Black Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast

Between the fall of 2012 and the summer of 2013, three women disappeared from Cleveland under very different circumstances. Shetisha Sheeley, Angela Deskins, and Shirellda Terry were not reported missing in the same way, and their cases were never linked while they were still alive. It wasn’t until July of 2013 — when three bodies were discovered within blocks of each other in East Cleveland — that investigators realized these were not isolated cases, but part of the same story. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Earnin Download the Earnin App in the App Store or Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Afterthoughts episode, we unpack the case of Samira Watkins and talk through what stayed with us after telling her story. From the dangers of trusting the “safe” option, to the weight of circumstantial evidence, to the devastating impact Samira’s loss had on her family — especially her young son — we share our honest reactions, lingering questions, and the parts of this case that were hardest to shake. This conversation goes beyond the timeline to reflect on deception, double lives, and what justice really looks like when a case is built piece by piece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2009, 25-year-old Samira Watkins disappeared in Pensacola, Florida, after leaving home to meet someone she trusted. As investigators worked to retrace her final movements, the case evolved from a missing person report into a murder investigation built largely on circumstantial evidence and digital records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In May 2023, 29-year-old nurse and mother Patrice Wilson vanished after finishing an overnight shift at a Detroit hospital. What investigators uncovered would expose a targeted act of violence — and reopen questions tied to another woman who disappeared years earlier. This is the murder of Patrice Wilson. SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR Bilt Visit JoinBilt.com/girlgone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Afterthoughts, we sit with the unanswered questions surrounding the disappearance of Jasmine Calloway Host. We talk through the manipulation that defined her life, the red flags that became clearer in hindsight, and the moments where Jasmine tried — and struggled — to break free. We also unpack the disturbing dynamics inside that household, the impact of the catfishing revelation, and why this case still leaves so many unresolved concerns years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices