In this episode of Melanin Mysteries, we get into the horrifying and infuriating case of William Wallace and Za’Zell Preston — a story that proves yet again that “toxic” is not cute, love does not hurt, and red flags do not turn green just because a man says “my bad.”

What should have been a relationship never stood a chance against control, manipulation, and escalating violence. William Wallace tried to spin lies, downplay injuries, and explain away the unexplainable — but the facts? Oh, they were loud. And they told a very different story.

We break down the timeline, the shifting narratives, the warning signs everyone needs to stop ignoring, and the tragic ending that could not be undone. This is not a case of “things just went too far.” This is about power, entitlement, and the deadly consequences of refusing to take accountability.

Let this episode be your reminder:
🚩 Love doesn’t bruise you
🚩 Protection isn’t control
🚩 And “he’s just like that” is never an excuse

⚠️ Listener discretion advised: This episode includes discussions of domestic violence, manipulation, and homicide.

Grab your wine, clutch your boundaries, and listen closely — because this one is a lesson wrapped in tragedy, and we are telling it EXACTLY how it is.

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