later, the search for Dacara ended in tragedy.

    This episode examines how missing persons delays disproportionately impact young women and marginalized communities, raising uncomfortable questions about whose disappearances are treated as emergencies—and whose are not. This episode also explores what investigators uncovered about the suspect, and the evidence prosecutors say connects him to the crime. 

    Listen to Season 9: Episode 6: To find out how this tragic case unfolds. 

    Rest in Peace - Dacara Thompson and our condolences to her family, friends, and community. 🕊️🙏


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    49 min
  • S9:E5: The Senseless Murder of Kada Scott (23) "Fatal Trap"

    Philadelphia, PA—In this episode, we trace the heartbreaking timeline that led up to the disappearance and murder of 23-year-old Kada Scott, who stepped away from her shift at a Chestnut Hill care facility and vanished into the night– from her disappearance that made national headlines, to the tragic discovery behind an abandoned middle school two weeks later. 

    We will dive into the systemic failures that allowed a known predator with a violent history to remain free. 

    We also explore how a flurry of text messages lured a promising young woman into a fatal trap. 

    Kada Scott's story is a painful reminder that the systems designed to protect us often fail the most vulnerable. Kada's life was taken by a senseless act of violence, her voice will never be silenced. 

    Senseless True Crime stands with the Scott family in their fight for "Kada’s Law"- which is a call to action for legislative reform- that prioritizes victims over violent offenders.

    Listen to Season 9: Episode 5 to find out the heartbreaking details of this case. 

    Rest in Peace - Kada Scott 🕯️🙏🕊️


    If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available. In the United States, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224. You can also visit thehotline.org to chat online with a trained advocate. Support is available 24 hours a day and is confidential. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number.




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    1 hr 11 min
  • S9:E4: The Senseless Murder of Ashley Elkins (30) “Justice for Ashley"

    Warren, Michigan—30-year-old hairstylist and mother of two, Ashley Elkins, vanished in late December 2024. Her family reported her missing after she failed to arrive for work on New Year’s Eve, which was highly unusual behavior for her. At the time of her disappearance, Ashley had been moving on after a difficult relationship with her ex-boyfriend—32-year-old Deandre Booker.

    Investigators soon focused on Booker after evidence emerged linking him to her disappearance. Authorities reported finding a “substantial” amount of blood in the bathroom of his apartment, which was later confirmed to be Ashley’s DNA through forensic testing. This discovery, along with other evidence, led prosecutors to charge Booker with first-degree murder and related offenses, even though Ashley’s body has not yet been recovered.

    The tragic nature of this case has attracted national public attention. The ongoing search for Ashley and the emotional burden on her family continues to be central in this, as they press for justice and closure.

    Listen to Season 9: Episode 4: To find out the disturbing details of this case. 

    Our hearts go out to The Family of Ashley Elkins. 🕊️🙏



    If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available. In the United States, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224. You can also visit thehotline.org to chat online with a trained advocate. Support is available 24 hours a day and is confidential. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number.


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    47 min
  • S9:E3: The Senseless Murder of Sade Robinson (19) "Sade's Voice"

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin— Sade Robinson was a 19-year-old college student who trusted someone she met online—an ordinary decision millions of people make every day. What followed was anything but ordinary. 

    Her life was stolen in a senseless act of violence that left a family shattered and a community searching for answers.

    This episode confronts the devastating reality behind Sade’s untimely murder — and the unanswered question so many are left with:  How did a simple first date turn deadly?

    This story is a sobering reminder that not everyone online is who they claim to be. While most connections are harmless, predators exploit trust, familiarity, and vulnerability, and in the end the cost can be deadly. 

    Listen to Season 9: Episode 3 to find out how this horrific tragedy unfolds. 

    Rest in Peace -Sade Robinson and our deepest condolences go out to her family, friends, and Milwaukee community. 🙏🕊️


    ⚠️This episode includes discussion of suicide. If you need support, please reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 in the U.S. or online at 988 lifeline.org. Contact your local emergency services if you’re in immediate danger.


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    1 hr 19 min
  • S9:E2: INTERVIEW UPDATE: The Senseless Murder of Wanda Zellner (feat. Quwante “Shaylee” Leftwich) “Finding My Mother’s Killer”

    Columbus, Ohio—It was December 9, 1980, when 23-year-old Wanda Zellner was found brutally murdered inside her Wilson Avenue apartment with her two-year-old son by her side—and the person responsible—James Hughes AKA - James Preston, and/or James Martini was never brought to justice. 

    More than four decades later, her case remains unsolved, frozen in time, while the consequence of that senseless violence continues to shape the life of the child she left behind who was just 2 years old at the time of her murder. 

    This interview update episode revisits Wanda’s murder through the voice of her son–Shaylee who was forced to grow up in the shadows of unanswered questions –while also learning about his mother’s murder when he was a pre-teen and the lifelong grief he carries including the suspicion his father lived under as a suspect in the murder, although DNA evidence proved that he was not a match. 

    In an emotional interview, Shaylee speaks about losing his mother at a young age, navigating a childhood marked by her absence, and living without closure. He reflects on the silence that followed the crime, the weight of never knowing who took his mother from him until later in life and his quest to find his mother’s killer. 

    Shaylee’s story is a reminder that unresolved cases do not end—they live on in the people left behind.

    Rest in Peace - Wanda Zellner and our hearts go out to her loved ones.  🕊️🙏

    Crime Stoppers is now offering a reward up to $5,000 for any information that can help catch James Hughes/Preston/Martini. Anyone with any information is asked to call Columbus Crime Stoppers 614-461-8477.



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    52 min
  • S9:E1: The Senseless Murder of Lauren Juma (16) “Lauren’s Light”: The Night Innocence Was Stolen

    ⚠️This episode contains descriptions of sexual assault committed against a minor child —listener discretion is advised. 

    Humble, Texas —Lauren Juma was a 16–year-old girl who had just made the Nimitz High School Cheer Squad. She had plans on joining the US Air Force and becoming a police officer after graduation, when she was brutally murdered by the one person, she should have been able to trust to protect her. 

    In this episode —We trace Lauren’s final hours, the power dynamics that trapped her, and the silence that surrounded her until it was too late. This is a story of stolen innocence, misplaced trust, and justice delivered far too late. 

    Listen to Season 9: Episode 1: To find out how this horrific case unfolds. 

    Rest in Peace Lauren Juma and our deepest condolences to her family, friends and community of Humble, Texas. 🙏🕊️

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    46 min

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Senseless True Crime is a true crime podcast created and hosted by Shanetelle B, an advocate for the missing, murdered, and forgotten. 


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