Sakia Gunn “Halfway Justice”丨MURDERISH Ep. 146

MURDERISH

Cloud10

True Crime, Society & Culture, History

4 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 9 October 2023

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

Imagine living in constant fear of rejection just because of who you are. That’s a reality for many people in the LGBTQ+ community today. Like others in her friend circle, 15-year-old Sakia Gunn found a place of refuge outside of her neighborhood. That refuge, however, turned out to be a false sense of security as young Sakia would be violently murdered there simply because she was gay. Maybe you’ve never heard of Sakia Gunn, but her story needs to be told. Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Sponsors: Green Chef: Visit GreenChef.com/60murderish and use code 60murderish for 60% off + free shipping. Fast Growing Trees: Visit FastGrowingTrees.com/MURDERISH for 15% off your entire order thru 10/15/23. Rocket Money: Visit RockeyMoney.com/MURDERISH to cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your money the easy way. ZocDoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/MURDERISH and download the app for FREE. Then find and book a top- rated doctor today. Lipstick & Lies - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lipstick-lies/id1704189120?i=1000625570159 Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger mailto:[email protected] with a copy to mailto:[email protected]. Research & Writing: Alison Schwartz Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami, as well as a list of sources for this episode. Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and other cool perks. Henry Robert Harris (missing person): If you have information, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department at (215) 686-3153. Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The opinions expressed in this episode do not necessarily reflect those of the Murderish podcast.
0:06.2	Sensitive topics are discussed, listener discretion is advised.
0:16.4	Imagine living in constant fear of rejection just because of who you are.
0:21.6	That's a reality for many people in the LGBTQ plus community today.
0:26.8	The level of discrimination sometimes varies by geographic location, class, and race,
0:32.7	but not as widely as you'd think. While attitudes toward sexual orientation have arguably
0:39.3	improved in recent years, there remains a sense of danger in being out and open.
0:46.0	Throughout the early 2000s, the predominantly African-American population of Newark, New Jersey
0:52.2	was a very unwelcoming place for LGBTQ plus youth. Like others in her friend's circle,
0:59.2	15-year-old Sakia Gunn found a place of refuge outside of her neighborhood.
1:04.6	New York's Greenwich Village has gained a reputation for being a bohemian playground
1:09.6	for anyone shoved to society's edge. But after spending time in a more inclusive and accepting
1:16.2	setting, returning to an area with constrictive beliefs can be a rude awakening.
1:22.8	Maybe you've never heard of Sakia Gunn, but her story needs to be told.
1:37.2	This is Jamie and you're listening to Murderish. Join me in exploring Sakia Gunn's case,
1:43.0	a story of a life-cut short bar too soon.
1:52.3	This case revolves around the city of Newark, the largest city in New Jersey. Newark is located
1:58.0	approximately 16 miles from Midtown Manhattan and provides direct access to major travel hubs
2:04.8	like Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal via New Jersey Transit.
2:09.9	Many Newark residents live there for its proximity to New York City and its relatively low cost
2:15.8	of living and not for any sort of urban ambiance. The city's affordability comes at a price,
2:23.0	though. According to crime monitoring website Neighborhood Scout, your odds of becoming the victim
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