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Murder In The Black

Murder In The Black

著者： Steph and M.D.
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 M.D. and STEPH are sisters who share a passion for true crime. ​They are committed to highlighting stories within the black community that often do not receive the attention they deserve. This has led them to create a platform where these stories can be shared on a weekly basis through their podcast. Drawing on her legal expertise, M.D. provides the legal context of each case, while Steph delves into the details concerning the victims and occasionally the perpetrators. By tuning in weekly, listeners can expect to learn about lesser-known crime cases and gain a deeper understanding of the casesSteph and M.D. ノンフィクション犯罪
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  • She Was 10 Minutes From Home: The Murder of Dawnia DaCosta

    She Was 10 Minutes From Home: The Murder of Dawnia DaCosta
    2026/03/26

    She Was 10 Minutes From Home: The Murder of Dawnia DaCosta

    Dawnia DaCosta was just minutes away from where she was supposed to be.

    What started as a routine night—a late prayer vigil, a familiar drive—turned into something far more unsettling. Within a matter of hours, Dawnia would vanish, leaving behind a trail of questions, conflicting witness accounts, and a case that wouldn’t fully come together until years later.

    In this episode, we walk through the timeline of that night, the investigation that followed, and the evidence that both helped—and delayed—answers. From the gas station sighting to the composite sketch, to the DNA that ultimately pointed to Lucious Boyd, this case reveals how easily critical details can be missed when they aren’t fully connected.

    And even now, the story doesn’t end with one victim.

    • The night Dawnia attended a prayer vigil alone

    • The gas station encounter and witness descriptions

    • The church van theory and early investigative focus

    • The discovery of Dawnia’s body and forensic findings

    • How DNA evidence led to Lucious Boyd

    • The 2023 breakthrough linking another victim in the same time frame

    • What this case reveals about patterns, missed connections, and delayed justice



      Why This Case Stays With You

    Dawnia didn’t step outside of her routine.
    She was close to home. Close to safety.

    And somehow—
    that still wasn’t enough.
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    44 分
  • When Justice Falls Short: The April Holt Case

    When Justice Falls Short: The April Holt Case
    2026/03/19

    Discover the heartbreaking case of April Lynn Holt, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short amid emotional manipulation, unanswered questions, and a justice system that left her family fighting for more.

    In this episode of Murder in the Black, we walk through April’s story — from her vibrant life as a beauty entrepreneur and social media influencer to the disturbing details surrounding her death, the evidence that raised red flags, and the legal outcome that continues to spark outrage.

    This is more than a case.

    It’s a conversation about emotional abuse, missed warning signs, and what justice really looks like when the system falls short.


    🎧 In This Episode:

    • The life of April Lynn Holt — her ambitions, business, and growing social media presence

    • Her relationship with Donavan Holt, including on-and-off patterns and signs of emotional manipulation

    • The final moments before her hospitalization, including bruising, petechiae, and conflicting accounts

    • Key evidence uncovered in the case file — including fingerprint analysis and inconsistencies in the scene

    • Denzel’s account of the argument on July 28 and what he witnessed

    • The staged crime scene and Donavan’s confession, claiming her death was accidental

    • The legal aftermath — charges, plea deals, and how prosecution limitations impacted sentencing

    • The emotional toll on April’s mother, Jamie, and her relentless fight for truth and justice

    • A deeper look into emotional abuse and how it can escalate into deadly outcomes

    • Systemic failures in domestic violence cases and what this case reveals

      ⏱️ Timestamps:

      00:00 – Introduction to the case of April Lynn Holt
      00:25 – April’s background, personality, and social media presence
      01:11 – Her dedication to motherhood and entrepreneurship
      02:10 – The emotional connection between beauty professionals and clients
      03:00 – Relationship timeline with Donavan — on-and-off patterns
      05:00 – Social media and the illusion of “perfect” relationships
      09:30 – April’s mental health and decision to leave
      15:00 – Hospitalization, injuries, and conflicting narratives
      16:55 – Evidence of strangulation and staged scene indicators
      20:06 – Medical examiner ruling and Jamie’s refusal to accept suicide
      30:07 – Jamie’s advocacy, TikTok awareness, and gag order
      32:15 – Evidence pointing to foul play — fingerprints and Denzel’s testimony
      34:15 – Donavan’s confession and staged scene details
      37:11 – Legal proceedings, plea deal, and sentencing
      43:15 – Reflection on emotional abuse and systemic failures
      44:23 – Jamie’s resilience and fight for justice
      46:21 – Final thoughts: awareness, advocacy, and accountability


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    49 分
  • The Woods Between Them | Nacole Smith + Betty Brown

    The Woods Between Them | Nacole Smith + Betty Brown
    2026/03/12
    In this episode of Murder in the Black, we explore the heartbreaking story of 14-year-old Nacole Smith, a young girl with dreams of becoming a pediatrician who never made it to school on the morning of June 7, 1995.What began as a devastating crime in an Atlanta neighborhood would become a case that stretched across decades. Despite eyewitness descriptions, community efforts to identify a suspect, and early forensic evidence, investigators struggled to identify the man responsible.The case took a critical turn nearly nine years later, when 13-year-old Betty Brown survived a violent assault in East Point, Georgia. Betty’s courage to report the attack and her detailed recollection of the man who assaulted her would ultimately connect the two cases through DNA evidence — revealing that the same offender had been living in the community for years.Through advances in forensic science, including DNA profiling, CODIS, and later genetic genealogy, investigators were eventually able to identify the suspect responsible for both crimes. But the resolution came with its own tragedy when the suspect died before he could face justice.In this episode we also introduce our True Crime in Current News segment, where we highlight cases currently unfolding that listeners have brought to our attention. In this episode we discuss several developing stories, including the disturbing discovery of two young girls found in suitcases in Cleveland, a Bronx double homicide connected to a domestic dispute, and a shocking case involving a former NFL player accused of killing his girlfriend and allegedly using ChatGPT in an attempt to research ways to cover up the crime.The life and dreams of Nacole SmithThe events of June 7, 1995, and the discovery of her murderEarly investigative leads and eyewitness descriptionsCommunity involvement and the circulation of the composite sketchSuspicion surrounding Jamar Hendrix and why resemblance to a sketch alone is not evidenceDNA evidence collected from the crime scene and its entry into CODISWhy CODIS searches sometimes return no matchThe 2002 jailhouse informant tip and why investigators ruled it outThe attack on Betty Brown and how her survival connected two crimesThe role of forensic science and genetic genealogy in solving cold casesThe identification of Kelvin Arnold decades laterThe emotional impact of the suspect dying before he could face justiceThe perseverance of investigators and the importance of survivor testimonyTrue Crime in Current News: listener-submitted cases and developing investigations00:00 – Introduction to Nacole Smith’s case02:25 – Nacole’s life, dreams, and family04:07 – The morning of June 7, 199507:26 – Discovery of the crime scene and evidence recovered09:55 – Witness descriptions and early suspect sketches11:42 – Community efforts and the composite sketch13:06 – Jamar Hendrix investigation and why he was ruled out14:37 – DNA evidence, CODIS, and investigative challenges17:31 – The 2002 jailhouse informant lead19:15 – The attack on Betty Brown in 200421:10 – DNA connection between Betty Brown’s case and Nacole’s murder25:20 – Advances in forensic science and genetic genealogy26:32 – Identification of Kelvin Arnold27:24 – Arnold’s death before arrest in 202128:15 – Reflection on justice, persistence, and investigative tenacity35:02 – True Crime in Current News segment36:08 – Final thoughts and episode closeFollow + Support Murder in the Black📌 Substack: Murder in the Black (Subscriber exclusives + episode conversations)👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://murderintheblack.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠🎥 YouTube: Murder in the Black👉⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@www.youtube.com/@murderintheblack⁠⁠⁠🎵 TikTok: Murder in the Black / Story Time with Steph👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@murderintheblack⁠⁠⁠📘 Facebook: Murder in the Black👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/p/Murder-In-The-Black-Podcast-100088434791438/
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    37 分
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