Candice Parchment, 15, is a high school student at Forest Park high school in Georgia when she suddenly goes missing in April of 2010. Months go by and there is no word of Candice, who had recently emigrated to the United States with her mother from Jamaica. That is until her mother discovers her diary. Could Candice’s own words be exactly what detectives need to uncover what really happened to her? For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit...

On this episode, we answer some questions that have been submitted by listeners.  Here are the questions: Will Norma finally accept IG follower requests? Are yall dating anyone?What motivates you? What practice area is Norma going into?What is Priscilla’s new job? Can Priscilla mentor me?What shocked you most about the podcast process?What case(s) lives rent free in your mind?What’s the most important thing you learned about yourselves from hosting this podcast?What is it like to look back on...

  Dominique Allen, 15, decided to have a sleepover with her girlfriends one weekend in August 2014. What was supposed to be a fun girls night was anything but that. In the morning when Dominique’s sister goes to wake up the girls, Dominique is the only one missing. What transpired next was something no one saw coming.  For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/dominique-allen Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post...

Katrina Brownlee, 18, thought she hit the jackpot when she met her boyfriend, correctional officer, Alex Irvin, but she soon realizes that is not the case.  Alex becomes increasingly abusive and in 1992,  a pregnant Katrina takes her two daughters and leave Alex as a result.  After about a month, Alex manages to sweet talk her back.... but when she arrives, she is not met with anything remotely sweet.  National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) For a list of sources from...

Rosaline Ransom,  who is referred to as “Rhonda” by her family & friends, was a 32 year old single mother to three children. Life wasn’t always easy for her and her kids but things seemed to be finally turning around in 2013. Rosaline decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a nurse and had just enrolled in college for the upcoming Fall semester. But her dreams were curtailed on May 26, 2013 when Rosaline leaves her house and doesn’t return. Her disappearance shocked her community of...

On June 29, 1994, Cynthia Epps, 29, was supposed to return home after her night walk. But according to her boyfriend, Carter, Cynthia never came home which was odd for the mother of two. An unexpected 911 call the following day would lead to a shocking discovery. But even with these known details, there are still so many questions. This left Cynthia’s family and neighborhood of East Buffalo, NY, desperate for answers. For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit...

Shaniya Davis should have been occupied with 5 year old things, like starting kindergarten or playing with her friends.  But, her upbringing provided unique challenges.  Her mother was battling a drug addiction and as such, was not fit to be a parent.  As a result, Shaniya was raised primarily by her dad, Bradley, from around age 1 to age 5.  But in September 2009, the living arrangements change and Shaniya is impacted by this decision in a horrific way.    *This episode involves violence...

Michelle McMullen has started a new life for her and her son down in Louisana, where she is working towards a degree in business.  When there is an issue with a school grant, Michelle starts to feel the pressure of being a full time student, employee and single mother.  She makes the approx. 18 hour drive to PA, where her parents reside, to drop off her son.  Instead of resting, she gets right back on the road to head back to Louisana, but she never makes it there.  Her parents and police...

Tynesha Stewart was an honors student throughout high school and graduated in the top 3% of her class. Talk about black excellence! Unsurprisingly, she had scholarship offers to multiple colleges and ultimately decided to attend Texas A&M University, which was only 2 hours away.  Tynesha was on the verge of completing her second semester in college when tragedy struck.  Law enforcement describes this case as one of the most gruesome ones they've seen in their careers.  Who could commit...

At 20, Andreen McDonald, a Jamaican native, married Andre McDonald, a captain in the Air Force, and moved to San Antonio, Texas to begin their lives together.  By 22, she had built an assisted living business.  By 29, that business had made her a millionaire.   Everything in her life was absolutely fabulous: she was now a mom to a beautiful daughter, had a loving husband and tons of support from her family and friends.  By all accounts, she was healthy and seemingly happy.  But as we know,...

Angela Bledsoe had experienced much success as a financial analyst in her 20’s, which continued to grow through the years. By 2018,  Angela, 44,  was also a mother to six-year-old Alana and living in a beautiful home in Montclair, NJ, with her longtime partner and father of her child, James Ray. All seemed to be going well for this thriving  family, until the fateful day of October 22, 2018.  But that was just the tip of the iceberg.   For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures,...

In 2005, LaVena Johnson, 19, was in the midst of an active tour in Iraq. Just two years prior, she had decided to follow in her father’s footsteps by enlisting in the U.S. army—a dream that became her own. Flash forward to July 2005, LaVena had only been deployed for six weeks in Iraq when things suddenly took a turn.  What came next were a series of conflicting stories and details about her time in the U.S. army.  So, will the truth be revealed? For a list of sources from today's episode...

Tamika Huston, 24, had a promising future ahead of her. In the summer of 2004, she had just completed another semester of nursing school  when she suddenly goes off the radar. Tamika’s family and friends assumed she had taken a spontaneous trip to kick off the summer. But they knew something wasn’t right when Tamika’s beloved dog Macy was found left behind in her home. So, where did Tamika go off to? For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit...

On January 7, 2016,  Tyarra Williams, 19,  had just completed her first day of college classes and was looking forward to picking up her textbooks and school supplies the following day. This was a big deal for Tyarra, who decided to pursue a career in early childhood development. But the next day came and went without a single word from Tyarra. So, what changed in the matter of a day?  For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit...

On New Years Eve of 2009, Mikarah Sanders, 15, had planned to ring in the new year with her boyfriend and some friends. But a few hours before the clock struck 12, shots were suddenly fired. Mikarah’s family are stunned by the news. Mikarah is kindhearted and wise beyond her years. So, who would want to hurt Mikarah or was it simply a case of wrong place, wrong time?  For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit...

Latrese Curtis, 21, was on her way home to her husband. But while awaiting her arrival, he had fallen asleep. In the morning, Latrese had still not returned home. Panic soon set in as her family tried desperately to find her. What they uncovered was something completely unexpected. So, what really happened to Latrese?  For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/latrese-curtis Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting...

Shania Gray, 16, was a straight A student, and a star athlete with a bright future. Shania was well aware that she was destined for greatness and was very appreciative of her family and friends for always having her back.  Still in the midst of all of this, Shania had a dark secret that only a select few knew about. And Shania was about to learn a tough lesson that sometimes people are not who they seem to be—yes, even friends.  So, what really happened to Shania and could the people in her...

Jimella Tunstall, 23, didn’t have the easiest life but was working hard to turn her life around. In September 2006, Jimella was 7 months pregnant with her fourth child. She was excited to welcome her new bundle of joy and really prided herself in being a mother. So, when her family hadn’t heard from her in a few days, they were very concerned. Not long after, Jimella’s children also go missing. This leaves detectives and their family completely baffled. Did someone have it out for the...

For many years, the Taylors were highly respected in their community of Wendell, NC.  Angela Taylor, the matriarch of the family, was a preacher, and her husband,  Sylvester Taylor Sr., was a deacon. Their unwavering faith and support  really helped their daughter LaTonya—especially as she navigated life as a newly separated mother of three.  But that suddenly changed on April 9, 2014.  LaTonya was in her bedroom when heard a series of noises that caught her attention. What transpired next...

July 8, 2002, was a day that would forever change the lives of two families in Brooklyn, NY. For the family of Patricia Neverson, 39, when she didn’t show up to her son Akim’s basketball game, her concerned family immediately calls 911. In the midst of their confusion and panic,  another family—the Davis family, who also live in the neighborhood, have a feeling that something just isn’t right. Their daughter, Donna Davis, 38, did not come home after grad school like she normally does. Could...

On the morning of October 6, 2003, Mel Cotton, a 30 year old and single mom, was supposed to take her son to her sister’s house before work. When Mel failed to do so, her sister suspected something was wrong. But nothing could prepare her for what she saw once she arrived at Mel’s house. Mel’s family, friends, and community are left stunned and don’t know where to begin— that is until Mel’s friend, Christina, calls detectives. Could this be the key to finding out what really happened to...

Mitrice Richardson, 24, decided to take a drive to Malibu, CA on September 16, 2009. On that drive she spotted a restaurant and decided to get something to eat. While dining alone, Mitrice noticed a table of people who appeared to be having a good time and asked if she could join. Initially intrigued by her, the patrons and staffers soon grew concerned by Mitrice’s behavior. Ultimately, 911 is called but what transpired after would leave her loved ones with more questions than answers. So,...

In the wake of Carlee Russell’s eerie disappearance from a stretch of highway in Alabama, her parents urged law enforcement to issue an “Ashanti Alert” on Carlee’s behalf.  On this week’s episode, we dive into the alert systems that have our phones vibrating off the hook.  First, we tell the story of Ashanti Billie, the 19 year old student behind the Ashanti Alert.  And since we are talking about alerts, we also felt it was only right to cover the story of Amber Hagerman, the nine year old...

On the morning of March 27, 2015,  Tierra Hall, a junior at Jordan High School in Durham, NC, left her home for school. It was the Friday before Spring Break and Tierra had plans to spend time with her best friend, Amya. Tierra’s mother, Koteya Hall, knew of Tierra’s plans. So, when Tierra didn’t come home Friday night, Koteya assumed she was at a friend’s house. But that wasn’t the case. In fact, no one knew where Tierra was or that she was even missing. Before search efforts were underway,...