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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