Black Girl Gone: A True Crime Podcast

19-year-old Aniah Blanchard disappeared after a late-night stop just minutes from home in Auburn, Alabama. What followed was a multi-agency search that uncovered violence, raised serious questions, and led to the arrest of a man who never should have been free. In 2026, that man was convicted in connection to her death. Aniah’s story is one of loss, accountability, and the lasting impact that led to the creation of Aniah’s Law.

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In this episode of Afterthoughts, we’re unpacking the disappearance of Ashley Elkins. From the moment that stood out in hindsight to the timeline that doesn’t quite add up, we’re talking through the details that stayed with us after the episode , and the questions that still remain.
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Ashley Elkins was a mother of two who left her home one morning and never returned. In the days that followed, her family searched for answers as the details surrounding her disappearance raised more questions than clarity. As the investigation unfolded, it would point toward someone close to her — but Ashley has never been found.

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In February 2015, 29-year-old Samantha Dean, 6 months pregnant was found shot to death inside her car in Bastrop County, Texas. As investigators searched for answers, what first appeared to be a staged crime scene began to reveal a far more disturbing truth. The investigation would uncover a murder-for-hire plot involving burner phones, multiple conspirators, and the father of Samantha’s unborn child.

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In December 1984, fourteen-year-old Gloria Pointer left her Cleveland home to walk to school. She never made it. Later that morning, Gloria was found at the bottom of a fire escape staircase. An investigation began immediately, and over the years, multiple suspects were considered. But it would take nearly three decades and advances in DNA technology for the truth to finally come to light.

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