About No Country for Melanin: A True Crime Podcast
Thousands of Black men, women, and children are missing and murdered each year. While Black people make up 13% of the U.S. population, we also account for 40% of all missing persons and 55% of all homicides, yet, those stories are often overlooked and underrepresented in the national media. No Country For Melanin: A True Crime Podcast aims to spotlight those stories and bring awareness to the unconscious bias that has led to the disproportionate reporting of people of color.
11. The Mysterious Deaths of Zi'Ariel Oliver, A'Miyah Hughes & Te'Mari Oliver
Hours after three Cass County sisters went missing while in the care of their cousin, their bodies were found in a private pond on a neighboring property. Initial reports called it an accidental drowning incident. Eight months later, autopsy results revealed the girls were victims of a violent murder.
This is the story of 9-year-old, Zi'Ariel Robinson-Oliver, 8-year-old A'Miyah Hughes, and 5-year-old Te'Mari Oliver.
GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/3-oliver-baby-girls?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer (https://www.gofundme.com/f/3-oliver-baby-girls?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer)
Sources:
Jayla Whitfield-Anderson of Yahoo News provided the final quote from Quanell X of the New Black Panther Nation.
https://news.yahoo.com/3-black-girls-were-found-dead-last-year-in-a-texas-pond-police-have-made-no-arrests-192512195.html (https://news.yahoo.com/3-black-girls-were-found-dead-last-year-in-a-texas-pond-police-have-made-no-arrests-192512195.html)
Siblings’ bodies recovered from Cass County pond (texarkanagazette.com) (https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2022/jul/30/siblings-bodies-recovered-from-cass-county-pond/)
https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/local/texas/cass-county-bodies-of-3-missing-children-found/285-d65a1f74-c334-476d-8913-64c722180c89 (https://www.khou.com/amp/article/news/local/texas/cass-county-bodies-of-3-missing-children-found/285-d65a1f74-c334-476d-8913-64c722180c89)
Texas Mom Speaks Out After Daughters Zi’Ariel Oliver, Amiyah Hughes, Temari Oliver Are Dumped in Pond (thedailybeast.com) (https://www.thedailybeast.com/texas-mom-speaks-out-after-daughters-ziariel-oliver-amiyah-hughes-temari-oliver-are-dumped-in-pond)
[Crime Stories with Nancy Grace] SHOCK: 3 Tot Girls Drown Accidentally, NOW RULED STRANGULATION – Crime Online (https://www.crimeonline.com/2023/03/31/crime-stories-with-nancy-grace-shock-3-tot-girls-drown-accidentally-now-ruled-strangulation/)
24 Apr 2023
10. Brenda Covington & William Merrick Carter [Minisode #1]
When a 70-year-old with dementia goes missing during her daily walk, local community members join forces to help search for their beloved neighbor. This is the story of Brenda Covington.
On September 21, 2022, William Merrick Carter walked out of his home and never returned. He was later seen with another man near his home, but officials have not been able to find any signs of foul play or William's whereabouts.
Anyone with information in Brenda Covington's case is urged to call 9-1-1 or Corey Wilson at 843-997-1704. In William Merrick Carter's Case anyone with information is urged to call Lincolnton Police 704-736-8900.
Sources:
https://www.laurinburgexchange.com/news/258003/missing-woman-sought-in-scotland-county (https://www.laurinburgexchange.com/news/258003/missing-woman-sought-in-scotland-county )
Family worries about well-being of Lincolnton man who disappeared without a trace – WSOC TV
Missing Persons Center - William Merrick Carter
Missing Person / NamUs #MP96613 | NamUs (ojp.gov)
Missing - Lincoln Herald - Lincolnton, NC
17 Apr 2023
9. The Case of Deidra & Fred Lane Jr.
Fred Lane Jr. was a promising young athlete, but a series of on-field and off-field distractions left him as a backup option after just three seasons. In July 2000, his life was cut short by the hands of his wife of two years, Deidra Lane. She claimed the incident was self-defense, but Fred's friends, family, and officials suggested there was more to the story....
Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/
Sources:
Data says domestic violence incidents are down, but half of all victims don’t report to police - USAFacts
Gender Bias Law Enforcement Guidance with Disclaimer (justice.gov)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Lane_(American_football) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Lane_(American_football))
https://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/lane-deidra.htm (https://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/lane-deidra.htm)
10 Apr 2023
8. The Abduction of Nefertiri Trader
On June 30, 2014, a man in the Saddlebrook neighborhood of New Castle, Delaware, witnessed his neighbor being thrown in her own Silver Acura at 4 am. He did not call the police. Hours later, after a series of unanswered calls, Nefertiri Trader's mother reported her missing. But, by the time police learned of the witness' story, there was already a more than 12-hour delay in the case.
Sources:
https://charleyproject.org/case/nefertiri-trader (https://charleyproject.org/case/nefertiri-trader)
https://uncovered.com/cases/nefertiri-trader (https://uncovered.com/cases/nefertiri-trader)
https://www.newcastlede.gov/1807/Neferitiri-Trader (https://www.newcastlede.gov/1807/Neferitiri-Trader)
3 Apr 2023
7. Where is Latoya Renea Grissom?
On September 4, 2007, Latoya Grissom left her home for the last time, never to be seen again. Years later, items belonging to the 25-year-old mother-of-two were found along a creek in Texarkana. But still, after 16 years, the Grissom family is still left with one question, Where is Latoya Grissom?
Sources:
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/1472 (https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/1472)
https://charleyproject.org/case/latoya-renea-grissom (https://charleyproject.org/case/latoya-renea-grissom)
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/iq5z3i/latoya_renea_grissommissing_from_texarkana_texas/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/iq5z3i/latoya_renea_grissommissing_from_texarkana_texas/)
3 Apr 2023
6. What Happened to Jerome Ezell? #JusticeforJerome
On November 7, 2017, Jerome Ezell dropped his girlfriend off at work. But when he didn't show up to get her at the end of the day, she tracked his car down. When she found the car, it was left abandoned with just their 5-month-old son, strapped in the back. One year later, his body was found almost 100 miles away. What happened to Jerome Ezell?
Anyone with information in Jerome Ezell's case, please contact Michigan State Police at 517-898-1285 or Crimestoppers at 517-483-STOP.
Donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/find-jerome (https://www.gofundme.com/f/find-jerome)
Sources: https://www.facebook.com/jerome.ezell.54https://m.facebook.com/groups/141204199867531/posts/693171824670763/ (https://www.facebook.com/jerome.ezell.54https://m.facebook.com/groups/141204199867531/posts/693171824670763/https://www.facebook.com/groups/141204199867531/)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/141204199867531/ (https://www.facebook.com/jerome.ezell.54https://m.facebook.com/groups/141204199867531/posts/693171824670763/https://www.facebook.com/groups/141204199867531/)
20 Mar 2023
5. The Confusing Case of Fredrick Young
When a North Carolina man gets pulled over, he gives his brother's name to keep himself out of trouble. But things take a turn when police run his brother's name, and the man finds himself in cuffs for a crime he didn't commit. Or did he?
Sources:
https://www.facebook.com/341180555899616/posts/remember-the-case-where-frederick-young-was-sent-to-prison-for-77-years-for-an-a/1414322081918786/ (https://www.facebook.com/341180555899616/posts/remember-the-case-where-frederick-young-was-sent-to-prison-for-77-years-for-an-a/1414322081918786/)
https://greensboro.com/convicted-felon-blames-twin-for-robberies/article_90988985-bac1-53fa-ab28-76ba24819baa.html (https://greensboro.com/convicted-felon-blames-twin-for-robberies/article_90988985-bac1-53fa-ab28-76ba24819baa.html)
https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Frederick_Young (https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Frederick_Young)
13 Mar 2023
4. What Happened to Dawnita Wilkerson?
Dawnita Wilkerson was last seen on June 21st, 2020. Her family and friends know exactly who she was last seen with, but there still seem to be no persons of interest in the case. Nevertheless, her family is still searching and demanding answers.
If you have any information regarding Dawnita's disappearance, please call the Evansville Police Department at (812) 436-7896.
Donate: HTTPS://WWW.GOFUNDME.COM/F/SHOW-UP-FOR-DAWNITA ( HTTPS://WWW.GOFUNDME.COM/F/SHOW-UP-FOR-DAWNITA)
Sources:
HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/431963117005602/POSTS/MEET-DAWNITA-WILKERSON-DAWNITA-IS-A-44-YEAR-OLD-MOM-OF-6-AGES-15-22-HER-YOUNGEST/1680670162134885/ (HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/431963117005602/POSTS/MEET-DAWNITA-WILKERSON-DAWNITA-IS-A-44-YEAR-OLD-MOM-OF-6-AGES-15-22-HER-YOUNGEST/1680670162134885/)HTTPS://WWW.FBI.GOV/WANTED/KIDNAP/DAWNITA-WILKERSON (HTTPS://WWW.FBI.GOV/WANTED/KIDNAP/DAWNITA-WILKERSON)
6 Mar 2023
3. The Devastating Case of Latoyia Figueroa
Disclaimer: This episode contains details some listeners may find disturbing, Listeners Discretion is Advised.
When Latoyia Figueroa didn't show up to pick her daughter up, her family sprang into action to find out the truth. But with no help from the national media, a different community stepped in to call out the big media conglomerates for over looking the case of a missing black pregnant woman.
Sources: The New York Times, CNN, USA Today, FOX News
HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20060104115038/ (HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20060104115038/)
HTTP://WWW.AMW.COM/MISSING_PERSONS/CASE.CFM?ID=33641 (HTTP://WWW.AMW.COM/MISSING_PERSONS/CASE.CFM?ID=33641 )
27 Feb 2023
2. Most Prolific & Most Unknown Serial Killer Roberta Elder
Roberta Elder, otherwise known as Atlanta's Mrs. Bluebeard, is the most prolific and yet, the most unknown serial killer in the United States. This story was only reported in the Black Press, and there's still not many details about her or her victims. But today, we're going to explore why that is and honor the many victims of Mrs. Elder.
Sources:
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/th0bze/who_really_was_the_serial_killer_roberta_elder/
https://unknownmisandry.blogspot.com/2011/09/roberta-elder-georgia-serial-killer-1952.html?msclkid=52bbe024a65511ec87e4c11938191873
20 Feb 2023
1: The Mysterious Disappearance of Asha Degree
On February 14, 2000, 9-year-old Asha Degree packed a bag and left her home in the wee hours of the morning and vanished. She was spotted walking down the side of the highway in the freezing rain without a coat, but for the last 23 years, the Degree family and all of Cleveland County are still wondering where is Asha Degree?
If you or someone you know knows something, please contact FBI Charlotte at 704-672-6100 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.
Sources:
https://blackandmissinginc.com/ (https://blackandmissinginc.com/ )HTTPS://WWW.GRUNGE.COM/342640/INSIDE-THE-MYSTERIOUS-DISAPPEARANCE-OF-ASHA-DEGREE/ (HTTPS://WWW.GRUNGE.COM/342640/INSIDE-THE-MYSTERIOUS-DISAPPEARANCE-OF-ASHA-DEGREE/ )
(https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/town-not-giving-up-hope-in-case-of-girl-missing-22-years/ )HTTPS://CHARLEYPROJECT.ORG/CASE/ASHA-JAQUILLA-DEGREE (HTTPS://CHARLEYPROJECT.ORG/CASE/ASHA-JAQUILLA-DEGREE )HTTPS://MYFOX8.COM/NEWS/ARREST-MADE-IN-1990-RAPE-MURDER-OF-SEVEN-YEAR-OLD-SHALONDA-POOLE/ (HTTPS://MYFOX8.COM/NEWS/ARREST-MADE-IN-1990-RAPE-MURDER-OF-SEVEN-YEAR-OLD-SHALONDA-POOLE/ )
(HTTP://ZEROATTEMPTS.ORG/ONLINE-PREDATOR.HTML )HTTPS://WWW.REDDIT.COM/R/ASHADEGREE/COMMENTS/LKA1MQ/MY_THOUGHTS_ON_ASHAS_BROTHERS_FB_LIVE/ (HTTPS://WWW.REDDIT.COM/R/ASHADEGREE/COMMENTS/LKA1MQ/MY_THOUGHTS_ON_ASHAS_BROTHERS_FB_LIVE/ )
19 Feb 2023
0: Introduction
Hi, everyone! Welcome to No Country for Melanin: A True Crime Podcast. This episode serves as an introduction to the show, our purpose, and our goals for the future. Ultimately, we seek to raise awareness about the effects of racial bias in the media, share underrepresented and overlooked stories, honor the victims and to of course provide support, tools and relief to the families, victims and organizers within the true crime community of color. So, we hope you stick around. Feel free to listen, share and donate to the Black and Missing Foundation when and if you see fit. Thanks again for listening. Stay safe and keep yo head on a swivel!
https://blackandmissinginc.com/
Sources:
https://blackandmissinginc.com/statistics/
https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/bvvc.pdf
https://ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/tables/expanded-homicide-data-table-2.xls
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