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.