In the Season 4 Finale, Aja tells Devon the case of Abraham Lee Shakespeare, a Florida man who disappears after winning the Lottery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

In 2018, Kierra Coles was pregnant with her first child and on a great career path. And then, she vanished. Almost every step in the investigation came up with nothing. So, what happened to Kierra Coles? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

In 2018, Kenyatta Barris and her two children were violently attacked by her boyfriend and their father, Ronnie Oneal. What followed was a bizarre, traumatic rigamarole. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

This week Aja tells the case on behalf a Beverly Jackson, a single mother living Florida who goes missing and is found days later dead in the trunk of her car with no visible sign of how she died. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode is particularly graphic and violent. Listener discretion advised. In 1980s Japan, high schooler Junko Furuta was kidnapped and held prisoner for 40 days. The brutality of her murder shocked the Japanese public, but gained little attention overseas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-p…

This week Aja tells Devon the case of the Charleston Race Massacre. June 17th, 2015 Dylann Roof walked into the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church and murdered 9 innocent people attending a bible study. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

In 1980, Sister Margaret Ann Pahl was brutally murdered in Toledo, Ohio. Her case remained unsolved for nearly 23 years, until shocking new evidence gave the case a sinister new angle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

In the season 4 premiere, Aja and Devon discuss the Tulsa Race Massacre and context in which the worst case of racial violence in American history came to be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

South Central Los Angeles experienced a slew of murders across 3 decades. Listen as Devon and Aja spend the season finale detailing the reign of terror of the Grimm Sleeper. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

In 1961, Herbert Lee was shot point blank in front of a crowd of people. His killer went free. Listen to find out just exactly how that came to be. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

In this week's episode, Aja discusses the death of Deborah Danner, a 66-year-old black woman who was shot by police while she was suffering from a mental health crisis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

In 1979, 12 women were murdered in a string of killings in the small neighborhood of Roxbury in Boston. Aja and Devon discuss why so many women were targeted in such a small town. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

In this week's episode, Devon discusses the case of Joan Little, who faced the death penalty for killing her jailor after he sexually assaulted her, and the cultural impact of the 1975 trial. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

This week Aja tells the case of a pregnant mother of a toddler who goes missing in Florida. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

In 1991, Torriano Jackson was shot and killed. Valentino Dixon served 27 years for his murder, but according to multiple eyewitnesses, he wasn't the shooter. Find out how Golf Digest and Michelle Obama were involved with Valentino's exoneration. Pics and sources on instagram @ontheirbehalf_pod. CURTIS FLOWERS EPISODE: https://anchor.fm/dna-podcast7…

This week Aja tells the story on behalf of Vincent Chin, a Chinese-American man who was beaten to death by two white autoworkers in 1982. Written and edited by: Aja Hamilton Produced by: Devon Balsamo-Gillis & Aja Hamilton Music by: Holly Amber Church Social Media: Kelcie Gruenberg --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/d…

This week's episode, Devon discusses all that we know of the ongoing case surrounding the mysterious death of 15 year old Quawan Bobby Charles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

This week Aja tells the story on behalf of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old African American girl who was shot while sleeping in her Kentucky home by plain clothes police officers in the middle of the night. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

In the Season 2 finale, Aja tells the story on Behalf of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy who was lynched in 1955 after being accused of offending a white woman in her family's local grocery store. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

This week Aja and Devon tell the case on behalf of Celia A Slave, a 19 year old enslaved woman who was found guilty of murdering her slave owner Robert Newson, the man who raped her repeatedly for 5 years. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

This week, Aja tells the story of Marissa Alexander and how her story relates to a personal experience in Aja's life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

This week Devon tells the story on behalf of Tamla Horsford, a mother of 5 who was discovered dead in the backyard of the home where she had been attending a slumber party with other "football moms." A house full of people who all had no answers as to what happened to Tamla Horsford. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

This week Devon tell the story on behalf of Mitrice Richardson. In 2009, Mitrice Lavon Richardson disappeared after being wrongfully arrested during a mental health episode and released from the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department with no ride, no phone, and no way to get home. Her case remains one of the cornerstones for the fight against police bruta…

On Their Behalf is a True Crime podcast highlighting underrepresented case of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and beyond. Hosted by Aja Hamilton & Devon Balsamo-Gillis. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

This week Aja tells the story on behalf of Riah Milton & Dominique Remmie Fells. Two transgender women who were murdered within 24 hours of each other. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

This week Devon tells the story on behalf of Matthew Shepard, a 21-year gay student who was lured to a rural are in Wyoming where he was beaten, tortured and left to die, sparking a nationwide and decades long revolution for LGBTQIA+ rights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support…

This week Aja tells the story on behalf of Renisha McBride. A 19-year-old black woman who after crashing her car roamed a residential area seeking help when she was shot in the face and killed. Written & Edited by: Aja Hamilton Music by: Holly Amber Church. Social Media Manager: Kelcie Gruenberg For sources and photos, follow us on instagram: @onth…

This week Devon tells the story on behalf of Samira Frasch. A beautiful Florida wife and mother whose life was cut short due to lies, fraud and a contentious divorce. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

In our Season 2 Premiere, Aja and Devon tell the story on behalf of LaVena Johnson. A 19- year-old African American woman serving in the US Army who was found dead in her tent. The army ruled it a suicide, but the evidence shows that is far from the truth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support…

In the season 1 finale episode, DnA cover America's most prolific serial killer Samuel Little. *CONTENT WARNING* Explicit content, explicit language. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dna-podcast7/support

This week we discuss the murder of Ahmaud Arbery and the subsequent cover up and national outrage. Written by Devon Balsamo-Gillis, Edited by Aja Hamilton, and Music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos available on instagram @dna_podcast. *Content Warning* Explicit material and language. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

In 2011, 10 year old Joseph Hall shot and killed his father Jeffrey Hall. In this episode, Devon and Aja dissect the complicated case. Written by Aja Hamilton, Edited by Devon Balsamo-Gillis, and Music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos available on instagram @dna_podcast. *CONTENT WARNING* Explicit material and language. --- Support this po…

This week Devon tells the true story of Ruby McCullom and The Murder of Dr. Leroy Adams. In 1952, wealthy black businesswoman Ruby McCollum shot and killed white politician Dr. LeRoy Adams, a crime and trial that sparked more than 60 years of controversy and debate about victimhood and the abuse of African American women in America. Written by Devo…

In 1996, four people were murdered in cold blood. In the 24 years since, one man has been wrongfully charged and never stopped fighting for justice. Written by Aja Hamilton, Edited by Devon Balsamo-Gillis, Music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos available on instagram @dna_podcast. *Content Warning: Explicit Material and language. --- Suppo…

This week on DnA: A True Crime Podcast, Devon tells the mysterious disappearance of the prolific mystery writer Agatha Christie. Written by Devon Balsamo- Gillis, Edited by Aja Hamilton, with music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos can be found on instagram @dna_podcast. *CONTENT WARNING* Explicit language. --- Support this podcast: https:/…

In part two of The Toronto Serial Killer: Bruce McArthur. DnA discusses the man responsible for terrorizing Toronto's gay community of Church-Wellesley Village. We also dissect the trial, media coverage, controversy surrounding the most dangerous and prolific serial killings Toronto Canada has ever seen. Written by Aja Hamilton and Devon Balsamo-Gi…

In our first two-part episode, DnA discuss the world, victims, and first important clues about a serial killer terrorizing Toronto's gay community of Church-Wellesley Village. [Case reporting starts at 10:00] Written by Devon Balsamo-Gillis and Aja Hamilton, edited by Devon Balsamo-Gillis, with music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos can be…

In this weeks episode, Aja tells the Murder of Evelyn Hernandez and dissects White Women Syndrome surrounding the murder of Laci Peterson. Written and edited by Aja Hamilton. Music by Holly Amber Church. *CONTENT WARNING* Murder and Violence against women, Violence against pregnant women. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

In today's episode, we discuss the harrowing murder of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind and how her story is just a drop in the bucket of violence against Native Women in the USA. Please note, we are hoping to stick to our current weekly upload schedule despite the social distancing and fear surrounding coronavirus. We urge everyone to take these matter…

In 1964, Kitty Genovese was murdered and, according to the New York Times, there were 38 witnesses, none of whom did a thing. In this week's episode, we explain what really happened and why a lie become such an urban legend. Written by Aja Hamilton and Devon Balsamo-Gillis, Edited by Aja Hamilton, Music by Holly Amber Church. For sources and photos…

This week, Aja shares the unsolved case of the 1971 murders of Carole Denise Spinks, Darlenia Denise Johnson, Brenda Faye Crockett, Nenomoshia Yates, Brenda Denise Woodward, and Diane Denise Williams. Written by Aja Hamilton. Edited by Devon Balsamo-Gillis. Music by Holly Amber Church. For sources and photos, follow us on instagram: @ontheirbehalf_…

Devon takes the lead as we explore the social implications of serial killer Khalil Wheeler-Weaver. Written by Devon Balsamo-Gillis, Edited by Aja Hamilton. Music by Holly Amber Church. For sources and photos, follow us on instagram: @ontheirbehalf_pod Twitter @ontheirbehalf_ *CONTENT WARNING* Violent against women. --- Support this podcast: https:/…

The story of Romona Moore and how the system failed her and how her mother never stopped fighting for justice. Written by: Aja Hamilton and Devon Balsamo-Gillis Edited by: Devon Balsamo-Gillis Music by: Holly Amber Church. For sources and photos, follow us on instagram: @ontheirbehalf_pod Twitter @ontheirbehalf_ *CONTENT WARNING* Listener discretio…