309 - Guess who is back

Grits With a Side of Murder42mApril 25, 2026

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The podcast kicks off with a chaotic, drunken reunion of the hosts, culminating in the dramatic return of Stump — a fan-favorite who’s been absent for months. The episode quickly shifts gears into a harrowing true crime story about Dreamer Crawford, a high-achieving college athlete from Raleigh, North Carolina, who was trapped in a years-long abusive relationship with her boyfriend, Theodore James Lee Jr., known as Teddy or 'Spencer.' What begins as a promising romance spirals into psychological manipulation, physical violence, and ultimately, murder. Teddy, a man with a history of instability and criminal behavior, isolates Dreamer, controls her, and tortures their pet dog — all while she remains too afraid to leave, fearing retaliation against her family. The climax unfolds on June 10, 2020, when Dreamer finally escapes, only to be pursued by Teddy in a head-on car crash. He shoots her father, then offers her $100,000 to lie about self-defense — a moment that reveals the depth of his warped sense of ownership. She refuses. He kills her. The episode ends with Teddy sentenced to up to 35 years in prison, with parole not possible until 2049. The hosts dissect the case with dark humor, but the emotional weight of Dreamer’s tragic story — a woman who tried to 'fix' a man who was already beyond saving — lingers long after the final note.

Key Takeaways
1

Dreamer Crawford was a top athlete with a full scholarship to the Air Force Academy, but her career was derailed by a sports injury and medical discharge.

2

Teddy, her boyfriend, was a manipulative abuser who isolated her, controlled her, and escalated from emotional abuse to physical violence and animal torture.

3

After six years of abuse, Dreamer finally escaped on June 10, 2020, only to be chased by Teddy in a head-on car crash and shot by him.

4

Teddy offered Dreamer $100,000 to lie about self-defense — a chilling moment that revealed his belief that she was his possession.

5

Dreamer refused the money and was killed by Teddy, who was later sentenced to up to 35 years in prison with parole not possible until 2049.

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Chapters
0:00
5 min

Stump’s Drunken Return

The episode opens with chaotic, drunken energy as Stump returns to the podcast. The hosts struggle with mic placement, camera angles, and drunken banter, setting a chaotic tone. Stump jokingly promises to bring his Seagram 7 to the next episode, but admits he can’t reach his boat to get it.

5:00
10 min

Dreamer Crawford: The Golden Girl

The hosts introduce Dreamer Crawford, a 17-year-old high school senior from Raleigh, North Carolina, who earned a basketball scholarship to the Air Force Academy. She was a top athlete, ROTC member, and the pride of her family — a model of success and discipline.

15:00
15 min

The Relationship That Turned Toxic

Dreamer begins dating Teddy, a man from a troubled family who was ostracized. She tries to 'save' him, believing she can fix him through love and family values. But Teddy’s jealousy, possessiveness, and violence escalate — from hitting a man who flirted with her to physically assaulting her.

30:00
15 min

The Escalation: Abuse, Arrest, and Manipulation

After a violent choking incident, Dreamer and Teddy are arrested for credit card fraud. Dreamer gets 18 months probation; Teddy gets six months in jail. Upon release, Teddy manipulates her back into the relationship, continuing the abuse — including slamming her head into a counter, requiring five stitches.

45:00
15 min

The Final Tragedy: Murder and the $100,000 Offer

He said, 'Dreamer, I'll give you $100,000 to lie to the police. Please tell the police I did it in self-defense.'

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
She said, 'I did everything right when I was growing up so that I would never be in this position.'
Kirsten23:30
Viral: 75.0
In his mind, he loved her and that's why he turned the trigger to the daddy.
Chandler34:53
Viral: 72.0
did not love her. Well, he did in his own weird way. Yeah, that's right. He did as best as he knew about love.
Kirsten35:23
Viral: 70.0
Speakers

Hosts

StumpChandlerKirsten
Topics Discussed
abusive relationships95%domestic violence90%coercive control88%true crime85%psychological manipulation83%female victims of abuse80%abuse and family dynamics75%murder in love70%
People & Brands

Dreamer Crawford

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45xPositive

Theodore James Lee Jr.

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38xNeutral

Chandler

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15xNeutral

Stump

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12xNeutral

Quentin Crawford

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12xPositive

Kirsten

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8xNeutral

Air Force Academy

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3xNeutral

East Carolina University

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2xNeutral

Evil Lives Here

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1xNeutral

WKRP in Cincinnati

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1xNeutral

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