Hosted by Tee · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 24 episodes
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Cocoa Crimes is a Black true crime podcast centering young lives cut short, told with care and context. Each episode honors humanity over spectacle and examines how perspective shapes which stories are remembered.
Tee hosts Cocoa Crimes™️, a true crime show with 24 episodes published.
Content warning: this episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, strangulation, gun violence, and intimate partner homicide. In this week's episode of Cocoa Crimes, we tell the story of Mariah Samuels: a
Show notesThis episode explores the murder of Samuel Johnson Jr., a kind and hardworking father from San Antonio, Texas, told through the lens of family dynamics, manipulation, and greed.
Show notesThis week on Cocoa Crimes, we discuss the heartbreaking story of Iyana Sawyer, a 16-year-old girl with big dreams, a close-knit family, and secrets that would eventually unravel into one of the most disturbing cases to c
Show notesWhat happens when social media obsession goes too far? In this episode, we're talking about the tragic story of 23-year-old Kayla Hodgson, a sweet, soft-spoken young woman from South Florida who was just living her life,
Show notesContent warning: This episode contains references to gun violence, homicide, grief, loss of a parent, parental substance abuse and abandonment, mental health, physical assault, and incarceration. This week, we’re switchi
Show notesWhat starts as a trip to the corner store ends in tragedy. In this episode of Cocoa Crimes, we tell the story of Markeis McGlockton — a devoted father, artist, and partner from Clearwater, Florida — whose life was cut sh
Show notesThe episode explores how carefully managed “secret lives” can run side by side until they collide in ways no one expects, setting a tense backdrop for the story of Latrese Curtis. When one night goes wrong, small decisio
Show notesThis episode explores the tragic story of Merlene McDonald, her murder in Jamaica, and the subsequent revelations that connected her case to a series of family tragedies involving violence, control, and legacy. It delves
Show notes*** I had to re-do the audio so if you listened to this before 4/8/26 - My sincere apologies. I will do better. Most people underestimate the deadly power of emotional manipulation in toxic relationships. Andreen McDonal
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The story of Kwan and Skrill takes a dark turn when an uninvited guest brings sudden violence and tragedy. The aftermath leads to a detailed investigation, arrest, and trial, resulting in justice for the victims. Takeawa
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What happens when love meets cultural expectations? In a world where love often faces societal hurdles, the story of Sparkle and Ricky stands out. When they met at a Travelodge in Kentucky, they quickly fell for each oth
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What happens when love meets cultural expectations? In a world where love often faces societal hurdles, the story of Sparkle and Ricky stands out. When they met at a Travelodge in Kentucky, they quickly fell for each oth
Show notesIn October 2003, Mel Cotton was just living her life, raising her son, and helping a friend escape a toxic relationship. But when she opened her door to a seemingly harmless request, everything changed.
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In October 2003, Mel Cotton was just living her life, raising her son, and helping a friend escape a toxic relationship. But when she opened her door to a seemingly harmless request, everything changed.
Show notesNew Year's Eve 2009 was supposed to be the gateway to a fresh start. But for Mikarah Sanders, it turned tragic. 😔
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New Year's Eve 2009 was supposed to be the gateway to a fresh start. But for Mikarah Sanders, it turned tragic. 😔
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***WE'VE GOT THEME MUSIC!!*** Love isn't always what it seems. You can love someone wholeheartedly, but love alone can't fix everything. When one person loves deeply and the other brings chaos, that love can turn toxic.
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***WE'VE GOT THEME MUSIC!!*** Love isn't always what it seems. You can love someone wholeheartedly, but love alone can't fix everything. When one person loves deeply and the other brings chaos, that love can turn toxic.
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What if the person you trust most is the monster hiding in plain sight? In this episode of Cocoa Crimes, we break down the warning signs she missed and explore how mental health stigmas and generational trauma enable vio
Show notesWhat if the person you trust most is the monster hiding in plain sight? In this episode of Cocoa Crimes, we break down the warning signs she missed and explore how mental health stigmas and generational trauma enable vio
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Cocoa Crimes™️ is hosted by Tee. The show is categorised under true crime and has published 24 episodes.
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