The Silence of A Hundred Witnesses

The Silence of A Hundred Witnesses

July 30, 2026 · 35 min · Season 3 · Episode 20

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The episode explores the tragic case of Ne'Keisha Hodges-Hawkins, who was fatally shot at a party, and the subsequent silence from witnesses.

CASE FILE [EPISODE 20] | T he Silence of A Hundred Witnesses THE SPIRIT OF THE EPISODE • The Pour: The Sovereign Hope • The Ingredients: Gin/Vodka (or Berry Liqueur), Fresh Lime Juice, Ginger Beer ( topped with Blackberry & Gold Glitter) • The Vibe: A midnight-sapphire blue drink that looks like a summer celebration, cut through by the sharp bite of lime for a town's sudden silence, and topped with the fiery fizz of ginger beer to represent a father's relentless fight for justice. THE SUBJECT • Name: Ne'Keisha "Keisha" Nicole Hodges-Hawkins ("Monster") • Date of Incident: July 24, 2011 • Location: Michigan City, Indiana (Krueger Memorial Park) • Status: Solved THE TIMELINE • Sunday, July 24, 2011 (Evening): 17-year-old Keisha tells a white lie to attend a massive summer party at Krueger Memorial Park just four days before her 18th birthday. • July 24, 2011 (Late Night): A confrontation breaks out in a crowd of over 100 people; gunshots echo through the park, leaving Keisha fatally wounded while the crowd suddenly goes mute. • July 2011 – 2021: The Last Known Sighting. Over a decade of deafening silence follows as her father, Kalvon, relentlessly knocks on doors and shakes up…

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