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.
After the Headlines: Unheard Stories
Latest Episodes
A Decade Since Charleston: The Legacy of the Emanuel Nine
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,...
Pulse — 49 Lives, Not Just a Number
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...
They Should Be 31: Honoring Breonna Taylor & Tyre Nichols on Their Birthdays
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...
George Floyd: 5 Years Later — What Changed, What Didn’t, and Why It Still Hurts
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 h...
When the System Fails Our Sons: The Terron Evans Jr. Story
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.&nbs...