Senseless True Crime Podcast

Shanetelle B.
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Senseless True Crime is a true crime podcast created and hosted by Shanetelle B, an advocate for the missing, murdered, and forgotten.  Behind every senseless act… is a victim who deserved better. Their voices matter. Their stories deserve to be told.  Each week we dive into the most haunting stories of lives stolen, families shattered, and justice demanded. From missing persons cases to exclusive interviews with the families of crime victims, combined with archival audio footage, investigative research, an analysis & breakdown of police interrogations and courtroom footage. ⚠️DUE TO THE GRAPHIC NATURE OF THIS PODCAST LISTENER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY‼️ *Shanetelle B is dedicated to telling difficult stories with emotional honesty and depth.  Researching and narrating these cases can be psychologically heavy, there may be times when she intentionally steps back to reset and protect her mental health. These pauses are purposeful and necessary to preserve both the integrity of the work and the quality of the show. DISCLAIMER:  This podcast is presented for informational and educational purposes only.  Its intent is to raise awareness, encourage public discussion, and examine issues related to crime, justice, and societal impact while giving a voice to the silenced.  The information shared in each episode is based on publicly available sources, including court records, news reporting, and firsthand accounts where available. While every effort is made to present information accurately and responsibly, this podcast does not claim to provide legal conclusions or definitive interpretations of events. Opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and are not statements of fact. References to individuals, organizations, or events are made in the context of reporting and commentary and are not intended to defame, misrepresent, or harm any person or entity. This podcast does not provide legal, medical, or professional mental health advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek qualified professionals for guidance related to their specific circumstances.   This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under Fair Use- Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and news reporting. All rights remain with the original copyright holders. 

  1. Oct 19

    S12:E1: The Senseless Murder of Tashley Gateley "A Beautiful Soul"

    Content warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, gun violence, and the death of a parent. Listener discretion advised.  On the night of September 13, 2026, Plano, Texas police were called to a home on Lake Stream Drive. Inside, they found 32-year-old Tashley Gateley, a mother of five, fatally shot. Tashley had moved into the home just months earlier to escape an abusive relationship with her ex-boyfriend, 31-year-old William Grundy. According to her family, he let himself in with a spare key while her children were inside. Grundy fled in a black Dodge Charger. One of Tashley’s children wrote down his license plate number, a detail that helped investigators track him to a hotel the next morning. When Texas troopers tried to stop him, he refused, fired shots toward them, and led them on a pursuit up I-35 that ended in a crash and fire. He was found dead. In this episode, we remember Tashley as her sister describes her, a “beautiful soul”, and look at what happened, how investigators found the suspect, and the warning signs and risks that can surround a person leaving an abusive relationship. Tashley’s family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and therapy for her five children. Support Tashley’s Children After Her Loss: https://gofund.me/64038c38 If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233, or by texting START to 88788. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with us!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/senselesstruecrimepodcast Facebook: Senseless True Crime Podcast  Have a case you would like considered on the show?  Email: senselesstruecrime@gmail.com

  2. Oct 12

    S11:E10: The Senseless Murders of Jade Benning & Baby Ivy Blair "Poisoned Promises"

    On the night of February 25, 2023, Jade Benning and her boyfriend, former Tennessee Titans scout Blaise Taylor, sat together painting canvases for the nursery of their unborn daughter. Hours later, Jade was rushed to a Nashville hospital, deathly ill. Taylor told 911 she was having an allergic reaction. The truth, prosecutors would later argue, was far darker: her drink had been laced with a lethal dose of cocaine. Jade's unborn daughter, a baby girl she'd already named Ivy, died two days later. Jade herself was taken off life support and died on March 6 — her 25th birthday. It would be another year before Taylor was arrested and charged with her murder. This episode follows the case from that final night — the nursery paintings, the frantic phone call to a friend, the medical evidence that unraveled Taylor's story — through the nine-day trial that ended in his conviction, and the devastating victim impact statement from Jade's mother, who said her daughter believed, until the very end, that she was safe. Rest in peace - Jade Benning and Baby Ivy Blair If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available 24/7:  📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233  💬 Text "START" to 88788  🌐 thehotline.org Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with us!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/senselesstruecrimepodcast Facebook: Senseless True Crime Podcast  Have a case you would like considered on the show?  Email: senselesstruecrime@gmail.com

  3. Oct 3

    S11:E9: The Senseless Murder of Lovay Williams "The Silent Witness"

    On a quiet Sunday afternoon in Washington Heights, police arrive for a routine welfare check — and find 27-year-old Lovay Williams dead inside her own apartment, her seven-year-old daughter still there beside her. Neighbors described Lovay as a woman who kept to herself, who they rarely saw without her child, and gave no outward sign that anything was wrong. But behind her apartment door was a relationship spiraling toward violence. This episode traces the hours before Lovay was found and surveillance footage of a mysterious man seen entering and leaving the apartment building multiple times.  This is a story of a young mother whose life was taken senselessly, and a community left to carry the weight of unanswered questions and how domestic violence hides in plain sight —often dismissed as private, until a child was left alone with the truth no one else saw coming. Rest in Peace- Lovay Williams 🙏🕊️  If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available 24/7:  📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233  💬 Text "START" to 88788  🌐 thehotline.org  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with us!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/senselesstruecrimepodcast Facebook: Senseless True Crime Podcast  Have a case you would like considered on the show?  Email: senselesstruecrime@gmail.com

  4. Sep 20

    S11:E8: The Senseless Murder of Shakeema Davis (30) "No Wasn't Enough"

    Crown Heights, Brooklyn (NY) – On August 18, 2026—30‑year‑old Shakeema Davis hosted a barbecue at Lincoln Terrace Park—a simple gathering meant for family, and friends. But as the night went on, an unexpected visitor arrived–  25-year-old Deandre Creary, a man Shakeema had gone on only one date with, whose interest had turned into obsession. Witnesses say Creary spent the night pressing her attention, growing more aggressive with every drink he consumed. When Shakeema rejected his sexual advances, the tension erupted and in front of her 7‑year‑old son, Creary allegedly attacked Shakeema, stabbing her repeatedly as witnesses screamed for help.  Creary fled New York, sparking a multi‑state search. His arrest brought answers, but not relief, to a community grappling with the brutality of a killing rooted in entitlement, obsession, and intimate partner violence.  This episode traces the final hours of Shakeema’s life, the investigation that followed, and the rising pattern of domestic violence that emerges when rejection becomes a trigger for rage.  Rest in Peace Shakeema Davis 🕊️🙏 If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available. In the United States, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224. You can also visit www.thehotline.org to chat online with a trained advocate. Support is available 24 hours a day and is confidential. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with us!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/senselesstruecrimepodcast Facebook: Senseless True Crime Podcast  Have a case you would like considered on the show?  Email: senselesstruecrime@gmail.com

  5. Sep 14

    S11:E7: The Senseless Murder of Shakeia Allen (27) "In Broad Daylight"

    Parkville, Maryland — On April 21, 2024–Shakeia Allen had just moved into her new apartment hoping for a fresh start. Instead, her final moments became a desperate plea for safety. Police say Shakeia was chased through the parking lot by her estranged boyfriend, Amir Johnson, who then shot her multiple times at close range as witnesses screamed for him to stop. For more than two years, Johnson remained on the run. The U.S. Marshals offered a reward for his capture, but all leads went cold, and her family lived in the shadow of unanswered justice. Then, in August 2026, everything shifted: Johnson was arrested in Maine on unrelated domestic violence charges and finally indicted for Shakeia’s murder.  This episode traces Shakeia’s life, the terror of that night, the long manhunt that followed, and the staggering outcry of intimate partner violence that continues to claim the lives of women across the country.  Listen to S11:E7: “In Broad Daylight” to find out how this heartbreaking case unfolded.  Rest in Peace Shakeia Allen 🙏🕊️ If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available. In the United States, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224. You can also visit www.thehotline.org to chat online with a trained advocate. Support is available 24 hours a day and is confidential. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with us!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/senselesstruecrimepodcast Facebook: Senseless True Crime Podcast  Have a case you would like considered on the show?  Email: senselesstruecrime@gmail.com

  6. Sep 8

    S11:E6: The Senseless Murder of Jada Sellers (17) "Sins of the Father"

    ⚠️This episode includes discussions of suicide. If you need support, please reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 in the U.S. or online at 988 lifeline.org. Contact your local emergency services if you’re in immediate danger. Baltimore, Maryland–17-year-old Jada Sellers was larger than life. Jada was an honor student, an athlete, and a daughter with a bright future ahead - as she anticipated stepping into her senior year of high school.  On July 31, 2026, Jada was shot in Southwest Baltimore and fought for her life for twelve days before succumbing to her injuries. Police identified a suspect — but the case took a turn that no one saw coming.  S11:E6 - Examines Jada’s life, the investigation, and the troubling, complicated family history of the man who took her life. Rest in Peace - Jada Sellers 🙏🕊️ If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available. In the United States, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or TTY 1-800-787-3224. You can also visit www.thehotline.org to chat online with a trained advocate. Support is available 24 hours a day and is confidential. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or your local emergency number. Content Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. Trailers, clips, and/or pictures are used for review/commentary purposes under the rights of U.S. Code Title 17 § 107 - Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair Use Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with us!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/senselesstruecrimepodcast Facebook: Senseless True Crime Podcast  Have a case you would like considered on the show?  Email: senselesstruecrime@gmail.com

  7. Aug 31

    S11:E5: The Senseless Murder of Anitra Gunn (22) “No Safe Space”

    Crawford County, GA—On Valentine’s Day 2020, 22-year-old Fort Valley State University student Anitra Gunn disappeared. What initially appeared to be a missing-person investigation would soon become a homicide investigation when Anitra’s body was discovered days later in a wooded area in Crawford County, Georgia. An autopsy determined that she died by homicidal violence, and investigators ultimately charged her boyfriend, DeMarcus Little, with her murder. But Anitra’s story is not simply about how she died. It is about the relationship that prosecutors described as jealousy, manipulation, threats, and possessiveness—and what happened when Anitra wanted it to end. Listen to Episode 11: Episode 5: "No Safe Space" as we break down the timeline of Anitra's disappearance and the shocking outcome of the case.  Rest in Peace - Anitra Gunn 🕊️🙏 If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. You are not alone. You can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline by calling 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or by texting START to 88788. You can also chat online at thehotline.org. Support is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Content Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. Trailers, clips, and/or pictures are used for review/commentary purposes under the rights of U.S. Code Title 17 § 107 - Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair Use Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with us!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/senselesstruecrimepodcast Facebook: Senseless True Crime Podcast  Have a case you would like considered on the show?  Email: senselesstruecrime@gmail.com

  8. Aug 15

    S11:E4: The Senseless Murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez (14) "Lying in Wait"

    Hollywood, California- In September 2025, a disturbing discovery led investigators to a case that would capture national attention — the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.  Celeste’s remains were discovered inside the trunk of a vehicle belonging to musician David Anthony Burke, known professionally as D4vd.  Authorities later ruled Celeste’s death a homicide.  As investigators worked to uncover the truth, questions emerged about the circumstances leading up to her death, the relationship between Celeste and D4vd and the warning signs that may have been missed. In this episode of Senseless True Crime, we examine the timeline of Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s disappearance and death, the investigation that followed, and the ongoing pursuit of justice for a young girl whose story deserves to be remembered not only for how she died, but for the life she deserved to live. Rest in Peace - Celeste Rivas Hernandez 🙏🕊️ This episode discusses child exploitation, abuse, and homicide. Listener discretion is advised.  Content Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. Trailers, clips, and/or pictures are used for review/commentary purposes under the rights of U.S. Code Title 17 § 107 - Limitations on exclusive rights: Fair Use Send us Fan Mail Support the show Connect with us!  Instagram: www.instagram.com/senselesstruecrimepodcast Facebook: Senseless True Crime Podcast  Have a case you would like considered on the show?  Email: senselesstruecrime@gmail.com

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Senseless True Crime is a true crime podcast created and hosted by Shanetelle B, an advocate for the missing, murdered, and forgotten.  Behind every senseless act… is a victim who deserved better. Their voices matter. Their stories deserve to be told.  Each week we dive into the most haunting stories of lives stolen, families shattered, and justice demanded. From missing persons cases to exclusive interviews with the families of crime victims, combined with archival audio footage, investigative research, an analysis & breakdown of police interrogations and courtroom footage. ⚠️DUE TO THE GRAPHIC NATURE OF THIS PODCAST LISTENER DISCRETION IS STRONGLY‼️ *Shanetelle B is dedicated to telling difficult stories with emotional honesty and depth.  Researching and narrating these cases can be psychologically heavy, there may be times when she intentionally steps back to reset and protect her mental health. These pauses are purposeful and necessary to preserve both the integrity of the work and the quality of the show. DISCLAIMER:  This podcast is presented for informational and educational purposes only.  Its intent is to raise awareness, encourage public discussion, and examine issues related to crime, justice, and societal impact while giving a voice to the silenced.  The information shared in each episode is based on publicly available sources, including court records, news reporting, and firsthand accounts where available. While every effort is made to present information accurately and responsibly, this podcast does not claim to provide legal conclusions or definitive interpretations of events. Opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and are not statements of fact. References to individuals, organizations, or events are made in the context of reporting and commentary and are not intended to defame, misrepresent, or harm any person or entity. This podcast does not provide legal, medical, or professional mental health advice. Listeners are encouraged to seek qualified professionals for guidance related to their specific circumstances.   This podcast may contain copyrighted material used under Fair Use- Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and news reporting. All rights remain with the original copyright holders. 

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  • Creator
    Shanetelle B.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Senseless True Crime Media, LLC. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Senseless True Crime Podcast

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