Sundown Towns & The Death of Jelani Day

The Tuskegee Legacy & Medical Mistrust in Autopsies

A clear look at the Tuskegee Experiment — what happened, how families were deceived, and why the trauma didn’t end when the study did. This episode focuses on the history and the lasting mistrust it created around medical care and autopsies

The Knock at Midnight: No Knock Warrants

It’s just past midnight when the pounding starts. A flash of light. A shout of “Police!” And in seconds, lives are changed forever. In this episode, we dive into the history and controversy of no-knock warrants — how they started, what they were meant for, and how they became a symbol of danger and distrust in communities across America. From the tragedy of Breonna Taylor to the everyday raids that never make the news, The Knock at Midnight explores what happens when justice kicks down the wrong door — and the silence that follows. 🔍 Because understanding the system is the first step to changing it.

Devoted Father: Ronald Dumas Jr. (BONUS ) Part 2)

In part 1, we discussed the circumstances surrounding the abduction of Ronald Dumas Jr. and the lack of urgency from law enforcement. We left off at the five suspects that Huntsville PD issued arrest warrants for. In this episode, we dive into the criminal backgrounds of those suspects and how their previous offenses should’ve kept at least three of the suspects in jail but failed, which gave them the opportunity to kidnap Ronald. Join our Do It Fluid & Firesticks group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BUXwRitXK/?mibextid=wwXIfr) to be apart of the conversation.

Sundown Towns & The Death of Jelani Day

When 25-year-old Jelani Day vanished in August 2021, his body was later found floating in the Illinois River, miles from where he was last seen. The official cause of death was ruled drowning, but disturbing findings from a second autopsy—including missing organs—led his family to suspect foul play. Compounding their suspicion? The location where Jelani was found: Peru, Illinois, a town with a dark history as a 'sundown town'. This week on After Dark, we delve into the haunting case of Jelani Day and explore the chilling legacy of sundown towns across America. How does this history of racial exclusion impact modern investigations, and what happens when the official story doesn't match the evidence? Join us as we ask: Is this just a tragic coincidence, or the ghost of a history that refuses to die?

Devoted Father: What Happened to Ronald Dumas Jr.? Pt 1. (BONUS)

[Bonus Episode 2] 37 year old Ronald Dumas Jr. is a Huntsville real estate agent and devoted father. Which is why after December 15, 2024 when no one had heard from him, family filed a missing persons report. Days later, his car was found abandoned, his phone’s GPS was still moving but Huntsville PD insisted “maybe he left to start a new life”. It wouldn’t be until February of 2025 that Huntsville PD would upgrade Ronald’s case from “missing person” to “abducted”. Now, here we are almost a whole year later and Ronald Dumas Jr., is still missing! From the Do It Fluid & Firesticks “Missing In…” archives, this is Bonus Ep, Devoted Father: What Happened To Ronald Dumas Jr.?