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 SPONS...
Jul 03, 2025•39 min
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
Jun 25, 2025•37 min
In this re-released episode of Black Girl Gone, we revisit the heartbreaking story of 16-year-old Tioni Theus. In January 2022, Tioni was found murdered on the side of a freeway in Los Angeles — a young life taken far too soon. When we first told her story in 2023, there were still no answers. Sadly, that hasn’t changed. Tioni’s case remains unsolved, and the fight for justice continues. This episode is a reminder that her story still matters — and that someone out there knows the truth. SUPPORT...
Jun 20, 2025•33 min
On January 16, 1987, 35-year-old Lita McClinton was shot and killed on the doorstep of her Atlanta home. Just hours later, she was scheduled to appear in court in a bitter divorce battle with her wealthy husband, James Sullivan. For years, suspicion surrounded Jim, but no charges were ever filed—until a shocking tip in 1998 changed everything. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit www.Shopify.com/girlgone ZocDoc Visit www.ZocDoc.com/girlgone Earnin Download the Earnin App in the App Store of Google...
Jun 12, 2025•47 min
In 2006, 27-year-old Avis Banks was five months pregnant and planning a future with her fiancé when she was brutally murdered in her home. As police searched for answers, a secret relationship and a shocking betrayal came to light SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone to get $10 off you first month subscription Dipsea Visit www.Dipsea.com/girlgone for a 30 day free trial plus %25 off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 04, 2025•40 min
In this episode of Afterthoughts, Amara and Jason reflect on the brutal, unsolved murder of Rev. Carol Daniels. They discuss the haunting details, the lack of answers, and the lasting impact on her family and community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 02, 2025•43 min
In 2009, Rev. Carol Daniels was found murdered inside her small church in Anadarko, Oklahoma. The crime scene shocked even the most experienced investigators—and to this day, no one has been held accountable. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BILT Start Earning Points On Your Rent Today Visit www.joinbilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2025•31 min
On July 20, 1995 3 year old Lenoria Jones, disappeared from Tacoma, Washington. Initially reported as missing after wandering away inside a Target , police soon learned that she was never at Target. What happened next is mystery that remains unsolved 3 decades later. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Earnin Download the Earning App in the Apple App or Google Play Store Shopify Visit www.Shopify.com/girlgone BetterHelp Visit www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone for 10% off your first month ZocDoc Visit www.ZocDoc.com/...
May 21, 2025•42 min
Jamey was kidnapped before being brutally murdered in the spring of 1981, on this episode of Afterthoughts, Amara and Jason discuss their thoughts about this case. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS BetterHelp Visit: www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone DipSea www.Dipsea.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2025•39 min
In May 1981, 18-year-old Jamey Walker vanished after returning home from a date. A day later, her body was found under a bridge near Lake Mead. Though police had a suspect early on, it would take over 30 years to bring him to justice. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Bilt Visit www.Bilt.com/GirlGone Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/GirlGone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2025•36 min
Host Amara recently had the opportunity to be apart of a groundbreaking new docuseries called Murder Has Two Faces streaming now on Hulu. In this bonus episode Amara speaks to Lisa Cortes the director of the series. They discuss the project and what inspired Lisa to want to tell these stories in her first true crime project. Sponsor: joinbilt.com/girlgone to sign up for Bilt today to earn points at home, in your neighborhood, and on travel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
May 09, 2025•33 min
On this episode of Afterthoughts Amara and Jason discuss their thoughts and opinions about this weeks re-released episode about the heartbreaking murder of LaToyia Figueroa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 03, 2025•42 min
In July 2005, LaToyia Figueroa—five months pregnant and a mother of one—vanished in Philadelphia. While other missing women dominated headlines, LaToyia’s story was largely ignored. In this episode, we share her story and examine how the media failed her. Support Our Sponsor LUMEN Visit www.Lumen.me/GIRLGONE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 30, 2025•38 min
We're Back! After a year plus long hiatus, Afterthoughts is back with brand new episodes. For new listeners Afterthoughts is a BONUS episode where Amara and her cohost/producer and husband Jason discuss their thoughts and opinion about the case from that weeks episode. On our first episode back we discuss the heartbreaking and senseless "thrill kill" murder of 17-year old Makia Coney. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Bilt joinbilt.com/girlgone Shopify shopify.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Apr 24, 2025•45 min
In February 2010 17 year old Makia Coney disappeared afterschool in Jacksonville, FL. A few hours after she was reported missing, her body was found, she had been shot to death. When her killers are identified, the true senselessness of her murder comes to life. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS EarnIn Type in Black Girl Gone under PODCAST when you sign up Dipsea DipseaStories.com/GIRLGONE Nutrafol Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code GIRLGONEGIFT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Apr 23, 2025•33 min
On December 21, 2019, 21 year old Destiny Harrison was shot to death inside her salon in Baltimore, MD, more than 5 years later, her murder remains unsolved. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR ZocDoc Visit www.ZocDoc.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 09, 2025•29 min
On July 28, 2012, 38 year old Latrice Armstead went missing in Memphis, TN. She was in the process of getting a divorce and starting a new life, but before she could, she vanished. Now nearly 13 years later, Latrice is still missing. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS EarnIn Download The EarnIn App in the Apple App Store Of Google Play Store Better Help Visit www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone for 10% Off Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgonegift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 04, 2025•30 min
Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson takes you through high-profile investigations like the murder of Gabby Petito, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and the mass suicide of the Heaven's ...
Apr 04, 2025•17 min
When 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris vanished in Detroit, her case was dismissed as a runaway—until chilling details emerged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2025•42 min
In June 2015, 31-year-old LaJoya McCoy, a devoted mother and ambitious entrepreneur, vanished from Monrovia, California. As friends and family searched for answers, a chilling discovery turned her missing persons case into a homicide investigation. Support Our Sponsors Nutrafol Visit ww.Nutrafol.com use code GIRLGONE BILT Visit www.Bilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2025•36 min
On October 3, 2013, Miriam Carey drove from her home in Connecticut to Washington DC with her 13-month-old daughter in the backseat. She made a U-turn at a White House checkpoint. 26 bullets later, Miriam was dead. Did the police have to shoot Miriam that day? Years later questions about the events of that day and the actions of capital police still linger. *Rerecorded* SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS EarnIn Download the Earnin App in the App Store to Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Mar 05, 2025•29 min
For the last day of Black History Month, I bring you the stories of two women who were murdered near the turn of the 20th century. Slavery had ended, but Black people were still subjected to unspeakable horrors. These are just two of the many innocent women who were brutally murdered. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR DIPSEA Visit www.Dipsea.com/girlgone Bilt Visit www.Bilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 28, 2025•29 min
On September 12, 1996, 18 year old Rhonda Johnson and her 6 month old son Co'ran were shot to death inside her mothers Toyota Camry. Decades later their killer has never been caught. Support Our Sponsors Greenlight Visit www.Greenlight.com use code GirlGone BetterHelp Visit www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 19, 2025•36 min
On June 23, 2001, 51 year old Sharon Davis disappeared in Dallas, Texas after she dropped her daughter off at a bus stop. 5 days later her car was found, but there was no sign of Sharon. Almost 24 years later, Sharon has never been found and the mystery surrounding her disappearance remains. *This episode was re-recorded, it was originally released in 2021 Support Our Sponsors EarnIn Visit www.Earnin.com/girlgone DipSea Visit www.DipseaStories.com/girlgone Shopify Visit www,Shopify.com/girlgone ...
Feb 12, 2025•35 min
On March 15, 2007 19 year old Tynesha Stewart disappeared from Houston Texas while home from college for spring break. 6 days after she was last seen, a confession would reveal the truth about what really happened to Tynesha. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GreenLight Visit www.Greenlight.com/girgone Nutrafol www.Nutrafol.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2025•33 min
On April 6, 2009 Charline Rosemond disappeared after leaving work in Somerville. MA. 6 days later she was found shot to death in the driver side of her fathers car. 15 years later, her murder remains unsolved. Watch The Tamron Hall Interview here: https://youtu.be/2ICAKhMhgl4?si=ecsGtFj9wNNkjqZk SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Bilt www.Bilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2025•33 min
In April 2024, 19 year old Sade Robinson was murdered in Milwaukee, WI after she went on a first day with man she recently met. The last time she was seen alive was leaving the bar with him. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS NUTRAFOL Visit Nutrafol.com/GirlGone Shopify Visit Shopify.com/GirlGone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2025•35 min
On January 28, 2017, 48 year old Temeco Williams and her 15 year old daughter Jada Allen were shot to death inside their North Lauderdale, Fl home. 8 years later, their murder remains unsolved. *NEW EPISODES NOW AVAILABLE ON WEDNESDAY* SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Nutraol Visit www.Nutrafol.com and use code GirlGone BetterHelp Visit www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 08, 2025•31 min
On December 3, 2004, 15 year old Deanna Wright McIntosh disappeared from her suburban Philadelphia neighborhood, less than a month late her body was found in West Philadelphia. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Shopify Visit www.Shopify.com/girlgone Nutrafol Visit www.Nutrafol.com and use code GIRLGONEGIFT BetterHelp Visit www.BetterHelp.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2024•40 min
Brandon Francisco has been indicted for the murder of Ella Goodie who disappeared from Scott, LA in March 2022. Fransisco was the last known person to see Ella alive. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR MasterClass Visit www.Masterclass.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 02, 2024•35 min
