Alicia Lofton was a mother, a homeowner, and a woman who believed she’d finally found the kind of love worth building a life around.

 But behind the matching outfits, the inside jokes, and the online “couple goals” façade… cracks were forming.

And on August 17th, 2023, those cracks turned deadly.

In this episode, we break down the unraveling of Alicia and Marcus Lofton’s six-month marriage, the secret she reportedly uncovered, and the violent morning that ended with at least fifteen shots and a shattered window.

This is a case about image, exposure, and the truth someone was willing to kill to keep hidden.

If you want to see related case images and courtroom footage, you can visit the full visual episode on my YouTube channel:

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Sources for this episode include:

 • Public reporting from WOOD TV8, MLive, FOX17 Grand Rapids

 • Court filings, Kent County records, and trial coverage

 • Social media community posts and archived interactions

 • Publicly available interviews and law enforcement statements

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When a pastor with a double life ended his relationship through a disappearing text message, he never imagined how deeply that moment would unravel every life connected to him.

This episode breaks down the tragic chain of events that led Latoshia Daniels — a respected therapist and church leader — to drive more than two hours to confront the man she loved, only for the night to explode into chaos, heartbreak, and irreversible violence.

This is a story about betrayal… about manipulation… and about the devastating consequences that follow when secrets piled high finally come crashing down.

If you want to watch the full visual version, including case photos, court footage, and documents, you can watch it on my main YouTube channel:

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Sources for this episode include:

• Public news reports

 • Local Memphis and Arkansas media coverage

 • Court records and filings

 • Eyewitness and police statements

 • Tasha’s recorded courtroom testimony

 • Social media posts and community commentary

 • The Marco Polo video group referenced in testimony

 • Motion Array – for all royalty-free music and sound effects used in this episode

Sources for this story include public news reports, interviews, court documents, testimony, social media posts, and community commentary.

 Any statements attributed to others remain alleged unless officially confirmed.

 While I strive for accuracy, these episodes reflect my independent research and analysis.

 Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own fact-checking.

Portions of news segments, public statements, books, blogs, and social media posts are used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act for purposes of criticism, commentary, news reporting, education, scholarship, and research.

The views expressed are for informational and analytical purposes only and do not necessarily reflect those of Sleuthy Lucy as a brand. All commentary is alleged.

Tiffany Foster was 35 years old, studying criminal justice, and raising three children when she disappeared in March 2021.

 For two years, her family waited for answers — and when the truth finally surfaced, it revealed a pattern of control, violence, and deception more horrifying than anyone imagined.

In this episode, we examine how Tiffany’s fear became her warning, and how every digital trace — texts, videos, and evidence — exposed the man who tried to erase her.

🎧 This episode is part of the Sleuthy Stories Podcast, based on the full documentary episode available on my YouTube channel:

👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/@sleuthylucy

If you’d like to see the full visuals, court footage, and case timeline, you can watch it there.

📚 Sources

The Newnan Times-Herald (2021–2025 coverage),

 11Alive,

 FOX 5 Atlanta,

 Court transcripts and filings,

 Official Coweta County press releases.

 Music and sound design licensed via Motion Array (royalty-free library).

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Sources for this podcast include public news reports, interviews, and court records.

 All commentary reflects independent research and remains alleged unless confirmed in official proceedings.

 While I strive for accuracy, these episodes are for informational and analytical purposes only and do not represent law enforcement or legal conclusions.

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When Danielle Hoyle called her boyfriend for help after a minor car accident, she thought she was reaching out to someone she could trust. But what unfolded next shocked Memphis and broke hearts across the nation.

In this episode of The Sleuthy Stories Podcast, we revisit the tragic case of Danielle Hoyle and her infant daughter, Kennedy, whose lives were cut short by an act of cold betrayal.

Through police statements, public records, and verified reporting, we trace the events leading up to that fateful night — exploring the warning signs, the investigation, and the devastating aftermath.

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Motion Array (royalty-free music and sound effects)

Sleuthy Lucy YouTube Channel for documentary version and visual materials

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Sources for this video include public news reports, interviews, court records, social media posts, and dedicated community discussions. Any statements attributed to others remain alleged unless officially confirmed. While I strive for accuracy, these videos reflect my independent research and analysis — listeners are encouraged to do their own fact-checking.

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In July 2001, Marilyn Renee Nicole “Niqui” McCown was just three weeks away from her dream wedding. A devoted mother and bride-to-be, she left for a routine trip to the laundromat in Richmond, Indiana — and never returned.

Her disappearance would launch a decades-long investigation marked by suspicious behavior, tangled relationships, and a chilling connection to another crime.

In this episode of Unfinished, we retrace Niqui’s final hours, the desperate search by her family, and the lingering questions that have haunted them for more than two decades.

Join me as we explore a case that challenges what we think we know about love, obsession, and the silence that follows when justice remains unfinished.

👉 If you’d like to watch the full video version of this story, you can find it on my YouTube channel, Sleuthy Lucy.

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@sleuthylucy

The Charley Project: Case File – Marilyn Renee “Niqui” McCown

Disappeared Blog: Marilyn “Niqui” McCown Case Summary

Stories of the Unsolved: The Disappearance of Marilyn “Niqui” McCown

True Crime News (YouTube): Case coverage

Dayton Daily News & Palladium-Item Archives: Regional reporting on Niqui’s disappearance and later developments

Court & Law Enforcement Records: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reports; Dayton grand jury indictment in the Tina Marie Ivery case (2010)

Motion Array: All music and sound effects are royalty-free and sourced from Motion Array.

*Sources used to collect this information include various public news sites, interviews, court documents, FB groups dedicated to the case, and various news channel segments. When quoting statements made by others, they are strictly alleged until confirmed otherwise. Please remember my videos are my independent opinion and to always do your own research. 

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This isn’t the update anyone expected.

 The prosecution didn’t call a single witness.

 Instead, it was the defense leading the charge—raising doubts about the investigation, questioning the officers’ actions, and suggesting the unthinkable:

 Was DeAndre Booker the only suspect investigators should’ve been watching?

 In this episode, we break down the courtroom strategy that’s stirring discomfort and controversy.

🎙 Part of the Unfinished series.

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📍 Listen to the previous update: What the Police Saw on Surveillance… Changes Everything

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  🔍 Sources:

37th District Court hearings

Warren Police Department press statements

Surveillance footage presented in court (January 2025)

Media coverage from ClickOnDetroit, Fox 2 Detroit, and local outlets

Ashley Elkins’ family’s public Facebook posts and statements

State of Michigan court filings and investigative documents

🎵 Music & Sound Effects:

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She was the mystery woman behind the wheel. The one seen driving Ashley Elkins’ car away from the apartment—and vanishing into the story’s shadows. Now, her identity has been confirmed.

 But what investigators found next raises even more disturbing questions.

In this update, we follow the unraveling:

 New digital evidence.

 Shifting alibis.

 DNA results

 And a moment investigators say was never supposed to happen.

This is the next chapter in a case that still feels far from over.

🎙 Part of the Unfinished series.

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When newly released surveillance footage came to light, the story of Ashley Elkins’ disappearance took a chilling turn.

In this update—part of our Unfinished series—we examine the footage that shifted the course of the investigation:

What police saw.

What it made them question.

And what still remains unanswered.

Ashley, a 30-year-old mother of two from Warren, Michigan, was last seen on January 2, 2025. Her disappearance sparked community concern, but it was this footage—captured from the apartment complex—along with inconsistencies in key witness statements, that began to expose a more unsettling truth.

Join me as we retrace what detectives uncovered—and how one camera angle changed everything.

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When 25-year-old Typhenie Johnson vanished outside her apartment in Fort Worth, Texas, the signs of struggle were immediate—her keys still in the ignition, her phone left in the grass, a single sock near the curb. But as investigators dug deeper, a chilling connection came to light: another missing woman. Same man. Same story. Same excuse.

This case unravels a disturbing pattern and a history of violence that left two families broken and searching for answers.

 One man is behind bars—but one woman is still missing.

This is the story of Typhenie Johnson and Taalibah Islam.

🟥 This is an active case.

🟥 Typhenie has not been found.

🟥 Listener discretion is advised.

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 📚 Source List:

Ashley Elkins was a 30-year-old mother of two, a talented hairstylist, and the heart of her family in Warren, Michigan. On January 2nd, 2024, she left home to grab supplies for her business—and never returned.

Days later, her car was found. Her phone had gone silent. And the man she had recently broken up with? He’d used a fake name to book a hair appointment just days before she vanished.

In this Unfinished episode, we walk through the eerie trail of clues that turned a missing persons report into a homicide investigation. But without Ashley’s body, her family remains stuck in the most painful place of all: waiting.

🟥 This is an active case.

🟥 Ashley has not been found.

🟥 A preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 2025.

🟥 Listener discretion is advised.

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People Magazine

ClickOnDetroit / WDIV

Fox 2 Detroit

CBS News Detroit

True Crime News YouTube coverage

GoFundMe: Support for Ashley Elkins’ Children: https://www.gofundme.com/f/come-up-with-the-title

Court Documents

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