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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 scramble to find answers.  What happened to Michelle? For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/michelle-mcmullen Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

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 such a heinous crime against Tynesha? Unfortunately, the answer lurks devastatingly close to home. For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/tynesha-stewart Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

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, not all that glitters is gold and while 29 marked the year she became a millionaire, it also marked the year she was murdered. For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/andreen-mcdonald Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

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, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/angela-bledsoe Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

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 and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/lavena-johnson Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

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 www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/tamika-huston Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

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 www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/tyarra-williams Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

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 www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/mikarah-sanders Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

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 our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

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 life really be trusted? For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/shania-gray Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

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 Tunstall family? For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/the-tunstalls Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

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 would leave an everlasting mark on the Taylor family. For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/the-taylors Attorney Benjamin Crump's Instagram post highlighting our podcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp88TlNOD3F/?igshid=Mzc1MmZhNjY= Good Morning America article regarding ITMFM: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/news/story/meet-sister-podcasters-shedding-light-black-true-crime-97827749 Parentology article: https://parentology.com/11-ethical-true-crime-channels-podcasts-that-respect-victims-survivors-and-their-families/ Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links