After the Headlines: Unheard Stories
After the Headlines: Unheard Stories is a trauma-informed true crime podcast that delves into the lives and experiences of victims whose stories were overshadowed or misrepresented by mainstream media. Hosted by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Solomon Richberg, each episode aims to shed light on the human aspects behind the headlines, offering a compassionate and in-depth exploration of cases that deserve renewed attention. Through meticulous research and empathetic storytelling, we revisit cases that have faded from public memory, providing a platform for voices that were previously unheard. Our goal is to honor the individuals affected and to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding these stories. New episodes are released every Tuesday, inviting listeners to join us in uncovering the truths that lie beyond the headlines.
Episodes
On June 17, 2015, nine Black churchgoers were murdered during Bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Ten years later, their names still echo across the nation—not just as victims, but as community pillars, faith leaders, and family members whose lives were taken by hate.
In this special anniversary episode, therapist and host Solomon Richberg honors the lives lost, centers survivor stories, and exp...
On June 12, 2016, 49 lives were taken at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.
It was Latin Night. It was joy. It was community. And in seconds — it became one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history.The majority of those killed were LGBTQ+ and Latinx. Many were Black and Brown. Some undocumented. Some misgendered in death. Some never fully seen in life.This episode of After the Headlines isn’t about the violence its...
This week, Breonna Taylor and Tyre Nichols would have turned 31.
Instead of candles and celebration, we sit in the weight of their absence.
In this episode of After the Headlines: Unheard Stories, we remember Breonna and Tyre not just for how they died — but for how they lived.
Through their stories, we explore the psychological toll of racialized violence, vicarious trauma, and the healing power of collective remembranc...
Five years ago, George Floyd’s final words—“I can’t breathe”—sparked global protests and promises of justice.
But what actually changed?
In this episode, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Solomon Richberg returns to the heart of the moment that moved the world.
We break down the stalled legislation, rising police budgets, cultural backlash, and the stories of people still dying—like Breonna Taylor, Tyre Nichols, and Terron ...
On January 8, 2021, 26-year-old Terron Evans Jr. was found unresponsive in upstate New York. The official ruling? Suicide by overdose. But the autopsy told a different story — no pills, no residue, no signs of overdose. And no real answers.
In this episode of After the Headlines, host Solomon Richberg, LCSW, dives into the facts that don’t add up, the timeline that raises questions, and the mother — Jennifer Baxtron — who refused t...
Gabriel Fernandez was only 8 years old when his life was cut short — not just by the people who harmed him, but by the very institutions that failed to protect him. In this episode of After the Headlines, we revisit Gabriel’s life, the warning signs that were ignored, and the heartbreaking breakdown of the systems meant to keep children safe.
This is not just a story about tragedy — it’s a call to action. We’ll explore the legal a...
Tamla Horsford was the only Black woman at an all-white slumber party in Forsyth County, Georgia. By morning, she was found dead in the backyard — and the official explanation? An accidental fall.
But the bruises, inconsistencies, and missing evidence suggest a story far more complicated — and deeply unsettling.
In this premiere episode of After the Headlines: Unheard Stories, Solomon Richberg, LCSW, unpacks the case, the history o...
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