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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⚠️ Content Note

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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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.

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 days
• Interviews and press statements from family and civil rights leaders
• The impact of racial trauma in modern investigations
• A community demanding answers—and refusing to be silent

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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.