On this episode of The Opportunist, Ian Mitchell charmed his way through New York City's elite social circles by assuming a false identity. The episode traces how a smooth-talking con man used a borrowed name, designer clothes, and just enough insider knowledge to swindle friends ...Show more
INTRODUCING "Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione"
Today, we’re sharing a special look at a podcast we think you’ll like from our friends at ABC Audio and 20/20. It’s called “Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione.” In this five-part series, ABC News Legal Analyst Brian Buckmire goes deep into the case of Luigi Mangione and Brian Thomps ...Show more
ANNA MARCH: Nom de Plume
Writer Anna March entered Los Angeles literary circles in 2015, presenting herself as a wealthy, successful feminist and advocate for marginalized writers. The episode explores her history of fraudulent ventures and unpaid debts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...Show more
Cedric Lodge: Grave Mistake
On this episode of The Opportunist, Cedric Lodge spent nearly three decades as a trusted morgue manager at Harvard Medical School - until he was caught stealing body parts from donated cadavers and selling them online to collectors across the country. The episode traces how a man ...Show more
Dean Tran: Fraud, Forgery, and Firearms
On this episode of The Opportunist, Dean Tran built his political career as a fiscal conservative and trusted public servant in the Massachusetts State Senate - until a string of accusations began to unravel the image he'd carefully constructed. The episode traces how a lawmaker ...Show more