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No Tears For Black Girls

No Tears For Black Girls

Delve into the forgotten stories of black women in true crime and missing persons cases that are often hidden by the media’s blind eye. Written and produced by acclaimed writer John Reedburg and hosted by Samantha Paul. Don’t miss a single episode—subscribe now to stay informed! New episodes drop ev...

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Justice for Josefina: Brother Claims Hate Crime in Brutal Murder Trial | EXCLUSIVE
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Justice for Josefina: Brother Claims Hate Crime in Brutal Murder Trial | EXCLUSIVE
May 14, 2024

Justice for Josefina: Brother Claims Hate Crime in Brutal Murder Trial | EXCLUSIVE

The brutal slaying of young Josefina Catherine Cunningham has shaken the once-quiet town of Rensselaer, New York. As the trial date for Robert J. Fisher, the suspected killer, nears, her grief-stricken family demands answers…
Sisters in Death: The Tragic Murders of Ana Matias and Destini Smothers
May 13, 2024

Sisters in Death: The Tragic Murders of Ana Matias and Destini Smothers

In this harrowing episode of No Tears For Black Girls, we delve into the brutal murders of 14-year-old Ana Matias and young mother Destini Smothers. In 2008, Ana was left in the care of a man who claimed to be her father, on…
A Brush With Death - Samantha's Story - Part One
May 3, 2024

A Brush With Death - Samantha's Story - Part One

This is the first installment from our new playlist series entitled, "A Brush With Death."
Recent Tragedies in Columbus and Milwaukee Expose Harsh Reality for Black Women: The Loss of Lo-Letha Hall and Sade Robinson
April 22, 2024

Recent Tragedies in Columbus and Milwaukee Expose Harsh Reality for Black Women: The Loss of Lo-Letha Hall and Sade Robinson

Black women are six times more likely to be killed than white women, and it's not just a few isolated cases. A recent study blames "structural social inequities" for the staggering disparity, which has only increased by 73% …
Fatal Eclipse: The Chilling Tale of Danielle Ayoka
April 14, 2024

Fatal Eclipse: The Chilling Tale of Danielle Ayoka

Danielle Johnson was freaking out about the eclipse. The astrology guru and "divine healer" warned her followers on TikTok about the upcoming celestial event, saying it was a battle between good and evil. But just days later…
Exclusive: Federal Investigation Exposes Diddy's Leaked Recordings of Beyonce and Jay Z
April 11, 2024

Exclusive: Federal Investigation Exposes Diddy's Leaked Recordings of Beyonce and Jay Z

Was the rumored Federal investigation actually responsible for leaking Diddy's private recordings of Beyonce and Jay Z?
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Recent Blog Posts

Justice for Josefina: Unthinkable Horror Hate Crime Victim

Introduction In the heart-wrenching story we delve into today, we'll explore the unimaginable pain and grief endured by Josefina Cunningham's family since her tragic murder. This blog post will serve as an extension of the episode "Justice for Jose…

Surviving a Near-Death Experience: Samantha's Testimony

Surviving a Near-Death Experience: Samantha's Testimony Introduction In the latest episode of our podcast, "A Brush With Death - Samantha's Story - Part One," we had the profound privilege of sharing Samantha's harrowing near-death experience. Lis…

Marjorie Harvey: A Woman of Mystery and Suspicion

The Enigma of Marjorie Harvey Marjorie Harvey, the wife of renowned comedian Steve Harvey, is a woman shrouded in mystery and speculation. Her glamorous lifestyle and luxurious possessions have made her a target of constant attention, but beneath t…
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About the Host

John Reedburg

Writer / Producer

John Reedburg is an award-winning author, filmmaker, and multimedia producer. In 2021, his book, Cracks of Light, was a Readers Favorite Book Award Winner for Urban Fiction, and an Amazon Top 10 listee. He holds MFA degrees in Creative Writing and Screenwriting/Directing from Antioch University, Los Angeles, and Chapman University respectively.
He is also an alumnus of USC’s Guy Hanks and Marvin Miller Screenwriting Fellowship Program. Most recently, he is the writer and creator of the podcast series, No Tears For Black Girls, recently rated by Feedspot as one of the top 20 Black True Crime Podcasts to watch in 2024.

Reviews

Excellent Poscast

"Everything about this podcast is great! Very informative with excellent explanations as well as execution of the story. I also love the fact that there is not any annoying background noise/music that…"

Black Diamonddd78 | Feb. 27, 2024

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Great stories, fresh take on true crime

"I love these stories because they are narratives not heard in the media or other platforms. Listening to these stories being told is almost as reading a book or a morning newspaper about the latest c…"

SaNaya Naye | Sept. 24, 2023
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