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Murder In The Black

Steph and M.D.
Domestic Violence
True Crime
Murder
Harper Family Murders
Mental Health
Botham Jean
Alianna Defreeze
Mylon Lowe
Philadelphia
Florida
Deanna Cook
Dallas Police Department
Justice System
Detroit
Drug Abuse
Shilie Turner
Damilola Taylor
Amber Guyger
Derwin Brown
Bobby Tillman

M.D. and STEPH are sisters who share a passion for true crime. ​They are committed to highlighting stories within the black community that often do not receive the attention they deserve. This has led them to create a platform where these stories can be shared on a weekly basis through their podcast. Drawing on her legal expertise, M.D. provides the legal context of each case, while Steph delves i... more

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On December 6, 1975, Wesley Diggs returned to his home in Teaneck, New Jersey, and discovered his wife, Jean, and their four children—Audrey, Allison, Wesley Jr., and five-year-old Roger—shot to death.

There was no obvious forced entry. Nothing appe... more

On December 3, 2003, federal prosecutor Jonathan Luna left his Baltimore office shortly before midnight—but he never made it home. Hours later, his car was discovered beside a rural Pennsylvania creek, with Jonathan lying facedown beneath it. He had ... more

Steph sits down with MD to break down the Karmelo Anthony evidentiary hearing and what Judge Chitty was actually being asked to decide.

This was not a new determination of guilt or innocence. Anthony’s appellate team was requesting a new trial based... more

In 1952, Ruby McCollum walked into the office of prominent white physician and politician Doctor C. Leroy Adams in Live Oak, Florida, and fatally shot him.

Ruby never denied the shooting. What she attempted to explain was everything behind it—an all... more

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Recent Guests

Roxanne Lopez
Detective featured in cold case investigation
Episode: Loyalty, Lies & Murder: The Rene Charles Story
Ronnie Charles
Detective, Haitian community liaison
Episode: Loyalty, Lies & Murder: The Rene Charles Story
Daniel Jean-Baptiste
Man connected to the murder confession
Episode: Loyalty, Lies & Murder: The Rene Charles Story
Antonio Wheeler
Relisha Rudd's stepfather
Episode: Inside the Disappearance of Relisha Rudd
Natalie Wilson
Co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation
Black and Missing Foundation
Episode: Inside the Disappearance of Relisha Rudd

Hosts

Steph
Co-host focusing on victims and case details; long-running host with deep analytical focus.
M.D.
Host with legal context expertise; provides the legal framing and analysis for cases.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 786 ratings
  • LOVIN IT 🥰

    May I ask why am having commercials…? Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BKDebbRN
    United States2 months ago
  • Enjoy listening to this pod

    As a true crime junkie, this pod has been in my weekly rotation for a while. I enjoy the stories and information provided and would offer one suggestion to the host(s): it may be helpful to practice pronunciation and read through your scripts before the show because sometimes there are unnatural pauses and the flow sounds as though the reader isn’t comfortable. Also, ‘similar’ does not have a u sound on the second syllable, ‘ask’ is not pronounced axe, and especially does not have an x in it

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ElegantGiraffe57
    United States2 months ago
  • Sweet Spot

    I’ve been listening a while and I love the growing and consistency . Think ur in your sweet spot 🫶🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TCphilly77
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Storytelling

    I just listened to The house in crescentville. The storytelling is top notch!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    newportnewsteach
    United States4 months ago
  • Quiannah

    I absolutely enjoy listening to this podcast while driving down the roads I travel. I also appreciate the fact that there is no foul language like other podcasts, it’s refreshing! Keep it up SistA 👍🏽🫡🌺

    Apple Podcasts
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    QRoseLadyTrucker
    United States4 months ago

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Fans appreciate focus on Black communities and impactful cases.
Quality and pacing are favored when the hosts stay on-topic and clear.
Listeners praise the thorough research and respectful storytelling.
Some listeners want fewer commercials during episodes.
A few reviews note audio quality and pronunciation inconsistencies as room for improvement.

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Talking Points

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Did Karmelo Anthony Receive a Fair Trial? An Attorney Breaks Down the Evidentiary Hearing
Q: What burden does the defense have to meet to obtain a new trial in this context?
The defense must demonstrate that the errors were so egregious that they would have changed the outcome of the trial, a particularly high standard that involves showing prejudicial impact and constitutional violations.
Did Karmelo Anthony Receive a Fair Trial? An Attorney Breaks Down the Evidentiary Hearing
Q: Before we discuss the testimony, what exactly was Judge Chitty being asked to decide during this evidentiary hearing?
They were evaluating whether the appellate defense could obtain a new trial by arguing constitutional errors, focusing on whether the alleged 'gentleman's agreement' and other issues affected the fairness of the trial rather than guilt or innocence.
When the Voice Sounds Real: A.I., Fear, and the Cost of Believing Too Fast
Q: What do you think about the role of fear in this situation?
Fear, while real for Brock, can lead to unreasonable actions if shaped by societal biases and assumptions about danger.
When Truth Is Treated Like a Threat: The Murder of Kim Groves
Q: What does it mean to see Black police officers who you hope would try to come in and change things actually bring more crime and sinister acts to the community?
The idea of seeing Black officers as potential good guys is complicated by instances where they engage in violence against their own community, raising uncomfortable questions about trust and accountability.
The Distance Fire Creates
Q: How do we weigh neurological explanations against intentional, repeated behavior?
The criminal justice system grapples with how to balance mental health defenses with accountability for sustained planning and harmful actions, especially in cases that involve severe implications like consecutive life sentences.

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A weekly true-crime show focused on stories within Black communities, blending meticulous investigative narration with legal context provided by a credentialed host. The co-host duo drives detailed case explorations, often spotlighting lesser-known incidents and the human impact on families and communities. Noteworthy strengths include thorough research, respectful storytelling, and a clear division of labor where legal analysis and victim-focused detail complement each other. The format tends to balance narrative drive with careful examination of evidence and systemic issues, making it a strong pick for listeners who want depth beyond surface-level sensationalism.

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2. Ronnie Charles
3. Daniel Jean-Baptiste
4. Antonio Wheeler
5. Natalie Wilson

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