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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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12-Year-Old Girl from Satanic Sex Cult Gives Birth to Stepfather's Child

Recent Episodes

March 31, 2025

12-Year-Old Girl from Satanic Sex Cult Gives Birth to Stepfather's Child

Ta’za endured unimaginable abuse in a satanic sex cult from age 4, suffering at the hands of her mother and stepfather. After giving birth at 12, she seeks her 18-year-old daughter. Despite her family's dismissal as "crazy," ...
March 31, 2025

Teen Killed by Boyfriend in Front of Friends

The investigation continues into the murder of 16-year-old Kaylah Love, who was stabbed and beaten to death in a park on Chicago's West Side. Her family has organized a gathering to encourage anyone with information to come f...
March 23, 2025

Love Behind Bars: The Tragic Romance That Ended in Murder

In a shocking tale of love, betrayal, and murder, 62-year-old Stephanie "Stevi-D" Dowell fell prey to the charms of a convicted quadruple murderer, David Brinson, behind bars. Their whirlwind romance, fueled by Bible study an...
March 9, 2025

Newlywed Husband Discovers Wife Is Transgender, Marriage Ends in Murder

In this chilling true crime story, a newlywed husband stumbles upon a devastating secret about his wife, setting off a chain of events that culminate in a brutal murder. Deon Washington, a devoted husband, uncovered a shockin...
March 3, 2025

What Happened After Angie Stone's Last Performance?

Beloved R&B songstress Angie Stone, known for her soulful vocals as part of the groundbreaking hip-hop trio The Sequence and her solo hit "Wish I Didn't Miss You," tragically lost her life early Saturday morning in a devastat...
Feb. 25, 2025

Fatal Shooting at Chicago Luau Party: One Woman Dead, Eight Injured

Kanesha Gaines, a 21-year-old mother of two, was tragically killed at a North Lawndale birthday party, where 8 others were also shot. Her mother, Natasha Graham, was painfully familiar with the toll of Chicago's gun violence,...

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, and her success…

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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.

Reviews

Excellent Podcast

"Everything about this podcast is great! Very informative with excellent explanations as well as execution of the story. I also love the fact that there is not any annoying background noise/music that…"

Black Diamonddd78 | Feb. 27, 2024

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Great stories, fresh take on true crime

"I love these stories because they are narratives not heard in the media or other platforms. Listening to these stories being told is almost as reading a book or a morning newspaper about the latest c…"

SaNaya Naye | Sept. 24, 2023