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.

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The smoke never lies.

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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.

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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.

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The Smoke Never Lies.