In November 2022, 26-year-old Delano Burkes walked out of McIntyre’s Pub in Houston’s Heights neighborhood—and was never seen alive again. Thirteen days later, his body was discovered in the Houston Ship Channel, miles from where he vanished.

But who was Delano beyond the headlines? A young husband, a realtor, an entrepreneur with a heart for community, working two jobs, chasing dreams bigger than the city skyline. As questions still surround the night he disappeared, his family fights for truth and accountability.

In this episode, Dr. Dee revisits Delano’s case with fresh eyes, exploring the investigation gaps, the family’s wrongful death lawsuit, and the haunting timeline of his final moments.

💨 Cigar of the Day: “Last Call” by A.J. Fernandez ,chosen for its name and its message: that what happens after last call can change everything.

🎧 Tune in to hear the full story, the forensic breakdown, and why Delano’s life still demands answers. Because the smoke never lies.

On December 10, 2023, 17-year-old Louise Jean Wilson drove through downtown Houston with two friends, chasing the sunrise in Galveston. Moments later, a sudden act of rage on the Pierce Elevated freeway ended her life. Shot through the heart, Louise still found the strength to steer her car to safety, saving others even as she lost her own fight for survival.

In this episode, Dr. Dee takes you inside Louise’s story: her vibrant life, her final act of courage, and the investigation that remains unsolved nearly two years later. We examine how her parents turned grief into advocacy, pushing for new Texas laws to combat road rage shootings and preserve crucial highway camera footage. We also explore why Houston has become America’s road rage capital, and what experts say we can do to prevent more tragedies.

Light up tonight’s C&C Smoke of the Day, My Father “The Judge,” and join us in the Lounge of Truth as we reflect on resilience, loss, and the pursuit of justice. Because in this case, and every case we cover, the smoke never lies.

Thirteen lives. Thirteen tragedies. Thirteen families searching for answers.

In 2025, across New England, an unsettling pattern emerged—bodies discovered in woods, rivers, and quiet neighborhoods from Massachusetts to Rhode Island. At first glance, each case seemed isolated: addiction struggles, mental health battles, missing persons. But together, the deaths painted a chilling mosaic that demanded attention.

In this episode of Cigar and A Crime, we light up in the Lounge of Truth and confront the questions others would rather ignore. Were these fatalities connected, or was the silence that followed more telling than any evidence? We explore the victims’ stories, the law enforcement response, and the voices of families who refused to let their loved ones be forgotten.

The smoke never lies.

If you came for a recap, you’re in the wrong room. This is about resurrecting voices, naming names, and refusing silence.

Featured Cigar of the Episode: La Flor Dominicana – bold, full-bodied, a smoke that lingers just like the questions these cases leave behind.

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If you have information connected to any of these cases, reach out to local law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or Connecticut.