Hunting 4 Answers: A True Crime Podcast

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Hunting 4 Answers is a true crime podcast with Hunter Gilmore centering the stories of missing and murdered Black women and girls. We raise awareness about their cases and help more people know their names. Some cases receive widespread attention, but so many others deserve to be heard. Join us Monday through Friday as we share what's known and what remains unanswered.  Because Every Story Matters.

  1. 6h ago

    Unidentified Caller: Sonya Tukes

    In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In May 2004, 22-year-old Sonya Lawona Tukes vanished from her sister's home in Tennille, Georgia. Hours earlier, she had answered a mysterious phone call. Investigators traced it to a pay phone outside of town, but they couldn't determine who was on the other end. Nearly two decades later, authorities formed a task force and conducted a new search, but Sonya remained missing. More than 22 years after her disappearance, the identity of the caller is still unknown, and her family continues to wait for answers. If you have any information about Sonya's disappearance, contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Eastman Regional Office at 478-374-6988. This is the story of Sonya Tukes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 1d ago

    Guilty, But One Question Remained: Patricia Denise Knight

    In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In January 2006, 41-year-old Patricia Denise Knight disappeared from Perry, Florida. Five years later, her disappearance was reclassified as a homicide. At the center of the eventual murder trial was a woman's account of witnessing an attack and blood evidence recovered from a bedroom. In 2013, a jury convicted a man of Patricia's murder, and he was sentenced to life in prison. But despite the guilty verdict, Patricia's remains had not been recovered, leaving one question unanswered: Where was Patricia? If you have information about Patricia Denise Knight's case, contact the Taylor County Sheriff's Office at 850-584-2429. This is the story of Patricia Denise Knight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 2d ago

    DNA in Question: Shantieya Smith

    In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In May 2018, 26-year-old Shantieya Smith left her home in Chicago to run a quick errand and never returned. Nearly two weeks later, her body was discovered inside a garage just blocks from home. Her death was ruled a homicide, and police identified a person of interest. But as her mother pushed for answers, conflicting information about DNA evidence raised new questions about the investigation. As of November 2023, no one had been charged with Shantieya's murder, and her family was still searching for answers. If you have any information that could help investigators, please contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-746-6000. You can also submit an anonymous tip at https://www.cpdtip.com. This is the story of Shantieya Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 3d ago

    Four Blocks, No Trace: Melissa & Jasmine Collins

    In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In August 1991, 17-year-old Melissa Collins and her seven-month-old daughter, Jasmine, disappeared from Akron, Ohio. They were reportedly headed to a grocery store just four blocks away, but neither returned. Inside the apartment, Melissa's mother found belongings that raised questions about whether they had planned to leave. The man who provided the account of their last known movements would later be identified as a suspect, but he died before police could interview him about the case. More than 35 years later, Melissa and Jasmine are still missing. If you have any information about their disappearance, contact the Akron Police Department at 330-375-2530. This is the story of Melissa and Jasmine Collins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 6d ago

    The Text Said Otherwise: Shakeira Rucker

    In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In November 2023, 37-year-old Shakeira Rucker disappeared after leaving her home in Winter Springs, Florida, with her estranged husband. The next morning, her daughter received a text from Shakeira's phone saying she was on her way home, but she never arrived. As her family searched for answers, her husband was arrested in connection with a separate shooting involving another woman and her family. Then, one week after Shakeira vanished, investigators made a devastating discovery inside a storage unit rented by her husband. This is the story of Shakeira Rucker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. Oct 15

    Hunting 4 Answers: Before The Harm - Part 2

    Why do we sometimes question ourselves before questioning the situation we're in? Fear, hope, and past experiences can influence how we interpret concerning behavior and what we decide to do about it.In this continuation of Before the Harm, licensed clinical social worker and therapist Adelia Johnson joins us to discuss self-doubt, unhealthy relationship dynamics, and the emotions that can make difficult situations even harder to navigate.We also talk about how to support someone without judgment and how we can begin rebuilding trust in our own judgment. Catch up on Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgiW4C1NCjo  Additional Resources & SupportThese resources offer information and support related to unhealthy relationships, boundaries, emotional well-being, and personal safety. Some specifically address domestic violence and intimate partner abuse. National Domestic Violence HotlineFree, confidential support available 24/7Call: 800-799-7233Text: START to 88788https://www.thehotline.org  Love Is RespectConfidential dating and relationship support for young people, available 24/7Call: 866-331-9474Text: LOVEIS to 22522https://www.loveisrespect.org  WomensLaw.orgLegal information and safety resources related to domestic violence and abuse.https://www.womenslaw.org  988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFree, confidential crisis and emotional support available 24/7Call or text: 988https://988lifeline.org  Personal Safety Planning ToolAn online tool for creating a personalized safety plan.https://safety-plan.loveisrespect.org  For more information and resources, visit https://hunting4answers.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. Oct 14

    A Room Left Untouched: Deborah Taylor

    In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In September 1994, 42-year-old Deborah Taylor traveled from Virginia Beach to Northern Virginia with her longtime boyfriend. After checking into a hotel, Deborah called her mother. It would be the last known communication from her. Her boyfriend later said Deborah had taken a taxi and left him. And six days later, he was dead. When authorities returned to the hotel room where the couple had stayed, they found blood on the mattress and walls, but Deborah was never found. More than three decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved. If you have any information that could help investigators find Deborah, contact the Virginia Beach Police Department Cold Case Squad at **757-385-4241** or email **CCHU@vbgov.com**. This is the story of Deborah Taylor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. Oct 13

    Separate Places: Makaila Luckey

    In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In November 2023, the remains of an unidentified woman were discovered in a wooded area in Cincinnati. For months, investigators tried to find out who she was. Then, a social media post reached the right person, ultimately leading investigators to 25-year-old Makaila Luckey. But identifying Makaila only answered one of the questions surrounding her case. As of this recording, her homicide remains unsolved, and police are still looking for information about her final days, including where she was and who she may have been with. If you have any information that could help the investigation, call the Cincinnati Police Department Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542 or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040. This is the story of Makaila Luckey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hunting 4 Answers is a true crime podcast with Hunter Gilmore centering the stories of missing and murdered Black women and girls. We raise awareness about their cases and help more people know their names. Some cases receive widespread attention, but so many others deserve to be heard. Join us Monday through Friday as we share what's known and what remains unanswered.  Because Every Story Matters.

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    The Black Effect Network
  • Creator
    The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    457
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Hunting 4 Answers: A True Crime Podcast
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