Welcome to Black and Unsolved: True Crime Chronicles on the NBG Podcast Network. In this episode, host A.I. Jackson delves into the perplexing and tragic case of Joseph Smedley, a promising biochemistry student at Indiana University, who was found dead under suspicious circumstances in 2015. Joseph's mysterious disappearance and subsequent death have left his family with haunting questions and a relentless fight for the truth.

Joseph, known for his vibrant personality and academic ambitions, had a bright future ahead of him. But everything changed on the night of September 28, 2015, when he was last seen leaving his apartment. Cryptic messages claiming he was leaving the country and his eventual discovery in Griffey Lake with a backpack full of rocks have only deepened the mystery.

The investigation ruled his death as a suicide, but Joseph's family believes otherwise. Join us as we explore inconsistencies in the police investigation, potential foul play, and uncover more about Joseph's life and his family's ongoing quest for justice. This episode is a poignant reminder of the often overlooked cases within the Black community and the struggle for accountability and closure.