A Sip Of Redrum

Brittany Nichole and Deja Symone
  • 4.4 (43)
  • True Crime
  • Updated Weekly

Welcome to " A Sip Of Redrum," a gripping true crime podcast that dives deep into the often overlooked narrative of crime and justice within the Black community. This podcast explores the stories behind real-life cases, shedding light on the complexities of race, systemic injustice, and societal impact. Each episode features in-depth storytelling and heartfelt conversations about those impacted by crime. Join us as we uncover the hidden narratives behind the headlines, challenge prevailing stereotypes, and shine a light on the systemic issues that affect our communities. With compassion and rigor, "A Sip Of Redrum" seeks to not just inform but also to inspire dialogue and understanding. Tune in to " A Sip Of Redrum" and discover the untold stories that deserve to be told. IG: @a_sip_of_redrum_pod TicTok: @asipofredrumpodcast Email: asipofredrumpodcast@yahoo.com

  1. 6d ago

    She's a Runner She's a Track Star

    CASE FILE EPISODE 19] | She's a Runner, She's a Track Star THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE • The Pour: Photo Finish • The Ingredients: Premium White Rum, Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Red Chili Infusion • The Vibe: A deceptively smooth, tropical pour with an unexpected, burning heat that reflects the tragic fall of a bright young star and the dark betrayal lurking beneath a mother's grieving facade. THE SUBJECT • Name: Shilie LaShay Turner • Date of Incident: January 17, 1993 (Found February 20, 1993) • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Fairmount Park) • Status: Solved THE TIMELINE • January 17, 1993 (Late Night): 15-year-old track star Shilie Turner visits a friend, grabs a late-night bite, and is seen boarding the SEPTA bus to head home. • January 18, 1993 – February 1993: Shilie fails to arrive home; her mother, Vivian King, leads frantic public searches, marches in rallies, and hands out flyers claiming her daughter was kidnapped. • February 20, 1993: The Last Known Sighting. Shilie’s body is discovered in a shallow grave in Fairmount Park; investigators soon uncover that her own mother shot her six times following an argument, unraveling a sickening web of deception. EVIDENCE LOCKER • The Map: Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA • The "Deep Dive" ean Girl Murders- Season 3, Episode 6: Running For Her Life Payback- Season 3, Episode 9: Running From the Devil Oxygen True Crime Article: 'Full Of Evil': Mother Of Teen Track Star 'Laughed' After Confessing To Brutally Murdering Her Youtube: A missing track star & a psychic medium! Shilie Turner & Valerie Morrison's connection #215by Kandlandtarot THE RECAP "She was fast enough to outrun anyone on the track, but she couldn't outrun the monster waiting for her in her own home." >Follow @: Instagram,TikTok,Facebook

    She's a Runner She's a Track Star

  2. Jul 17

    FL Friday: Exes and Ambushes

    CASE FILE [EPISODE 18] | The Case of Dante Grant THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE The Pour: The Sharp Edge Sangria • The Ingredients: White Rum, Peach Schnapps, Cabernet Sauvignon Float The Vibe: A deceptively sweet and tropical blend that masks a dark, bleeding red layer of red wine pierced clean through by a sword—perfectly reflecting a sunny teenage facade that hid a sharp, pre-planned ambush. THE SUBJECT Name: Dwight "DJ" Dante Grant Date of Incident: October 2021 Location: Miramar, Florida • Status: Solved THE TIMELINE • Early October 2021: A calculated plot begins to form when a classmate is pressured by a jealous individual to act as bait, ultimately setting a deadly lure. • October 2021 (Night of the Ambush): Dante is lured out under the impression of a routine meetup, completely unaware of the violent trap waiting in the wings. • October 2021: The Last Known Sighting. Dante enters a dark residential stairwell where he is suddenly ambushed from the shadows by multiple attackers brandishing a weapon purchased online. EVIDENCE LOCKER • The Map: Miramar, FL • Between the Cheats S2 E1 (Tubi) THE RECAP "When jealousy turns lethal, a bright light can be snuffed out in a matter of seconds. They thought the shadows would protect their secrets, but the truth always finds a way to burn right through the smoke." >Follow @: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

    FL Friday: Exes and Ambushes

  3. Jul 9

    Set it Off

    CASE FILE [EPISODE #17 | Set it Off THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE • The Pour: Return to Sender • The ingredients: Dark Spiced Rum, Bitter Campari, Spicy Ginger Beer • The Vibe: A bitter and intense pour with a sudden volatile kick that mirrors the shock of a package arriving at a doorstep, masking a lethal betrayal underneath the surface. THE SUBJECT • Name: Marcus Toney • Date of Incident: February 16, 2000 • Location: Chicago, Illinois (South Side) • Status: Solved THE TIMELINE • Early 2000: Marcus Toney's estranged wife, Lisa, and her secret lover, Sienky Lallemand, steal Marcus's identity to run up over $200,000 in fraudulent debt. • February 2000: Marcus discovers the massive identity theft and prepares to alert the police, unknowingly triggering his wife and her lover's deadly backup plan. • February 16, 2000: The Last Known Sighting. Marcus receives and opens what looks like a gift-wrapped package delivered right to his home; the booby-trapped pipe bombs inside detonate instantly. EVIDENCE LOCKER (Visuals & Links) • The Map: [South Side, Chicago, IL] • The "Deep Dive" Source: > Killer Relationships with Faith Jenkins: Season 4 Episode 6- Seduced & Swindled > Snapped: Killer Couples: Season 7 Episode 8- Lisa Toney & Sienky Lallemond >https://www.atf.gov/our-history/historical-articles/marcus-toney-case >https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca7/06-3071/06-3071-2006-11-29-order-2011-02-25.html >https://chicagoreader.com/news/seduced/#:~:text=Sherri%20Payne%20said%20she%20hadn't,he%20was%20probably%20in%20Jamaica. THE RECAP "They thought they could steal his name, line their pockets, and erase him with a package. But greed always leaves a paper trail, and love doesn't lead you to murder." >Follow @: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

    Set it Off

  4. Jul 2

    The Taillight That Caught a Serial Killer

    CASE FILE [EPISODE 01] | [The Taillight That Caught a Serial Killer] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE · The Pour: Smoke & Shadows Sour · The Ingredients: Mezcal, Fresh Lemon Juice, Charcoal-Infused Simple Syrup · The Vibe: A bold, dark cocktail with a heavy smoky layer that matches the moody, high-contrast atmosphere of uncovering a killer hidden entirely in plain sight. THE SUBJECT · Name: America Lyden, Ernestine Ryans, and Kayla Escalante · Date of Incident: May 27, 2018 · Location: 1333 Page Boulevard, Springfield, Massachusetts · Status: Solved THE TIMELINE · December 1, 2017: 34-year-old America Lyden is officially reported missing · March 18, 2018: 47-year-old mother and sister Ernestine Ryans vanishes from the area. · Spring 2018: 27-year-old Kayla Escalante is last heard from by her family, · May 27, 2018: Springfield Police pull over Stewart Weldon for a broken taillight. · June 1, 2018: Law enforcement executes a search warrant at the Page Boulevard home and uncovers the tragic remains of America, Ernestine, and Kayla. · September 28, 2021: Facing a 52-count indictment, EVIDENCE LOCKER · The Map: Page Boulevard Forensic Search Site · The Faces: Evidence Locker: Inside the Springfield Case File · The Source: Wiki, ABC News, Newspaper.com, Body in the Basement S2, E3(HBO Max), Making a Serial Killer S2, E7(Peacock) THE RECAP "He thought because these women were vulnerable, nobody would look for them. He miscalculated, because their families never stopped caring and it took a simple $15 AutoZone part to bring his whole house of horrors crashing down." >Follow @: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

    The Taillight That Caught a Serial Killer

  5. May 28

    Love, Greed and Death

    CASE FILE [S3E13] | [Love, Greed and Death] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [Grace Under Pressure] > The Ingredients:  · 2 oz Bourbon · 1 oz Honey Syrup (warm) · 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice · 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters · Top with sparkling prosecco · Instructions: Combine warm bourbon, honey syrup, and fresh lemon juice with bitters in a shaker (no ice). Express lemon oils over the coupette and stir briefly. Strain into a chilled coupette glass and gently float prosecco over the back of a spoon to create a layered, sparkling finish. Garnish with a lemon twist and stir anise. ◦ >The vibe: Bitter Sweet THE SUBJECT >Name: Selonia Reed >Date of Incident: August 23, 1987 >Location: Hammond, Louisiana >Status: Solved THE REDRUM TRAIL > Selonia and Reggie Sr meet > Within a year, Selonia and Reggie got engaged, married, and had their son Reggie Jr. > Jr and his mother Selonia hung out for the day at a local Hammond Mall. > returning home Reggie Sr. and Reggie Jr. played Nintendo games while Selonia was getting ready for her evening plans to meet with a friend at a local bar > Reggie Sr. woke up, he realized his wife was not home and began to worry. > Selonia was found > Reggie Sr. and Reggie Jr interviewed > 2011, Lieutenant Ward of the Louisiana state police got involved with the case > 2018, a new Prosecutor by the name of Taylor Anthony was assigned to the case > Trial began in November 2022 > November 18, 2022 found guilty EDVIDENCE LOCKER >The map: Hammond, Louisiana >The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook

    Love, Greed and Death

  6. May 16

    Shadows Over the U

    CASE FILE [S3E14] | [Shadows Over the U] THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE > The Pour: [The Gables After Dark] > The Ingredients:  · 1.5 oz Dark Rum (a nod to Miami’s Caribbean influences) · 3/4 oz Campari · 1/2 oz Sweet Vermouth · 2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters · Black Cherry garnish · Instructions: Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with plenty of ice until very cold. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a single black cherry at the bottom. ◦ >The vibe: complex and somber THE SUBJECT >Name: Marlin Barnes & Timwanika Lumpkins >Date of Incident: April 13th, 1996 >Location: Coral Gables, Florida >Status: Solved THE REDRUM TRAIL > Marlin Adarryl Barnes was born April 6th, 1974 > When Marlin was 17 years old moved to Miami Garden. > Marlin goes to Hargrove military Academy in Chatham, Va. > Friday April 12th, Marlin was invited to a party at Club Salvation > Saturday April 13th, 1996 Marlin and Timwanika found > On April 29th, someone calls the tip line > On April 30th LaBrant was arrested. > On May 8th LaBrant was indited > October 6th, 1998, trail started > October 28th the jury came back w/ a vote > July of 2017 the supreme court overturned the sentencing on all death penalty cases > November of 2025 LaBrant was Re sentence EDVIDENCE LOCKER >The map: Coral Gables, Florida >The faces: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook >The "Deep Dive" Source: THE RECAP: Dearh in the dorms S2 E3 (Hulu, Disney+) > The story of jealous rage

    Shadows Over the U

  7. Apr 30

    When Luck Turns Lethal Ft. Not My Brothaz Keeper's King Arthur

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    When Luck Turns Lethal Ft. Not My Brothaz Keeper's King Arthur

  8. Apr 23

    Opposites Attract

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    Opposites Attract
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Welcome to " A Sip Of Redrum," a gripping true crime podcast that dives deep into the often overlooked narrative of crime and justice within the Black community. This podcast explores the stories behind real-life cases, shedding light on the complexities of race, systemic injustice, and societal impact. Each episode features in-depth storytelling and heartfelt conversations about those impacted by crime. Join us as we uncover the hidden narratives behind the headlines, challenge prevailing stereotypes, and shine a light on the systemic issues that affect our communities. With compassion and rigor, "A Sip Of Redrum" seeks to not just inform but also to inspire dialogue and understanding. Tune in to " A Sip Of Redrum" and discover the untold stories that deserve to be told. IG: @a_sip_of_redrum_pod TicTok: @asipofredrumpodcast Email: asipofredrumpodcast@yahoo.com

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  • Creator
    Brittany Nichole and Deja Symone
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brittany Nichole and Deja Symone 2024
  • Show Website
    A Sip Of Redrum