Aug 2, 202636 minS1
Danielle Hoyle had just welcomed her newborn daughter, Kennedy, into the world when a web of deception turned what should have been the happiest days of her life into an unimaginable tragedy. This is the story of love...
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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.
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What is Cocoa Crimes™️ about?
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.
Who hosts Cocoa Crimes™️?
Cocoa Crimes™️ is hosted by Tee. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
What has Cocoa Crimes™️ covered recently?
Recent episodes include "A Double Life: The Danielle Hoyle and Baby Kennedy Episode" (2 August 2026, 36 minutes), "Collateral Damage - The Legacy of Darrent Williams" (22 July 2026, 24 minutes), and "Dangerous Devotion - The Louisville Day of Violence" (16 July 2026, 28 minutes).
How often does Cocoa Crimes™️ publish?
Cocoa Crimes™️ publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 30 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Cocoa Crimes™️?
Booking probability for Cocoa Crimes™️ is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Cocoa Crimes™️ requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Cocoa Crimes™️'s contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Tee hosts Cocoa Crimes™️, a true crime podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jul 22, 202624 minS1
Darrent Williams spent his life outrunning the violence that surrounded so many young men growing up in his neighborhood. Through relentless determination, he turned his dream into reality, earning a spot with the...
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Dangerous Devotion - The Louisville Day of Violence
Jul 16, 202628 minWhen two friends from the same neighborhood find themselves caught between their bond with each other and the bitter rivalry of the men they love, a single afternoon in broad daylight sets off a devastating chain of...
- Jun 23, 202647 minS1
This week on Cocoa Crimes, we examine the life and death of Kayla Atwood, a Pensacola mother of four who spent years rebuilding her life and embracing a future she fought hard to create. After overcoming addiction and...
- Jun 2, 202645 minS0
<p>Content warning: this episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, strangulation, gun violence, and intimate partner homicide.<br></p><p>In this week's episode of Cocoa Crimes, we tell the story of...
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Episode #23
A Life Worth More - Samuel Johnson Jr.
May 27, 202636 minS1<p>This 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.</p>
Episode #22
The Illusion of Safety - Iyana Sawyer
May 19, 202653 minS1<p>This 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...
Episode #21
Woman to Woman: The Story Of Kayla Hodgson
May 14, 202642 minS1<p>What 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...
- May 6, 202633 minS1
<p>Content warning: This episode contains references to gun violence, homicide, grief, loss of a parent, parental substance abuse and abandonment, mental health, physical assault, and...
- Apr 28, 202641 minS1
<p>What 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...
- Apr 21, 20261h 9mS1
<p>The 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...
Episode #17
Life's a Beach: The McDonald Empire Unravels
Apr 15, 202623 minS1<p>This 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...
- Apr 7, 202655 minS1
<p>*** I had to re-do the audio so if you listened to this before 4/8/26 - My sincere apologies. I will do better. </p><p><br></p><p>Most people underestimate the deadly power of emotional manipulation in toxic...
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Between Here and Home: The Story of Malquan and Arelius
Mar 31, 202620 minS0<p>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...
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10K Reasons - The Story of Sparkle Rai
Mar 29, 202651 minS0<p>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...
Episode #14
10K Reasons - The Story of Sparkle Rai
Mar 29, 202651 minS1<p>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...
- Mar 24, 20261h 10mS1
<p>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.</p>
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Right Friend, Wrong Time: The Story of Mel Cotton
Mar 24, 20261h 10mS0<p>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.</p>
- Mar 21, 202641 minS1
<p>New Year's Eve 2009 was supposed to be the gateway to a fresh start. But for Mikarah Sanders, it turned tragic. 😔</p>
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Before Midnight: The Case of Mikarah "Tinky" Sanders
Mar 21, 202641 minS0<p>New Year's Eve 2009 was supposed to be the gateway to a fresh start. But for Mikarah Sanders, it turned tragic. 😔</p>
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