Paradise, Perception, and the Final Post — The Death of Ashlee Jenae Robinson

Smoke Over Garfield Park: The Deaths of Barbara and Kaleb Deer

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. 🎙️ Welcome to the Lounge of Truth. Because the smoke never lies. #CigarAndACrime #BarbaraDeer #KalebDeer #Chicago #TrueCrimePodcast #BlackMentalHealth #ChicagoStories #Podcast

Bear Force One: The Unsolved Murder of De’Runnya Wilson

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? If you have any information related to this case, please contact: 📞 Birmingham Police Department: 205-254-1764  📞 Crime Stoppers: 205-254-7777 Anonymous tips matter. 🎧 Listen now and step into the Lounge of Truth— where the stories don’t disappear… and the smoke never lies. 🔥 FOLLOW & SUPPORT 📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cigarandacrimepodcast  🎙️ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms 👍 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share to help keep these stories alive.

Paradise, Perception, and the Final Post — The Death of Ashlee Jenae Robinson

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. 🎧 Listen now on Cigar & A Crime 💬 Share your thoughts and help keep Ashlee’s story visible

The Silence Before the Shot: The Murder of Tenisha Williams

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. 🎧 Listen Now If you believe in truth, accountability, and telling stories that matter-  this episode is for you. 🔔 Follow & Support the Show 📺 Full episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cigarandacrimepodcast?si=oFb_7WyTSvb0t6pY  🎧 Streaming on Apple Podcasts & Spotify  📲 Follow on all platforms: @cigarandacrime ⚠️ Content Note This episode discusses domestic violence and may be difficult for some listeners. #CigarAndACrime #TrueCrimePodcast #TenishaWilliams #DomesticViolenceAwareness #CherokeeCounty #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeForVictims #PodcastRecommendations #CrimeStories #TheSmokeNeverLies

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 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. 🎧 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.