Dometi Pongo reports on the mysterious circumstances surrounding the deaths of young people as True Life Crime searches for answers to the country's grimmest unsolved cases.
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- 03:49ExclusiveS2A Police Response Raises QuestionsThe Hunt family's lawyer explains why the presence of a particular police officer at the scene of Darrien Hunt's murder is unusual, and Dometi talks about his own experiences with police.08/31/2021
- 04:10ExclusiveS2Learning About Gender and Sexual OrientationEquality advocate Jensen Matar and trans rights activist Blossom Brown help Dometi understand the differences between gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation.08/24/2021
- 07:02ExclusiveS2Fresh Coast Alliance Helps People Get Back on TrackDometi chats with advocate Nate Johnson about his work with Fresh Coast Alliance, which provides rehabilitation resources and support to formally incarcerated individuals.08/17/2021
- 05:30ExclusiveS2Candice Cunningham's Sister Reflects on Her Life and DeathDometi learns about Candice Cunningham's upbringing and tragic death when he sits down with her sister Ashley Fowler.08/10/2021
- 04:08ExclusiveS2Are These Two Murders Connected?Dometi questions if the murders of Muhlaysia Booker and Chynal Lindsey could be connected, and Nev and Dometi discuss the rise in lethal violence against Black transgender women in Dallas.08/03/2021
- 06:08ExclusiveS2How Many Women Haven't Been Taken Seriously by Police?Ohio police uncover upsetting details about the investigation into Heather Bogle's murder, and Nev and Dometi reflect on the consequences of law enforcement officials who ignore women.07/27/2021
- 04:17ExclusiveS2A Childhood Friend Reveals Jaydon's Ties to His KillerJaydon Chavez-Silver's close friend Isaac Garcia opens up about Jaydon's childhood connection to his killer, and Nev and Dometi weigh in on New Mexico's lax gun control laws.07/15/2021
- 04:53ExclusiveS2A Dummy Test Reaffirms Suspicions About Lauren Agee's MurderDometi and Lauren Agee's friend Kassi explore the cliff where Lauren was last seen alive, and Nev and Dometi discuss the glaring inconsistencies of her murder investigation.07/14/2021
- 06:30ExclusiveS2Five-Year-Old Zaniah Witnessed Her Mother's MurderNev and Dometi review the forensic interview of Crystal Jackson's five-year-old daughter, Zaniah, who was a key witness in the murder case of her mom and her mom's partner, Brittney Cosby.07/13/2021
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Dometi Pongo
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Dometi Pongo
Dometi Pongo (pronounced dō-muh-TEE) is the host of the hit MTV series "True Life Crime" and multiple MTV News video franchises, including its flagship digital program "Need to Know," which provides award-winning analysis of trending news stories.
In addition to hosting after shows and red carpet activations for ViacomCBS's tentpole events like the Video Music Awards, the Grammys and MTV Movie & TV Awards, Dometi regularly joins senior leadership in moderating internal, company-wide discussions on equity in ViacomCBS's "Courageous Conversations" series, led by MTV Entertainment Group President and CEO Chris McCarthy. Dometi’s illuminating commentary on everything from entertainment news to politics and social justice can be heard on several shows where he is a contributor, including ET Live, the Smithsonian Channel and SiriusXM's "Karen Hunter Show."
The award-winning journalist also works as a speaker and multimedia consultant through his firm Pongo Strategy Group, which helps organizations tell better stories through multimedia. In partnership with Sankofa Ventures, Dometi’s annual group tours of Ghana in West Africa provided more than 70 American travelers from the African diaspora an opportunity to explore their ancestral lineage.
The award-winning journalist also works as a speaker and multimedia consultant through his firm Pongo Strategy Group, which helps organizations tell better stories through multimedia. In partnership with Sankofa Ventures, Dometi’s annual group tours of Ghana in West Africa provided more than 70 American travelers from the African diaspora an opportunity to explore their ancestral lineage.