Our Black Girls
By Erika Marie
Highlighting the underrepresented stories of missing, murdered, and mistreated Black women in America. A non-profit.
Our Black GirlsMay 01, 2022
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Nacole Smith, 14: DNA Solves 1995 Rape & Murder Case
She was raped and murdered in 1995 and recently, DNA testing identified her killer. Sadly, it didn’t bring closure to her family. 🧡 This episode is also available as a blog post: ourblackgirls.com/2022/01/07/nacole-smith-14-dna-solves-1995-rape-murder-case/
May 01, 202205:15
Shavon Randle, 13: Kidnapped & Murdered Over Random Drug Theft
A twisted case of an innocent life taken by drug traffickers. OURBLACKGIRLS.COM 🤎 This episode is also available as a blog post: ourblackgirls.com/2018/06/18/13-year-old-shavon-randle-kidnapped-held-for-ransom-murdered-over-drug-theft/
Mar 14, 202206:58
Stephanie Jones, 18: Teen Mom Murdered By Abusive Ex-Boyfriend
The teen mom was home when the father of her child broke in, shot her father, and killed her. WWW.OURBLACKGIRLS.COM 🤎 This episode is also available as a blog post: ourblackgirls.com/2018/03/29/stephanie-jones-18-teen-mom-who-murdered-by-ex-boyfriend/
Feb 15, 202204:55
Ethel Louise Atwell, 47: Kidnapped From A Parking Lot in 1978
Her coworkers heard her being kidnapped in a parking lot, but they couldn’t get to the location fast enough to help Ethel Atwell. 🤎 OURBLACKGIRLS.COM This episode is also available as a blog post: ourblackgirls.com/2018/05/28/missing-unsolved-ethel-louise-atwell-was-kidnapped-from-a-parking-lot-in-1978/
Jan 30, 202205:46
Alicia Moore, 16: Uncle Sentenced To Life For Her Murder
She was last seen getting off of a school bus. Her body was later located inside of a trunk. 🤎 www.OURBLACKGIRLS.com. This episode is also available as a blog post: ourblackgirls.com/2018/03/30/missing-teen-found-murdered-uncle-charged-with-her-death/
Jan 19, 202205:01
Philadelphia Child Jane Doe 1984: Police Can’t Find Her Unmarked Grave
Her skeletonized remains were buried in a City Cemetery, but when investigators tried to find the grave, they couldn’t locate the little girl resting place. 🤎 www.OURBLACKGIRLS.com This episode is also available as a blog post: ourblackgirls.com/2021/12/26/philadelphia-child-jane-doe-1984-police-cant-find-her-unmarked-grave/
Jan 16, 202204:37
Tanisha Watkins, 2: Vanished In 1984 While Playing In Front Yard
Her mother took her eyes off of Tanisha for just a few minutes. This episode is also available as a blog post: ourblackgirls.com/2021/11/08/tanisha-watkins-2-vanished-in-1984-while-playing-in-front-yard/
Jan 13, 202203:43
Monica Bennett, 15: She & Her 13-Year-Old Brother Vanished In 1989
She accused her stepfather of sexually abusing her, but her mother said she was lying. He was also accused of molesting several of Monica’s sisters, as well, and when he was kicked out of the house, Monica and her brother disappeared. Police classified this case as “runaways.” This episode is also available as a blog post: ourblackgirls.com/2021/09/30/monica-bennett-15-she-her-13-year-old-brother-vanished-in-1989/
Jan 10, 202209:19
Sheketah Brown, 10: Father Admitted To Killing Entire Family In 1985
A father admitted to killing his wife and children, but they remain missing persons. ⚫️ This episode is also available at OURBLACKGIRLS.com as a blog post with more information: ourblackgirls.com/2021/09/20/sheketah-brown-10-father-admitted-to-killing-entire-family-in-1985/
Jan 09, 202206:03
Gracie Nash Disappeared In 1983 Weeks Before Her Brother’s Murder
Terror was unleashed on Gracie Nash's family after her brother broke up with his girlfriend, Naomi Easley. For ten months, Easley allegedly issued repeated attacks on her ex and his siblings, including shooting at one of the brothers. In the midst of it all, Nash vanished and police believe she met with foul play.
Read more about this case on the Our Black Girls, Inc. website: https://ourblackgirls.com/2021/01/03/gracie-nash-disappeared-in-1983-months-before-her-brothers-murder/
Jan 05, 202209:01
Celina Janette Mays Was 12-Years-Old & Pregnant When She Vanished In 1996
The case stunned authorities as Celina was also 9 months pregnant. This episode is also available as a blog post: ourblackgirls.com/2019/06/29/missing-12-15-1996-celina-janette-mays-was-12-years-old-9-months-pregnant-when-she-vanished/
Jan 03, 202205:15
Fontana Jane Doe: Body Discovered In Open Field In 1988
Investigators determined she had only been dead a few hours, but she had gone unidentified. This episode is also available as a blog post: ourblackgirls.com/2021/07/10/fontana-jane-doe-body-discovered-in-open-field-in-1988/
Jan 01, 202203:10
Ella Crawley, 50: Unsolved North Carolina Murder Haunts Family
Ella Crawley was murdered in May 2020. Her sister, Melissa, reached out to Our Black Girls to help spread awareness as Ella’s killer is still unknown. This episode is also available as a blog post with more information: ourblackgirls.com/2021/12/18/ella-crawley-50-unsolved-north-carolina-murder-haunts-family/
Jan 01, 202205:18