It was supposed to be a fresh start. Lita McClinton gorgeous, successful, and finally stepping away from a messy marriage ready to reclaim her peace. But on the morning of her divorce hearing, a knock at the door changed everything. A box of pink roses arrived… and within minutes, Lita was dead.

This episode peels back the layers of a murder that shook Atlanta’s Black elite and made headlines for years. What looked like a hit straight out of a soap opera turned out to be a real-life tale of obsession, greed, and a long game of control. We’re talking private investigators, international manhunts, and courtroom bombshells all centered around a woman who never should’ve been a target.

We won’t spoil the wild twists, but just know: when money and ego mix, somebody’s bound to get hurt.

If you love true crime with sharp storytelling and a little side-eye, this one’s for you.

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In 2002, the D.C. metro area was held hostage by fear. Two people, one rifle, and a blue Chevy Caprice turned everyday routines into high-stakes survival. John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo — the DC Snipers — left an entire region ducking at gas stations, canceling outdoor plans, and praying on their way anywhere.

But this isn’t just a crime story. It’s a wild mix of manipulation, power, trauma, and a twisted bond between a grown man and a teenage boy that left America shook.

In this episode, we break it all down the way we do — part history lesson, part cultural analysis, and part “wait, what?!” commentary. We talk about how the attacks played out, how law enforcement scrambled, and how Black communities were caught between fear and confusion the whole time.

You’ll laugh, you’ll gasp, and you’ll probably text your cousin like, “Yo, remember this?!”

Hit play to relive the case that made people think twice about filling up their tank.
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He had the looks, the charm, and a terrifying secret. In the early '90s, San Diego was on edge as a series of brutal murders rocked the city and no one suspected the young, athletic man living right in plain sight. Known as the

He targeted six women, leaving behind a trail of fear, questions, and outrage.

In this episode, we dig deep into the twisted story of Cleophus Prince Jr. — how he manipulated his surroundings, how racial stereotypes may have impacted the investigation, and what this case reveals about law enforcement, media narratives, and the way Black stories are (or aren’t) told in the true crime space.

As always, we’re bringing you the facts with a little flavor — educational, insightful, and with just enough side-eye to call out what needs to be called out. This isn't just about a serial killer; it's about the systems that let him blend in and the voices that got overlooked.

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• Prince’s background and psychological profile

• How DNA evidence finally caught up to him

• The role of race in how this case was handled and reported

• Why it still matters today

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In this powerful episode, we revisit one of the most harrowing hate crimes in American history—the 1998 murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas. Byrd, a 49-year-old Black man, was brutally murdered by three white supremacists in an act of racial terror that shocked the nation and led to sweeping changes in hate crime legislation.

Join us as we uncover the details of that tragic night, explore the impact it had on civil rights laws, and hear from voices who continue to fight for justice today. From the courtroom to Capitol Hill, this case became a catalyst for the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a student of social justice, or someone seeking to understand how history still shapes our present, this episode will leave a lasting impact.

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What does it really mean when a Black man in America can be dragged through the courts not once, not twice, but six times for the same crime—with no solid evidence and no real justice?

This week, we’re diving deep into the story of Curtis Flowers, a man from Mississippi who spent over two decades fighting for his freedom after being accused of a 1996 murder he always said he didn’t commit.

This isn’t just another true crime case—it’s a mirror held up to the system. The same system that let prosecutors play dirty while pretending to play fair. The same system that stacked all the odds against a man who never stood a chance in their eyes. And the same system that needed a podcast—not the courts—to finally shed light on the truth and help set Curtis free.

We get into how this all happened, why it matters, and what it tells us about being Black and caught up in a machine that was never built to protect us. If you’ve ever side-eyed the so-called justice system, if you know how exhausting it is to be seen as guilty until proven innocent, or if you just want to hear a story that will stay with you long after the episode ends—press play.

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Cocaine, Cadillac deals, and courtroom confessions—Donald “Sly” Green didn’t just run the streets of Buffalo in the '80s and '90s—he owned them.

In this gripping episode of The Black Docket, we dive deep into the life of the man who turned the Queen City into his personal empire.

From his childhood to the birth of the infamous L.A Boys crew, we follow the rise of a street legend and the federal RICO case that finally brought it all crashing down.

With wiretaps, snitches, and a courtroom full of betrayal, this one plays like a legal thriller with a side of soul.

🎙️ Packed with true crime storytelling, sharp wit, and cultural context you won’t get anywhere else, this is the story of power, paranoia, and the price of the game.

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When Joan Little walked out of that North Carolina jail cell in 1974, she didn’t just make a run for it — she rewrote the rules. In this episode of The Black Docket, we dive into Joan’s wild escape story: the mattress hideouts, the crooked cops offering bribes, and the homemade disguises that would make Hollywood jealous. How do you stay frozen under a mattress while a cop literally sits on top of you? Joan figured it out — and we’re still trying to catch our breath.Get ready for courtroom drama, jailbreak genius, and a story that proves sometimes the best weapon is your wit (and a really good wig). Press play — freedom’s calling.

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What happens when the revolution needs funding—and a Brink’s truck rolls through town? In 1981, a crew of Black liberation soldiers and white radical allies said bet, and pulled off one of the wildest armored car heists in U.S. history.

They weren’t in it for the Lambos. They were in it for the movement. But when $1.6 million goes missing, cops end up dead, and the FBI gets loud? Let’s just say the aftermath is anything but lowkey.

We’re diving deep into the stick-up that shook the suburbs—unpacking the politics, the people, and the price of pushing back against the system.

If you love your true crime with a little side-eye, a little history, and a lotta Black perspective—you’re in the right place.

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In this chilling episode, we dive into the twisted love triangle that ended in one of the most brutal crimes ever committed by teenagers. Meet Christa Pike—a troubled girl with a thirst for chaos, her boyfriend Tadaryl Shipp, and their quiet accomplice Shadolla Peterson. What started as high school flirtation turned into a deadly game fueled by jealousy, Satanic obsession, and manipulation.

How does a teenager go from writing love notes to plotting cold-blooded murder? And what makes someone so obsessed with control that they leave behind trophies of their crime?

Join us as we break down the bizarre and horrifying murder of Colleen Slemmer, expose the red flags no one paid attention to, and unpack the disturbing psychology behind America's youngest woman on death row.

It’s messy, it’s tragic, and it’s a story that’ll leave you questioning just how dark young love can get.

Tap in, because this episode? Whew—it’s wild.

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Kansas City got a real problem in the summer of ‘77… and his last name was Gilyard.

What happens when violence doesn’t just run in a family — it thrives there? In this episode, we’re digging into the twisted, messy, and downright chilling story of the Gilyard family.

Lorenzo Gilyard — the mild-mannered dad-next-door — spent over a decade terrorizing Kansas City as The Kansas City Strangler. But baby, Lorenzo didn’t come outta nowhere. His father? Violent predator. His sister? Caught up in crimes of her own. Turns out, generational trauma in this family looked a whole lot like generational terror.

This is a story about predators hiding in plain sight — mowing the lawn, kissing their kids goodnight, sitting next to you in church — all while leaving a trail of devastation in their wake.

Buckle up, because we’re talking family secrets, serial murder, and the nightmare that was the Gilyard family.

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