In our debut episode of Aftermath: A True Crime Podcast, we explore the case of serial killer Lonnie David Franklin Jr.—the Grim Sleeper—who terrorized South Los Angeles for over two decades. But this is not just a crime story; it’s an exposé on systemic neglect.
Franklin preyed on vulnerable Black women, and their disappearances were often dismissed by law enforcement as "NHI" (No Human Involved). We focus on the enduring aftermath:
The fierce community activism led by Margaret Prescod and the Black Coalition Fighting Back Serial Murders, who refused to let their sisters be forgotten.
The raw, permanent grief of victims’ families, including the powerful words of Porter Alexander Jr. and Samara Herard.
The terrifying reality of the hundreds of unidentified women whose photos were found in the killer’s home.
This is the story of how a community fought for human dignity and justice in the face of institutional indifference.
Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6COMZcTmfYheeLzApkZJAr?si=KHkPfPxrSfOhCyA4KKtcsw