On the surface, Cerina and Justin Fairfax appeared to have built the American dream.

She was a respected dentist, devoted mother, and successful business owner. He was a rising political star who became Virginia's Lieutenant Governor and was once viewed as one of the most promising figures in American politics.

But behind the public image, pressure was mounting.

In this episode of Cigar & A Crime, Dr. Dee takes listeners beyond the headlines to examine the life of Cerina Fairfax, the rise and fall of Justin Fairfax, and the tragic events that unfolded inside their Annandale, Virginia home.

From their beginnings at Duke University to the challenges that emerged during a highly publicized political career, this episode explores the people behind the story, the timeline of events, the investigation, and the broader lessons surrounding family, public image, and hidden struggles.

This is not a political story.

This is a human story.

A story about loss, family, and the devastating consequences of what can happen when private pain remains hidden behind public success.

In this episode:
• The life and legacy of Cerina Fairfax
• Justin Fairfax's rise in Virginia politics
• Their relationship and family life
• The timeline of events in Annandale, Virginia
• Investigation details and media coverage
• The broader conversation surrounding domestic violence and family trauma

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Chicago, Illinois…

A city known for resilience.
For culture.
For community.

But on April 14, 2026, tragedy entered a home on West Arthington Street and left an entire city searching for answers.

In Episode 22 of Cigar & A Crime, Dr. Dee examines the heartbreaking deaths of Barbara Deer and her son, Kaleb Deer, the widow and son of former Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer.

Barbara Deer was known as a speech-language pathologist, community advocate, anti-violence organizer, and respected leader on Chicago’s West Side. Her son, Kaleb Deer, was a psychology graduate, mental-health counselor, entrepreneur, and young man with plans for the future.

What began with an Apple Watch fall alert would soon lead police to a devastating scene inside the family home.

Authorities later ruled the case a murder-suicide, but the emotional weight of this tragedy continues to ripple through Chicago communities, political circles, and conversations surrounding grief, mental health, family pressure, and hidden pain.

In this episode, Dr. Dee explores:
• The lives and legacy of Barbara and Kaleb Deer
• The timeline leading up to the discovery
• The official investigation and unanswered questions
• The media narrative surrounding the case
• The deeper conversations about Black mental health, grief, and community trauma

This episode is not about sensationalism.

It is about humanity.
It is about loss.
And it is about remembering the people behind the headlines.

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Because the smoke never lies.

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He was built like a nightmare for defenders.

Six-foot-five. Over 220 pounds.
A playmaker who helped lead Mississippi State to the #1 ranking in the nation.

They called him Bear.

But on January 21st, 2020…

De’Runnya “Bear” Wilson wasn’t on a football field.

He was inside a home in Birmingham, Alabama-
where his life was taken in a case that, years later, still has no answers.

In this episode of Cigar & A Crime, Dr. Dee takes you beyond the highlight reels and headlines to uncover the deeper story:

• The rise of a multi-sport phenom from Wenonah High School
• His impact at Mississippi State alongside Dak Prescott
• The transition from college stardom to life after football
• The tragic day his mother, Tamika Wilson, found him unresponsive
• The investigation that quickly turned into a homicide… and then went quiet
• And the questions that still remain unanswered

De’Runnya Wilson wasn’t just an athlete.

He was a father to four daughters and one son-
five children now growing up without him.

And while his stats were widely reported…

his case has not received the same attention.

This episode also confronts a larger truth:

Why do some stories fade faster than others?
Why do we know more about what he did on the field… than what happened to him off of it?

And what does justice look like… when silence replaces answers?

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where the stories don’t disappear… and the smoke never lies.

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Paradise. Love. Celebration.

That’s what Ashlee Jenae Robinson was experiencing in Zanzibar as she celebrated her 31st birthday, just days after saying yes to a proposal.

But within a week…

everything changed.

Ashlee, a 31-year-old woman from South Jersey, was found unresponsive in a resort villa and later passed away. What followed was a wave of unanswered questions, conflicting narratives, and a timeline that doesn’t fully align.

In this episode of Cigar & A Crime, Dr. Dee takes you beyond the headlines and into the details that matter:

• A birthday trip that became something else entirely
• A reported argument and sudden separation
• An 11-hour gap that raises serious questions
• A fiancé at the center of the timeline
• A family fighting to bring their daughter home, and searching for answers

As authorities continue their investigation, Ashlee’s loved ones are left navigating distance, silence, and uncertainty while asking one question:

What really happened in paradise?

This episode doesn’t rush to conclusions.

It sits with the facts, the emotions, and the unanswered questions, because sometimes the truth isn’t immediate…

it’s uncovered.

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Inside a quiet home in Cherokee County, Georgia, a moment unfolded that would change everything.

On July 13, 2025, Tenisha Williams was shot and killed by her husband, Kelvin Demond Williams, in a case that would later reveal chilling details, a surviving teenage witness, and questions that still linger beneath the surface.

But this episode goes beyond the headlines.

Because when we searched for Tenisha…
we found something unsettling.

Very little.

No detailed public story.
No widely documented background.
Just fragments of a life… and a tragedy that forced it into the light.

In this episode of Cigar & A Crime, Dr. Dee steps into the silence—reconstructing the timeline, breaking down the investigation, and examining what happens when control, isolation, and violence collide behind closed doors.

This is not just a story about what happened that night.

It’s about what may have been happening long before anyone was listening.

🔎 In This Episode:

• The final moments inside the home on July 13, 2025
• The 911 call that changed everything
• The investigation and courtroom outcome
• What we know—and what we still don’t—about Tenisha Williams
• The role of silence in domestic violence cases

🎯 Why This Case Matters

Some stories come with full histories.
Others… we have to piece together.

Tenisha Williams deserves to be remembered-not just for how her life ended, but for the questions her story forces us to ask.

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If you believe in truth, accountability, and telling stories that matter-
this episode is for you.

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This episode discusses domestic violence and may be difficult for some listeners.

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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 lives

In 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.

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Because in every story we tell—
The smoke never lies.

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.

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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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