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No Tears For Black Girls
No Tears For Black Girls
No Tears For Black Girls is a podcast that uncovers the untold narratives of black women in true crime and missing persons cases, often ove…
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No Tears For Black Girls

No Tears For Black Girls

Delve into the forgotten stories of black women in true crime and missing persons cases that are often hidden by the media’s blind eye. Written and produced by acclaimed writer John Reedburg and hosted by Samantha Paul. Don’t miss a single episode—subscribe now to stay informed! New episodes drop ev...

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Recent Episodes

Feb. 13, 2025

Woman Found Dead by Bridge; Missing Son Leads to Shocking Revelations

The body of a woman was discovered near a bridge and quickly identified by the police. Her three-year-old son was missing, and soon an arrest would reveal the chilling story behind the scene. This is the tragic story of Nyte…
Feb. 4, 2025

Mother Gunned Down After Calling 911|Lashunda McLendon

Lashunda McLendon was a mother, a friend and confidant to her grown children in Charlotte, North Carolina. But when she needed the law, it failed her.
Jan. 23, 2025

Adopted By A Predator|The LaTrecia Thomas Story

LaTrecia Thomas, an adoptee who overcame significant challenges, was separated from her siblings and mistreated by her adoptive family. Despite these hardships, she demonstrated resilience in her journey toward healing and f…
Jan. 23, 2025

Adopted By A Predator

LaTrecia Thomas, an adoptee who overcame significant challenges, was separated from her siblings and mistreated by her adoptive family. Despite these hardships, she demonstrated resilience in her journey toward healing and f…
Jan. 19, 2025

Rebellious Teen Twins Kill Mother to Avoid School

Nikki Whitehead had raised her twin daughters, Tasmiyah and Jasmiyah, with the goal of providing them a better childhood than she ever had. Yet, during their teenage years, they became defiant and unruly. When they alerted a…
Jan. 9, 2025

Horror in Ohio: Woman Cooks Newborn Daughter to Keep a Man

In a housing complex in Dayton, Ohio, China Arnold lived with her children and boyfriend, Terrell Talley. On August 30, 2005, a dispute over the paternity of their child, Paris, turned physical. In response, China placed her…

Recent Blog Posts

Oct. 14, 2024

The Systemic Racism in Elijah Timmons' Case

In this blog post, we delve deeper into the complex and deeply troubling case of Elijah Timmons, a young Black man tragically killed by police in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This post expands upon our recent episode, Justice for Elijah Timmons: …

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Oct. 14, 2024

Natavia Lowery: A Case of Circumstantial Evidence?

The Life and Death of Linda Stein Linda Stein, a prominent figure in the New York City real estate and music industry, lived a life of luxury and influence. Her social circle included celebrities like Elton John and Whoopi Goldberg, …

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Oct. 8, 2024

Sean 'Puffy' Combs and Heavy D: Their Roles in the 1991 Harlem Concer…

The 1991 Harlem Concert Tragedy: A Night of Celebration Turned Deadly On December 28, 1991, the City College of New York campus was buzzing with excitement. A star-studded charity concert featuring hip-hop icons like Sean 'Puffy' Combs, Heavy D, LL…

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About the Hosts

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Samantha Paul

Host / Narrator

Journalist and True Crime enthusiast.

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John Reedburg

Writer / Producer

John Reedburg is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and multimedia producer. In 2021, his book, Cracks of Light, was a Readers Favorite Book Award Winner for Urban Fiction, and an Amazon Top 10 listee. He holds MFA degrees in Creative Writing and Screenwriting/Directing from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and Chapman University respectively.
He is also an alumnus of USC’s Guy Hanks and Marvin Miller Screenwriting Fellowship Program. Most recently, he is the writer and creator of the podcast series, No Tears For Black Girls, recently rated by Feedspot as one of the top 20 Black True Crime Podcasts to watch in 2024.