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.
🎙️Episode 30: The $9.4 Million Amazon Fraud: Brittany Hudson & Kayricka Wortham
Host Jasmine explores the $9.4 million Amazon fraud orchestrated by Brittany Hudson and Kayricka Wortham, revealing their elaborate scheme and subsequent legal battles.
1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
🎙️Episode 29: The T.M. Landry Scandal: The Truth Behind the "Miracle School"
Host Jasmine investigates the T.M. Landry scandal, uncovering the truth behind the "miracle school" and its founders, Michael and Tracey Landry.
2 Apr 2026
🎙️Episode 28: Fraud, Family & False Success: The Brandon Simms Story
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
Dissolve instant coffee in hot water
Stir in vanilla syrup + condensed milk
Line your cup with dulce de leche
Fill cup with ice
Pour coffee mixture over ice
Top with oat milk
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.
Inside a recent episode
🎙️Episode 30: The $9.4 Million Amazon Fraud: Brittany Hudson & Kayricka Wortham
Published 10 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] In 2022, Kayrika Wortham worked as an operations manager at Amazon Warehouse in Smyrna, Georgia. Now, keep that in mind because operations manager, that position really, really matters. It is key to everything. According to federal prosecutors, K. Rica had the authority to approve new vendors for Amazon. […]
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