Indelibly Marked

She Had My Best Friend Killed - Hours After Our Trip | Jay Todd

Send us Fan Mail They went to Vegas as brothers—making plans, talking about their futures, and enjoying time together. Hours after returning home, his best friend was shot and killed. In this episode of Indelibly Marked, our guest recounts their final trip, the emergency call that woke him, and the devastating hospital scene that still stays with him. His testimony reaches back to childhood: witnessing his cousin’s killing at just 12 years old, surviving sexual abuse, and learning to hide pain behind toughness. He opens up about depression, alcohol, unhealthy relationships, and the anger that followed another heartbreaking loss. He also shares how therapy, grief counseling, faith, and the people who stayed beside him helped him begin choosing healing over revenge. This is an honest conversation about what men carry in silence—and what it takes to finally face it. IN THIS EPISODE: • The final Vegas trip with his best friend • Witnessing his cousin’s killing at age 12 • Childhood abuse and its lasting effects • Grief, rage, and the desire for revenge • Depression and surviving a suicide attempt • Therapy, faith, and learning to be vulnerable • His “Love the Boy, Heal the Man” concept What part of this testimony stayed with you? Share below, and subscribe for more honest conversations. May Your Wounds Become Beautiful Scars. What Is Your Testimony? Content note: Discussion of childhood sexual abuse, gun violence, suicide, and strong language. #truecrimecommunity #truecrimestories #storytime #mentalhealth #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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My Daughter Gave Me One Last Hug Before She Died | Nana Robinson Pt. 2

Send us Fan Mail She climbed into her daughter’s hospital bed, wrapped her arm around her, and held on. Then came the hug she would remember forever. In this episode of Indelibly Marked, a mother shares her daughter E’Niyah years-long battle with childhood cancer—from chemotherapy and trips to St. Jude to losing an eye, hearing that the cancer had spread, and facing their final moments together. She was pregnant when she lost E’Niyah. While grieving one daughter, she had to find the strength to welcome another. Years later, she faced another devastating loss: Gia, her best friend of 26 years, who had helped her raise her children. She remembers their friendship, the plane crash that took Gia’s parents, and what it feels like to lose the person who knew you best. We also talk about her father’s death, the anger she carried through grief, therapy, and the faith she continues to hold onto through unanswered questions. For anyone missing a child, a parent, or a best friend, this is an honest conversation about living with loss—and finding a reason to keep going. What would you want someone grieving to know? Share your words in the comments. Subscribe to Indelible Arts Network for more real testimonies on Indelibly Marked. “May Your Wounds Become Beautiful Scars.” “What Is Your Testimony?” #childhoodcancer #grief #griefjourney #storytime #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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High During a Robbery: 1st-Degree, ACA & a Police Chase | Isaiah King |

Send us Fan Mail A robbery, a police chase, and a crash left Isaiah King facing the possibility of 25 years behind bars. In this conversation, he traces the choices that brought him there—and the childhood experiences that shaped them. Isaiah talks about his father’s absence, his mother’s addiction, foster care, running away to Atlanta, and his time in jail. He also speaks about returning to Kansas City to care for his mother while she is on hospice, and his determination to be a better father. An honest conversation about consequences, family, and the chance to choose a different path. #truecrime #streetlife #testimony #storytime #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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They Fired 20+ Shots at My Truck With My Daughter Inside | Sidney Ogletree

Send us Fan Mail More than 20 shots were fired through Sidney Ogletree’s truck while his daughter was in the back seat. Sidney was wounded and drove them to the hospital. In this conversation, he shares how that day, his time in prison, and his responsibility as a father shaped his decision to change. He also reflects on a childhood marked by family separation and the books he wrote to help young people facing similar choices. #truecrime #gangster #reformed #testimony #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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I Started Robbing at 15—Then I Faced 25 Years | KeVaughnte Miller

Send us Fan Mail Tay’s story begins in Kansas City, where childhood fights slowly turned into a life surrounded by shootings, street politics and survival. By 15, he had committed his first robbery. Years later, one decision put him in front of a prosecutor offering 25 years, before a judge ultimately gave him an open plea of 10 years. In this episode of Indelibly Marked, Tay opens up about growing up in different Kansas City neighborhoods, becoming part of the street life, losing people close to him, prison, fatherhood, and what it felt like watching his daughters grow while he was locked away. He also talks about coming home with a different mindset and the message he would give his younger self today: pride and ego can cost you your freedom, your future, and sometimes your life. This is a raw conversation about consequences, survival, growth, accountability and what it takes to change direction. Subscribe for more real-life stories, testimony and conversations that leave a lasting mark. #IndeliblyMarked #KansasCity #PrisonStory #truecrime Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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We Prayed While Doing CPR on a 6-Month-Old | Fire Captain Steven D. Graves III

Send us Fan Mail Out of the Vault Fire Captain. Minister. Father. First responder. Steven D. Graves III has spent years answering calls most people could never forget—but one involving a 6-month-old baby challenged his faith in a way he still carries with him. In this episode of Indelibly Marked, Steven opens up about working CPR while he and his crew cried out to God for a heartbeat, only to face an outcome they desperately prayed against. But this conversation goes much deeper. Steven talks about growing up in Kansas City, being known as the “churchy” kid, finding his calling as a firefighter, seeing death and tragedy repeatedly on the job, ministering to young people in crisis, dealing with grief, depression, marriage struggles and the emotional weight of always being the person everybody else depends on. He also explains why he believes faith and therapy can coexist, and why learning to disconnect became necessary for his own survival. From the fireground to the pulpit, this is a conversation about purpose, trauma, grief, faith, mental health and staying grounded when life gets dark. Guest: Steven D. Graves III Show: Indelibly Marked May Your Wounds Become Beautiful Scars. What Is Your Testimony? We pray you’ve been Indelibly Marked. This episode includes discussion of infant loss, death, depression, grief and emergency medical situations. #firstresponders #firstrespondermentalhealth #firefighter #minister #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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Former Chicago Prosecutor Exposes Corruption, Gang Hits & the Justice System & Shares True Crime Stories

Send us Fan Mail Former Chicago prosecutor Gregg Owen sits down with Indelibly Marked for an unforgettable conversation about murder trials, organized crime, Chicago gangs, courtroom corruption and the price of standing against powerful people. Gregg reveals how he went from touring as a musician to becoming a prosecutor responsible for some of Chicago’s most serious homicide and gang cases. He recalls being offered $50,000 to soften a closing argument, receiving multiple alleged contracts on his life and learning that one threat reportedly included his wife and baby. The conversation explores Gregg’s experiences involving Chicago’s criminal underworld, the Royal Family, organized crime, Larry Hoover, Cabrini-Green, Robert Taylor Homes, John Wayne Gacy, witness protection, corrupt judges and the emotional impact of spending years prosecuting murder cases. Then Akasha Williams joins the conversation. After entering the justice system as a teenager and spending more than 20 years incarcerated, Akasha transformed his life through writing, entrepreneurship and filmmaking. Now, a former prosecutor and a former gang member sit face-to-face to discuss the justice system from opposite sides. They confront difficult questions about crime, punishment, wrongful convictions, policing, gang culture, rehabilitation, redemption and whether people deserve another chance. Gregg also reflects on witnessing an execution firsthand and explains why the experience completely changed his views on the death penalty. A prosecutor and a gangster. Two completely different paths. One powerful conversation about justice, corruption, accountability and transformation. “Obstacles don’t mean defeat.” May your wounds become beautiful scars. We pray you’ve been Indelibly Marked. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #lawandcrime #storytime #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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A Murderer Took My Innocence | Sue Allen

Send us Fan Mail Her childhood was shaped by instability, rejection, family trauma and experiences that forced her to grow up far too soon. As a young girl, she endured abandonment, homelessness and painful struggles with colorism and self-worth. As a teenager, another traumatic experience changed the course of her life and led her into motherhood at an incredibly young age. Rather than allowing what happened to define her future, she says becoming a mother gave her a reason to keep moving forward. Her journey would continue through family rejection, dangerous situations, young motherhood and learning how to survive without the protection she desperately needed. Eventually, therapy, motherhood and self-discovery helped her begin rebuilding the way she saw herself. In this powerful episode of Indelibly Marked, she shares a story of survival, resilience, motherhood, healing and breaking generational cycles. May Your Wounds Become Beautiful Scars. #truecrime #truecrimestories #storytime #survivorstory #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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Sentenced to 104 Years at 17: Growing Up in the Crack Era, Prison & Finding Purpose | Horacio J. Hill

Send us Fan Mail At only 17 years old, Horacio J. Hill received a sentence totaling 104 years—a reality he says he wasn’t prepared to understand as a teenager navigating the criminal justice system. Horacio shares the story behind the sentence, beginning with a childhood shaped by the crack era, instability, street culture, difficult family relationships, and experiences that left lasting emotional wounds. He reflects on how those circumstances influenced him while still taking responsibility for the decisions that eventually led him to prison. Now on the other side of incarceration, Horacio talks about faith, accountability, family, rebuilding his life, and trying to make right the wrongs of his past. A powerful conversation about what can shape a child, what prison can take away, and what it means to get another chance at life. #truecrime #storytime #truecrimcommunity #prison #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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Fire Fighting : Captain Ralph on Trauma, Faith and Becoming a New Man

Send us Fan Mail Before becoming a Kansas City fire captain, Ralph was struggling financially, working odd jobs and facing a pending felony connected to his former street life. After joining the Kansas City Fire Department in 2012, Ralph entered a world built around discipline, sacrifice, brotherhood and service. He began his career earning approximately $13 an hour while responding to fires, shootings, overdoses, fatal crashes and other emergencies across Kansas City. In this deeply personal conversation, Ralph describes discovering a body inside a burning home after believing the building had already been searched. He also recalls helping rescue a young boy from an apartment fire moments before the building began collapsing. Although the crew got the child outside, he later died from smoke inhalation. Ralph explains how firefighters process death, why humor is often used to hide difficult emotions and why mental-health resources are essential for first responders. He also steps outside his role as a fire captain and examines his own life. Ralph speaks honestly about suicidal thoughts, alcohol, infidelity, divorce, his need for validation and the decisions that hurt people who loved him. Now, Ralph says God is creating “the new Ralph.” He discusses fatherhood, mentorship, accountability, protecting his children’s minds and his desire to leave a legacy by becoming a fire chief. His testimony reminds us that the person rescuing everyone else may also be fighting to rescue himself. This episode explores: Firefighter trauma and mental health Fatal fires and difficult rescue calls The brotherhood inside the firehouse Life as a Kansas City firefighter Going from a pending felony to fire captain Fatherhood and community mentorship Marriage, infidelity and personal accountability Suicidal thoughts and emotional healing Faith, transformation and redemption May his wounds become beautiful scars. We pray you’ve been Indelibly Marked. Content notice: This episode includes graphic descriptions of fatalities, child loss, suicide, shootings, substance use and relationship trauma. #IndeliblyMarked #Firefighter #FirstResponderMentalHealth #truecrime #FaithJourney Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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From Rage to Redemption: Forgiving the Woman Who Killed My Son | Matthew Hill

Send us Fan Mail Born and raised around Kansas City’s 12th Street, Matt grew up surrounded by two completely different influences. His mother taught him how to survive the streets, while his father introduced him to church, discipline, hard work and life outside the neighborhood. The streets eventually pulled Matt into fighting, hustling, shootouts and relationships that repeatedly placed his life in danger. However, the most devastating moment of his life came when his son, Lil Matt, was shot and killed. Consumed by grief and rage, Matt believed revenge would eventually send him to prison. To remain present for his other children and continue fulfilling his purpose, he made the painful decision to forgive the woman responsible for his son’s death. Matt also discusses becoming a father at 13, discovering another son 15 years after his birth, surviving betrayal, losing close friends, repairing his relationship with his father and transforming himself into an entrepreneur, mentor and community leader. Today, Matt works in financial services, owns AJ’s Bar & Grill in downtown Kansas City and helps others recognize that success often begins with a change in mindset. This is a testimony about grief, fatherhood, forgiveness, faith, personal responsibility and allowing God to fight the battles that anger cannot win. “Forgiveness is not for them. It is for you.” May his wounds become beautiful scars. We pray you’ve been Indelibly Marked. Content notice: This episode discusses gun violence, domestic violence, drug activity, grief and the death of a child. #IndeliblyMarked #Forgiveness #GriefJourney #Faith #truecrime Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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Shot 5 Times, Paralyzed, But Still Forgave Him | Politha McMillon Jr.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Indelibly Marked, Freg sits down with Domo for a raw and honest conversation about the life he lived before and after being shot five times. Freg opens up about being labeled the trouble child, getting suspended and expelled as a young kid, being placed in behavior programs, fighting through embarrassment and anger, and later using pills to numb what he did not want to feel. The conversation turns deeply personal as he shares the night he was shot, how he woke up paralyzed, and why he chose forgiveness instead of revenge. He also speaks about fatherhood, learning to live from a wheelchair, grieving the loss of his sister Brittany, and discovering that his story can help somebody else before they make a decision they cannot take back. This testimony is about accountability, grief, grace, self-discipline, and purpose. Key themes: Forgiveness after trauma Life after paralysis Fatherhood and second chances Addiction and accountability Childhood anger and discipline Grief after losing a sibling Turning pain into purpose The goal is to leave a lasting imprint on their minds and their hearts. We pray you’ve been Indelibly Marked. #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #storytime #paralyzed #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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Avalon Gangster Crip Charged With 5 Murders At 16 | Akasha Williams Pt. 2

Send us Fan Mail Akasha Williams At only 16 years old, ​⁠ says he was charged with five first-degree murders, two kidnappings, two counts of disposing of bodies, and five armed criminal actions. In Part 2 of his Indelibly Marked testimony, Akasha Williams opens up about being homeless as a teenager, surviving the streets, getting charged as a juvenile, facing life in prison, and how one case changed the direction of his life forever. Akasha also speaks on what he says really happened, the pressure police put on his family, being certified as an adult, and the moment he realized that street life had only left him with a life sentence. This is not a glorification of violence. This is a raw testimony about trauma, survival, street culture, accountability, prison, consequences, and the painful reality of being raised in environments where violence becomes normal. Guest: Akasha Williams Episode: Story Pt. 2 Show: Indelibly Marked Network: Indelible Arts Network May your wounds become beautiful scars. Subscribe for more real stories, street testimonies, prison stories, true crime interviews, redemption stories, and powerful documentary-style conversations. #truecrimecommunity #truecrimestories #prisonstories #prison #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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He Taught Me How To Hunt Humans | Akasha Williams | Avalon Gangster Crip

Send us Fan Mail Akasha Williams opens up about being raised around violence, surviving street life, and the moment his life changed forever after being taught how to “hunt humans.” In Part 1 of this powerful Indelibly Marked testimony, Akasha Williams shares his journey from childhood trauma, LA gang culture, Avalon Gangster Crip history, Kansas City street life, survival, grief, prison lessons, and the mindset that shaped him before healing became possible. This is not a glorification of violence. This is a true testimony about trauma, survival, accountability, street culture, and the consequences of being raised in environments where pain becomes normal. May your wounds become beautiful scars. Guest: Akasha Williams Episode: Story Pt. 1 Show: Indelibly Marked Subscribe for more real stories, powerful testimonies, street survival stories, healing conversations, and documentary-style interviews. #truecrimecommunity #truecrimestories #storytime #gangster #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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He Died In My Arms | Dr. Ryan S. Harvey On Trauma, Fatherlessness & Becoming The Strongest Man In The Room

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Ryan S. Harvey shares one of the most vulnerable conversations of his life. From losing his father at five years old to watching a close friend die in his arms, Ryan explains how trauma shaped his fears, relationships, identity, and purpose. He reflects on growing up between church and the streets, the importance of accountability, learning from his mother's commitment to truth, and the journey of breaking generational cycles through faith and healing. This episode is a powerful reminder that pain doesn't have to define your future—and that healing begins when we face the truth. #TraumaHealing #Faith #Fatherlessness #MensMentalHealth #IndeliblyMarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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Grew Up In A Haunted House | Demons, Spirits & Paranormal Encounters | Marie Jackson

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the paranormal isn't something you watch on television—but something you live with every day? In this unforgettable episode of Indelibly Marked, Marie Jackson shares her experiences growing up in a home filled with unexplained activity. From hearing voices and seeing shadow figures to encounters that left lasting impressions on her life, Marie opens up about the moments that challenged everything she thought she knew. She discusses the spiritual impact of these experiences, how they affected her family, and why she ultimately chose to speak publicly about what she witnessed. Whether you're a skeptic, believer, or simply curious about the unknown, this conversation will leave you questioning what exists beyond what we can see. What Is Your Testimony? #paranormal #paranormalactivity #ghoststories #paranormalinvestigations #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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Daddy’s Addiction , Lupus, Loss My Brother, Mother’s Covering | Nissa Vibe

Send us Fan Mail She grew up loving her father deeply—even when that meant visiting him in rehab centers while he battled addiction. As a child, she didn’t fully understand everything happening around her… she just knew she wanted to be with her dad. In this deeply honest episode of Indelibly Marked, Nissa opens up about growing up between two parents after their split, carrying years of resentment toward her mother, and eventually realizing something she never expected—her mother had been the one carrying the weight all along. Years later, life took another unexpected turn. After being diagnosed with lupus, Nissa shares what it felt like finding out she was sick, the hospital stays, recovery process, difficult conversations with GOD, and the emotional and physical battle that followed. Through it all, her mother showed up every single day—and their relationship changed forever. Nissa also speaks candidly about losing her father as a self-described daddy’s girl and the pain that followed. She shares the heartbreaking loss of her big brother during the COVID era, the challenges surrounding his hospitalization, and the pain their family experienced afterward—including becoming separated from his children. But this isn’t only a story about loss. Even while fighting lupus, Nissa refused to stop living. She continued pursuing her dream as a dancer and choreographer—and even while in the hospital, she found herself dancing and inspiring the nurses around her. This conversation is about family, forgiveness, grief, faith, resilience, chronic illness, healing, and continuing to move even when life feels impossible. May Your Wounds Become Beautiful Scars. We pray you’ve been Indelibly Marked. 👇 Comment below: What part of Nissa’s story impacted you the most? #lupus #griefjourney #storytime #testimony #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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10 Juvenile Cases, Federal Time, And A Lost Decade | Young Devi

Send us Fan Mail He was building real momentum in Kansas City, dropping music, selling CDs, and starting to make noise in the city. Then everything changed. In this raw Indelibly Marked conversation, Young Devi breaks down how federal charges, prison time, street politics, police chases, and years behind bars interrupted his rise again and again. He talks about losing key years of his life, watching the rap game change while he was locked up, seeing prison violence up close, and trying to come home with a new mindset. This is more than a prison story. It’s about lost time, survival, identity, loyalty, music, and what it takes to rebuild after everything falls apart. Watch until the end for his message on making your life count before it’s too late. #truecrimecommunity #crimestory #feds #prison #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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Thought The Streets Was Fun .. Then My Bros Started Dying | Young Devi

Send us Fan Mail He thought the streets were fun at first. Stealing bikes turned into stealing cars. House parties turned into gunfire. The lifestyle felt exciting—until the funerals started. In this raw and honest conversation, he opens up about growing up between chaos, street influences, constant moving, juvenile detention, and the early mindset that made the streets feel normal. But everything changed when close friends and brothers started dying, betrayal entered the picture, and prison became reality. He shares the pain of losing people he loved, getting hit with federal time, losing his mother while locked up, and wrestling with anger, grief, God, and purpose. This is more than a street story—it’s a story about trauma, survival, loss, and trying to make sense of everything after the damage is done. This episode is for anybody who’s ever seen how fast “fun” can turn into funerals, prison, and pain. #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #crimestory #prisonstories #indeliblymarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/

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Lost My Son During COVID - They Wouldn’t Let Us See Him | Anthony Stricklin

Send us Fan Mail Growing up without a father can leave questions that follow you into adulthood. In this powerful episode of Indelibly Marked, Anthony Stricklin opens up about his childhood, growing up with his mother and a hardworking stepfather while his biological father was largely absent from his life. For years, there was distance, silence, and unanswered questions between father and son. But in his 30s, after finding faith and gaining a new perspective on life, Anthony made a decision many people struggle with — he reached out to his father to try to rebuild their relationship. What followed was a complicated journey of pride, forgiveness, frustration, and eventually connection. Over time, the two began to build a relationship that had never existed during Anthony’s childhood. At the same time, the lessons Anthony learned from his stepfather — about working hard, providing for your family, and developing real skills that can never be taken away — shaped the kind of man and father he would become. Because of what he experienced growing up, Anthony made a promise to himself: He would always be present for his own children. But life has a way of testing even the strongest promises. On April 3, 2020, during the early days of COVID, Anthony rushed to the hospital after learning something was wrong with his son, Anthony “TJ” Stricklin Jr. Because of hospital restrictions, he was not allowed upstairs to see him. Doctors were able to revive TJ twice during the night, but early that morning Anthony received the call no parent ever wants to hear. At 8:05 AM, his son was gone. The last words they had said to each other were: “I love you.” This conversation is about fatherhood, forgiveness, generational lessons, and the unimaginable pain of losing a child. Real stories. Real emotion. Real impact. This is Indelibly Marked. #fatherhood #healingjourney #realstories #lifeafterloss #indeliblimarked Dominique Kuykendall https://youtube.com/@indelibleartsnetwork https://www.instagram.com/indelible_rudy/