Senseless True Crime Podcast

S6:E3: The Senseless Murder of Makeva Jenkins (33) “From Rags to Riches to Murder”

Shanetelle B. Season 6 Episode 3

Lake Worth, Florida—On June 29, 2017, the life of 33-year-old Makeva Jenkins—a wife, mother of three, self-made entrepreneur, and pregnant with her fourth child— was tragically cut short when she was brutally gunned down in her own home. Her family, community, and church were left grappling for answers. As the investigation progressed, a possible motive began to emerge.

This episode delves into a real-life rags-to-riches story that shocked Florida and shattered the idyllic image of the American dream. We explore Makeva’s harrowing journey from homelessness to becoming a thriving self-made millionaire, and the events leading up to the night her life was senselessly taken. We also examine how crucial pieces of evidence ultimately cracked this case wide open, culminating a shocking conclusion that no one anticipated.

Listen to Season 6: Episode 3 to find out how this heartbreaking case unfolds. 

RIP- Makeva Jenkins 🕊️🙏


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