Cigar And A Crime

Dr. Dee

Cigar and A Crime is where the slow burn of a fine cigar meets the relentless pursuit of justice. Hosted by Dr. Dee, we shine a light on the untold true crime stories from overlooked communities — the cases the media gave 20 seconds… and then forgot. From the rural dirt roads of Mississippi to the city streets across America, we tell the stories of the voiceless, with truth, respect, and unwavering integrity. Each episode blends deep research, cinematic storytelling, and powerful narration to connect you with the lives behind the headlines — victims, families, and communities that deserve to be heard. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a seat in the lounge of truth, where the smoke clears and the facts remain. 🎙 New episodes weekly. 📍 Listen on all major podcast platforms.

  1. 5H AGO

    Kayla Kelley: The Lie That Lured Her

    What if the person you trusted… never really existed? In Episode 18 of Cigar & A Crime, Dr. Dee takes you inside the haunting story of Kayla Kelley, a 33-year-old woman whose life was built on ambition, family, and a future she was actively creating, until a relationship rooted in deception pulled her into something far more dangerous. What began as a connection on a dating app quickly escalated into something serious. Promises were made. A future was imagined. But behind the name Kayla thought she knew… was a lie. As the truth unraveled, so did the relationship, exposing secrets, a hidden marriage, and a web of manipulation that would ultimately lead to tragedy. Through digital evidence, surveillance, and a chilling timeline, investigators piece together what really happened in the final hours of Kayla Kelley’s life, and the calculated actions that followed. This episode goes beyond the headlines to explore:  The dangers of online deception and hidden identities How emotional entanglement can cloud warning signs  The role of digital forensics in solving modern crimes The disturbing reality of control, obsession, and double livesIn the Lounge of Truth, we don’t just tell stories— We sit with them. We honor the victims. And we demand clarity where others move on too quickly. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube 📲 Follow @CigarAndACrime on all social media Because in every story we tell—  The smoke never lies.

    25 min

  2. MAR 9

    Episode 17: The Wrong Car: The Unsolved Mystery of Amarah Riley

    On the night of September 19, 2018, 22-year-old Amarah Riley was driving along Rainier Avenue South in Skyway, Washington when another vehicle pulled alongside her car. Within moments, gunfire shattered the quiet night, leaving Amarah’s life tragically cut short. Investigators would later suggest something chilling — Amarah may not have been the intended target. In this episode of Cigar & A Crime, Dr. Dee takes listeners inside the life of Amarah Riley — a creative young entrepreneur, makeup artist, and photography enthusiast who was building her future one dream at a time. Through a careful examination of the timeline, the investigation, and the controversy surrounding a search warrant connected to a possible suspect, we explore how this case took unexpected turns and why it remains unresolved years later. More importantly, we center the voice of Amarah’s family, who continue to advocate for answers and keep her name alive in the community. As Dr. Dee reflects on the broader questions surrounding visibility, justice, and the families left waiting, this episode reminds us that every story deserves to be heard. Because sometimes the difference between silence and truth… is awareness. Join us in the Lounge of Truth as we remember Amarah Riley and examine the unanswered questions that still linger. Share this episode to help keep her story alive. The smoke never lies. Listen and follow Cigar & A Crime on all podcast platforms.

    20 min

  3. FEB 23

    🎙 When ICE Heard the Shots: The Keith Porter Jr. Investigation

    In the final hours of 2025, a father’s life ended in a courtyard in Northridge, California — and the narrative surrounding his death unfolded faster than the facts. On New Year’s Eve, 43-year-old Keith Porter Jr. was shot and killed by an off-duty ICE agent outside his apartment complex. Federal officials described it as an “active shooter” situation, while family members and community witnesses say Keith was firing gunshots into the air to celebrate the holiday — not threatening anyone. What really happened that night? Was deadly force justified? And why are key pieces of evidence — 911 audio, ballistic mapping, surveillance footage and dispatch logs — still not publicly available? In this deeply reported episode, Dr. Dee goes beyond the headline to: • Meet Keith — a devoted father, nicknamed “Pooter,” described by friends and coworkers as funny, uplifting and hardworking. • Reconstruct the New Year’s Eve encounter — using DHS statements, family accounts, and LAPD investigative updates. • Explore the broader context of ICE-related deaths in 2026, naming others such as Renée Nicole Good and Alex Jeffrey Pretti — part of a troubling federal pattern. • Examine racial dynamics and use-of-force disparities backed by research on policing and threat perception. • Demand transparency — with a core theme that without public records, authority alone shapes the story. Featuring a powerful reflection grounded in history and moral truth, and closing with the African proverb:  “Until the lion learns to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” This episode isn’t just investigative — it’s a summons for accountability. 📌 Subscribe to Cigar & A Crime for evidence-based storytelling that refuses to accept narrative as verdict.

    22 min

  4. FEB 10

    Episode 15: Legacy in Limbo — The LaChunda Hunter Case

    What if you buried your newborn child…  and then got a call saying she was alive? In this haunting episode of Cigar & A Crime, we step into one of the most disturbing and unresolved stories to surface in recent years, the case of LaChunda Hunter and her premature daughter, Legacy Darmika-Grace Gray. In February 2022, LaChunda was told her newborn had died in the NICU. Days later, a doctor called with “good news,” describing Legacy’s improving condition in precise medical detail, before abruptly hanging up. What followed was a cascade of contradictions: a body viewed in a dark room, medical records updated after a reported death, disputed DNA tests, and a hospital that refused to answer questions. This episode is not about shock.  It’s about humanity, trust, grief, and unanswered questions. We walk through the timeline carefully, separating what is known from what remains disputed, while centering LaChunda’s lived experience as a mother navigating unimaginable uncertainty. We also examine the broader implications: how systems of power respond when questioned, how Black mothers are treated when they advocate for themselves, and what happens when closure is denied. From the Lounge of Truth, with smoke in the air and truth on the table, Dr. Dee reflects on ambiguous loss, maternal intuition, and why this story refuses to rest. This is Legacy’s story. And her legacy demands to be heard. 🎧 Full episode available now 📺 Video version on YouTube 🎙️ Streaming on Apple Podcasts & Spotify The Smoke Never Lies.

    37 min

  5. JAN 27

    Episode 14: Found Hanging: The Unanswered Death of Tory Medley

    When 33-year-old Tory Medley was found hanging from a tree in one of Wisconsin’s wealthiest suburbs, police were quick to call it a suicide. But his family-and a growing number of supporters-aren’t convinced. In this episode of Cigar & A Crime, Dr. Dee unpacks the final 48 hours of Tory’s life: a mysterious bus ride, surveillance footage, a missing red backpack, and a community left reeling. We take you from a Milwaukee press conference to a cold golf course in Brookfield, where grief collided with suspicion. Was Tory struggling with his mental health-or is there more to the story? Why did authorities rush to label his death while critical questions remained unanswered? And what does justice look like when history, race, and trust are all on the line? This isn’t just a case-it’s a call for transparency, truth, and the power of not looking away. 🔎 Listen now for: A full timeline of Tory’s final daysInterviews and press statements from family and civil rights leadersThe impact of racial trauma in modern investigationsA community demanding answers—and refusing to be silent🎧 Subscribe & follow us on all platforms. Full video drops Thursdays on YouTube.

    29 min

  6. JAN 12

    The Disappearance of Valerie Smiley

    When 41-year-old Valerie Smiley left her Chattanooga restaurant on a warm June day in 2024, no one imagined it would be the last time she’d be seen. A devoted mother of four, a business owner, and the heartbeat of her community, Valerie vanished without a trace—her maroon SUV slipping into the Georgia highway system like a ghost on the road. In this haunting episode, Dr. Dee takes listeners deep into the baffling disappearance that has gripped Tennessee and beyond. From surveillance clues and puzzling phone pings to the relentless grassroots search led by family and friends, this story unfolds with heartbreak and resilience. We explore the role of race and media bias in missing persons coverage, the emotional toll on loved ones, and the broader question: whose stories get told? With a smoky draw of reflection and reverence, this episode is a tribute to Valerie Smiley—and to every family still waiting for answers. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of missing persons and may be emotionally distressing to some listeners.

    32 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    A Broken Brotherhood — The Hazing Death of Caleb Wilson

    What does brotherhood mean when it becomes violent? In this deeply personal and unflinching episode of Cigar & A Crime, Dr. Dee examines the tragic death of Caleb Wilson, a Southern University student whose life was cut short following an alleged hazing ritual. What begins as a case investigation becomes something much bigger, a reckoning with fraternity culture, silence, tradition, and accountability. We walk through who Caleb was beyond the headlines, the events leading up to his death, the criminal charges, and the lawsuits that followed. But this episode doesn’t stop at the facts. Dr. Dee shares his own story, pledging in Spring 1998, experiencing isolation and abuse, and ultimately choosing peace over brutality. As a member of a historically Black fraternity and an HBCU graduate, he confronts a painful contradiction: how can we protest violence against Black bodies in public, while excusing it behind closed doors in the name of tradition? This episode also places Caleb’s death within a broader national pattern of hazing, across Black Greek-letter organizations and predominantly white fraternities alike, highlighting why hazing is not a rite of passage, but a cultural failure. This is not an attack on brotherhood or sisterhood.  It’s a call to protect it. Because real brotherhood does not demand blood.  And love should never look like abuse. 🕯️ In memory of Caleb Wilson. 🎧 Listener discretion advised.

    47 min

  8. 12/15/2025

    The Secret That Took Jay Lee

    In the early hours of July 8, 2022, University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee walked out of his apartment after receiving a message from someone he once trusted. He never came home. In this episode of Cigar & A Crime, Dr. Dee brings you inside the Lounge of Truth to honor Jay Lee, a 20-year-old social work major, performer, activist, and unapologetically proud young man whose light shined brightly in a place that still struggles with acceptance. We trace Jay’s life before the headlines, his love for community, his faith-rooted family, his role as a safe space for other LGBTQ students, and then walk step by step through the investigation that followed his disappearance. From digital evidence and surveillance footage to a rare no-body prosecution, this case exposes how secrecy, fear, and silence can turn deadly. This episode also confronts a larger truth: how members of the LGBTQ community often suffer in silence, how justice is delayed when voices are ignored, and why no story deserves to be buried-no- matter who the victim loved or how they lived. Jay Lee’s name matters. His life mattered. And at Cigar & A Crime, no one gets left out. Because in the Lounge of Truth…  The smoke never lies. 🔎 Listener Discretion Advised: This episode discusses violence and themes that may be distressing. 📢 Join the Conversation: Subscribe, share this episode, and help us keep Jay Lee’s name alive.

    20 min
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Cigar and A Crime is where the slow burn of a fine cigar meets the relentless pursuit of justice. Hosted by Dr. Dee, we shine a light on the untold true crime stories from overlooked communities — the cases the media gave 20 seconds… and then forgot. From the rural dirt roads of Mississippi to the city streets across America, we tell the stories of the voiceless, with truth, respect, and unwavering integrity. Each episode blends deep research, cinematic storytelling, and powerful narration to connect you with the lives behind the headlines — victims, families, and communities that deserve to be heard. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a seat in the lounge of truth, where the smoke clears and the facts remain. 🎙 New episodes weekly. 📍 Listen on all major podcast platforms.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Dee
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cigar And A Crime
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