After the Headlines: Unheard Stories is a trauma-informed true crime podcast that delves into the lives and experiences of victims whose stories were overshadowed or misrepresented by mainstream media. Hosted by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Solomon Richberg, each episode aims to shed light on the human aspects behind the headlines, offering a compassionate and in-depth exploration of cases that deserve renewed attention.
Through meticulous research and empathetic storytelling, we revisit cases that have faded from public memory, providing a platform for voices that were previously unheard. Our goal is to honor the individuals affected and to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding these stories.
New episodes are released every Tuesday, inviting listeners to join us in uncovering the truths that lie beyond the headlines.
A Decade Since Charleston: The Legacy of the Emanuel Nine
Host Solomon Richberg commemorates the tenth anniversary of the Emanuel Nine tragedy, highlighting the victims' enduring legacy and the community's resilience in the face of hate in this interview.
10 Jun 2025
Pulse — 49 Lives, Not Just a Number
This episode of Crime Through Time shares the stories and humanity of the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, highlighting their lives and community.
3 Jun 2025
They Should Be 31: Honoring Breonna Taylor & Tyre Nichols on Their Birthdays
Host Solomon Richberg, LCSW, honors Breonna Taylor and Tyre Nichols by exploring the psychological toll of racialized violence and the healing power of collective remembrance in this episode.
27 May 2025
George Floyd: 5 Years Later — What Changed, What Didn’t, and Why It Still Hurts
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Solomon Richberg examines the aftermath of George Floyd's death five years later, analyzing stalled legislation, police budgets, and ongoing injustices in an interview.
20 May 2025
When the System Fails Our Sons: The Terron Evans Jr. Story
On January 8, 2021, 26-year-old Terron Evans Jr. was found unresponsive in upstate New York. The official ruling? Suicide by overdose. But the autopsy told a different story — no pills, no residue, no signs of overdose. And no real answers. In this episode of After the Headlines, host Solomon Richberg, LCSW, dives into the facts that don’t add up, the timeline that raises questions, and the mother — Jennifer Baxtron — who refused to stay silent. We explore the red flags in the investiga...
13 May 2025
Gabriel Fernandez: When the System Looked Away
Gabriel Fernandez was only 8 years old when his life was cut short — not just by the people who harmed him, but by the very institutions that failed to protect him. In this episode of After the Headlines, we revisit Gabriel’s life, the warning signs that were ignored, and the heartbreaking breakdown of the systems meant to keep children safe. This is not just a story about tragedy — it’s a call to action. We’ll explore the legal aftermath, the cultural reckoning, and what still n...
6 May 2025
Tamla Horsford: What Happened After the Birthday?
Tamla Horsford was the only Black woman at an all-white slumber party in Forsyth County, Georgia. By morning, she was found dead in the backyard — and the official explanation? An accidental fall. But the bruises, inconsistencies, and missing evidence suggest a story far more complicated — and deeply unsettling. In this premiere episode of After the Headlines: Unheard Stories, Solomon Richberg, LCSW, unpacks the case, the history of Forsyth County, and the unanswered questions Tam...
2 May 2025
The Gilgo Beach Victims: Forgotten Women, Ignored Warnings
This episode is not about the killer. It’s about the women who went missing. In this episode of Crime Through Time, Solomon and Frankie J step into one of America’s most disturbing serial cases — the Gilgo Beach murders. But instead of focusing on the headlines or the courtroom drama, we remember the lives lost: Amber Lynn Costello, Megan Waterman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy — and the many others who still haven’t been named. We explore why these women...
25 Apr 2025
Oklahoma City Bombing, The Zizian Cult, and More
In this emotionally charged episode of Crime Through Time, we revisit one of the darkest days in U.S. history — the Oklahoma City Bombing. At 9:02 AM on April 19, 1995, a truck bomb exploded outside the Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people, including 19 children in a daycare. Solomon offers therapeutic insight into the trauma left behind, while Frankie J shares the raw emotion this story demands. Then we dive into the disturbing rise of the Zizian Cult — a lesser-known but deeply...
18 Apr 2025
The Happy Face Killer: Smiles, Lies, and the Road to Justice
He signed his letters with a smiley face… but behind the ink was a trail of horror. In this episode of Crime Through Time, we dig into the disturbing case of Keith Jesperson — the long-haul trucker who turned serial killer. Known as the “Happy Face Killer,” Jesperson confessed to multiple murders across state lines, even taunting police and media with handwritten letters. But what’s most chilling? One woman falsely confessed to a murder he actually committed — and spent years behi...
11 Apr 2025
He Hunted the Forgotten: The Gary Ridgway Case
Gary Ridgway, the infamous Green River Killer, targeted society’s most vulnerable—women who were often overlooked, forgotten, and unheard. With 71 confirmed victims, his crimes went undetected for decades. In this episode of Crime Through Time, we take a closer look at the man behind the murders, the investigative failures, and the lasting impact on the victims’ families. ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses real events involving violence, death, and trauma. Listener discre...
3 Apr 2025
She Never Stood a Chance: The Aileen Wuornos Story
Seven men dead. One woman behind the trigger. Was Aileen Wuornos a cold-blooded killer — or a ticking time bomb shaped by a brutal childhood and years of survival on the edge? In this episode of Crime Through Time, Solomon breaks down the psychological wreckage beneath the surface — a life scarred by trauma, abandonment, and violence. Frankie J brings his raw take, but even he can’t ignore that something in her past might’ve set this all off. This isn’t just another true crime cas...
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