Courtney Clenney: "Is Love Going to Kill Me?" - Pt. 2

Courtney Clenney: "Is Love Going to Kill Me?" - Pt. 2

Author: This Feels Criminal | Formerly Killer Queens June 4, 2026 Duration: 55:21

Five weeks before he died, Christian Obumseli sent his girlfriend a text that read: "Is love going to kill me?" He was dead 33 days later, and she was not arrested for four months.

This is Part 2 of the Christian Obumseli case. Christian was a 27-year-old Nigerian American from Dallas — a former college linebacker, an engineering grad, a guy his whole community called a light in the room. He fell hard for Courtney Clenney, an OnlyFans creator making close to two million dollars a year. What followed was two years of documented abuse, multiple police calls, a stabbing that killed him, and an investigation that nearly got closed as self-defense within 24 hours of his death.

Tyrella and Nikita walk you through the medical evidence that pokes holes in Courtney's story, the role race played in how this case was handled, and the prosecutorial misconduct that has Christian's family still waiting for a trial date in 2026.

Part 1 covers Christian's background and the full relationship timeline — start there if you haven't listened yet.

Content warning: domestic violence, racial slurs, and description of a fatal stabbing. If you're in crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available by call or text.

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You might remember Tyrella and Nikita from their previous work as the Killer Queens. After eight years and hundreds of cases covered, their perspective has fundamentally shifted, leading to a thoughtful evolution of the true crime conversation. This new chapter, titled This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens), is for an audience that has matured alongside them, moving beyond the straightforward narrative to ask deeper, more difficult questions about the stories we think we know. Grounded in a shared history of growing up with Dateline and the early internet, the hosts now approach each case with a deconstructed viewpoint, examining the societal and human layers often glossed over. The podcast delves into the historical context surrounding crimes, exploring how time and place shape tragedy. Listeners will hear nuanced discussions that prioritize perspective over sensationalism, focusing on the complex "why" behind the "what." It’s a natural progression for hosts and audience alike, offering a more considered space within a crowded genre. Each episode of this podcast builds on a foundation of extensive research and lived experience, aiming to understand the full weight of the story, because there’s always more to it.
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