I'm Not A Lawyer But: The Debrief

Welcome to Season 2 of the UnderReported Podcast. I’m Melanie your report-hers and on this podcast I share stories of crimes committed against black women and girls bc they are underreported in the media… When a woman frantically bursts into the Palmdale police station saying that she just found her best friend dead, police immediately spring into action. They go and process the crime scene, interview family, friends and anyone who knew her looking for answers. their investigation ultimately leads to the arrest of the victim's boyfriend, Louis…but when Louis provides an indisputable alibi…police realize things are not always as they seem. This is the shocking and sad underreported story of Lanell Barsock. References: https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/dateline-the-last-day-larene-austin-convicted-killing-lanell-barsock https://thecinemaholic.com/lanell-barsock-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/ https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/dateline-the-last-day/5173109310505891112?orig_ref=https://www.google.com/ https://theavtimes.com/2017/11/10/palmdale-womans-conviction-upheld-for-fatally-shooting-ex-lover/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s story is equally as baffling as it is heartbreaking. It goes back over 20 years, when one family's life was forever changed…in the worst possible way. It starts off the way many of us, parents in particular, end our days… you're kids have already gone to bed and before you turn it in for the night yourself, you do room checks…make sure your kids are in their rooms, confirm they are peacefully sleeping in their bed and then head to bed yourself….and before you know it, your alarm is sounding and you return to that same room to wake your kids up for school…but what happens when one of you kids. Your child. Your baby. The one you JUST kissed goodnight is not in that bed.. Or that room. Or the house. She’s missing… And not only is she missing but all the signs are pointing to her NOT being taken…but instead that she instead she LEFT. Stay tuned as we tell the UnderReported story of Asha Degree, a 9 year old girl that has been missing for 22 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I’m going to tell you the story of how a quick and casual run to the grocery store almost turned deadly... BUT because of the quick thinking and determination of the young woman in today's episode, she was able to save her own life by using something almost all of us have in our possession… ….so stick around for this story because you may learn something that could help save your life or the life of someone you know. This is the UnderReported story of Jaila Gladden --- This true crime podcast was filmed 2 years ago...before deciding on if I will bring the series back, I wanted to share these stories. These episodes contain a lot of violence, including sexual violence, assault and murder and while it is heartbreaking and extremely tough to talk about them, I felt sharing their stories was important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A couple of years ago my sister & I recorded a few episodes of a true crime podcast we were starting called UnderReported…with the intent to report on stories about crimes against Black Women. This was the first episode we recorded about 2 year old Teekah Lewis (so give us some grace) We have about 5 episodes, let me know if y’all wanna see the rest. If you have any Information about Teekah Lewis reach out: Tacoma Police Department 253-798-4721 Federal Bureau of Investigation 202-324-3000 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s story is a tragic one. Its the story of how what seemed to be a random & innocent facebook encounter turned deadly...but not for the reasons you think. Its actually much much more sinister and twisted than that. So stick around to hear how this story goes from bad to worse with every new piece of information that's uncovered. Its the UnderReported story of 16 year old Shania Gray. -- This true crime podcast was filmed 2 years ago...before deciding on if I will bring the series back, I wanted to share these stories. These episodes contain a lot of violence, including sexual violence, assault and murder and while it is heartbreaking and extremely tough to talk about them, I felt sharing their stories was important. I hope you will join me in sending prayers and love to Shania Gray's family and everyone who loved her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 2 from the true crime podcast Me and Melissa started, called UnderReported. This episode is about Bianca Roberson. Let me know if yall want to see the rest of the episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s case is heartbreaking, tragic, confusing and just sad. It’s about a 19 year old woman, who is freshly into adulthood and checking off all her boxes. Shes living alone, Her mom has recently bought her a car, she’s in school for culinary arts and shes an assistant manager at a sandwich shop. She is living the “Im out my mama’s house” life! She has everything going for her but that comes to a premature end when shes found over 300 miles away in a wooded area behind a church. DEAD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You ever get a feeling that something or someone isn't right. Your intuition kicks in and tells you to run, hide, go the other way, make another choice. Well Today I’m going to tell you a story about a woman trusting her instincts. She did all the things she was “supposed to” because she knew something wasn't right, she called the police, told her mom, warned her friends, and was STILL met with a premature death. This is the UnderReported g story of 28 year old Kanika Powell. These episodes contain a lot of violence, including sexual violence, assault and murder and while it is heartbreaking and extremely tough to talk about them, I felt sharing their stories was important. *This podcast was recorded 2 years ago...and I am ACTIVELY working on new episodes! Ill be creating an email address & would love for you to send me the names of any women & girls stories I should look into. Thanks for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the LAST episode from the first batch that Melissa and I recorded in 2021! I know these were a bit scattered (storytelling and our backdrop lol) BUT this next season is going to be so much BETTER! Thank you for watching! New Episodes on the way!!! This is a story that you may have heard before. It got quite a bit of publicity in the wake of George Floyds murder in 2020. And once I give you the headline, you'll understand why…. The Headline is: 40 year old Black woman attends a sleepover with 7 White Women and 3 men and ends up accidentally falling off the balcony to her death. In Forsyth county GA, a county known for its lack of diversity. The story has all the elements of a true crime documentary… STICK around as I walk you through details you may or may not know - and then you can draw your own conclusion. This is the UnderReported story of 40 year old Tamla Horsford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trailer for UnderReported Season 2. New Episodes coming Monday, August 28th and will be released weekly after that! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices