Black Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast

When 16-year-old Iyana Sawyer walked out of school and vanished, her family knew something wasn’t right. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a hidden relationship, a pregnancy, and a devastating betrayal. This is the story of what happened to Iyana Sawyer—and the truth that came to light after she disappeared.
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In this episode of Afterthoughts, we reflect on the murder of Nia Wilson—a case that still leaves more questions than answers. We talk about the impact of random violence, the fear it creates, and what it means when there’s no clear motive behind a crime. We also discuss the conversations around mental illness, accountability, and why this case continues to stay with so many people.
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Nia Wilson was just 18 years old when her life was taken in a sudden, unprovoked attack at a BART station in Oakland, California. What began as a normal night—heading home with her sisters—ended in unimaginable violence.

In this episode of Black Girl Gone, we tell Nia’s story—who she was, what happened that night, and the impact her murder had on her family and community. Even after an arrest and conviction, one question still lingers…

Why?

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25-year-old Keosha Gilmore was shot and killed while sitting in a car outside her home in Mattapan, Massachusetts. At first, the shooting raised more questions than answers especially when it became clear she was the only one targeted.

As investigators worked to understand why, the case stalled, and for months, there were no clear leads. But a detail from Keosha’s past would eventually bring everything into focus, revealing a motive rooted in rejection, obsession, and a connection that had been overlooked.

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The disappearance of Cajairah Jae Fraise raises more questions than answers.

More than three years later, her case is still defined by limited information, conflicting accounts, and a lack of sustained attention. In this Afterthoughts episode, we unpack the early response, the differences between the family and police narratives, and why a case like this hasn’t received more visibility.
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