Black Coffee, Crime, and Crochet a True Crime Podcast

EPISODE DESCRIPTION  What happens when healthcare turns into a hustle? In this episode of Black Coffee, Crime, and Crochet, we’re breaking down the $12 million Medicaid fraud scheme led by Brandon Sims and members of his own family. This case goes beyond fraud. It raises questions about trust, image, and the systems meant to protect vulnerable communities. Reports suggest Sims also presented himse...

Hey BC3 Crew, no new episode last week so we're bringing back one of the most requested stories. This is the twisted tale of Daylon Pierce, a romance scammer who left a trail of heartbreak and bounced checks across the country. If you missed it the first time, here’s your chance to catch up. An don't worry, a brand new episode is coming this Tuesday as we continue the Love, Lies, and Laundering se...

Romance scammers do not just rely on fake profiles and sweet messages. They rely on infrastructure. In this episode of Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, we continue the Love, Lies, and Laundering Series with the case of Badetito Obafemi, a Georgia man who acted as a money mule in a multi state romance fraud scheme. From 2016 to 2018, victims in Missouri, Minnesota, and New Jersey believed they we...

Romance scams are usually framed as lonely people tricked by fake lovers online. But behind those fake profiles are real systems moving real money. In this episode of Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, we open the Love, Lies, and Laundering Series with the case of Nadine Jazimne Wade, a Bronx woman who laundered millions of dollars for an international romance scam ring. Prosecutors say Wade used...

If you'd like to fill out the listener survey for a chance to win a $20 Amazon Gift card, or just to help me out, you can do so  HERE EPISODE DESCRIPTION Brittish Williams built a public image as a reality TV star and entrepreneur, but behind the scenes she was committing years of financial fraud involving stolen Social Security numbers, false tax filings, and pandemic loan programs. In this episo...

EPISODE DESCRIPTION Credit Privacy Numbers are often sold as a shortcut to financial freedom, privacy, and a clean slate. But when CPNs move beyond credit repair scams and into government programs like Medicaid, the consequences turn federal fast. In this episode of Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, we break down the Medicaid CPN ring and how synthetic identities were created using stolen persona...

HEY BC3 CREW!  Last week I uploaded the listener survey last week but hadn't considered BOTS. I guess that means I made it lol. But if you tried filling it out last week and saw that it wasn't accepting responses, that's because I had to figure out how to weed them out. Hopefully, it's figured out now so PLEASE fill it out for me and be entered into the gift card giveaway! You can fill it out HERE...

If you'd like to fill out the listener survey for a chance to win a $20 Amazon Gift card, or just to help me out, you can do so HERE Every January, people promise themselves a fresh start, especially when it comes to money and credit. But for thousands of consumers, the promise of fast credit repair turned into years of financial damage and federal prison sentences. In this episode of Black Coffee...

In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey left thousands of students displaced across Texas. But amid the chaos and crisis, one man found an opportunity. Sidney Bouvier Gilstrap-Portley, a 25-year-old former college athlete, posed as a 17-year-old high school student to relive his basketball dreams, and ended up stealing more than a spot on the varsity roster. This week on Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet...

Hey Everyone! Thank you so much for being patient with me during the end of the semester! I'm back on track. I give an update at the beginning of the episode. In This Episode The rise of William Tank Black from college coach to trusted NFL and NBA agent How personal loyalty and father figure dynamics were used to bypass financial scrutiny The three major fraud schemes tied to Tank Black including...

**DISCLAIMER** Hey BC3 Crew! I wanted to take the time to address two reviews that I've gotten. I realize that I tend to overuse "umm" throughout the show. I am working on it and took the time to edit this episode so that the filler words have been removed. I will definitely keep that in mind moving forward, but thank you all so much for the opportunity to improve every episode! The checks stopped...

Ramon Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi, flaunted wealth like it was a full-time job. From Gucci robes and private jets to Richard Mille watches and luxury penthouses, he sold a rags-to-riches story that captured millions online. But behind the clout was an international web of fraud, deception, and staggering financial crimes. This week on Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, Jasmine breaks down how...

Dana Chanel branded herself as a faith-based mogul, the face behind Sprinkle of Jesus, Credit Exterminators, and Alakazam Apps. But behind the curated Instagram grid and family-first entrepreneur image were lawsuits, unfulfilled promises, and accusations of exploitation. This week on Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, Jasmine unpacks how Dana used spirituality and sleek branding to build a busines...

When faith meets fraud, the fallout hits different. In this episode of Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, we unravel the story of Marlon and LaShonda Moore, the Texas power couple behind Blessings In No Time (BINT), a so-called “faith-based wealth movement” that promised financial freedom to thousands during the pandemic. But behind the gospel quotes and Zoom calls was a ten-million-dollar pyramid...

In the series finale of Scandal in the Schools, Jasmine C.L. Prince takes you on a global ride through two of the most shocking education scandals in recent memory; starting in Jamaica and ending in Nigeria.  Part 1: Jamaica When the CXC Math Paper 2 leaked in 2023, panic swept across the Caribbean. From stolen fireproof cabinets to regional re-grading, students faced unfair consequences for a fai...

This week on Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, we’re heading to Evanston, Illinois — where former superintendent Dr. Devon Horton, once celebrated for championing educational equity, now faces a 17-count federal indictment. From kickbacks and shell companies to embezzled p-card purchases, this case shows what happens when reform turns into reward points. Jasmine C. L. Prince unpacks how a respect...

We pull back the curtain on Detroit’s long-running school corruption case centered on vendor Norman Shy and 13+ school officials who approved phony invoices for undelivered supplies—then took kickbacks in cash, checks, and gift cards. We break down how the scheme worked, how the feds uncovered it, the court outcomes (from year-long sentences to a 5-year term for the vendor), and what it stole from...

Welcome back to Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet! I’m your host, Jasmine CL Prince, and we’re kicking off the Scandal in the Schools series with an Atlanta two-for-one. First up: Jerome Oberlton, the former Atlanta Public Schools Chief Information Officer who turned tech contracts into kickbacks. Then we dive into Dr. Beverly Hall, the one-time National Superintendent of the Year whose empire cru...

This week on Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, we’re unpacking the rise and reckoning of Marilyn Mosby — Baltimore’s former State’s Attorney who once stood as a national symbol of justice during the Freddie Gray case… and is now facing a federal conviction of her own.👩🏽‍⚖️ We trace her story from Boston beginnings to Baltimore politics, highlighting her education, career trajectory, and the his...

In this week’s episode of Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, we’re turning the page on one of Baltimore’s biggest political scandals — literally. We’re diving into the rise and fall of Catherine Pugh, the former mayor who went from celebrated leader to federal inmate after using a children’s book series called “Healthy Holly” to pull off a multi-layered scheme of fraud, backdoor deals, and campaig...

Welcome to Indicted While Elected !!!! — the brand new series on Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, where we stitch together stories of Black elected officials who went from power to prosecution. This week, we’re starting in Baltimore, Maryland, with the city’s very first Black woman mayor, Sheila Dixon. She made history, lowered crime, and cleaned up the streets… But it all came crashing down ove...

This week’s episode is short and shady, bestie — because listen… finals are finaling. But I couldn’t leave y’all hanging completely. I’m giving you a quick sip of a wild case featuring Briauna Powell, a Georgia woman charged with identity fraud and elder exploitation after allegedly stealing over $25K from her home health aid clients. The audacity was bank account deep. Then I’m dropping the offic...

**Listener Note:**Some parts of today’s episode may be emotionally heavy. Please take care while listening. In honor of Black Maternal Health Week, today's episode highlights the heartbreaking stories of Angelikque Sutton and Avis Banks — two pregnant Black women whose lives were stolen in acts of violence that continue to reflect the risks Black women face, even beyond the healthcare system. We h...

This special takeover episode is brought to you by our true crime cousin, Crime to Burn! While I had a full episode recorded for Black Maternal Health Week, the audio unfortunately didn’t make it. But we’re still honoring the week by sharing a powerful story you need to hear. In today’s episode, Crime to Burn covers Angela Garcia, a mother who was wrongfully convicted in the tragic deaths of her t...

**PLEASE EXCUSE THE AUDIO. I DIDN'T REALIZE IT UNTIL EDITING.** He wore the lab coat. He printed the diplomas. He gave exams, offered diagnoses, and even “treated” a pregnant woman. But Malachi Love-Robinson—aka Dr. Love—was never a real doctor. He was just a bold teen with a printer and a plan. This episode unpacks the wild saga of one of the most infamous young scammers in recent memory. From sh...