In 2001, the small town of West Helena, Arkansas was shaken by the brutal murder of Carlaretta Knowlton — a young Black woman whose life was cut short by the man who claimed to love her. Elbert Holder thought he could play the part of devoted partner while hiding a sinister side, but when the truth came out, it exposed a web of lies, betrayal, and violence that ended in tragedy.

This week, T & Willie dig deep into the case, dragging Elbert’s raggedy self to the pits of hell where he belongs. From the twisted relationship dynamics to the courtroom fallout, we unpack how another Black woman’s life was stolen at the hands of a man who was supposed to protect her.

Because here at Melanin Mysteries, we don’t just tell the story — we call it out for what it is.

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Elbert Holder & Carlaretta Knowlton

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