A Thin Line Between Hurt and Homicide: The Murder of Officer Tony Hayes

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Murder In The Black

Steph and M.D.

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M.D. and STEPH are sisters who share a passion for true crime. They are committed to highlighting stories within the black community that often do not receive the attention they deserve. This has led them to create a platform where these stories can be shared on a weekly basis through their podcast. Drawing on her legal expertise, M.D. provides the legal context of each case, while Steph delves into the details concerning the victims and occasionally the perpetrators. By tuning in weekly, listeners can expect to learn about lesser-known crime cases and gain a deeper understanding of the cases

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A Thin Line Between Hurt and Homicide: The Murder of Officer Tony Hayes

Murder In The Black

29 minutes 52 seconds

1 month ago

A Thin Line Between Hurt and Homicide: The Murder of Officer Tony Hayes

In this episode, Steph explores a real-life case that feels eerily similar to A Thin Line Between Love and Hate — except this story ends in tragedy, not movie credits.

When Memphis police officer Tony Hayes goes missing after Labor Day 2006, his family immediately senses something is wrong. Their search leads detectives straight to his girlfriend, Monique Johnson, a corrections officer whose jealousy, heartbreak, and long history of turbulent relationships spiral into violence.

As the investigation unfolds, the truth behind Tony and Monique’s relationship comes to light — the red flags, the manipulation, the rage, and the series of choices that ended with Tony’s body found in the trunk of his own car.

This episode also revisits Monique’s 2023 attempted murder charges, nearly 20 years later, showing that some patterns don’t disappear with time.

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🔍 In This Episode

Tony’s disappearance and the frantic search to find him
The toxic relationship between Tony and Monique
Conflicting stories and the evidence that revealed the truth
Why the jury convicted her of reckless homicide instead of murder
The disturbing 2023 arrest involving a new boyfriend
How unhealed trauma can turn dangerous
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