Welcome to Black and Unsolved: True Crime Chronicles on the NBG Podcast Network. Join host A.I. Jackson as we shed light on unsolved mysteries within the Black community, focusing on cases that deserve more attention.
In this gripping episode, we delve into the disappearance of 33-year-old Nefertiri Trader. Nearly a decade has passed since Nefertiri vanished from her home in New Castle, Delaware, leaving her family and community desperately seeking answers.
Listen as we explore the chilling details of what happened on that fateful night in 2014. Hear about Nefertiri's life, the puzzling evidence left behind, and the theories surrounding her disappearance. Despite investigations, her case remains unresolved, highlighting the broader issue of media coverage disparity.
Join us in keeping Nefertiri's story alive, seeking justice for her and other missing persons in marginalized communities. If you have any information, please contact the authorities. Together, we can make a difference and bring hope to those seeking justice.
00:00:00 --> 00:00:05 Welcome to Black and Unsolved, true crime chronicles on the NBG Podcast Network,
00:00:05 --> 00:00:09 where we shed light on unsolved mysteries within the Black community,
00:00:09 --> 00:00:11 stories that deserve more attention,
00:00:11 --> 00:00:16 voices that demand to be heard, and truths that need uncovering.
00:00:16 --> 00:00:19 I'm your host, A.I.
00:00:19 --> 00:00:25 Jackson. Today, we're delving into a case that has haunted a small Delaware
00:00:25 --> 00:00:33 community since 2014, The disappearance of 33-year-old Nefertiri Trader.
00:00:33 --> 00:00:38 Nefertiri, a loving mother, daughter, and friend, vanished from her home in
00:00:38 --> 00:00:40 Newcastle, Delaware, without a trace.
00:00:41 --> 00:00:46 Nearly a decade later, her family and the community are still searching for answers.
00:00:46 --> 00:00:51 What happened to Nefertiri Trader? Who took her? And why?
00:00:52 --> 00:00:58 Grab your headphones, settle in, and join me as we explore the chilling details
00:00:58 --> 00:01:00 of this unsolved mystery.
00:01:00 --> 00:01:05 Before we dive into the night, she disappeared. Let's take a moment to remember
00:01:05 --> 00:01:07 who Nefertiri Trader was.
00:01:07 --> 00:01:15 Born and raised in Delaware, Nefertiri, or Nefi, as her loved ones affectionately
00:01:15 --> 00:01:18 called her, was a devoted mother to three children.
00:01:18 --> 00:01:24 She was described as loving, kind-hearted, and deeply committed to her family.
00:01:25 --> 00:01:29 Her friends remember her as someone who brought laughter into any room she entered.
00:01:30 --> 00:01:37 Her children were her world, and she was the type of mother who always put their needs first.
00:01:37 --> 00:01:42 Despite facing challenges, like so many of us do, Nefertiri remained resilient.
00:01:43 --> 00:01:49 She had plans, dreams, and the will to provide a good life for her family and
00:01:49 --> 00:01:52 was employed with the housekeeping department at a local hospital.
00:01:52 --> 00:01:58 On June 29th, 2014, those dreams came to a screeching halt.
00:01:59 --> 00:02:04 It was a quiet Sunday night in the Saddlebrook neighborhood of Newcastle, Delaware.
00:02:05 --> 00:02:09 Nefertiri Trader had spent the evening at home, a place she should have been safe.
00:02:09 --> 00:02:14 But in the early hours of June 30th, something went terribly wrong.
00:02:15 --> 00:02:21 Around 4 a.m., after what looked to be a not-so-unusual late-night,
00:02:21 --> 00:02:27 early-morning drive to a nearby 7-Eleven, a neighbor reported looking out his
00:02:27 --> 00:02:31 second-story bedroom window after hearing a struggle outside of Nefertiri's home.
00:02:32 --> 00:02:39 They claimed to see a man forcing her into the backseat of her silver 2000 Acura RL.
00:02:39 --> 00:02:45 They said they did nothing because he assumed she was ill and was being taken to a hospital.
00:02:45 --> 00:02:51 The car sped off into the night, and Nefertiri hasn't been seen or heard from since.
00:02:52 --> 00:02:56 Her family became worried when they couldn't reach her shortly after she was
00:02:56 --> 00:02:58 supposed to have returned home from work.
00:02:59 --> 00:03:03 At 6 p.m., her family went to her home.
00:03:03 --> 00:03:07 When they arrived, what they found sent chills down their spines.
00:03:08 --> 00:03:12 On her front porch, they discovered an open pack of Newport cigarettes,
00:03:13 --> 00:03:18 a cup of coffee, a stomp loaf of bread on the front lawn, and a single unopened
00:03:18 --> 00:03:20 condom sitting on a porch chair.
00:03:20 --> 00:03:26 These are items she had reportedly purchased from the nearby convenience store
00:03:26 --> 00:03:29 shortly before she vanished. Then there were her fleas.
00:03:30 --> 00:03:33 One right next to the other, near the front door of her home.
00:03:34 --> 00:03:37 Inside the house, nothing appeared out of place.
00:03:37 --> 00:03:43 There were no signs of a break-in or a violent struggle. It was as if Nefertiri
00:03:43 --> 00:03:45 had vanished into thin air.
00:03:46 --> 00:03:50 The Newcastle County Police Department immediately launched an investigation.
00:03:50 --> 00:03:54 This initially revealed that Nefertiri didn't have a sketchy background,
00:03:55 --> 00:03:58 and nothing pointed to any nefarious characters in her life.
00:03:59 --> 00:04:03 Detective Matthew DiSipatino described her as a good and decent person.
00:04:04 --> 00:04:08 They classified the case as a kidnapping based on the neighbor's account.
00:04:08 --> 00:04:14 Her car, the Silver Acura RL, became a key focus of the investigation.
00:04:15 --> 00:04:21 It was listed as stolen and added to national databases in hopes of a break in the case.
00:04:22 --> 00:04:25 But here's where things become even more unsettling.
00:04:26 --> 00:04:30 Weeks turned into months, and there were no credible leads.
00:04:31 --> 00:04:36 Nefertiri's family felt that the case wasn't receiving the attention it deserved.
00:04:37 --> 00:04:41 A family member said, and I quote, We just want her home.
00:04:42 --> 00:04:48 Someone out there knows what happened to Nefertiri, and we need them to come forward. End of quote.
00:04:49 --> 00:04:54 Despite their pleas, the case grew colder with each passing day.
00:04:54 --> 00:04:59 Law enforcement admitted that they had few, if any, substantial leads.
00:05:00 --> 00:05:06 Was this a random abduction, or did someone close to Nefertiri betray her trust?
00:05:07 --> 00:05:14 Let's explore the theories. The first theory is that this was a crime of opportunity,
00:05:14 --> 00:05:20 a random act of violence, by someone who spotted Nefertiri during her late-night trip to the store.
00:05:20 --> 00:05:24 But this theory raises more questions than it answers.
00:05:25 --> 00:05:28 Why target her? Was someone watching her that night?
00:05:29 --> 00:05:32 Another theory is that Nefertiri knew her abductor.
00:05:33 --> 00:05:38 It's not uncommon for perpetrators in cases like this to be someone the victim
00:05:38 --> 00:05:44 knows, an ex-partner, a friend, or even a casual acquaintance.
00:05:44 --> 00:05:50 But to this day, authorities have not publicly named any suspects or persons of interest.
00:05:50 --> 00:05:54 Then there's the possibility of human trafficking.
00:05:55 --> 00:06:00 Sadly, Delaware's location along major highways makes it a hotspot for trafficking activity.
00:06:00 --> 00:06:03 Could Nefertiri have been taken for this purpose?
00:06:04 --> 00:06:08 Each theory brings us closer to understanding what might have happened,
00:06:08 --> 00:06:12 but none provides the answers her family so desperately needs.
00:06:13 --> 00:06:17 In the weeks following Nefertiri's disappearance, her family and friends rallied
00:06:17 --> 00:06:18 together to search for her.
00:06:19 --> 00:06:22 Flyers were distributed, search parties combed through the area,
00:06:22 --> 00:06:25 and prayer vigils were held to keep her story alive.
00:06:26 --> 00:06:31 Local activist groups also joined the cause, calling for more attention to be
00:06:31 --> 00:06:33 given to missing black women.
00:06:33 --> 00:06:38 According to the National Crime Information Center, black women make up a disproportionately
00:06:38 --> 00:06:41 high number of missing person cases in the United States.
00:06:42 --> 00:06:49 And yet, their stories often go underreported. The community's resilience and
00:06:49 --> 00:06:53 determination to find answers have been unwavering.
00:06:53 --> 00:06:58 But without new leads, their efforts often feel like shouting into the void.
00:06:58 --> 00:07:06 In November 2014, five months after her disappearance, Nefertiri's car was discovered
00:07:06 --> 00:07:09 in Wilmington, Delaware, about six miles away.
00:07:09 --> 00:07:14 The vehicle was abandoned and showed no obvious signs of foul play.
00:07:14 --> 00:07:18 This discovery raised even more questions.
00:07:19 --> 00:07:22 Who left the car there? And why?
00:07:23 --> 00:07:27 Investigators processed the vehicle for evidence, but if they found anything
00:07:27 --> 00:07:30 substantial, they've kept it under wraps.
00:07:31 --> 00:07:35 Carr's recovery provided a small glimmer of hope and deepened the mystery.
00:07:35 --> 00:07:40 The case remains at a standstill with no suspects and no clear motive.
00:07:41 --> 00:07:47 The FBI continues to offer $20 for tips leading to an arrest,
00:07:47 --> 00:07:53 and county police are offering up to $10 for information in the case.
00:07:54 --> 00:07:58 Nefertiri Trader's case is a heartbreaking example of a broader issue.
00:07:59 --> 00:08:06 According to the Black and Missing Foundation, nearly 40% of missing persons in the U.S.
00:08:06 --> 00:08:12 Are people of color, And yet, their stories often receive far less media coverage
00:08:12 --> 00:08:14 than those of their white counterparts.
00:08:15 --> 00:08:21 This disparity has real consequences. Media attention can generate tips,
00:08:21 --> 00:08:26 put pressure on law enforcement, and keep a case alive in the public eye.
00:08:26 --> 00:08:31 When a case like Nefertyri's is ignored, it sends a message that some lives
00:08:31 --> 00:08:33 are valued more than others.
00:08:33 --> 00:08:36 As a community, we must demand better.
00:08:37 --> 00:08:43 We must amplify these stories, not just for justice, but for the families who
00:08:43 --> 00:08:45 are left behind searching for answers.
00:08:45 --> 00:08:48 So, where do we go from here?
00:08:49 --> 00:08:53 For starters, we can continue to share Nefertiri Trader's story.
00:08:53 --> 00:08:57 If you're listening to this podcast, share it with your network.
00:08:58 --> 00:08:59 Talk about her case.
00:09:00 --> 00:09:06 Keep her name alive. If you have any information about her disappearance,
00:09:06 --> 00:09:11 no matter how small, please contact the Newcastle County Police Department at
00:09:11 --> 00:09:18 302-395-2781 or Crimestoppers.
00:09:18 --> 00:09:20 You can remain anonymous.
00:09:20 --> 00:09:26 And to the media, law enforcement, and the justice system, it's time to do better.
00:09:27 --> 00:09:31 Every missing person deserves to be searched for with the same urgency,
00:09:31 --> 00:09:34 no matter their race or socioeconomic status.
00:09:34 --> 00:09:40 To Nefertiri's family, if you're listening, please know that our hearts are with you.
00:09:41 --> 00:09:47 Your pain, your fight for answers, your resilience, it does not go unnoticed.
00:09:48 --> 00:09:52 And to Nefertiri, wherever you are, we haven't forgotten you.
00:09:52 --> 00:09:56 We're still searching. We're still hoping.
00:09:56 --> 00:10:03 Thank you for joining me on this episode of Black and Unsolved True Crime Chronicles.
00:10:04 --> 00:10:09 If you or anyone you know has information about the disappearance of Nefertiri
00:10:09 --> 00:10:11 Trader, I urge you to come forward.
00:10:12 --> 00:10:15 Even the smallest detail could make a difference.
00:10:15 --> 00:10:22 Together, we can shine a light on the forgotten and bring hope to those searching for justice.
00:10:23 --> 00:10:28 Let's keep the conversation going, not just for Nefertiri, but for all the black
00:10:28 --> 00:10:30 women and men whose stories deserve to be told.
00:10:31 --> 00:10:37 And if you want to support their fight for justice, Consider sharing their stories,
00:10:37 --> 00:10:43 signing petitions, or donating to causes that advocate for unsolved cases in
00:10:43 --> 00:10:45 marginalized communities.
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00:11:01 --> 00:11:08 Stay tuned for our next episode, where we will continue to explore unresolved
00:11:08 --> 00:11:10 cases and the stories behind them.
00:11:11 --> 00:11:16 Remember, stay connected, stay empowered, and stay vigilant.
00:11:17 --> 00:11:21 Until then, I'm your host, A.I.
00:11:21 --> 00:11:28 Jackson, and this is Black and Unsolved True Crime Chronicles on the NBG Podcast Network.
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