Black Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast

On June 29, 2017, 33-year-old Makeva Jenkins was shot and killed inside her Florida home. A wife, mother of three, and successful entrepreneur, Makeva had dedicated her life to building a better future for her family. At first, her murder appeared to be the result of a home invasion — but the investigation would uncover a plot filled with betrayal, leaving her loved ones and community in shock. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR ZocDoc Visit www.ZocDoc.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In July 2020, 10-year-old Breasia Terrell disappeared from Davenport, Iowa, after a sleepover. In March 2021, their worst fears were confirmed when her remains were found miles away. The investigation uncovered heartbreaking details and revealed that her killer was someone she knew and trusted. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit www.Shopify.com/girlgone Bilt Visit www.Bilt.com/girlgone Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between 1971 and 1972, six young Black girls were abducted and murdered in Washington D.C. Believed to be the work of the Freeway Phantom, their cases remain unsolved over 50 years later. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Visit www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Afterthoughts episode, we reflect on the heartbreaking stories of Deanna Cook and Yolanda “LaLa” Brown, two women whose lives were cut short by violence. We dive into the devastating failures that led to Deanna’s death and the unanswered questions that still surround LaLa and JeTannue Clayborn’s unsolved murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2012, 32-year-old Deanna Cook was trying to move on from a violent marriage — but her ex-husband refused to let her go. On August 17, Deanna made a desperate 911 call as she was being attacked. Her call lasted over 17 minutes... but help never came. Days later, her body was found in her home. This is Deanna’s story. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In October 2007, 21-year-old R&B singer Yolanda “LaLa” Brown and her boyfriend, music producer JeTannue “Kool Aid” Clayborn, were found shot to death inside their Milwaukee recording studio. Nearly two decades later, their murders remain unsolved. Who killed LaLa and Kool Aid — and why has no one been held accountable? SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit www.Shopify.com/girlgone Bilt Visit www.Bilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Afterthoughts episode, we take a deeper look into the tragic and horrifying murders of Karen and Karissa Lofton, and Dolores and Ebony Dewitt. We discuss the shocking details of the crimes, the calculated nature of the accused killer, and the long journey toward justice. From the fear that spread through a quiet Maryland suburb to the unsettling questions that still remain, this conversation explores how these cases impacted a community — and why the story doesn’t end with an arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In early 2009, two mother-daughter pairs were murdered just weeks apart in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Karen and Karissa Lofton were found shot inside their home. Weeks later, Delores and Ebony Dewitt were discovered in a burning car. At first, the cases appeared unrelated — until a shocking lead revealed a connection to an unlikely suspect, exposing a chilling pattern of violence. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Earnin Download the Earnin App in the App Store Or Google Play Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone ZocDoc Visit www.ZocDoc.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I revisit the story of Phoenix Coldon, a 23-year-old woman who vanished after leaving her home in Spanish Lake, Missouri, on December 18, 2011. As her parents searched desperately for answers, they uncovered a life filled with secrets they never knew Phoenix was keeping. From mysterious relationships to a haunting video message, Phoenix’s case is one filled with twists, theories, and heartbreaking questions that still remain unanswered more than a decade later. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BILT www.BILT.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November 2018, Tamla Horsford attended a slumber party in Cumming, Georgia — by morning, she was dead. Her death was ruled an accident, but nearly seven years later, her family is still searching for answers. We’re re-releasing this episode to remind the world: Tamla’s story isn’t over. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR BetterHelp www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone Shopify www.Shopify.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices