Emani Gabrielle Moss was ten years old. Her family called her “Angelface.” She loved reading, dancing, and cooking, and her fourth-grade teacher remembered a child with a beautiful smile who always wanted to help people.

But behind that smile, Emani was trying to survive. She went to school bruised and afraid. She disclosed abuse. She ran away. Teachers, relatives, police, and child-protection workers encountered pieces of her story—and still, she was returned to the home where she was being harmed.

In this deeply difficult episode of Murder in the Black, Steph examines the warnings that came before Emani’s death, the adults and systems that had opportunities to intervene, and the family members who fought to protect her. Most importantly, this episode remembers Emani as a child: bright, helpful, loved, and deserving of the chance to grow up.

CONTENT WARNING

This episode discusses prolonged child abuse, neglect, starvation, domestic violence, the death of a child, and an attempt to conceal and destroy a child’s remains. The material is deeply distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening, and pause or skip this episode if needed.

LISTENER CALL TO ACTION

If this episode moved you, follow Murder in the Black on whatever podcast platform you use and leave a five-star review. Share Emani’s story—not because of how she died, but because of who she was. And if you know or suspect that a child is being harmed, do not assume someone else will act. Report the concern to the appropriate child-protection agency and contact emergency services if the danger is immediate.

In this Thursday episode of Murder in the Black, we cover the murder of 21-year-old Asia Adams, a West Chester University student whose life was taken inside her mother’s Germantown home in November 2004.

What first looked like a house fire quickly became something else. Investigators found Asia’s body in an upstairs bedroom, but the fire was not the beginning of the story. It was the cover-up.

This episode follows the investigation from the neighbor who heard the door, to the missing bank cards, the ATM withdrawals, the nickname “Napoleon,” Asia’s dorm room, the witness statements, and the courtroom testimony that led to convictions for Thomas Strode and Simeon Bozic.

We also talk about Asia’s life before the crime, her mother Shelah Harper’s fight for justice, and the work that came afterward through the Asia Adams Save Our Children Foundation.

At the end of the episode, we close with a True Crime in Current News segment covering recent updates in the D4vd/Celeste Rivas Hernandez preliminary hearing and the independent autopsy update in the Nolan Xavier Wells case.

Cases discussed:

Asia Adams
Thomas Strode
Simeon Bozic
Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Nolan Xavier Wells

Listen with care. This episode discusses domestic violence, murder, arson, sexual assault allegations, violence against a young woman, and the death of a teenager.

In this episode of Murder in the Black, we examine the heartbreaking case of William Deshaun Hamilton, a six-year-old boy whose skeletal remains were discovered in the woods of DeKalb County, Georgia, in 1999. Despite years of investigation, forensic testing, and national attention, William remained unidentified until 2022.

We trace the investigation from the discovery of his remains to the courtroom nearly 25 years later, exploring how advances in forensic science, facial reconstruction, and one woman's unwavering determination helped restore William's identity. We also discuss the trial of Teresa Ann Bailey Black, the verdict, and the questions that remain unanswered.

William's story is a reminder that even when decades pass, every child deserves to have their name restored—and their story told.

• The discovery of William's remains in DeKalb County, Georgia
• The early investigative clues—and why they led nowhere
• How forensic science evolved over two decades
• The role of facial reconstructions in identifying unidentified children
• Ava McNeil's determination to uncover the truth
• How a single tip finally identified "Clifton John Doe"
• The arrest and trial of Teresa Ann Bailey Black
• The verdict, sentencing, and unanswered questions surrounding William's death

TimeLine

00:05 – The evening that changed everything

00:35 – A devastating discovery in DeKalb County

01:16 – The first clues investigators uncovered

02:21 – Why the cause of death remains unknown

03:57 – The decades-long search for William's identity

05:09 – Buried as "Clifton John Doe"

06:15 – Forensic evidence and overlooked clues

07:58 – Why investigators believed William had been abandoned

09:41 – DNA testing and the limitations of the late 1990s

10:55 – The importance of forensic facial reconstructions

13:32 – Ava McNeil's recognition and relentless search for answers

15:28 – The reconstruction that reignited the investigation

16:52 – William's life before he disappeared

17:53 – Leaving Charlotte and William's disappearance

20:47 – The tip that finally solved the mystery

22:37 – Giving William his name back

23:48 – The trial of Teresa Ann Bailey Black

36:31 – The verdict and sentencing

41:57 – William's legacy and the search for justice

Sources

• FOX 5 Atlanta. "Boy's remains found in cemetery still not identified 20 years later." Published February 27, 2019.
• FOX 5 Atlanta. "Teresa Ann Black murder trial: Old friend testifies against mother accused of murdering son in Atlanta." Published January 3, 2024.
• FOX 5 Atlanta. "Teresa Ann Black Trial: Mother accused of murdering 6-year-old son waives last chance to testify." Published January 8, 2024.
• FOX 5 Atlanta. "Teresa Black trial: Mother sentenced to 10 years for concealing son's death." Updated January 12, 2024.
• A&E Crime + Investigation. "A Decades-Old Cold Case Ends With the ID of a Young Boy, and His Mother Charged With Murder." Published December 16, 2022; updated August 27, 2025.
• Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) press releases and case information.
• DeKalb County Medical Examiner records and publicly reported court proceedings.
• Public court reporting and news coverage reviewed to verify the investigation timeline, trial proceedings, verdict, and sentencing.

Private First Class LaVena Johnson was just 19 years old when she died while serving in Iraq in 2005. The U.S. Army ruled her death a suicide, but her family—led by her father, John Johnson—has spent nearly two decades questioning that conclusion. In this episode, we examine the official investigation, the inconsistencies that continue to fuel public debate, and why LaVena's death remains one of the military's most discussed unresolved cases.

We carefully separate documented facts from allegations and explore the competing theories surrounding her death, including the family's belief that critical questions were never answered. We also discuss the broader conversation about military accountability, violence against women in the armed forces, and what families face when they challenge official findings.

In True Crime in Current News, we provide updates on the disappearance of Nolan Wells and the ongoing custody case involving Alicia Brown and her missing daughter, Aaliyah.

In this episode:

• The life and military service of LaVena Johnson
• The Army's official ruling and the evidence cited
• The Johnson family's unanswered questions
• Competing theories surrounding her death
• Military accountability and transparency
• Nolan Wells case update
• Alicia Brown custody and missing child update

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In this episode of Murder in the Black, we look at the case of Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr. and the murders of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham.

This story is not just about how Matthew was eventually caught. It is about the years before that: the college allegations, the DNA that sat without a name attached to it, the missed opportunities, and the systems that treated each warning sign like it belonged in a separate folder.

Morgan Harrington disappeared in 2009 after leaving a Metallica concert in Charlottesville, Virginia. Years later, UVA student Hannah Graham disappeared after a night out in the same city. DNA evidence eventually connected Matthew to a 2005 Fairfax assault, Morgan's case, and Hannah's case.

The question at the center of this episode is not only what Jesse Matthew did. It is how many times he could have been stopped before another woman was harmed.

Because predators do not live in folders.

This episode discusses sexual assault allegations, abduction, homicide, missing persons cases, violence against women, and institutional failures around campus safety.

• Jesse Matthew's early background and college football years
• Sexual assault allegations at Liberty University and Christopher Newport University
• The 2005 Fairfax assault and unmatched DNA profile
• Morgan Harrington's disappearance after the 2009 Metallica concert
• The search for Morgan and the creation of Help Save the Next Girl
• Hannah Graham's 2014 disappearance in Charlottesville
• How CCTV helped identify Matthew as a suspect
• The DNA links between Fairfax, Morgan, and Hannah
• Matthew's arrest in Texas, guilty pleas, and life sentences
• The larger conversation around campus safety, DNA policy, and missed warning signs

After the main episode, I also cover two current stories:

• The death of Nateal Campbell, mother of NFL player Calais Campbell, and the charges against her son Ciarre Campbell
• The update in Joniah Walker's case after the Milwaukee teen, missing since 2022, was found safe

Jesse Matthew was eventually convicted in the murders of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham, but this case raises a bigger question: how many times could he have been stopped before another woman was harmed?

This episode looks at the college allegations, the 2005 Fairfax assault, the DNA links, the disappearances of Morgan and Hannah, and the institutional gaps that allowed warning signs to stay separated.

Because predators do not live in folders.

Content warning: sexual assault allegations, abduction, homicide, missing persons cases, and violence against women.

If you made it this far, thank you for sitting with these stories with me. Let me know your thoughts on the missed opportunities in this case, because I really want to hear how y'all feel about that.

For those of you who are like me and love to binge a story all the way through, episodes 6, 7, and 8 of What I Didn't See drop Sunday on the paid subscription, along with bonus journal entries with behind-the-scenes insight into Christina's thoughts.

Thank you for the support, the comments, the shares, and the way y'all continue to show up for this space. Like, follow, and share this episode with someone who follows true crime with care. I'll see y'all in the next one.

Research for this episode included public reporting from CNN, NBC News, NBC29, The Washington Post, CBS, WDBJ, and public case summaries related to Morgan Harrington, Hannah Graham, the 2005 Fairfax assault, and Jesse Matthew's convictions.

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Lisa Eatmon was a Brooklyn mother, Army veteran, and expectant mom preparing to welcome her son, Jaden Marquis. In April 2005, Lisa was found in the Hudson River, and what first seemed unclear soon became a homicide investigation.

In this episode of Murder in the Black, we walk through Lisa’s life, the discovery in Manhattan, the evidence left behind at home, and the investigation that led detectives from phone records to a sanitation dock near the Hudson River.

We also reflect on warning signs that can appear in relationships when pregnancy, accountability, secrecy, and control collide.

Content warning: homicide, pregnancy loss, intimate partner violence, and grief involving a child losing a parent.

If you or someone you love feels unsafe, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

In this episode, we revisit the tragic case of Chiquita Tate, a rising Baton Rouge criminal defense attorney whose life was violently taken inside her own law office. Chiquita was brilliant, ambitious, and building a name for herself in the courtroom when her final night at work became the center of a murder investigation.

We walk through Chiquita’s life, the timeline of her last hours, the evidence found at the scene, and the courtroom battle that followed. From DNA and hair evidence to the missing wallet, blood evidence, possible staging, and the complicated personal history between Chiquita and her husband, Greg Harris, this case raises difficult questions about violence, control, justice, and legacy.

This episode also includes a brief update and reflection on the Alexis Crawford case, another heartbreaking story involving a young woman whose future was stolen.

Key Topics

• Chiquita Tate’s life, career, and rise as a criminal defense attorney
• The timeline of her final night in Baton Rouge
• The crime scene evidence, including DNA, hair, blood evidence, and the missing wallet
• How the prosecution and defense interpreted the same evidence differently
• The role of marriage, motive, life insurance, and possible separation plans
• Greg Harris’s trial, manslaughter conviction, sentencing, and appeals
• The lasting impact of workplace and intimate-partner violence
• Chiquita’s legacy beyond the crime scene

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction and factual reporting note
01:06 - A Baton Rouge law office becomes a crime scene
02:04 - The murder of Chiquita Tate
03:02 - Chiquita’s background, ambition, and legal career
04:29 - Chiquita’s marriage to Greg Harris
09:26 - February 19, 2009: dinner, work, and her final hours
13:12 - Crime scene findings and early evidence
15:59 - The suspect list and growing focus on Greg Harris
17:31 - The discovery of Chiquita’s wallet
19:37 - Evidence from Greg and Chiquita’s home
22:17 - Possible motives: separation, control, and life insurance
24:03 - A tip that redirected investigators
26:41 - Sunglasses, DNA profiles, and forensic questions
29:18 - Court proceedings and trial strategy
36:16 - The verdict: manslaughter, not second-degree murder
37:20 - Sentencing, appeals, and legal aftermath
39:52 - Reflection on Chiquita’s life and legacy
42:51 - Update and reflection on the Alexis Crawford case
47:14 - Closing message and listener gratitude

Resources Mentioned

• DNA evidence and forensic interpretation
• Louisiana second-degree murder and manslaughter law
• Criminal appeals and post-conviction challenges
• The Alexis Crawford case
• Intimate-partner violence and workplace violence awareness

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Final Reflection

The heart of this story is not only the evidence. It is Chiquita Tate herself: a first-generation college graduate, a determined attorney, and a woman whose future was still unfolding. Her legacy reminds us to honor the lives behind the headlines and to keep speaking about violence that too often begins behind familiar doors.

In this episode of Murder in the Black, the host reflects on Latasha Harlins’ life, death, and legacy while connecting her story to racial violence, community grief, policing, and justice in America. She also shares her firsthand experience attending the Karmelo Anthony trial and examines how Black youth are viewed in courtrooms, media, and public opinion.

Key Topics

• Latasha Harlins’ life, family, and tragic death
• South Central LA in the 1980s and 1990s
• Eula Mae Love, Rodney King, and LAPD violence
• Black and Korean community tensions in South Central
• The 1992 LA Uprising and its aftermath
• The O.J. Simpson trial and distrust of the LAPD
• Cyrus Carmack-Belton and ongoing racial violence
• The Karmelo Anthony trial and courtroom experience
• Race, accountability, grief, and Black childhood

Timestamps

00:00 - Witnessing the Karmelo Anthony trial
00:23 - Latasha Harlins’ story
03:06 - Latasha’s family and move to LA
05:42 - Crystal Harlins’ death
09:15 - Black grandmothers and survival
11:07 - Latasha’s dreams
13:14 - Black/Korean tensions in South Central
14:19 - Eula Mae Love and LAPD violence
17:15 - Rodney King
21:34 - Latasha’s murder
23:22 - Sentencing and outrage
26:21 - 1992 LA Uprising
29:32 - O.J. Simpson and the LAPD
30:24 - Cyrus Carmack-Belton
31:03 - Karmelo Anthony case
36:04 - Jury composition
37:09 - Verdict impact
42:19 - Race, grief, and accountability
46:01 - James Baldwin reflection

Resources

Latasha Harlins case, Rodney King beating, 1992 LA Uprising, O.J. Simpson trial, Cyrus Carmack-Belton case, Karmelo Anthony case, James Baldwin quote.