In the summer of 2013, Danielle Locklear moved to North Carolina to live with her grandparents and her aunt, while her mom dealt with a painful divorce.   Danielle was excited to have a distraction from that -- and in came in the form of a new love interest: Je'Michael.  It wouldn’t take long for Danielle, 15, to get acclimated to North Carolina —she got straight A’s and made lots of friends. All was going well until one night in 2014 when Danielle left her house to return a book to her neighbor/ friend and never came back. Her disappearance was a huge shock to her family, friends and community -- and they immediately sprung into action along with law enforcement.  Will their concerted effort help to bring Danielle back home?For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/danielle-locklearOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

Ayesha Turner was a young mother of two—a 5-year-old and 12-year-old. Ayesha had graduated Everest College as a medical assistant and was starting to get her life in order. But on the evening of October 5, 2012, Ayesha would leave the home she shared with her mother and kids and never return. Ayesha’s mother stated that this was out of character for her daughter and reported her missing immediately. The weeks that followed would bring forth a series of third-party statements sending detectives in a frenzy to find out what happened to Ayesha and why. Will they be able to crack the case before the Thanksgiving holiday?  Disclaimer: This case contains violence and the dismembering of a body. As always, listeners’ discretion is advised.For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/ayesha-turnerOxygen Article about Our Podcast: https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/favorite-true-crime-podcasts-by-black-creators Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

In 2014, Felecia Williams was just a 9-year-old in the third grade. Like most children her age, Felecia was inquisitive yet naive. The second youngest of six girls, Felecia developed a close relationship with her neighbor and family friend, Eboni Wiley. But this close bond would be forever broken by the events that transpired on May 16, 2014. Felecia was missing and Eboni could not account for the child's whereabouts, leaving Felecia's family and investigators baffled. So, did Eboni possibly have something to do with Felecia's disappearance?  For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/felecia-williamsOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

In Part 1, we leave off with the "conclusion" of Marshall Jr.'s case.  However, at that point in time (1996), Michelle Soto's case was still unsolved.  In Part 2, we continue to unravel this story, introduce Deborah and try to make sense of the "pattern" between the murders. For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/michellesotoOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

Michelle Soto is a devoted mother and beloved teacher.  Her murder in the Summer of 1995 leaves the community in shock.  A local reporter, Renee Ferguson, is tapped to look into her case and soon discovers that there may be a common link in Michelle’s case and the cases of other people, like Marshall Jr.  Looking into this case starts to unravel something bigger than Renee could imagine.  In Part 1, law enforcement is confronted with Renee’s findings.  But will they ignore what’s right in front of them or do something about it?For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/michellesotoOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

Alicia Ray, 20, was just beginning to embark on her future. She jumped at the opportunity of independence by moving back home to Sacramento, California. But instead of living with family as she had done all of her life, Alicia decided to move in with her high school friend. Although Alicia’s mom was supporting her financially, she was determined to make it on her own. Almost immediately, Alicia started to job hunt. In just three short weeks, Alicia’s job search would come to an end. So, did she get the job? For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/aliciarayOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

Denita Smith, 25, was looking forward to her future:  a fellowship at NYT, a wedding to her partner of 6 years and all the other accolades that come with being in your 20s.  When that all comes crashing down, detectives are stuck with a funky puzzle to decipher.  Who killed Denita?For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/denitaOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

Summary:  Sarah Washington, a 25 year old aspiring model, had just signed with a modeling agency. It was a dream come true for Sarah, who once struggled with her self-confidence. She was praised by her family and friends not only for her success, but also for her overall kindness and unwavering faith.  It was no surprise that Sarah seemed to attract really great things into her life.  At least that appeared to be the case until one fateful day in June 2014. What happened next would leave her community in shambles. For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/sarahwashingtonOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

Cateresa Matthews, 14, is a typical eighth grader:  she spends time with her friends and is involved in extracurricular activities at school.   In November 1991, Cateresa is on her way home from her Grandmother's house and encounters an evil presence or several...  This case has so many twists and turns and leaves you wondering about the meaning of justice.For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/cateresaOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

Jacklyn Miller, 21, a talented hairdresser and recent graduate of New Wave Hair Academy in Tennessee, suddenly goes missing in November 2010. Her customers are left wondering when they should reschedule their hair appointments. But at home, her family, friends, and boyfriend are desperately trying to get in contact with Jackie. They are adamant that someone knows about Jackie’s whereabouts. Could a series of anonymous calls to Crime Stoppers crack Jackie’s case? For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/jacklynmillerOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

This case is just another example of the evil that exists in this world.  It's June 1995 and Nacole, 14, is wrapping up 8th grade.  She is beyond excited to join her sister at the local high school.  Nacole, a straight A-student, panics when she realizes that she forgot her project at home.  Even though she 's almost at school, she turns back and makes a beeline back to her house to get the project.  Unfortunately, she never made it to pick up the project.In the same neighborhood years later, Betty Brown, a middle school student, is walking home from a BBQ, when evil presents itself.  Are the cases linked? Or does more than one evil exist?For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/nacoleandbettyOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

The year is 2006. Avis Banks, a 27 year-old mom-to-be and fiancé, was looking forward to what the next few months had in store for her. Avis, who was only 5 months pregnant in November 2006, had just moved into a new house in Mississippi with her fiancé, Keyon. Avis was living a fairytale life and was in the midst of planning a fairytale wedding, which was set for early 2007. It all seemed so promising until hints of a double life sends this picture perfect family crashing down. For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/avisbanksOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

On the morning of Thursday, December 6, 1984, 14 year old, Gloria Pointer, was getting ready for a school ceremony that was being held in her honor — to celebrate her perfect attendance record. Ironically, Gloria’s perfect attendance record was about to be unexpectedly tainted by something more sinister.For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/gloriapointerOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

On September 18, 2007, Nailah Franklin, a young charismatic pharmaceutical rep suddenly went missing from her hometown of Chicago, Illinois. To her family, friends, and boyfriend, this was out of character for her. But threatening voicemails and email threads would reveal a web of lies and terror. Someone wanted Nailah dead and she let her friend know that if anything happened to her "that person" did it. For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/nailahOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

During the fall semester of her junior year, Victoria Carter saw a flyer for a particular Divine Nine sorority.  Victoria was eager to learn more about the prestigious sorority and set a goal to ultimately becoming a member.  Victoria was ecstatic when she found out that she was picked to be a part of the Fall 2010 pledge class of said sorority.  That excitement began to fade when she quickly realized that the process was both grueling and inhumane.  But how bad could it get?… Worse than anyone could imagine.For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/victoria carterOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

Alyssiah, 20, is a rising junior in college.  When she’s not in the books, she is spending time with her family, bestie or boyfriend.  Alyssiah gets into a car on Saturday, April 20, 2013.  When she doesn’t show up to the class the following weeks, alarm bells go off — leaving everyone wondering: “What happened to Alyssiah?”**Trigger Warning: This case involves violence against children.**National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/alyssiahOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

In Part 2 of Shanae's story, we pick up with Rodney, the person who police discovered to be in contact with Shanae on the day of / night before her murder.   As we eluded to last week, this breaks the case wide open and leads us down a road no one saw coming.***Shanae Wesley is a doting mother, sister, friend, colleague, you name it.  Even with all of these titles, it is clear that the most important one is being a mother to her 3 year old son.  So much so, that she doesn't always take time for herself.  One night in October 2012, she decides to go out on the town for some fun and things take a horrific turn.For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/shanaew2Our Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

It looks like Part 1 cut off prematurely.  Here is the remaining approx. 7 minutes of it.  Spin the block this weekend for part 2.***Shanae Wesley is a doting mother, sister, friend, colleague, you name it.  Even with all of these titles, it is clear that the most important one is being a mother to her 3 year old son.  So much so, that she doesn't always take time for herself.  One night in October 2012, she decides to go out on the town for some fun and things take a horrific turn.For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/shanaewOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

Shanae Wesley is a doting mother, sister, friend, colleague, you name it.  Even with all of these titles, it is clear that the most important one is being a mother to her 3 year old son.  So much so, that she doesn't always take time for herself.  One night in October 2012, she decides to go out on the town for some fun and things take a horrific turn.For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/shanaewOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links

Takaylah Tribitt, 14, did not have the easiest life.  Instead of being plagued by common teenage issues, she was dealing with greater challenges, such as living in a shelter by herself.  Unfortunately, Takaylah’s circumstances left her susceptible to sinister behavior.For a list of sources from today's episode and pictures, please visit www.itsthemysteryforme.com/episodes/takaylahOur Social Media: www.itsthemysteryforme.com/links