In August 1987, 26-year-old Selonia Reed disappeared after leaving her home in Hammond, Louisiana, for what was supposed to be a simple night out. Within hours, she was found brutally murdered inside her car. As investigators searched for answers, a troubling picture of Selonia’s marriage began to emerge, but despite growing suspicions, the case remained unsolved for decades. In this episode of Black Girl Gone, we examine the murder of Selonia Reed and the long road to justice that followed. Support This Channel By Becoming A Member https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7eq6tdJisn3oQWf4KfjXlQ/join DISCLAIMER: All Black Girl Gone, videos, scripts, narration, and original storytelling elements are protected under U.S. copyright law. While case facts are public and subject to fair use, the writing, narrative structure, commentary, sequencing, and original expression created for Black Girl Gone may not be reproduced, republished, or closely paraphrased without permission. Unauthorized reproduction or derivative use will result in copyright enforcement actions, including DMCA takedown requests. 0:00 The disappearance of Salania 1:09 A life cut short 4:37 The final hours 7:53 Discovery of the crime scene 11:51 The initial investigation 17:00 Uncovering family secrets 21:24 Suspicion and cold case 26:29 DNA evidence breakthrough 29:18 Justice served 33:15 The lasting legacy