Senseless True Crime Podcast
Senseless True Crime is a weekly true crime podcast created and hosted by Shanetelle B.
Each case chronicles some of the most notorious and senseless true crime cases from missing persons to exclusive interviews with the families of crime victims, combined with archival audio footage, investigative research, an analysis & breakdown of police interrogations and courtroom footage included with each case.
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Episodes
44 episodes
S5:E4: The Senseless Murder of Prince Joshua “PJ” Avitto (6) & The Attempted Murder of Makayla Capers (7) “The Bad Man”
Brooklyn, NY– Prince Joshua “PJ” Avitto, just six years old, was brutally stabbed to death in a Brooklyn elevator, while his best friend, seven-year-old Makayla Capers, fought desperately for her life. On June 1, 2014, the children were p...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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58:19
S5:E3: The Senseless Murder of 35-year-old Ajike "AJ" Owens: "Deadly Encounter"
Ocala, Florida —Ajike “AJ” Owens was nothing short of amazing, she had a heart of gold that resonated with everyone she came into contact with. As a restaurant manager and a beloved single mother of four children- 12-year-old Issac, 10-ye...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:29:06
S5:E2: The Senseless Murder of 34-year-old Eric Somuah: “Deadly Intentions”
Silver Spring, Maryland – 34-year-old Eric Somuah was living the American Dream, as the youngest of four children of immigrant parents from Ghana. Eric worked his way to the top, as one of the elite luxury car salesmen in Bethesda, Maryland.&nb...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:00:44
S5:E1: The Senseless Case of The Bass Family Massacre: "How Could You?!"
Tampa, Florida –30-year-old Jermaine and Shirley Bass were high school sweethearts who met in 2009 when they were 17, the couple fell in love and soon after graduating they married and had two children, 8-year-old son Jermaine (JJ) and 5-year-o...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:12:29
S4:E10: The Senseless Murder of 13-year-old Prince Holland: “An Unintended Target”
Jacksonville, Florida - 13-year-old Prince Holland had dreams of becoming a wide receiver for his favorite football team - The Kansas City Chiefs. He idolized quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and Prince was super focused about his goals in life, he...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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49:03
S4:E9: The Senseless Neglect Case of Foster Mom - Tina Ramirez: "House of Horrors"
Piedmont, OK — On March 19, 2024, Piedmont Police responded to a report of a runaway child. The child had been missing for over 12 hours, although her foster mother 43-year-old Tina Ramirez reported her missing within an hour of whe...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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40:39
S4:E8: The Senseless Murder of 62-year-old Kenneth Herring: “The Citizens Arrest”
Clayton County, GA – 62-year-old Kenneth Herring was a Husband, Father, and a loving Grandfather who took very good care of his family. But Kenneth’s life came to an abrupt and tragic end on May 17, 2019, when Kenneth came face-to-face with 21-...
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1:07:11
S4:E7: The Senseless Triple Murders of Gloria Short (54) Caleb Short (17) and Gianna “Gigi” Lindsey (10) “Evil Hidden in Plain Sight”
Columbus, GA – The Short Family was your average close knit family, summers consisted of cookouts, family vacations, and lazy weekends swimming in the family pool but all of that would change on the morning of January 4, 2016, at 8am police rec...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:17:11
S4:E6: Part 2: The Senseless Disappearance of 2-year-old Teekah Lewis: "We Will Never Give Up" (FT. Theresa Czapiewski)
CASE UPDATE! Tacoma, Washington, On January 23, 1999 - 2-year-old Teekah Lewis and nearly a dozen of her family members spent the event bowling at The New Frontier Lanes in Tacoma, Washington. Teekah was a few feet away from her mother playing ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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40:35
S4:E5: The Senseless Murder of 32-year-old Henry Peoples Ross: "A Date With Death"
Washtenaw County, MI – On March 13, 2021, 32- year-old Henry Peoples Ross was on his way to meet up with a woman he had met on Facebook for a dinner date. Henry had been talking to this woman for several days prior to their scheduled d...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:07:41
S4:E4: The Senseless Disappearance & Murder of 2-year-old Amari Nicholson: “An Innocent Soul”
Las Vegas, NV — On May 5, 2021, 2-year-old Amari Nicholson was reported missing by his mother Tayler Nicholson, who was out of town in Colorado caring for her mother who had surgery. Tayler left Amari in the care of her boyfriend, Terrell Rhode...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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56:04
S4:E3: The Senseless Murders of Nyteisha and Nylo Lattimore - “Evil Intent”
Cincinnati, Ohio— 29-year-old Nyteisha Lattimore was a certified nurse's assistant, and her only focus was being a devoted mother to her two young sons, 9-year-old Niko and 3-year-old Nylo Lattimore. Nyteisha kept in contact with her family on ...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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40:03
S4:E2: The Senseless & Disturbing Case of Deasia Watkins & The Horrific Murder of 3-month-old Baby Jayniah: “The Worst Case of Maternal Filicide"
Cincinnati, OH—20-year-old Deasia Watkins was born into a troubled and dysfunctional environment from the very beginning of her life. Deasia’s mother and father struggled with mental health and substance abuse issues and the family often lived ...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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51:20
S4:E1: The Senseless Murders of Mercedes & Trea Carter & Baby Ava: “The Grudge”
Maple Heights, OH– Labor Day Weekend is often a time for family barbeques, church picnics and cookouts to celebrate the official end of Summer. But on this particular Labor Day weekend, September 4, 2023, would turn into horror for two families...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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58:16
S3:E10: The Senseless Murders of Meshay Melendez & 7-year-old Layla Stewart: "Too Beautiful For Earth"
Vancouver, WA – 27-year-old Meshay Melendez was a devoted mother to her 7-year-old daughter Layla Stewart whom she absolutely adored. The two were inseparable and often made Tik Tok videos dancing together. Layla Stewart was a smart and shining...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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45:52
S3:E9: The Senseless Murder of Tasheka Young & Her Unborn Baby: “Her Last Words”
Jacksonville, FL– 34-year-old Tasheka Young was a devoted single mother of two children a 1-year-old daughter, and a 3-year-old son, whom she absolutely adored. Tasheka was also a beloved Radio Personality widely known as “Tysheeks” at Po...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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52:57
S3:E8: The Senseless Murder of Carla Williams: "Deadly Rejection"
Pensacola, FL – 48-year-old Carla Williams was a beloved Basketball Coach and Associate Math Professor at Pensacola State College, Carla was a standout basketball star during her high school and collegiate years, winning several championships. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:00:17
S3:E7: The Senseless Murder of Christian Obumseli: "Tainted Love"
Miami, FL– 27-year-old Christian Obumseli was born to a huge Nigerian family, he was loved and adored by everyone he came into contact with, he had a caring nature that would spill over into his love life. In 2020, Christian met and started dat...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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55:52
S3:E6: The Senseless Murder of Olivia Jones: “Hidden Pain”
Beaumont, TX– 39-year-old Olivia Jones was a vibrant mother of two young daughters whom she absolutely loved and adored. On the morning of Valentine's Day 2019, Olivia set out to the grocery store to purchase food items to cook a romantic dinne...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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30:25
S3:E5: The Senseless Murder of Keyron Ficklin: “A Match Made in Hell”
Elyria, Ohio–-On August 31, 2022, 30-year-old Bonita Wright claimed that she woke up and found her boyfriend 28-year-old Keyron Ficklin unresponsive and cold. Bonita immediately ran to a neighbor's home to borrow a phone to contact the police, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:01:27
S3:E4: The Senseless Murder of Lurdes “Lullies” Keymolen “Fatal Drive”
Kent, Washington— On August 26, 2019, 23-year-old Lurdes “Lullies” Keymolen was celebrating her 23rd Birthday with her boyfriend Cordante Walker and her family. What was supposed to have been a fun-filled night turned into a horrific tragedy fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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43:11
S3:E3: The Senseless Murder of George Young "The Million Dollar Hit"
Buford, Georgia—43-year-old George Young was a loving husband, father and entrepreneur. George owned a private security firm and was also a bodyguard to some of Atlanta’s most notable celebrities. On the evening of November 16, 2017, Geor...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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53:15
S3:E2: The Senseless Murder of Cassandra Valentin “The Mercy Kill”
Jacksonville, FL — 61-year-old Cassandra Valentin was found murdered in her Moncrief home. Her live-in boyfriend, Marvin Williams was the number one suspect. When police caught up with Marvin days later, he told police that an argument started ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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35:34
S3:E1: The Senseless Murder of Aisha Fraser “The Judge, Jury and Executioner”
Shaker Heights, Ohio— 45-year-old Aisha Fraser was a beloved 6th grade teacher at Woodbury Elementary School. Aisha was a dedicated and committed teacher for over 20 years, often helping children with special learning needs. Aisha was also the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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57:16
S2:E10: The Senseless Murder of 2-year-old Jordan Belliveau Jr. "Overwhelmed Mother or Monster?”
Largo, FL — On September 2, 2018, 23-year-old Charisse Stinson, reported her 2-year-old son Jordan Belliveau, Jr. missing. Charisse told police that an unknown man approached her in a vehicle while she was walking down the street with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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47:45