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Black Coffee, Crime, and Crochet a True Crime Podcast

Black Coffee, Crime, and Crochet a True Crime Podcast

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Black Coffee, Crime, and Crochet (BC³) is where true crime meets cozy vibes. Hosted by Jasmine C.L. Prince, this podcast unravels the wildest frauds, scams, and crimes committed by Black women and men—while sipping iced coffee and crocheting. From romance cons to influencer deception, we break down the schemes, motives, and mayhem. Plus, in the “Sip or Spill” segment, we decide if their choices were justified or just reckless. New episodes drop every Tuesday! Subscribe now and let’s sip, stitch, and spill some true crime tea.Copyright Jasmine Prince Crimini reali
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  • 🎙️Episode 30: The $9.4 Million Amazon Fraud: Brittany Hudson & Kayricka Wortham

    🎙️Episode 30: The $9.4 Million Amazon Fraud: Brittany Hudson & Kayricka Wortham
    Sep 10 2026
    What starts with fake Amazon vendors and fraudulent invoices somehow ends with luxury cars, a nearly $1 million home, a proposed hookah lounge, and a forged federal judge’s signature.In this episode of Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, Jasmine unravels the case of Brittany Hudson and Kayricka Wortham, whose Amazon connections helped fuel a scheme that diverted approximately $9.4 million through more than 1,000 fictitious invoices. But getting federally charged didn’t end the story. While out on bond, the pair became involved in another alleged fraud; one that included counterfeit court documents claiming their criminal case had been dismissed.We follow the scheme from the inside access that made it possible to the money, the co-conspirators, the luxury purchases, the federal investigation, Kayricka’s guilty plea, and Brittany’s decision to take 30 federal charges to trial while representing herself.By August 2026, both women were facing more than 16 years in federal prison.☕ EPISODE DRINK: Blueberry Cheesecake Iced Latte🧶 Grab your current WIP and settle in, because apparently getting indicted was not enough to make everybody go sit down.This week on Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, we’re heading to Atlanta for a fraud case involving Amazon, dozens of fake vendors, more than 1,000 fictitious invoices, and nearly $10 million.Brittany Hudson owned Legend Express LLC, a company contracted to deliver packages for Amazon. Her then-partner, Kayricka Wortham, worked as an operations manager at Amazon’s Smyrna, Georgia warehouse and had authority to approve new vendors and vendor invoice payments.Federal prosecutors said that between January and June 2022, Hudson, Wortham, and their co-conspirators used bogus vendors and fraudulent invoices to cause Amazon to pay approximately $9.4 million into accounts they controlled.The proceeds funded some very expensive purchases, including a nearly $1 million home, a Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Panamera, Tesla Model X, Dodge Durango, and Kawasaki motorcycle.But the Amazon scheme is only half of this story.After Hudson and Wortham were federally charged and released on bond, prosecutors said they tried to enter a franchise agreement to open a hookah lounge in Midtown Atlanta. When the pending criminal case became an issue, the women falsely claimed that the charges had been dismissed and provided counterfeit court documents containing forged judicial signatures. Hudson also provided doctored financial statements with inflated balances.Their bond was revoked.Wortham pleaded guilty and eventually received a combined 17-year federal sentence.Hudson took her case to trial, representing herself with standby counsel. On March 13, 2026, a federal jury convicted her on all 30 felony counts, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and forging the signature of a federal judge.On August 26, 2026, Hudson was sentenced to 16 years and 3 months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. She was ordered to pay $9,469,731.45 in restitution to Amazon, and the court entered a $7,859,135.54 forfeiture money judgment.☕ THIS WEEK’S COFFEE: BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE ICED LATTEIngredients (24oz)2 shots espresso1 Tbsp blueberry syrup2 tsp vanilla syrup2 tsp white chocolate sauce5–6 oz milkIceCheesecake Cold Foam2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream1½ Tbsp milk2 tsp vanilla syrup2 tsp white chocolate sauceTopping½ graham cracker, crushedBlueberry syrup drizzle, optionalDirectionsAdd the blueberry syrup, vanilla syrup, and white chocolate sauce to your cup.Brew two shots of espresso over the syrups and stir until combined.Add 5–6 oz of milk and fill your 24 oz cup with ice.For the cheesecake cold foam, froth the heavy whipping cream, milk, vanilla syrup, and white chocolate sauce until thick but still pourable.Pour over the iced latte.Finish with crushed graham cracker and, if you want a little extra blueberry flavor, a drizzle of blueberry syrup.Then grab your crochet project because we have approximately $9.4 million worth of decisions to discuss.SOURCES & FURTHER READINGU.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia — Amazon Fraud Defendant Sentenced to More than 16 Years in Federal Prison (August 26, 2026)U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia — Jury Convicts Owner of Amazon Delivery Business for Fraud Schemes and Forging Federal Judge’s Signature (March 17, 2026)U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia — Mastermind of $10 Million Amazon Fraud Scheme Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison (July 5, 2023)U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Georgia — Former Amazon Employees Plead Guilty to $10 Million Fraud (December 1, 2022)The Atlanta Journal-Constitution — reporting by Rosie Manins on the Amazon fraud prosecution, Brittany Hudson’s trial, conviction, and sentencing.Legal note: This episode discusses allegations, criminal proceedings...
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    34 min
  • 🎙️Episode 29: The T.M. Landry Scandal: The Truth Behind the "Miracle School"

    🎙️Episode 29: The T.M. Landry Scandal: The Truth Behind the "Miracle School"
    Sep 1 2026
    Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of alleged physical and emotional abuse involving minors.

    T.M. Landry College Preparatory School looked like a miracle.

    A tiny private school in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, was sending mostly Black students from working-class families to Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Brown, and other elite universities. Viral college acceptance videos turned the school and its founders, Michael and Tracey Landry, into a national success story.

    Then, in 2018, The New York Times published an investigation alleging physical and emotional abuse, falsified transcripts, invented extracurricular activities, and fabricated or exaggerated hardship stories on students’ college applications.

    In this episode of Black Coffee, Crime & Crochet, Jasmine goes back to the beginning: who Michael and Tracey Landry were before T.M. Landry, how their unconventional school became a viral sensation, what former students and families say was happening behind closed doors, how elite universities responded, the investigations that followed, and what happened to the students afterward.

    But this story is bigger than fraudulent college applications.

    Why did so many people need the T.M. Landry story to be true? And why does Black excellence have to look like a miracle before America pays attention?

    Sources & Further Reading/Viewing

    • Katie Benner & Erica L. Green, Miracle Children: Race, Education, and a True Story of False Promises
    • The New York Times, reporting by Erica L. Green and Katie Benner on T.M. Landry College Preparatory School
    • Accepted, documentary directed by Dan Chen
    • Additional local reporting, interviews, public records, police and court records, and investigative materials are cited and attributed throughout the episode.

    A note on reporting: Allegations are identified as allegations where appropriate. This episode distinguishes between allegations and personal accounts, documented legal proceedings, and the findings or outcomes of investigations.
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    1 ora e 39 min
  • 🎙️Episode 28: Fraud, Family & False Success: The Brandon Simms Story

    🎙️Episode 28: Fraud, Family & False Success: The Brandon Simms Story
    Apr 2 2026
    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 himself as a successful entrepreneur, adding another layer to a story that already feels too calculated to be coincidence.

    We’re unpacking:
    • How the scheme worked
    • The role of family in the operation
    • The real impact of Medicaid fraud
    • And how image can be used to build credibility in scams
    Plus, this week’s iced coffee is The Paper Trail Latte; and yes, the full recipe is below
    When does a hustle become harm?

    Main Topics Covered:
    • Overview of the $12 million Medicaid fraud scheme
    • How Medicaid fraud operations typically work
    • The involvement of multiple family members
    • The role of perceived success and public image
    • The broader impact on patients and healthcare systems
    Iced Coffee of the Week: The Paper Trail Latte
    Flavor vibe: smooth, rich, layered… but a little sneaky

    Ingredients (24 oz)
    • 2 tsp Nescafé Blonde (or mocha for a deeper flavor)
    • 3 oz hot water
    • 1 oz vanilla syrup (use your Mexican vanilla 👀)
    • 1 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 tbsp dulce de leche sauce (plus extra for lining the cup)
    • Ice (ALWAYS last, we stand on that)
    • Oat milk (fill to top)
    Optional Cold Foam
    • 2 oz half & half
    • Splash of vanilla syrup
    Instructions
    1. Dissolve instant coffee in hot water
    2. Stir in vanilla syrup + condensed milk
    3. Line your cup with dulce de leche
    4. Fill cup with ice
    5. Pour coffee mixture over ice
    6. Top with oat milk
    7. Add cold foam and drizzle more dulce de leche on top
    Sip or Spill Question
    If someone builds an image of success while committing fraud behind the scenes… Is that just part of the scam, or does it cross into something deeper?

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    SOURCES
    • U.S. Department of Justice press releases
    • Local Houston news coverage
    • Court documents and indictments
    • Public records related to Medicaid fraud investigations
    DISCLAIMER
    This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information is based on publicly available sources. Allegations discussed are based on reported findings and legal proceedings. Listeners are encouraged to conduct their own research.
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    35 min
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