Photo of 15-year-old Sauk Village girl Brashai Griffin who went missing in April 2008. Her body was later found in a creek, and her boyfriend became the prime suspect. In 2008, 15-year-old Brashai Griffin came up missing. Her absence in school was instantly noticed by her closest friends, and all of them were looking atContinueContinue reading “Honor Girl: The Brashai Griffin Story”
Category Archives: Audio Summaries
Lil Durk Found Not Guilty
Former OTF member Vonnie, left, who’s a witness against rapper Lil Durk, right, in his murder-for-hire case. Lil Durk has been found not guilty and acquitted of all charges against him. The charges he beat are conspiracy to commit stalking, stalking resulting in death and murder-for-hire. Here is an audio summary of the verdict andContinueContinue reading “Lil Durk Found Not Guilty”
Woman’s Body Found in Home Leaves Neighborhood in Fear
A gruesome discovery in a Southside home has the community on high alert. Here is what we know and don’t know. What Happened As reported by FOX News, at about 7:25 am today, September 7, police responded to a call requesting a well-being check on a 27-year-old woman. It’s unclear what led to the call,ContinueContinue reading “Woman’s Body Found in Home Leaves Neighborhood in Fear”
OTF Vonnie’s Testimony Against Lil Durk Crushed on Cross-Examination
Former OTF member Vonnie, left, who’s a witness against rapper Lil Durk, right, in his murder-for-hire case. How damaging was OTF Vonnie’s testimony against Chicago rapper Lil Durk? This audio examines his testimony, the holes in it and how it could actually help Lil Durk more than hurt him. https://thereedersblock.com/2026/09/07/man-shoots-woman-outside-of-tgi-fridays-video/ For context, Lil Durk’s trialContinueContinue reading “OTF Vonnie’s Testimony Against Lil Durk Crushed on Cross-Examination”
Analysis of Lindsay Clancy Case
Lindsay Clancy, former nurse, accused of killing her three kids. Lindsay Clancy is the 36-year-old former labor and delivery nurse accused of killing her three kids. Recently, the mistrial of her case has led to disagreements about the outcome. While some see her as a mother suffering from mental illness, others view her as aContinueContinue reading “Analysis of Lindsay Clancy Case”
Man Shoots Woman Outside of TGI Friday’s: Video Shows What Really Happened
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. People are debating whether or not a shooting was justified after a woman was shot to death in a parking lot. The incident was caught on camera from multiple angles, and some are wondering ifContinueContinue reading “Man Shoots Woman Outside of TGI Friday’s: Video Shows What Really Happened”
Romarr Gipson, America’s Youngest Accused Murderer: The Full Story
Photo of Romarr Gipson, who, at 7 years old, was the youngest child ever charged with murder in the country. How does a boy go from being accused of murdering a girl to being a multimillionaire and then to being accused of attempted murder? This story starts with the murder of 11-year-old Chicago girl RyanContinueContinue reading “Romarr Gipson, America’s Youngest Accused Murderer: The Full Story”
14 Wounded, 1 Killed in Washington Park at a Gathering
Injured hand of woman who was shot during a gathering at Washington Park. Her reported boyfriend was also shot but succumbed to his injuries. Photo from WGNTV. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A community is mourning the loss of oneContinueContinue reading “14 Wounded, 1 Killed in Washington Park at a Gathering”
Woman Shot to Death Outside Original Maxwell Street Polish Restaurant After Argument
Maxwell Street restaurant in 3800 block of W. Harrison St. where recent murder happened. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Customers of a popular Chicago restaurant are rethinking ordering there after a person was shot to death outside the store. HereContinueContinue reading “Woman Shot to Death Outside Original Maxwell Street Polish Restaurant After Argument”
4 Shot in Drive-By, Two Critically
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. The number of victims in single drive-by shootings is rising. This most recent incident from last night shows that. Here’s what we know about this drive-by shooting. Listen to a short summary of this case,ContinueContinue reading “4 Shot in Drive-By, Two Critically”
Brutal Drive-By Shooting Leaves 2 Dead After Leaving Gas Station
Gas station in the 200 block of West Pershing Road (39th Street), where two people were killed in a drive-by shooting Monday, August 10, at 6:30 pm. Photo from ABC7 Chicago. SUBSCRIBE to TRB13.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Some residents are callingContinueContinue reading “Brutal Drive-By Shooting Leaves 2 Dead After Leaving Gas Station”
Two Employees Shot Dead at Elementary School
SUBSCRIBE to TRB13.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Parents of students who attend a a Chicago Public School on the Southwest Side are considering keeping their kids home after two fatal shootings at the school. Here are the details. What Happened According toContinueContinue reading “Two Employees Shot Dead at Elementary School”
Three People Wounded in Drive-By Shooting
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A drive-by shooting has left multiple people injured, and the neighborhood is wondering what’s next. Here are the details. Listen to a short summary of this case, as you commute, work or multitask. Listen toContinueContinue reading “Three People Wounded in Drive-By Shooting”
Two Women Robbed on Camera at Gunpoint: Video Included
Photo of 74th and State Street gas station armed robbery of two women. Photo screenshotted from FOX32 Chicago. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Some people are avoiding a popular Chicago gas station in fear of their safety. After two womenContinueContinue reading “Two Women Robbed on Camera at Gunpoint: Video Included”
Triple Shooting Leaves One Man Dead
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A deadly triple shooting has one community locking their doors in fear. Here is what we know so far. Listen to a summary of the Englewood triple shooting, as you commute, work or catch upContinueContinue reading “Triple Shooting Leaves One Man Dead”
Man Attacked and Robbed by Group at Train Station
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Commuters are thinking twice about riding the train after the recent assault of a fellow commuter. The details are infuriating for some. Listen to a short summary of this case, as you commute, multitask orContinueContinue reading “Man Attacked and Robbed by Group at Train Station”
Kidnapped Man Stabbed in Head with Screwdriver Leaps from Carjacked Vehicle
Photo of man who faced a brutal carjacking, kidnapping and stabbing. Photo from ClickOnDetroit.com. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Detroit Special People are second-guessing how they occupy their vehicles, following the violent carjacking, stabbing and kidnapping of a driver. HereContinueContinue reading “Kidnapped Man Stabbed in Head with Screwdriver Leaps from Carjacked Vehicle”
Yummy Sandifer: The Breaking
Photo of Yummy Robert Sandifer. I asked you if Yummy Sandifer was truly a killer. Here’s why some people say he was. But why others disagree as well. This is Yummy Sandifer: Part Two, The Breaking. In this part, violence erupts, and multiple lives are changed forever. This is going out only to subscribers. LetContinueContinue reading “Yummy Sandifer: The Breaking”
Woman Shot During Attempted Carjacking
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Safety Alert The Lawndale community is on high alert after a woman was shot during an apparent attempted carjacking, police warn. Here are the details to keep you safe. Listen to a short summary ofContinueContinue reading “Woman Shot During Attempted Carjacking”
Is There a Serial Killer in Chicago?
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. All of these articles are 100% human-written. This audio explores the idea that a serial killer may be roaming the streets of Chicago and leaving bodies in alleyways. There was also a body found in the woods of Schaumburg. While the human remains haveContinueContinue reading “Is There a Serial Killer in Chicago?”
Yummy Sandifer: The Making
Another Body Found in Chicago Trash Can: Listen to or Read Article
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Another body, or parts of it, has been found in a Southside garbage can, raising concerns throughout the community near 68th and Prairie. Not many details have been shared by the police, so this isContinueContinue reading “Another Body Found in Chicago Trash Can: Listen to or Read Article”
Six People Struck in Mass Shooting
Screenshot from ABC7. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. The Humboldt Park community is on high alert after a mass shooting injured half a dozen people. Here are the details. Listen to this article here, produced by the Editor-in-Chief. What HappenedContinueContinue reading “Six People Struck in Mass Shooting”
5-Year-Old and Adult Shot in Drive-By at Large Gathering of Neighbors
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. Listen to a short summary of this story, as you work, commute or multitask. Listen to a summary of this story here. A child and an adult were injured in a drive-by shooting. While theContinueContinue reading “5-Year-Old and Adult Shot in Drive-By at Large Gathering of Neighbors”
Man and Woman Found Dead in Car on University of Chicago Campus
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Briefing A man and woman were found dead on the campus of University of Chicago. As the community searches for answers, the lack of details is causing more questions. Here is what we doContinueContinue reading “Man and Woman Found Dead in Car on University of Chicago Campus”
Brother of Woman Whose Body Was Found in Trash Can Arrested in Connection with Shooting of State Senator’s Cousin
Photo of Javan Weatherspoon, brother of Zenobia Weatherspoon, the nursing student who was tragically found dead in an alley. Photo from ABC7. SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. The brother of a Chicago woman who was found dead in a garbageContinueContinue reading “Brother of Woman Whose Body Was Found in Trash Can Arrested in Connection with Shooting of State Senator’s Cousin”
Teen Shot and Killed in West Garfield Park
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A Briefing Chicago police have confirmed the shooting and murder of a teenager in Chicago’s West Garfield community. These are the details. Listen to a summary of this story while you commute, work or multitask.ContinueContinue reading “Teen Shot and Killed in West Garfield Park”
Woman Shot in Englewood While Driving
SUBSCRIBE to TheReedersBlock.com to stay updated on what’s happening around you. This article is 100% human-written. Don’t miss a beat. A woman is in recovery after being shot while driving in Englewood. The incident has put the community on edge, and they want answers. Here’s what happened. Listen to a summary of this story asContinueContinue reading “Woman Shot in Englewood While Driving”