Cases of Color

In honor of Lauren Smith-Fields birthday I wanted to discuss her story and what happened to her. On December 12th she was found unresponsive in her apartment and later pronounced dead. But the severe mishandling by police and the leniency given to the suspect in question leaves a lot of unanswered questions. On this episode I unpack what we know, the disparities in this case and what we can do to ensure Lauren Smith-Fields receives the Justice she and her family deserve. Thank you for listening to Cases of Color! Click the link to follow, support and check out Cases of Color merch! I appreciate every single one of you. LINK: https://linktr.ee/casesofcolor

How does a 20 year old biochemistry major end up at the bottom of a lake with 66 pounds of rocks attached to him. And why was the Bloomington Police Department so quick to call it a suicide. This is the case of Joseph Smedley. Thank you for listening to Cases of Color! Click the link to follow, support and check out merch! I appreciate every single one of you. LINK: https://linktr.ee/casesofcolor JUSTICE FOR JOSEPEH: www.Instagram.com/justiceforjoseph Petition to Reopen the case: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-joseph?recruiter=300702833&recruited_by_id=6f401d90-fe27-11e4-8e55-b1656c258159&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_term=psf_combo_share_abi

This was an emergency episode of Cases of Color that Anna from AnnaTudePod Pod asked me to join her on. I was honored to be on to discuss these topics. And I’m glad we made this episode together. If you aren't following me on Instagram and Twitter please keep in touch with everything Cases of Color at www.instagram.com/casesofcolor and www.twitter.com/casesofcolor

This is a 2 part episode about Phoenix Coldon. Who has been missing with no answers for years. I partnered with Anna of AnnaTude Podcast to bring this story back to the forefront of our attention. Once you finish this episode please head over to AnnaTude Pod to hear Part 2 of this story. https://linktr.ee/annatude Find Anna on social media- annatudepod Email me- Annatudepod@gmail.com Please follow me and join in on the conversation on instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor and on Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor

Here are some case updates for some of the cases I have covered since the podcast started. Thank you for listening. Please click this link to follow and support Case of Color. LINK: https://linktr.ee/casesofcolor

On October 30th a 15 year old boy went missing. On November 3rd his body was found in ankle deep water and his death was ruled a drowning. Listen to this episode to learn more about Quawan “Bobby” Charles. Please follow me and join in on the conversation on instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor and on Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor Merch: https://linktr.ee/casesofcolor

This woman was a trailblazer...a first in many ways and a pillar in her community. She was also murdered and it’s been unsolved for over 50 years. LINK: https://linktr.ee/casesofcolor

What do you make of a man getting into a police car and never being seen again. Gone without a trace for 16 years without a trace and no justice...I present to you the case of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos. Please follow me and join in on the conversation on instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor and on Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor

This episode I take a look at the murder and mishandling of Private First Class Vanessa Guillen. I talk about the timeline, what allegedly happened, and what I believe may have happened to Vanessa Guillen. My heart goes out to her family and loved one. I pray she can rest now. Please follow me and join in on the conversation on instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor and on Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor Buy Cases of Color merchandise: https://linktr.ee/casesofcolor Please check out the Preserved App and go and support the cause to get documented evidence of bullying and abuse together to help victims all over the world: https://www.gofundme.com/f/helping-100000-people-get-justice circussheep Instagram Animator/Illustrator: https://instagram.com/circussheep_?igshid=l4ce0zw668eh

This is the case of Honey Malone. Honey was murdered and although it’s been said she walked in on a robbery and was collateral damage, her mother doesn’t believe that and neither do I. Even though someone was recently arrested there are still so many unanswered questions. Please follow me and join in on the conversation on instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor and on Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor

In this episode I wanted to pay tribute to Breonna Taylor while also highlighting the erasure of black women from the movement when their lives are just as at risk of being taken by the police. This is not to attack anyone but to express a grievance that I feel as a black woman. I love you all and I’m so glad to be back. Follow Case of Color: Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor Instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor

Two friends set out on a trip and never return. Now on the 4 year anniversary of their disappearance and murder we are all still looking for answers and we still have a lot of questions. This is the case of Sidney Taylor and Krislyn Gibson.

What do we do when the justice system fails? In the case of Nate Woods the only answer considered was death. But was it too harsh? She we take a look at the state of Alabama, while also taking a hard look at the controversial death penalty. Join me during this episode of Cases of Color. Please follow me and join in on the conversation on instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor and on Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor

This is my personal thoughts on the case. And my call to action in being a better advocate for all of the voiceless children like Gabriel. Follow Case of Color: Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor Instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor

Samuel Little is now viewed as one of America’s Most Prolific Serial killers. With a total of 93 claimed kills spanning over decades. Most of his victims were black women and women of color who still need to be identified. Please listen and join me in hopefully bringing justice to the remaining unidentified victims. Please go to the FBI link below to see if you can identify any of these victims. And please share that link and this podcast to get awareness. Link: https://linktr.ee/casesofcolor FBI Website: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/samuel-little-most-prolific-serial-killer-in-us-history-100619

A pregnant woman has been missing for over a year. Her due date has long since past and she has vanished without a trace. Most importantly, we are lacking information. This case struck a nerve. Take a deep dive with me into the case of Kierra Coles.

This is my review of the heavily anticipated Netflix docuseries, Don’t Fuck With Cats. It’s a three part series with lots of twist and turns. And at the root of it all...cats just scratch the surface. Here my thoughts and my rating of this docuseries. Please follow me and join in on the conversation on instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor and on Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor

When a pedophile is murdered by one of his victims and she is facing life in prison, what are we doing wrong in our justice system? And do we as a society need to reevaluate that way that we view victime of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Follow me and let me know your thoughts on Twitter and Instagram. www.instagram.com/casesofcolor www.twitter.com/casesofcolor

This is one of the most controversial cases to blow up on social media two years ago. There has been so much speculation and so many that stick to what they believe. So this episode is full of timelines and information to showcase my opinion past the conspiracies, alleged audio footage and sunglass reflections. Let me know your thoughts after the episode on social media. And as always, thank you for your continued support. Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor Instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor

This episode is about the murder of a 19-year-old aspiring model named Bridget Shiel. Bridget was murdered and left for dead in a park in Atlanta Georgia. Even though there is some resolution, there are also still a lot of questions surrounding the murder of Bridget Shiel. Lets keep the conversation going on Twitter/Instagram. Please follow me and comment on the pinned post about this episode. I can't wait to here from all of you. Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor Instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor

This is simply me, pouring my heart out about this poor young woman that was murdered too soon. I also take the time to use this as a cautionary tale of watching who your friends are and about trusting your friends. Please take the time to follow Cases of Color on Twitter and Instagram. IG: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor

This episode is about Sage Smith. Sage Smith is a transwoman that at the age of 19, vanished without a trace since 2012. Like many others her case was not given the attention it deserves and there has been no justice or no answers for her family. I also took the time to bring awareness to the many issues that trans women face and the ones that have lost their lives in 2019.

What happened on the day that two twin girls left to get some money for bus fare but never came back. Gone without a trace and poor police work doesn't make this case any closer to being solved than it did 29 years ago. Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor Instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor

What happened to Bianca Jones? Is she still missing or was she murdered? Is her father really guilty of murdering her or was this truly a carjacking that turned into a kidnapping? Find out on this weeks episode of Cases of Color. Instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor

How does a teenage boy end up dead in a gym mat? and is the story that was given to the world actually the truth? Find out on Cases of Color. Instagram: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor Twitter: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor

How does a fall off of a deck end in death? Why was the case closed so quickly? Why don't the stories match up? And how did an adult sleepover with 11 people present yield any answers? Find out on Cases of Color. TWITTER: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor Contact Info for Family:

How does a 300-pound man standing at 6"9 disappear out of thin air with no signs to point to what happened to him? That is exactly what happened to Rico Harris. Listen to Episode 4 and find out what went wrong and share your theories on Cases of Color social media. TWITTER: www.twitter.com/casesofcolor INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/casesofcolor If you know anything please contact: YOLO County Sherriff’s Office: 530-668-5280

Little Black Girl Lost. How did a month go by without anyone noticing Relisha was missing? Did the system fail her? Did her mother fail her? What happened to her? And is she still alive?

Episode 2: What Happened To Mitrice Richardson? by Randi Johnson

This is the story of the murder of LaVena Johnson that was ruled a suicide. She was a daughter, a young woman, a private in the Army and a victim of a heinous crime labeled a suicide. Why does the autopsy report not match the findings? Why won't the Army reopen this case? Why does the crime scene not match what the Army says happened to LaVena? Find out all of that and more on this weeks episode of Cases of Color. Lets continue the conversation about LaVena Johnson on Twitter and Instagram. Follow me @casesofcolor and use the #casesofcolor to tweet your thoughts LaVena documentary: https://youtu.be/5HGhaiJZNmc Petition for LaVena: https://www.change.org/p/it-s-time-to-act-now-claim-justice-for-pfc-lavena-johnson