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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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Silent Warnings: The Deadly Cost of Domestic Violence

Recent Episodes

May 15, 2025

Silent Warnings: The Deadly Cost of Domestic Violence

In this episode, we revisit the harrowing January 2025 disappearance of 29-year-old Alexis Schuler, a devoted mother of three whose life was cut tragically short. Known for her radiant smile and unwavering love for her childr...
May 12, 2025

Underage & Expecting: Predators Hiding in Plain Sight

In this compelling episode of No Tears For Black Girls, host Samantha Paul invites listeners to engage with the transformative journey of Ashley, a remarkable survivor whose experiences illustrate both the personal and system...
May 6, 2025

26-Year-Old Sacramento Woman Dies Protecting Sister

Tiera Rivers, 26, was remembered by her family as a devoted sister. Her life was cut short when she intervened in a confrontation between her older sister Amber and Amber's ex-boyfriend at an apartment complex in Sacramento, ...
May 5, 2025

Nursing Student Killed Days Before Graduation in Alleged Cat Dispute

Tamilore Odunsi, a nursing student, was found deceased in her Houston apartment on April 26, just days prior to her graduation. She sustained multiple stab wounds, and law enforcement officials have accused her roommate, Ches...
April 23, 2025

Jealous Ex Watches Triple Murder LIVE Through Phone

A Texas man murdered almost an entire family as a 10-year-old girl watched.
April 13, 2025

Chicago Body Harvesting Ring Exposed

The United States faces a troubling issue with illegal body part trade. Is this linked to the organ harvesting of missing individuals?

Recent Blog Posts

April 7, 2025

The Horrors of Satanic Sex Cults: Ta'za's Story of Survival

The Horrors of Satanic Sex Cults: Ta'za's Story of Survival In this blog post, we delve into the disturbing and often disbelieved world of satanic sex cults. This is a difficult topic to confront, but it's crucial to shed light on the realities fac…

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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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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